Department of History Records
Collection
Identifier: UA-5008
Scope and Content Note
The Department of History Records contain files created for academic and administrative purposes including budget information, correspondence, course schedule, curricula, faculty information, and departmental self-studies and special programs, such as the ASU-Warren Wilson College Exchange Program. While most of the materials in this record group are files, correspondence reports, there are also 8 VHS tapes from the Carolina! Carolina! video series, which was produced by Appalachian State University's Department of History.
Dates
- 1970-2001
Creator
- Appalachian State University. Department of History (Organization)
Historical Note
Though Appalachian State Teacher's College and predecessor institutions taught history, particularly focusing on preparing history teachers, the first major in history was approved in 1933 and the Department of History and Government was established in the following years. The Department of History, at Appalachian State University, was established and began offering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the 1965-1966 academic year. The department expanded and added a graduate course of study in 1967, and currently offers a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts in traditional history studies, as well as in Public History. The department also continues in its educational roots and offers a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree in History, Secondary Education.
Extent
10.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Department of History was established in 1965 at Appalachian State Teacher’s College and currently offers Bachelor and Masters degrees at Appalachian State University. The Department of History Records contain files created for academic and administrative purposes including budget information, correspondence, course schedule, curricula, faculty information, departmental self-studies and special programs, in addition to other materials.
- Education -- Curricula Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Universities and colleges -- Faculty. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Warren Wilson College Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Watauga County (N.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Whitener Hall Subject Source: Local sources
Creator
- Appalachian State University. Department of History (Organization)
Source
- Durham, Harvey (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Department of History Records
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Appalachian State University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu