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Man in hat

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  • This undated tin-type of a man in a hat is part of the William E. Bird Collection. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) served Western Carolina University in various capacities during his long career. Bird’s roles at WCU included head of the English Department, Dean of Men, Acting President, and President. In 1963, he published The History of Western Carolina College: The Progress of an Idea. He was married to Myrtle Wells (1891-1983).