50th anniversary celebration

50th anniversary celebration

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Western Carolina Teachers College -- Anniversaries, etc.

Western Carolina Teachers College -- Students

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Western Carolina University

The Golden Anniversary and Golden Jubilee on Saturday October 28, 1939, celebrated the 50th anniversary of Western Carolina Teachers College, homecoming, and the opening of six new buildings on campus. Officials and educators from across the state were present. This photograph taken by W. Newton Turner (1910-1995) shows (left to right) Gen Summers and Margaret Underwood attired in the spirit of 1939 and 1889 standing next to a rustic cabin scene representing an 1890s Cullowhee. “Time marches on” was the theme of the Robertson Hall decoration for homecoming. A football dummy is seen in the background. Turner began teaching as an assistant professor of geology and geography in 1937 and filled a variety of roles before retiring on December 29, 1971 as Vice President of Western Carolina University.

Turner, W. Newton (William Newton), 1910-1995

Dr. W. Newton Turner Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1939-10-28

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Jackson County (N.C.)

Cullowhee (N.C.)

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Western Carolina University: Making Memories