Publications

Abstract Geography courses have been offered at Appalachian since at least 1926 and the Department of Geography was established in 1975 as its own academic unit. The Department of Geography and Planning Records contain publications and weather reports, dating 1928-1971.

Abstract The Ila Taylor Justice Papers contain materials related to the Educational Media/Library Science Department and Justice’s career at Appalachian State Teachers College. The papers include correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, ASTC publications, and ephemera.

Abstract The John Gaventa Papers consist of the papers and research materials of political sociologist John Gaventa. This includes research materials concerning coal mining in Appalachia and Wales and the economic and environmental effects of mining on these regions as well as materials concerning the American Association Limited and Sir Denys Lowson. It also includes correspondence, journals and calendars, publications and papers written by Gaventa, interview transcripts, photographs, and audiocassette...

Abstract Mary Peacock Douglas (1903-1970) was a nationally known school librarian and author. She was an English teacher and librarian in Salisbury, North Carolina becoming the first state school library advisor for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction from 1930-1947. She also served as the supervisor of school libraries for the Raleigh Public School system. The Mary Peacock Douglas Papers contain correspondence, photographs, library manuals, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and papers...

Abstract Onnie Mell Busbin Jr. was a professor of Library Science at Appalachian State University from 1967-1991. Busbin's papers are mainly from his tenure at Appalachian State University and include his teaching materials and syllabi, as well as various correspondence, news clippings, and audiocassettes. Busbin has researched and contributed to the field of library science, with his expertise in conservation, preservation, and children’s literature.

Abstract The College of Education was established in 1968 (named for Lois Reich in 1987) and currently houses six departments offering a variety of programs leading to bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees. The Reich College of Education Records contain mostly administrative files from the College of Education and the Dean’s Office dating 1953-2003.

Abstract Founded in 1975, the Hubbard Center is one of the oldest continuously funded and operating faculty development offices in the country. The Hubbard Center for Faculty Development is a unit within the Office of Academic Affairs and reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. The Hubbard Center for Faculty Development Records contain project files, committee and council files, correspondence, and grant files, dating 1961-1993.