Musical Instrument Collection, 1962 · Appalachian State University Libraries Digital Collections

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Appalachian State University Historical Photos

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“Musical Instrument Collection, 1962,” Appalachian State University Libraries Digital Collections, accessed November 5, 2026, https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/items/show/14198.

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Title

Musical Instrument Collection, 1962

Description

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.

Subject

Faculty

Music Education

Appalachian State University

Source

Retired Faculty/Staff Biographical Information Files, 2005.009, Box 2, Spencer, William FF59, C11.2.3.2.

Publisher

University Archives, Appalachian State University

Date

1962-04

Contributor

News Bureau

Rights

In Copyright – Educational Use Permitted

Format

JPEG

Photographs

Language

English

Type

Image

Temporal Coverage

1960s

Corporate Names

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). Department of Music Education

Personal Names

Spencer, William Gilbert, 1921-

Series

Series 4 -- Faculty and Staff. Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

File name

6900_2005_009_A.jpg

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