Commencement, circa 1965, processional, photo 4
 

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Title

Commencement, circa 1965, processional, photo 4

Description

This image shows the processional entering the Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, for commencement ceremonies at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Faculty can be seen in the front of the line in full academic dress, with students in the back of the line. Rankin Science Hall, built 1963, is visible in the background. Commencement was held at Broome-Kirk Gymnasium until 1968, when the Varsity Gymnasium was completed.

Subject

Commencement
Students
Faculty
Appalachian State University

Source

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

Publisher

University Archives, Appalachian State University

Format

JPEG
Photographs

Language

English

Type

Image

Corporate Names

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Place Names

Broome-Kirk Health and Physical Education Building (1955)

Date Range

1960-1969

Series

Series 2 -- Events

File name

2108_2004_040_A.jpg

Sponsors

The Appalachian State University Historical Photographs Digitization Project is supported with federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) funds made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources through the North Carolina ECHO, 'Exploring Cultural Heritage Online' Digitization Grant Program.