Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), the school's founder, served as principal of Cullowhee High School from 1889 until 1912. From 1920-1923, he headed Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School as president. In 1893 Madison persuaded Jackson County’s state…
Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), the school's founder, served as principal of Cullowhee High School from 1889 until 1912. From 1920-1923, he headed Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School as president. In 1893 Madison persuaded Jackson County’s state…
William Ernest Bird (left) and Robert Lee Madison (right) were early presidents of Western Carolina University. Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), the school's founder, served as principal of Cullowhee High School from 1889 until 1912. From 1920-1923,…
This group portrait of the class of 1900 includes school founder Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), seated at the far right. On back is listed: C.C. Buchanan, W.L. Henson, Robert Lee Madison, Will Sherril, Ida Smith, Nannie Smith, Frances Wright,…
Hiram Tyram Hunter (1883-1947) began his tenure as president of Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School through its transition to Western Carolina Teachers College, a four-year institution. He headed the school from 1923 until his death in 1947.…
Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), the school's founder, served as principal of Cullowhee High School from 1889 until 1912. From 1920-1923, he headed Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School as president. In 1893 Madison persuaded Jackson County’s state…
Constructed in 1960, the Bird Building was originally built to serve as the college administration building. In 1979, it was replaced as the administration building by the construction of the Robinson Building and was then used as the college…
Hoey Auditorium was built in 1939 during a period of growth for Western Carolina Teachers College. Named for Governor Clyde Hoey, the building housed classrooms and the music department. The auditorium could seat 900 people.
The Stillwell Building was opened in 1953 during a transitional year, when Western Carolina Teachers College became Western Carolina College. The building was named for Edgar H. Stillwell, an 1899 graduate of Cullowhee High School who went on to…