This image shows an Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) class standing in front of the Science Building, built 1911. Professor Chapell Wilson can be seen sitting in the foreground. Wilson taught education and psychology at Appalachian State from 1922 to his death in 1957.

This image shows the 1929-1930 Women's Basketball team in front of the Women's Gymnasium, built 1934, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1930. Women can be seen standing in their uniforms, while two players sit on the steps, one holding a basketball reading, "A.S.T.C. '30." Women had an outside basketball court, as well as a tennis court and croquet ground, as well as use of the Gymnasium, which was eventually turned into the Women's Gymnasium. Games were forbidden during school hours, and matches required faculty consent. This image appears in the 1930 Rhododendron (p. 89).

This image shows the price of self-serve regular (leaded) and unleaded gasoline in Boone, NC, in December 1986. The sign reads, "Regular .79.9" and "Unleaded .88.9." The student newspaper concluded these prices were higher than the average North Carolina city. This image appears in the December 9, 1986, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 1).

This image shows students sitting on the edge of a drained fountain in front of Varsity Gym in October 1986. A student in the center can be seen playing a guitar. This image appears in the October 2, 1986, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 6B).

This image shows two stray dogs playing with a third dog, whose leash has been tied to a railing outside Rankin Science Hall, built 1963, in February 1986. Stray dogs were common on the Appalachian State campus during the 1970s and 1980s, where they were fed by students and allowed to roam freely until the campus began enforcing leash laws. Dogs were officially banned by Chancellor Wey from campus buildings and the cafeteria in 1978. This image appears in the February 26, 1986, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 3).

This image shows the southern entrance to Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows the eastern corner of White Hall, built 1924, and the field beside it after a snowfall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. Workman Hall, built 1940 and formerly known as North Hall, can be seen in the background.

This image shows the attendees of the dedication ceremony for Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. People can be seen standing on the lawn in groups. Workman Hall was dedicated to Economics Professor John H. Workman and his sister, elementary school teacher Sara Workman. On the far left is Mr. Robert Snead, Vice Chancellor for Development And Public Affairs. On the far right is Mr. Robert Allen, Director of Communications. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows the demolition of White Residence Hall, built 1924, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1968. A segment in the center of the building can be seen partially collapsed from the rear. White Hall served as a dormitory for 128 women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, and Lovill Home, built 1915. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.

This image shows the Director of Public Affairs Bob Allen standing with a woman outside Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, after its dedication at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. Workman Hall was dedicated to Economics Professor John H. Workman and his sister, elementary school teacher Sara Workman. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows the demolition of White Residence Hall, built 1924, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1968. A bulldozer can be seen clearing a segment of the center of the building. White Hall served as a dormitory for 128 women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, and Lovill Home, built 1915. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.

This image shows the southern entrance to Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows a student sitting at a reel-to-reel tape recorder during the dedication of Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. He can be seen wearing headphones and adjusting a setting on the recorder, and is likely recording the speeches made at the dedication ceremony. Another student can be seen in the background sitting at an organ. Workman Hall was dedicated to Economics Professor John H. Workman and his sister, elementary school teacher Sara Workman. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows the southern entrance (main) to the first Faculty Apartments building, built 1938, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the late 1940s or early 1950s. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff. It was renamed North Hall after the second Faculty Apartments building was completed in 1953. It was positioned on Locust Street on the west side of Coffey Hall, and was demolished in 1993 to make room for an extension of Plemmons Student Union.

This image shows the southern entrance to Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.It was positioned on Locust Street west of Coffey Hall, and was demolished in 1993 to make room for an extension of Plemmons Student Union.

This image shows the Director of Public Affairs Bob Allen standing with his wife, Mary Allen, outside Workman Residence Hall, built 1938, after its dedication at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. Workman Hall was dedicated to Economics Professor John H. Workman and his sister, elementary school teacher Sara Workman. It was formerly the first Faculty Apartments building on campus, providing eight apartments and thirty single rooms for faculty and staff.

This image shows the demolition of White Residence Hall, built 1924, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1968. A section of the building can be seen collapsed. Four students can be seen walking on the Promenade in the foreground and workers can be seen in the background. White Hall served as a dormitory for 128 women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, and Lovill Home, built 1915. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.

This image shows a classroom at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Papers and photographs can be seen taped outside a window looking into a classroom. Unoccupied desks and chairs can be seen organized in rows throughout the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows custodian Avery L. Jackson, Sr., sweeping the floor of a classroom in Appalachian Elementary School, built in 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Unoccupied desks and chairs can be seen organized in rows throughout the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006. Avery L. Jackson, Sr., was a custodian for Appalachian Elementary School from 1952 to 1974.

This image shows the Cove Creek High School in Cove Creek, North Carolina, in the mid-1960s. It was one of five high schools in Watauga County that were merged by the Watauga County Board of Education to form Watauga High School, which opened in 1965. The others included Appalachian High School (1938-1965), Blowing Rock Union School, Cove Creek, and Watauga Consolidated School.

This image shows the construction of an extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). The rear of the original building and the 1958 addition can be seen on the right in the background. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the southern side of a later extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the northern entrance of the 1965 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1966. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the dining area of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen standing in line on the right while cafeteria employees stand on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the eastern side of the 1965 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its construction. A worker can be seen standing on scaffolding in the center and Watauga Hall, built 1929, can be seen in the background. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows workers moving precast concrete from a truck with a crane to be used in the construction of an extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). White Hall, built 1924, can be seen on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

This image shows the library in the Green Valley Elementary School, located five miles north of Boone, N.C. Green Valley Elementary was built in 1951 and was consolidated of five individual schools . It is part of the Watauga County School system. This image was taken during the 1970s.

This image shows the southern side of the 1958 extension of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

Bethel Union School in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, was one of five high schools in Watauga County that were merged by the Watauga County Board of Education to form Watauga High School, which opened in 1965. The others included Appalachian High School (1938-1965), Blowing Rock Union School, Cove Creek, and Watauga Consolidated School. This image shows the rear view of a newer wing of the building.

This image shows the dining area of Welborn Hall, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen standing in line on the right while cafeteria employees stand on the left. Originally known as Central Dining Hall, it was known as simply as "the Cafeteria" since 1938, until being renamed Welborn in 1981. Renovations and additions were made in 1958, 1965, 1968, and 1988. It was demolished in February 2009 after the completion of the new Central Dining Hall.

Bethel Union School in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, was one of five high schools in Watauga County that were merged by the Watauga County Board of Education to form Watauga High School, which opened in 1965. The others included Appalachian High School (1938-1965), Blowing Rock Union School, Cove Creek, and Watauga Consolidated School.

This image shows the library in the Hardin Park Elementary School in Boone, N.C. Four tables and chairs are in the center and bookshelves are visible in the background. Hardin Park Elementary is part of the Watauga County School system. This image was taken during the 1970s.

This image shows the eastern exterior of the second Appalachian Elementary School building on the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) campus in the 1950s or 1960s. Also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. This image shows the eastern side of the building, located on College Street. It was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975, and the building was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. A large cement hole can be seen in the floor with cement supports in the center. Two workers can be seen on the left. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows one of the walkways in Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in the late 1960s. The walkway can be seen leading to one of the semi-circular windows just below the roof. The building was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows one of the entrances to the second Lovill Home, built 1915, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. It served as a dormitory for 150 women. It was positioned on the Promenade across from the Welborn Cafeteria, between White Hall, built 1924, and East Hall, built 1952, where Sanford Hall, built 1969, now stands. It was demolished in 1967.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. A large cement hole can be seen in the floor with cement supports in the center. Two workers can be seen on the right. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows the kitchen area of the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Two members of the kitchen staff can be seen in the background. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Chairs can be seen stacked on top of the tables. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows children in the Appalachian Elementary School, also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, playing in the lot behind two school buildings in the 1970s. The second Appalachian Elementary School building, built in 1954 and renamed Whitener Hall in 1975, can be seen on the left. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975.

This image shows the kitchen area of the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Pots and utensils can be seen hanging off racks in the foreground. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the interior of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) during its construction in February 1968. Construction equipment and materials can be seen on the gymnasium floor. Varsity was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows a classroom at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Unoccupied desks and chairs can be seen organized in rows throughout the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows children in the Appalachian Elementary School, also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, playing in the lot behind two school buildings in the 1960s. The first Appalachian Elementary School building, built 1925 and known as the Education Building, can be seen on the right, and the second building, built 1954, is on the left. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975.

This image shows the auditorium from the balcony at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Students can be seen on the stage sitting in chairs. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows the construction of Varsity Gymnasium at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1967. The metal frame for the building can be seen, and a metal crane is in the background. It was completed in 1968 and attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.

This image shows students attending a science class in Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. Students can be seen sitting at tables working with machinery. Smith-Wright served as the second science building on campus, providing offices, laboratories, and classroom facilities for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics until 1963, when the Rankin Science Building was completed. It then housed the Departments of Business Education, Mathematics, and Speech.

This image shows four administrators standing in front of Rankin Science Building during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) and Dean of Men Robert Breitenstein can be seen standing on the left, and John P. Frank, a member of the Appalachian State Board of Trustees, can be seen standing on the right. The building's first and second floor can be seen partially constructed, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background. The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin. This image appears in the August 10, 1962, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 2).

This image shows the cafeteria at Appalachian Elementary School, built 1954 and also known as the Demonstration Elementary School. Rows of empty tables can be seen lined in the room. Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) was a cooperative institution between the Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, where the College would provide a building and teachers for Watauga County students, providing teacher training to Appalachian State students. The program ended in 1975 and the building was renamed Whitener Hall in 1975. It was demolished in 2006.

This image shows four men in the press box in Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the early 1970s. The banner hanging on the front of the box reads, "WATA," a local AM radio station in Boone, NC. Varsity was attached to the western side of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium. It was used for basketball games, convocations, and other events, and could accommodate up to 8,000 people.