Patricia Ferguson Beane Oral History Part 2
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Title
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Patricia Ferguson Beane Oral History Part 2
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Description
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Patricia Beane was the first African American person to step foot and live on Appalachian’s campus. She attended Appalachian from 1963-1966 and had to drop out right before her final year because of trouble at home. She was pursuing a major in Music and a minor in Psychology. She was a beloved member of the band and continued to pursue music through her involvement at church. In 2015, she received an honorary diploma for a bachelor’s degree in music and the Black and Gold Medallion. She currently lives in her hometown Lenoir, North Carolina with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Information discussed in the interview: childhood, early education, attendance at Appalachian State University, the dormitories, social events and habits, daily life, weather, relationships, sports, class life, jobs held while at school, the library, and life after graduation.
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Date
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2015
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Source
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UA.5108: Appalachian State University Memory Project
