This image shows seven students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the Science Hall, built 1911, in the summer of 1923. Student Hattie Bradshaw can be seen sitting on the right. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows three students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the second Lovill Home, built 1915, in the summer of 1923. Student Lucy Bradshaw can be seen sitting on the left and Hattie Bradhsaw on the right. Lovill Home was a women's residence hall with 72 rooms, as well as parlors, society halls, a library, rest rooms, and study halls. Women were also housed in Newland Hall during the summer months for a higher fee. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This slightly blurry image shows a group of students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the Science Hall, built 1911, in the summer of 1923. The first Administration Building, built 1905, can be seen in the background. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows three students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the second Lovil Home Hall, built 1915, in the summer of 1923. Lucy Bradher can be seen on the right. Lovill Home was a women's residence hall with 72 rooms, as well as parlors, society halls, a library, rest rooms, and study halls. Women were also housed in Newland Hall during the summer months for a higher fee. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows a group of students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the second Lovill Home, built 1915, in the summer of 1923. Student Lucy Bradshaw can be seen sitting on the left. Lovill Home was a women's residence hall with 72 rooms, as well as parlors, society halls, a library, rest rooms, and study halls. Women were also housed in Newland Hall during the summer months for a higher fee. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows a group of students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) sitting outside the second Lovill Home, built 1915, in the summer of 1923. Student Lucy Bradshaw can be seen in the center. Lovill Home was a women's residence hall with 72 rooms, as well as parlors, society halls, a library, rest rooms, and study halls. Women were also housed in Newland Hall during the summer months for a higher fee. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows seven students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the Science Hall, built 1911, in the summer of 1923. Student Hattie Bradshaw can be seen sitting in the center in the foreground. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows three students at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925) standing outside the second Lovill Home, built 1915, in the summer of 1923. Hattie Bradshaw can be seen standing on the right. Lovill Home was a women's residence hall with 72 rooms, as well as parlors, society halls, a library, rest rooms, and study halls. Women were also housed in Newland Hall during the summer months for a higher fee. The two summer sessions of Appalachian Training School were part of the normal school program, and focused on training elementary school teachers and allowing teachers to obtain, renew, or change the class of their teaching certificates. Four of the six-week summer sessions were necessary to obtain a teaching certificate.

This image shows faculty and staff members of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) at a meeting of the Iredell Chapter of the Alumni Association in Statesville, NC, in July 1962. Seen in the front row are "Rovie" Angell, director of Public Affairs Bob Allen, Dean Daniel Jay Whitener, and Ralph Sinclair, and in the second row are Bill Tarman, Jim Duncan, Dent Miller, and Rodney Roberts. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964. This image appears in the July 19, 1962, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 4).

This image shows the attendees of the Alumni European Tour in the summer of 1963, standing outside an airplane holding a banner at an airport in New York City, NY. The tour was conducted by Professors Ina and John Van Noppen, and was open to alumni and friends of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). The trip included stops in Lisbon, Madrid, Toledo, Nice, the French Riviera, Florence, Venice, Milan, Rome, Munich, Paris, London, and Zurich.

This image shows Ina and John Van Noppen, professors of history and English at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), standing by a globe in the 1960s. John Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of English in 1947. Ina Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of History in 1947. They both retired in 1972.

This image shows some attendees of a faculty banquet in Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on March 27, 1961. Two men and two women can be seen sitting at a table. Sitting second from the right is Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows the attendees of the Alumni European Tour in the summer of 1963, standing in Rome, Italy. The tour was conducted by Professors Ina and John Van Noppen, and was open to alumni and friends of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). The trip included stops in Lisbon, Madrid, Toledo, Nice, the French Riviera, Florence, Venice, Milan, Rome, Munich, Paris, London, and Zurich.

This image shows five administrators of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Image includes James E. Stone, director of Summer Sessions and Extension, Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of the College, William Howard Plemmons, College president from 1955-1969, William Abrams, former chair of the English Department, and Cratis Williams, dean of the Graduate School.

This image shows Dr. John J. Van Noppen, a professor in the Department of English, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Van Noppen is seen sitting on the bleachers at Conrad Stadium, built 1962, smoking a water pipe and wearing a fedora. Van Noppen taught at Appalachian State from 1947 to 1972.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener sitting at a table in Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, during faculty banquet at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Ina and John Van Noppen, professors of history and English at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), looking at a point on a globe in the 1960s. John Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of English in 1947. Ina Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of History in 1947. They both retired in 1972.

This image shows Dr. John J. Van Noppen, a professor in the Department of English, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Van Noppen is seen sitting on the bleachers at Conrad Stadium, built 1962, smoking a water pipe and wearing a fedora. Van Noppen taught at Appalachian State from 1947 to 1972.

This image shows Ina Van Noppen, a professor in the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. Van Noppen joined the history faculty in 1947 and retired in 1972. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 31).

This image shows five people standing in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, looking at a collection of North Carolina history books donated by Mrs. D. J. Whitener to Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Visible on the left are President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969), Julian Yoder, chairman of the Department of Social Studies, and Library Director William L. Eury (1945-1970). Mrs. D. J. Whitener and her son C. C. Whitener can be seen looking at a book on Zebulon B. Vance on the right. Daniel Jay Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows some attendees of a faculty banquet in Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on March 27, 1961. Five men can be seen standing and three women can be seen sitting at a table. Standing from left to right are Mr. Grady Moretz (owner of Appalachian Ski Mountain), Unknown, Mr. Wade Brown (Mayor of Boone), Unknown, and Dean Daniel Jay Whitener (Dean of the University, 1955-1964). Seated in the middle is Ms. Reba Moretz, wife of Mr. Grady Moretz.

This image shows members of an educational organization in North Carolina posing for a photograph in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), can be seen standing second from the right, and William Howard Plemmons, president of Appalachian State, can be seen standing in the center. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964. Plemmons served as president from 1955 to 1969.

This image shows John J. Van Noppen, a professor in the Department of English, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Van Noppen taught at Appalachian State from 1947 until 1972. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 28).

This image shows a group of people standing in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, looking at a collection of North Carolina history books donated by Mrs. D. J. Whitener to Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Visible on in the background are Library Director William L. Eury (1945-1970), Julian Yoder, chairman of the Department of Social Studies, Administrative Assistant Earleen Pritchett, and President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969). Mrs. D. J. Whitener and her son C. C. Whitener can be seen looking at a book on Zebulon B. Vance on the right. Daniel Jay Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of the College at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, was chairman of the Department of Social Studies from 1932 to 1956, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener sitting at his desk in his office in the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Dean Daniel Jay Whitener presenting a copy of the score for Hunter Johnson's "North State" to Professor William Spencer, chairman of the Music Department, during a ceremony in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in February 1964. The score was presented in recognition of the College's contribution to the Carolina Charter Tercentenary Celebration. Whitener served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964 and was chairman of the Carolina Charter Tercentenary Commission.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener sitting at his desk in his office in the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen talking on the phone. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Mrs. Madeline Bradford, president of the Wake County chapter of the Alumni Association, presenting John Honbarrier with a ham. Seen standing in the middle is Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) from 1955 to 1964. The ham was donated by J. C. Goodnight of Goodnight Brothers of Boone, NC.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener sitting in D. D. Dougherty Library holding his history book, titled "North Carolina History," at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964. Whitener published "North Carolina History" in 1958.

This image shows Dean Daniel Jay Whitener sitting with Dr. Robert Randall (Director of Placement) in his office in the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on December 5, 1962. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener and William Howard Plemmons standing next to a graduating woman after one of the commencements at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964. Plemmons served as Appalachian State president from 1955 to 1969. Commencements were held in the winter, spring, and summer and took place in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955.

This image shows one of the attendees for the induction of R. B. White into the Appalachian Hall of Fame, standing outside the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on May 5, 1962. The ceremony took place in I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, and was sponsored by the Alumni Association. Senator Robert B. White was one of the members of the General Assembly to support the bill to create Appalachian Training School as a state-sponsored institution in 1903.

This image shows Dean Daniel Jay Whitener presenting a copy of the score for Hunter Johnson's "North State" to Professor William Spencer, chairman of the Music Department, during a ceremony in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in February 1964. The score was presented in recognition of the College's contribution to the Carolina Charter Tercentenary Celebration. Whitener served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964 and was chairman of the Carolina Charter Tercentenary Commission.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener standing outside in front of the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows some members of the Southern Historical Association in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Daniel Jay Whitener, dean of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), can be seen standing on the right. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Daniel Jay Whitener standing outside the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932, and served as dean of the College from 1955 to 1964.

This image shows Professor Rogers Whitener of the Department of English at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. The Department of English focused on written and oral competency in the English language and literature. It is located in the College of Arts and Sciences. Whitener taught English at Appalachian State from 1959 until his retirement in 1989.

This image shows John W. Welborn, manager of Food Services at Appalachian State University (1967-current), sitting at a table holding a plaque in March 1973. Welborn received the annual award from the National Association of College and University Food Services, which represented 800 college food services in 50 states. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics Department from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician from 1948 to 1963. Welborn Cafeteria was the main dining hall for Appalachian State since 1925, and served food primarily grown from the University's two farms until the early 1960s.

This image shows John W. Welborn, manager of Food Services, standing with a staff member in Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1961-62. Welborn can be seen holding a heart, reading "Appalachian Heartline, New Stadium, '61-'62." The Appalachian Heartline Fund was the fundraising program to raise money for the construction of Conrad Stadium, built 1962. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Welborn Cafeteria was the main dining hall for Appalachian State since 1925, and served food primarily grown from the University's two farms until the early 1960s.

This image shows Vivian Welborn, dietician and professor in the Department of Home Economics at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician for Food Services in the cafeteria from 1948 to 1963.

This image shows John W. Welborn, manager of Food Services, and another man collecting sunflower seeds at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Welborn can be seen holding the heads of several sunflowers. The man on the can be seen pouring a container of collected seeds into a bag. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics Department from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician from 1948 to 1963. Welborn Cafeteria was the main dining hall for Appalachian State since 1925, and served food primarily grown from the University's two farms until the early 1960s.

This image shows John W. Welborn, manager of Food Services at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Welborn Cafeteria was the main dining hall for Appalachian State since 1925, and served food primarily grown from the University's two farms until the early 1960s.

This image shows Vivian Welborn, dietician and professor in the Department of Home Economics at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), sitting at her desk in an office in May 1968. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician for Food Services in the cafeteria from 1948 to 1963.

This image shows Vivian Welborn, dietician and professor in the Department of Home Economics at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician for Food Services in the cafeteria from 1948 to 1963. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 32).

This image shows John W. Welborn, manager of Food Services, standing in the kitchen of Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1973. He can be seen stacking tubs on the counter. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Welborn Cafeteria was the main dining hall for Appalachian State since 1925, and served food primarily grown from the University's two farms until the early 1960s.

This image shows Professor Vivian Welborn standing with students Brenda Wike and Jane Wright in one of the classrooms in L. S. Dougherty Hall, built 1962, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. They can be seen working in a test kitchen with bowls and pans. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics Department from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician from 1948 to 1963.

This image shows John W. Welborn, retired manager of Food Services, and Vivian Welborn, dietician and professor, at Mrs. Welborn's retirement party at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in September 1974. Welborn was manager of the cafeteria and Food Services from 1939 until 1973. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics Department from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician from 1948 to 1963.

This image shows Vivian Welborn at her retirement party at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in September 1974. She can be seen standing at a table behind some wrapped packages. First from the right is Dr. Joyce Stines, Professor of Home Economics. Second from the right is Dr. Richard Howe, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor. Vivian Welborn taught in the Home Economics Department from 1944 until 1974, and served as a dietician from 1948 to 1963.