Bonnie Ethel Cone Papers

Dr. Bonnie Cone interview with Maria Saul Sanchez
Maria Saul Sanchez interviews Dr. Bonnie Cone for UNC Charlotte Magazine. Topics include: the upcoming 20th anniversary of UNC Charlotte; Dr. Cone's involvement in founding and leading the center at Central High School for returning G.I.'s that later became Charlotte College, then UNC Charlotte; choosing Charlotte College's location; origins of the 49ers nickname. At 6:40, Dr. Cone shows the original UNC Charlotte 49er carving.
Student Discussion Group with Dr. Bonnie Cone (EDU 570U), Pt. II
Dr. Bonnie Cone speaks to a small group of students in Dr. Dorlan Mork's class. She shares her memories of the history of Charlotte College and UNC Charlotte. She talks about influential people, including J. Murrey Atkins, Addison Reese, Mary Denny, Edyth Winningham, and Herbert Hechenbleikner. (6:15) Talks about how the campus used to have swans. (7:00) the UNCC Botanical Garden. Oriental garden and the Van Landingham Glen. (11:25) Oliver Rowe. (12:40) Dr. Cone's favorite place on campus - has always wanted to spend one night in Sanford or Moore. (13:44) Campus grounds in the very first years. The Barn. Had picnics in the barn, students would bring record players and dance. (16:25) Belk Tower and an earlier bell tower. (17:32) Log cabin on campus. (19:35) Other potential locations to build the campus that were considered, and why they chose the location they did. (22:34) Macy and Kennedy buildings. Library in Kennedy.