Convocation, 1957, photo 1

This image shows the Christmas convocation ceremony in December 1957 at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Student and faculty attendees can be seen sitting in folding chairs placed on the basketball court in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955. The general audience can be seen on bleachers in the background and in the foreground. Convocation was held the beginning of each term.

Convocation

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 4, Christmas Convocation December 1957, C14.1.4.4.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1957-12

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1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Broome-Kirk Health and Physical Education Building (1955)

Series 2 -- Events

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