The Appalachian, 1955, Nelson Jessup, photo 1

This image shows student Nelson Jessup, a member of the business staff for the student newspaper, "The Appalachian," in 1954-55 at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Jessup is seen sitting at a desk next to a rotary telephone, writing in a ledger book. Melvin Nelson Jessup attended Appalachian State for the 1954-55 school year as a junior. "The Appalachian" was written and produced by students, and the business manager and editor were elected by the student body at the end of the previous school year. It began production in 1934 as a weekly newspaper, reporting on campus events, sports, opinions and editorials, and local advertisements.

Students

Student Activities

Publications

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 6, Nelson Jessup Newspaper, C14.1.4.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1954-1955

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Photographs

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1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). The Appalachian

Series 5 -- Students, Student Organizations, Student Life

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