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Educational Media Faculty, John A. Pritchett, 1978

This image shows John Alfred Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Educational Media in the College of Learning and Human Development at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1978. Pritchett began working at Appalachian State in 1955, where he organized the Department of Audio-Visual Education, later the Department of Library Science. He served as the first director of the Audio-Visual Center, and was first official University Photographer. He retired in 1991. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 40).
Physical Education Faculty, Robert Pollock, 1978

This image shows Robert Pollock, an instructor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Pollock began teaching at Appalachian State in 1974. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 31).
Watermelon Cutting, John Pritchett and James Stone, circa 1960

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, and James Stone, director of Extension Services, standing outside holding slices of watermelon during the annual Watermelon Cutting at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. They can be seen standing outside on College Field. Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background.
Audio-Visual Center, John A. Pritchett, circa 1960, photo 4

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, giving a presentation on audio-visual materials to a class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen bending over an overhead projector. The message on the screen reads, "Excellent cook, clean, reliable, doesn't smoke. Works for only 5?
Education Faculty, John A. Pritchett, circa 1960, photo 3

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, sitting at a desk holding a telephone receiver in an office at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Pritchett began working at Appalachian State in 1955, where he organized the Department of Audio-Visual Education, later the Department of Library Science. He served as the first director of the Audio-Visual Center, and was first official University Photographer. He retired in 1991.
Education Faculty, John A. Pritchett, 1965

This image shows John Alfred Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. Pritchett began working at Appalachian State in 1955, where he organized the Department of Audio-Visual Education, later the Department of Library Science. He served as the first director of the Audio-Visual Center, and was first official University Photographer. He retired in 1991. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 37).
Education Faculty, John A. Pritchett, circa 1960, photo 5

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, sitting at a desk holding a telephone receiver in an office at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Pritchett began working at Appalachian State in 1955, where he organized the Department of Audio-Visual Education, later the Department of Library Science. He served as the first director of the Audio-Visual Center, and was first official University Photographer. He retired in 1991.
Music Faculty, Joseph Logan, circa 1968, photo 2

This image shows Joseph Logan, professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Logan began teaching at Appalachian State in 1966. He served as dean of the College of Learning and Human Development, later the College of Education, from 1973 to 1977.
Music Faculty, Joseph Logan, 1978

This image shows Joseph Logan, professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Logan began teaching at Appalachian State in 1966. He served as dean of the College of Learning and Human Development, later the College of Education, from 1973 to 1977. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 35).
Electron Microscope, circa 1975

This image shows a member of the Department of Biology sitting in front of an electron microscope at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. The electron microscope was purchased for the Department of Biology in 1975.
Dance Class, circa 1975, photo 1

This image shows instructor Wendy Fletcher teaching a dance class in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Students can be seen mimicking dance moves in the background. Fletcher also directed the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, which performed ballet, jazz and modern dance.
Continuing Education, Lois Lundquist, 1973

This image shows Lois Lundquist, registrar for the Center for Continuing Education at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Lundquist was appointed to the position in 1973 and was responsible for advance bookings, registrations, and permanent records of conference attendance. The Center for Continuing Education, located in the Broyhill Inn, built 1972, opened in January 1973. Miss Lundquist also served as Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
English Faculty, Susan Logan, circa 1968

This image shows Susan Logan, professor in the Departments of English and Secondary Education at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Logan began teaching at Appalachian State in 1966 and retired in 1991.
Dance Class, circa 1975, photo 3

This image shows a dance class being taught in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Students can be seen standing by wall lined with mirrors performing dance moves.
Dance Class, circa 1975, photo 2

This image shows a dance class being taught in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Students can be seen standing by wall lined with mirrors performing dance moves.
Physical Plant Staff, Jerry McKaskel, 1978

This image shows Jerry McKaskel, administrative assistant in the Physical Plant Department at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in July 1978. The Physical Plant Department functions out of Business Affairs, and controls and maintains the grounds and building conditions for Appalachian State.
Special Education Faculty, Mike Ortiz, circa 1975, photo 1

This image shows Mike Ortiz, professor in the Department of Special Education in the College of Learning and Human Development at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Ortiz began teaching at Appalachian State in 1972.
Music Faculty, Joseph Logan, circa 1968, photo 1

This image shows Joseph Logan, professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. He can be seen standing in an office holding a notebook. Logan began teaching at Appalachian State in 1966. He served as dean of the College of Learning and Human Development, later the College of Education, from 1973 to 1977.
Education Faculty, Mayrelee Newman, circa 1980

This image shows Mayrelee Newman, associate professor in the Department of Administration, Supervision, and Higher Education in the College of Learning and Human Development at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. She began teaching at Appalachian State in 1969 and retired in 1989.
Music Faculty, Joseph Logan, circa 1970

This image shows Joseph Logan, professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. He can be seen in a classroom. Two students can be seen in the background sitting at desks. Logan began teaching at Appalachian State in 1966. He served as dean of the College of Learning and Human Development, later the College of Education, from 1973 to 1977.
Special Education Faculty, Mike Ortiz, circa 1975, photo 2

This image shows Mike Ortiz, professor in the Department of Special Education in the College of Learning and Human Development at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Ortiz began teaching at Appalachian State in 1972.
Foreign Languages Faculty, Helen Latour, 1980

This image shows Helen Latour, associate professor in the Department of Foreign Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1980. Latour taught at Appalachian State since 1971.
Plemmons Student Union, pool hall, circa 1975

This image shows two students playing pool in the pool hall in the Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. The student union also included an arcade and a bowling alley.
Sociology Faculty, A. M. Denton, circa 1965

This image shows Alfred Denton, professor and chairman of the Department of Sociology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. He can be seen sitting in desk in an office. Denton taught sociology in the Department of Social Studies since 1962 and served as the first chairman of the Department of Sociology from 1965 to 1987. He retired in 1992.
Tree Farm, F. Ray Derrick, 1963

This image shows Biology Professor F. Ray Derrick standing at a tree farm in the 1963. Derrick was a vocal advocate for conservation through tree farms and owned over four hundred acres planted with popular and white pine trees. Derrick began teaching biology and ecology in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Biology Faculty, F. Ray Derrick, circa 1975

This image shows Finnis Ray Derrick, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1970s. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Biology Class, F. Ray Derrick, photo 1

This image shows Professor F. Ray Derrick standing by an overhead in front of a Biology class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen sitting in the background. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Biology Class, F. Ray Derrick, photo 2

This image shows Professor F. Ray Derrick standing by an overhead in front of a Biology class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Students can be seen sitting in the foreground. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Biology Faculty, F. Ray Derrick, circa 1962, photo 3

This image shows Finnis Ray Derrick, professor and chairman of the Department of Biology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Physical Education Staff, Wendy Fletcher, 1978

This image shows Wendy Fletcher, an instructor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1978. Fletcher began teaching at Appalachian State in 1977. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 30).
Marketing Faculty, Bobbye Dunlap, 1978

This image shows Bobbye Dunlap, assistant professor in the Department of Management and Marketing in the College of Business at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1978. Dunlap began teaching at Appalachian State in 1977. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 25).
Sociology Faculty, A. M. Denton, 1965

This image shows Alfred Denton, professor and chairman of the Department of Sociology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. Denton taught sociology in the Department of Social Studies since 1962 and served as the first chairman of the Department of Sociology from 1965 to 1987. He retired in 1992. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p 23).
Outdoor Programs, John Crotts, circa 1978, photo 2

This image shows John Crotts, Outdoor Adventure Program director at Appalachian State University (1967-current), crouching by a map with two students in the 1970s. The program sponsors outdoor programs for Appalachian students, faculty, and staff, and includes training in kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, horseback riding, llama trekking.
Biology Faculty, F. Ray Derrick, circa 1970, photo 1

This image shows Biology Professor F. Ray Derrick standing a lake with a bucket in the 1970s. A bench can be seen sitting in the background. Derrick began teaching biology and ecology in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Biology Class, F. Ray Derrick, photo 3

This image shows Professor F. Ray Derrick standing with a group of students outside Rankin Science Hall, built 1963, overhead in front of a Biology class at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. A school bus can be seen parked on the right. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.
Physical Plant Staff, Charles Ellis

This image shows Charles Ellis, director of Mechanical Engineering in the Physical Plant Department at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. The Physical Plant Department functions out of Business Affairs, and controls and maintains the grounds and building conditions for Appalachian State.
Student Affairs, Robert Dunnigan, circa 1975

This image shows Robert Dunnigan, director of Residence Life in the Office of Student Affairs at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1970s. Dunnigan began working at Appalachian State in 1973 as director of the Living and Learning Program, and was named Director of Residence Life in December of 1980.
Outdoor Programs, John Crotts, circa 1978, photo 1

This image shows John Crotts, Outdoor Adventure Program director at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. The program sponsors outdoor programs for Appalachian students, faculty, and staff, and includes training in kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, horseback riding, llama trekking.
Biology Faculty, I. W. Carpenter, circa 1980

This image shows Irvin Watson Carpenter, professor and chairman of the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the mid-1970s. Carpenter began teaching at Appalachian State in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Biology Class, circa 1965, photo 4

This image shows Professor I. W. Carpenter teaching a biology class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He canb e seen standing by an overhead projector and speaking into a microphone hanging around his neck. Carpenter began teaching in the Department of Biology in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Biology Faculty, I. W. Carpenter, circa 1968, photo 3

This image shows Irvin Watson Carpenter, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Carpenter began teaching at Appalachian State in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Alfred Adams, circa 1975

This image shows Alfred Adams, banker and chairman of the Board of Directors of Northwestern Bank in the town of Boone, NC. Adams supported the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University (1967-current) with scholarships and donations, and received an honorary alumnus award from Appalachian State in 2001. In 1992, the Alfred T. Adams Professorship of Banking Endowment was established in the Walker College of Business. The $500,000 endowment was to provide funds for salary supplements, research, travel, and secretarial support.
Biology Class, circa 1965, photo 5

This image shows Professor I. W. Carpenter standing beside an AO Delineascope overhead projector during a biology class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Carpenter began teaching in the Department of Biology in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Biology Class, circa 1965, photo 2

This image shows Professor I. W. Carpenter standing outside speaking to a biology class at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Carpenter can be seen on the right holding a tree branch. Carpenter began teaching in the Department of Biology in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Biology Faculty, I. W. Carpenter, circa 1968, photo 2

This image shows Irvin Watson Carpenter, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. He can be seen examining a display titled, "The Earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris." Carpenter began teaching at Appalachian State in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Biology Class, circa 1965, photo 1

This image shows a group of boys cutting a hole into a tree during a biology class taught by Professor I. W. Carpenter at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Carpenter began teaching in the Department of Biology in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
Geography Faculty, Julian Yoder, circa 1961, photo 2

This image shows Julian Yoder, professor and chairman of the Department of Social Studies at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Yoder began teaching at Appalachian State in 1933, served as head of the Social Studies Department from 1956 to 1964 and served as the head of the Department of Geography and Geology from 1964 to 1971. He retired in 1974. The Department of Social Studies was separated into the Departments of History, Political Science, Geography and Geology, and Sociology in the mid-1960s
Adult Education Grant, 1970

This image shows Adult Education project members sitting at a conference table at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1970. Appalachian State was awarded a planning grant of $8,559 to develop a project to evaluate techniques used in adult education and determine the most effective teaching methods. The project was directed by Leland Cooper, professor in the Department of Supervision, Administration, and Higher Education, seen in the center. It was funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
Special Education Faculty, Arthur Cross, circa 1980

This image shows Arthur Cross, professor in the Department of Special Education in the College of Learning and Human Development at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the early 1980s. Cross taught at Appalachian State since the early 1980s.
Biology Faculty, I. W. Carpenter, circa 1968, photo 1

This image shows Irvin Watson Carpenter, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting at a desk in an office. Carpenter began teaching at Appalachian State in 1953. He served as chairman from 1973 to 1979 and retired in 1986.
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