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Mary D. Davis photographs


This collection includes eleven photographs of images related to Appalachian State Teachers College (Appalachian State University) and Boone, N.C. The images date from 1941-1942. Subjects include Appalachian students and the campus and a snow storm in Boone. Downtown store front entrances featured are Dixie Stores and Watauga Hotel and Cafe. Downtown store fronts photographed include Farmers Hardware and the bank located next door. There is also a photograph of the Daniel Boone Hotel directional sign. Mary D. Davis graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1942.


Select items from the Mary D. Davis photographs Collection
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Photo depicts snowy street with vehicles and storefronts of bank, cafe, Farmers Hardware & Supply Co., and Quality Shoe Shop.
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Photo depicts several feet of snow on sidewalk and storefronts of Dixie Stores and Watauga Hotel & Cafe.
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Photo depicts trees and two homes covered in six or more feet of snow. Snow is blocking front door and porch of one of the homes.

(On reverse side)
Handwritten note: "Snow in Boone, N.C. 1942 5 each"
Stamp in black ink: "A6"
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Photo depicts people standing or walking in snow in front of Watauga Cafe Hotel.
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Photo depicts icicles and many feet of snow in front of a two-story home.
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Photo depicts snowy scene of Daniel Boone Hotel sign, power lines, and trees. Street sign: "Park No Trucks in this block" Handwritten note: "Snow storm Boone N.C. 1942"
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Photo depicts two women standing in many feet of snow, in front of a multi-story, brick building.
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Photo depicts two women in winter clothing posing in many feet of snow. Handwritten note: "Carol Davis & Jane (Gene? Jane?) Farbes (Forbes?) Boone, NC"
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Photo depicts group of people wearing winter clothing, standing in front of brick building, tree and snow-covered lawn. Woman is holding a snowball.
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Photo depicts man and woman standing in front of multi-story brick building.
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Photo depicts Appalachian State Teachers College campus, trees, brick, multi-story buildings, cars, and people. Handwritten note: "ASTC Main Drag"
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