The mistake of young men, 1896 - 1958.

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The mistake of young men, 1896 - 1958.

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An 1896 article from Carson-Newman College's The Carson-Newman Magazine. Its author, Appalachian State University founder Blanford Barnard Dougherty, wrote about the mistake of not continuing post-graduation learning. This article illustrates both Dougherty's writing style and beliefs on alcohol, war, books, religion, and higher education. Also includes a letter dated 1958.

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Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University. W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Archives.

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Plemmons, William Howard.

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Dougherty, Blanford Barnard, 1870-1957

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Dr. Blanford Barnard Dougherty and his older brother Dauphin Disco founded Appalachian State University as Watauga Academy in 1899. He lobbied to equalize North Carolina public school laws and school allotments and worked as Watauga County's Superintendent. He helped write the 1929 Hancock School Bill, which established an equitable state system of public schools in North Carolina. He retired as Appalachian's president in 1955 and died in 1957. From the description of The mistake of ...