Letter from Hiram Tyram Hunter (1883-1947) to Robert L. Madison (1867-1954) regarding the latter's salary and pension with written note on the back. Hunter served as president of Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School through its transition to…
In this letter Hiram Tyram Hunter (1883-1947) thanks Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954) for the gift of an academic doctor's gown. Hunter (1883-1947) served as president of Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School through its transition to Western Carolina…
Hiram Tyram Hunter (1883-1947) served as president of the Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School through its transition to Western Carolina Teachers College (W. C. T. C.), a four-year institution. He headed the School from 1923 until his death in…
A pamphlet from Hiram Tyram Hunter (1883-1947) containing a preliminary announcement for the 1925-26 session of the Cullowhee State Normal School--its very first session since its name change from Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School. According to…
In this letter M. E. Kelly, manager of the basketball team, asks Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954) for $10.00 to cover two months of board and room rent for one Garland Jones. Madison, considered as the founder of Western Carolina University, served as…
Robert Lee Madison (1867–1954), the school's founder, served as first president of Cullowhee High School, later Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School, from 1889-1912 and also 1920-1923.
James Taylor interviews Dr. Don Livingston about the history of the Political Science department at WCU. Dr. Livingston received his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from the University of South Carolina and his PhD from the University of Mississippi…
This handwritten letter of resignation from Robert L. Madison (1867-1954) to Walter Moore, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School, conveys Madison's decision to resign on grounds of health. Madison, considered as…
In this speech Robert L. Madison (1867–1954) is asking for money to provide training for teachers in rural communities or to at least make a beginning in providing such training in Cullowhee, if not in other areas of the state. Madison is…