This image shows members of a Bassoon Choir standing outside holding bassoons at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1962. The bassoon choir was composed of students, faculty and guest musicians and were directed by Professor William Spencer in the Department of Music at Appalachian State. William Spencer can be seen standing in the back row in the center.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in June 1962. He can be seen sitting in a classroom in I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, blowing into an empty bottle. Other empty bottles can be seen laid out on a table in the foreground. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows a group of people sitting in a circle looking at books in the Reading Center at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in June 1962. The Reading Center provided diagnostic and remedial services for Appalachian students and the region in general. It also served as a laboratory for students in the teacher preparation program.

This image shows the attendees of the annual Dulcimer Workshop standing in a circle on Sanford Mall, holding dulcimers into the air, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1970s. The Dulcimer Workshop was an annual summer music camp developed by Professor William Spencer at Appalachian State in 1978. It was designed to provide training for beginners and advanced players of dulcimers.

This image shows two employees helping a student with a mechanical reading device known as a controlled reader in the Reading Center at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in June 1962. The Reading Center provided diagnostic and remedial services for Appalachian students and the region in general. Uberto Price, director of the Reading Center, can be seen sitting on the left. It also served as a laboratory for students in the teacher preparation program.

This image shows the attendees of the annual Dulcimer Workshop standing on Sanford Mall at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the late 1970s. They can be seen holding dulcimers. The Dulcimer Workshop was an annual summer music camp developed by Professor William Spencer at Appalachian State in 1978. It was designed to provide training for beginners and advanced players of dulcimers.

This image shows Professor William Spencer teaching a bassoon class in I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, in the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on July 31, 1962. He can be seen standing in the center holding a bassoon, and students can be seen sitting in the background. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1980. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows a professor instructing a group of bassoon players in a classroom during a practice session in the 1960s. William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), directed a performance of the bassoon choir at Greensboro, NC, at an annual meeting of the North Carolina Music Educators in 1964.

This image shows four members of a Bassoon Choir sitting on a stage holding bassons in the 1960s. The bassoon choir was composed of students, faculty and guest musicians and were directed by Professor William Spencer in the Department of Music at at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967).

This image shows students filing reeds at tables during a bassoon reed clinic presented by Professor William Spencer of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The clinic was held in Greensboro, NC, at the North Carolina Music Educators Conference. Two instructors can be seen standing at the tables speaking to students. Similar clinics were held at Mid-Eastern Instrumental Clinic at Duquesne University and at the annual Iowa State Bandmasters Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1964.

This image shows members of a Bassoon Choir on stage in the 1960s. William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), can be seen standing in the front on the left. Spencer directed a performance of the bassoon choir at Greensboro, NC, at an annual meeting of the North Carolina Music Educators in 1964.

This image shows students filing reeds around a table during a bassoon reed clinic presented by Professor William Spencer of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The clinic was held in Greensboro, NC, at the North Carolina Music Educators Conference. An instructor can be seen standing at the tables speaking to students. Similar clinics were held at Mid-Eastern Instrumental Clinic at Duquesne University and at the annual Iowa State Bandmasters Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1964.

This image shows members of a Bassoon Choir standing in front of a building holding bassons at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The bassoon choir was composed of students, faculty and guest musicians and were directed by Professor William Spencer in the Department of Music at Appalachian State.

This image shows one of the members of a Bassoon Choir getting out of a car before a performance in the 1960s. He can be seen standing by a Volkswagen Beetle. Luggage can be seen on the roof and under the open hood. William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), directed a performance of the bassoon choir at Greensboro, NC, at an annual meeting of the North Carolina Music Educators in 1964.

This image shows members of the double reed class in the Instrumental Workshop playing bassoons outside at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in August 1962. William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State, can be seen standing on the right. Spencer directed the Instrumental Workshop that lasted for two weeks and concluded with lectures, performances, and demonstrations by students who completed the program. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986. The value of the bassoons represented in the reed class were estimated at $10,000. This image appears in the August 10, 1962, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 5).

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music, standing outside with a faculty member at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen standing on the left by a bench. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986. Seated by Dr. Spencer is Dr. Gene Reese, Boone dentist.

This image shows five members of a Bassoon Choir playing bassoons on stage in the 1960s. William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), can be seen second from the right. Spencer directed a performance of the bassoon choir at Greensboro, NC, at an annual meeting of the North Carolina Music Educators in 1964.

This image shows Professor William Spencer presenting freshman Betty Carole Easterling with a music scholarship from the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in December 1963. They can be seen standing in Spencer's office. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows William Spencer, professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1978. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 35).

This image shows Robert Reiman, professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and coordinator of Long Range Planning at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in February 1972. Reiman began teaching at Appalachian State in 1963 and retired in 1989. Reiman also served as dean of University Research Services in 1972.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting in an office. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows J. D. Richardson, professor and chairman of the Department of Management and Marketing in the College of Business at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1980. Richardson began teaching at Appalachian State in 1978.

This image shows David Smith, registrar at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. He can be seen sitting at a desk. The Registrar's Office handles transcripts and student records.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting in an office holding a pipe. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting in an office holding a dulcimer. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows Frank Randall, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Professor John Frank Randall taught at Appalachian State from 1957 until retirement in 1989.

This image shows Robert Reiman, professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and coordinator of Long Range Planning at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting in an office. Reiman began teaching at Appalachian State in 1963 and retired in 1989. Reiman also served as dean of University Research Services in 1972.

This image shows Frank Randall, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Professor John Frank Randall taught at Appalachian State from 1957 until retirement in 1989.

This image shows Professors Frank Randall and Ray Derrick of the Department of Biology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) standing outside speaking to a group of children in the 1960s. Two women can be seen standing on the right, and students can be seen sitting in the foreground. Professor John Frank Randall taught at Appalachian State from 1957 until retirement in 1989. Derrick began teaching at Appalachian State in 1946, and served as department chairman from 1956 to 1973. He retired in 1978.

This image shows Robert Reiman, professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and coordinator of Long Range Planning at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting in an office. Reiman began teaching at Appalachian State in 1963 and retired in 1989. Reiman also served as dean of University Research Services in 1972.

This image shows Frank Randall, professor and chairman of the Department of Biology at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Professor John Frank Randall taught at Appalachian State from 1957 until retirement in 1989. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 24).

This image shows J. D. Richardson, professor and chairman of the Department of Management and Marketing in the College of Business at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in July 1978. Richardson began teaching at Appalachian State in 1978.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen sitting on a stool holding a bassoon. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) standing by a collection of Chinese musical instruments in April 1962. He can be seen holding a drum. The collection was to aid students studying different instruments from around the world.

This image shows William Spencer, professor and chairman of the Department of Music Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Spencer began teaching at Appalachian State in 1951, served as department chairman from 1958 to 1971, and retired in 1986.

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, standing outside in a tuxedo at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Smith Wright Hall, built 1940, can be seen in the background. 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 shows Robert Reiman, professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and coordinator of Long Range Planning at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1980. Reiman began teaching at Appalachian State in 1963 and retired in 1989. Reiman also served as dean of University Research Services in 1972.

This image shows Frank Randall, professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in September 1980. Professor John Frank Randall taught at Appalachian State from 1957 until retirement in 1989.

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, eating lunch in a library with students during an Audio-Visual Education Course at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Attendees can be seen sitting on the right. 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 shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, teaching an Audio-Visual Education Course at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen showing a model of the solar system to three students. 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 shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, teaching an Audio-Visual Education Course at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. He can be seen pinning triangles to a board. 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 shows the attendees of an Audio-Visual Education Course at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education and class instructor, can be seen kneeling in the center of the front row. 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 shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, sitting at a desk 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.

This image shows a boy boarding the school bus to Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) in the 1960s. A boy can be seen standing in the background on the left and the driver can be seen on the right. Appalachian Elementary School, otherwise known as the Demonstration Elementary School, was a joint venture between Appalachian State and Watauga County Schools where Watauga County elementary school students would be taught by Appalachian State teachers and students. The school existed from the mid-1920s until 1975.

This image shows John Alfred Pritchett, director of the Audio-Visual Center, instructing students on the use of transparencies 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.

This image shows John Alfred Pritchett, director of the Audio-Visual Center, instructing a woman on audio-visual devices 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.

This image shows John Alfred Pritchett standing next to a woman at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. They can be seen holding drums. 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 shows a boy boarding the school bus to Appalachian Elementary School (1925-1975) in the 1960s. A boy and two girls can be seen in the background on the left and the driver can be seen in the center. Appalachian Elementary School, otherwise known as the Demonstration Elementary School, was a joint venture between Appalachian State and Watauga County Schools where Watauga County elementary school students would be taught by Appalachian State teachers and students. The school existed from the mid-1920s until 1975.

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 the early 1980s. 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.