Science Fair, 1958, photo 4

This image shows three judges inspecting an exhibit, entitled "Atomic Power Production," at the Northwestern District Science Fair held at Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on March 28, 1958. The Fair was an exhibition of work from juniors and seniors in high schools from the counties in western North Carolina. Entries involved math and science. Five best exhibits in each of the junior and senior categories would be sent on to the state-wide fair. The Fair was sponsored by the North Carolina Academy of Science and several business firms, and directed by Ray Derrick of the Science Department. Standing on the far right is Dr. Frank Randall, Professor of Biology.

Students

Student Activities

Science

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 4, Science Fair March 28, 1958, C14.1.4.4.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1958-03-28

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). North Carolina Academy of Science

Smith-Wright Hall (1940)

Series 2 -- Events

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