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Data prepared by professor Madison, at the request of President Hunter, in connection with celebration of fiftieth anniversary, page 2

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  • Robert L. Madison (1867–1954) prepared this timeline which shows the history of financial support provided by the State of North Carolina to Western Carolina Teachers College known as Cullowhee High School in the late 1880s. The document was prepared in connection with the College's fiftieth anniversary celebrations. Madison, considered as the founder of Western Carolina University, served as first president of Cullowhee High School, later renamed Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School, from 1889-1912 and from 1920-1923.
  • 1913 — Annual appropriation continued. Special $15,000 for building. (Public Laws, Chap. 106) 1915 — Annual appropriation continued. Special, $15,000 for permanent improvements and outstanding debts. (Public Laws, Chap. 98) 1917 — Annual appropriation raised to $11,200. (Public Laws, Chap. 193) Special, $40,000. For permanent improvements; from State Bond Issue. (Public Laws, Chap. 154) 1919 — Annual appropriation raised to $16,000. (Public Laws, Chap. 145) 1921 -- For 6 mos., from Dec. 1, 1920, $8,000. (Public Laws, Chap. 86) Annual appropriation raised to $25,000. Special by State Board of Education, $75,000 for Girls' Dormitory. (Public Laws, Chap. 165)
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