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W. Kerr Scott Hall Dedication, 1966, photo 1

This image shows a group of people standing outside the entrance to I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, to attend the dedication ceremony of Kerr Scott Hall, built 1961, on October 30, 1966. Lt. Governor Robert Scott (1964-1968) can be seen standing on the left in the foreground, and Appalachian State's Business Director Ned Trivette and Alumni Affairs Director Ned Trivette can be seen standing in the background. Kerr Scott Hall served as home for the Department of Industrial Arts at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Standing next to Ned Trivette is Mr. Robert Snead, Director of Development. It was expanded in 1986, and now houses the Department of Technology. It replaced an older building known as the Arts and Crafts Building, built 1917, that housed the Manual Training Program, the precursor to the Industrial Arts Program. The building was rededicated as Katherine Harper Hall in 2007.
W. Kerr Scott Hall, front entrance

This image shows the front entrance to Kerr Scott Hall, built 1961. The Steam Plant, built 1924, can be seen through the windows. Kerr Scott served as home for the Department of Industrial Arts and Technical Education in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). It was expanded in 1986, and now houses the Department of Technology. The building was rededicated as Katherine Harper Hall in 2007.
Music Library, circa 1965, photo 1

This image shows students in the library of the Department of Music Education in I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Two students can seen standing in the background looking at musical scores, while three students sit at a table in the foreground. The Department of Music became the Hayes School of Music in 1988 and was named for Mariam Cannon Hayes, former member of the Appalachian State Board of Trustees and current member of the Hayes School of Music Advisory Board. The School of Music provides majors in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Therapy, Sacred Music, Composition and Theory, Music Industry Studies, and Jazz Studies. The Department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, and students perform recitals and concerts throughout the year.
L. S. Dougherty Hall Construction, circa 1961, photo 2

This image shows the western side of L. S. Dougherty Hall during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. A worker can be seen standing at the top of the wall on the right. The building was completed in 1962 and housed the Home Economics Department. It was named after Lillie Bell Shull, the wife of school co-founder D. D. Dougherty.
Hagaman Hall, circa 1968

This image shows Hagaman Hall, built 1952, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) being renovated in the 1960s. Hagaman served as the University Health Services Medical Center after Watauga County Hospital, built 1932, was renovated and became the Administration Building Annex in 1968. Health Services was later moved to the Annas Student Services Building, built 1981. Hagaman was located in the current location of Durham Park.
L. S. Dougherty Hall, 1962

This image shows newly completed L. S. Dougherty Hall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in June 1962. The building housed the Home Economics Department. It was named after Lillie Bell Shull, the wife of school co-founder D. D. Dougherty. This image shows the western corner and southern side of the building.
L. S. Dougherty Hall Construction, circa 1961, photo 4

This image shows the construction of L. S. Dougherty Hall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. A bulldozer can be seen pouring dirt into a dump truck, and White Hall, built 1924, and Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, can be seen in the background. Two students can be seen standing on the left. The building was completed in 1962 and housed the Home Economics Department. It was named after Lillie Bell Shull, the wife of school co-founder D. D. Dougherty.
Women's Gymnasium Demolition, circa 1965

This image shows the destruction of the Women's Gymnasium, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Three of the outer walls can be seen intact while the interior is mostly demolished. The Women's Gym included a basketball court, offices and classrooms, and had a swimming pool in the basement. It was designated the women's gymnasium after a second gym was constructed for men in 1934. It was demolished to provide room for an expansion of Welborn Cafeteria.
W. Kerr Scott Hall, interior

This image shows one of the hallways in Kerr Scott Hall, built 1961, in August 1967. Paint splattered oil drums can be seen on the left. Kerr Scott Hall served as home for the Department of Industrial Arts and Technical Education in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). It was expanded in 1986, and now houses the Department of Technology. It replaced an older building known as the Arts and Crafts Building, built 1917, that housed the Manual Training Program, the precursor to the Industrial Arts Program. This image shows the northern entrance, with cars parked on the left and one on a gravel drive in front of the building. The building was rededicated as Katherine Harper Hall in 2007.
L. S. Dougherty Hall Construction, circa 1961, photo 3

This image shows the construction of L. S. Dougherty Hall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. A dump truck can be seen driving towards Locust Street from the cleared construction site. North Hall, built 1938, and Faculty Apartments, built 1953, can be seen in the background. The building was completed in 1962 and housed the Home Economics Department. It was named after Lillie Bell Shull, the wife of school co-founder D. D. Dougherty.
W. Kerr Scott Hall, photo 5

This image shows an extension being added to Kerr Scott Hall, built 1961, in the mid-1960s. Kerr Scott Hall served as home for the Department of Industrial Arts and Technical Education in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). It was expanded in 1986, and now houses the Department of Technology. It replaced an older building known as the Arts and Crafts Building, built 1917, that housed the Manual Training Program, the precursor to the Industrial Arts Program. This image shows the northern entrance, with cars parked on the left and one on a gravel drive in front of the building. The building was rededicated as Katherine Harper Hall in 2007.
Eggers Hall Construction, circa 1969, photo 2

This image shows five people signing a beam about to be used for the construction of Eggers Residence Hall at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Chancellor Herbert Walter Wey (1969-1979) can be seen standing in the middle. The foreground shows an empty parking lot. Eggers was a men's dormitory completed in 1970 and occupied in 1971. It accommodated 300 students. It is part of the Stadium Heights Community of residence halls.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 3

This image shows the cement stairway in Hoey Residence Hall during its construction at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. The image was taken from the top floor looking down at the descending stairwell. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. It was completed in 1966.
I .G Greer Expansion, 1967, photo 3

This image shows I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) during its expansion in 1967. The metal frame for the new wing on the western side of the building can be seen. Welborn Cafeteria, built 1925, can be seen in the background. It housed the Music and Art Departments, and in included an auditorium and music library. It now houses Student Services, office of the College of Arts and Sciences, International Programs, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion.
Eggers Hall Construction, circa 1969, photo 1

This image shows the construction of Eggers Residence Hall at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1960s or early 1970s. A crane can be seen standing to the right of the partially-constructed building. The foreground shows an empty parking lot. Eggers was a men's dormitory completed in 1970 and occupied in 1971. It accommodated 300 students. It is part of the Stadium Heights Community of residence halls.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 3

This image shows a fire truck from the Boone Fire Department preparing to battle a fire in East Hall in October 1966. Firefighters standing in front of Lovill Hall, built 1915, can be seen holding a firehose which is spraying water onto the ground. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Three Coins Park Fountain, circa 1960

This image shows the fountain in Three Coins Park, situated between the Women's Gymnasium and the second Administration Building at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Icicles can be seen hanging off the fountain, and the Men's Gymnasium, built 1934, can be seen in the background.
I .G Greer Hall, winter, circa 1965

This image shows the main entrance to I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, after a snowfall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). It housed the Music and Art Departments, and in included an auditorium and music library. It now houses Student Services, office of the College of Arts and Sciences, International Programs, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion. This image shows the southern entrance to the building from the east side.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 1

This image shows a staff member instructing a student in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, staff, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows a staff member putting books in a dumbwaiter to be taken to a different floor in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, staff, circa 1960, photo 3

This image shows a staff member behind the circulation desk flipping through index cards in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. A woman can be seen looking at the closed stacks in the background. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 1

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing in the field in the foreground, while smoke and a fire truck can be seen on the western side of the building. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Duck Pond, 1968

This image shows three ducks standing by the Duck Pond at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in May 1968. Justice Hall, built 1952, and Coltrane Residence Hall, under construction and completed in 1968, can be seen in the background. Since 1927, the pond was present on Appalachian State campus. Ducks populated the pond steadily until the early 1980s, when the University began limiting the amount of ducks in residence. The pond renamed Tomlinson Park in 1987.
Duck Pond, circa 1968

This image shows two ducks swimming in the Duck Pond at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Justice Hall, built 1952, and several parked cars can be seen in the background. Since 1927, the pond was present on Appalachian State campus. Ducks populated the pond steadily until the early 1980s, when the University began limiting the amount of ducks in residence. The pond renamed Tomlinson Park in 1987.
Conrad Stadium Construction, 1961, photo 2

This image shows a view of the construction on Conrad Stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1961. Bulldozers can be seen in a flattened cleared field. Newland Hall, built 1939, can be seen in the background. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.
I .G Greer Hall, circa 1965

This image shows five people sitting on the grass in front of the main entrance to I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Greer Hall housed the Music and Art Departments, and in included an auditorium and music library. It now houses Student Services, office of the College of Arts and Sciences, International Programs, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Seated on the right is Dr. Leland Cooper, an administration, supervision and higher education faculty member. This image shows the southern entrance to the building from the east side.
D. D. Dougherty Library, microfilm, photo 1

This image shows a woman sitting at a 3M microfilm reader-printer in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circulation, circa 1960, photo 1

This image shows Reference Librarian Allie Hodgin helping a student at the Circulation Desk in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The sign on the desk reads, "Please present library I. D. card each time a book is checked out." The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 4

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall and other dormitories at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. The floor of Hoey can be seen in the foreground. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. In the center is the metal frame for what would become Lovill Hall and on the right is the metal frame for White Hall. All three buildings were completed in 1966. East Hall, built 1952, and Home Management House, built 1965, can be seen in the background.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows students sitting at tables working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 2

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing in the field in the foreground by the western side of the building. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 3

This image shows the Octagon Building and Edwin Duncan Hall during their construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 3

This image shows students sitting at tables working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Periodicals can be seen in shelves on the right. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 1

This image shows the Octagon Building and Edwin Duncan Hall during their construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 2

This image shows the metal frame for the Octagon Building at Edwin Duncan Hall during its construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Cars can be seen parked in the foreground. Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 4

This image shows a group of students sitting at a table working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 4

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing front of of the building and a fire truck from the Boone Fire Department can be seen on the western side of the building. A policeman can be seen standing in the foreground smoking a cigarette. The policemen is Mr. Marvin Russell, a member of the ASU security force. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Doughton Residence Hall, circa 1963

This image shows the empty kitchen area in Doughton Hall, built 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Doughton was a seven story women's' dormitory and accommodated 300 students. Visible are cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 2

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. A construction worker can be seen standing at the edge of one of the floors. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. The construction frames for Lovill and White Residence Halls can be seen in the background. All three dormitories were completed in 1966.
D. D. Dougherty Library, card catalog, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows a student looking at cards in a drawer from the card catalog at a desk in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 1

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall and other dormitories at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. The floor of Hoey can be seen in the foreground. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. On the left is the metal frame for what would become Lovill Hall and on the right is the metal frame for White Hall. All three buildings were completed in 1966. The Home Management House, built 1965, can be seen in the background.
D. D. Dougherty Library, instruction, photo 1

This image shows Reference Librarian Allie Hodgin speaking to a group in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Dougherty Library served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, juvenile, photo 4

This image shows the stacks in the Juvenile Collection in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Two students can be seen sitting at a table on the right. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The juvenile library served the Child Development program, located in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, staff, photo 1

This image shows a staff member at showing a book to a student in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Other students can be seen sitting at tables in the background. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, 1963, stacks, photo 1

This image shows a woman looking at a book in the stacks at D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1963. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Campus Snow Scene, circa 1960

This image shows a portion of the southern campus of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) after a snowfall in the 1960s. Three students can be seen on the right in the foreground walking on sidewalks. Cars can be seen parked along Appalachian Street with the Men's Gymnasium, built 1934, visible in the background. This image was taken to the east of the Women's Gymnasium.
D. D. Dougherty Library, juvenile, photo 3

This image shows the stacks in the Juvenile Collection in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The juvenile library served the Child Development program, located in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, film strips

This image shows a teacher reviewing film strips in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Annas Student Services, groundbreaking, 1979, photo 2

This image shows the groundbreaking ceremony for the Annas Student Services Building at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1979. Two members of the Student Health Services staff can be seen standing on the left. Chancellor John E. Thomas (1979-1993) stands second from the right. The woman on the right is identified as Barbara Daye. The woman on the left is Ms. Mary S. Shook, University Nurse. Originally known as the Student Support Building, the Annas Student Services building, completed 1981, houses the Mary S. Shook Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services Center, and the University Post Office. Those in the back, and from the left, are Mr. Zeb Shook, Order Librarian; Mr. Ron Terry, Director of Community Services; unknown; Dr. Richard Parrott, Assistant Dean College of Continuing Education; Mr. Lee McCasky, Director of Complementary Education ;Mr. Bob Dinnigan, Associate Director of Complementary Education; Mr. Ronnie Brooks, Dean of Students; Dr. Harvey Durham, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affair and Dr. William C. Strickland, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, card catalog

This image shows two people looking at the card catalog in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
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