Description
This image shows Dr. Bert Bowden of the Department of Economics in the College of Business at Appalachian State University (1967-current), standing by a chalkboard while teaching a class in February 1981. The College of Business was established in 1970-71 with four distinct departments, including accounting, business administration, business, economic and occupational education, and economics. It occupied Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, from 1970 to 1976, when John A. Walker Hall, built 1975, was opened. The college was dedicated to John A. Walker, founder of Lowe's Companies, in 1976.
Source
General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 9, College of Business F1, C14.2.2.3.
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