Commencement, 1974, honorary doctorate

This image shows the awarding of an honorary doctorate degree during the 1974 commencement ceremony in the Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, at Appalachian State University (1969-current). Chancellor Herbert Walter Wey (1969-1979) hands a framed doctorate to the honoree. Other commencement speakers are visible standing in the background, and the wall in the background reads, " No Smoking". On the right and receiving the honorary doctorate is Governor James Holshouser. In the middle is Ms. Margaret Gragg, Professor in the College of Education.

Commencement

Administrators

Chancellors

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 6, Commencement F3, C14.2.1.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1974

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Photographs

English

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Appalachian State University

Wey, Herbert Walter, 1914-1999

Varsity Gymnasium (1968)

Series 2 -- Events

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