1950: API's Lathe

1950: API's Lathe

The Lathe, shown here in 1950, has been in Auburn since its move from Birmingham, Alabama, in 1936. During the Civil War, it was used to make cannons for the South. Legend says if an Auburn man brings a woman to the Lathe and kisses her at midnght, the Lathe will not move if she is a 'true'...

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Main Author: Knowles, C. Harry
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Auburn University photographs
Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/chk01,318
format Electronic
collection C. Harry Knowles Photographs Collection
building Auburn University Digital Library
publisher Auburn University Libraries
topic Auburn University photographs
spellingShingle Auburn University photographs
1950: API's Lathe
Knowles, C. Harry
fulltopic Auburn University photographs
API; Alabama Polytechnic Institute; Auburn; buildings; traditions;
Education -- Higher Education; History -- 1946-1987: Post-World War II and the Era of Civil Rights
description The Lathe, shown here in 1950, has been in Auburn since its move from Birmingham, Alabama, in 1936. During the Civil War, it was used to make cannons for the South. Legend says if an Auburn man brings a woman to the Lathe and kisses her at midnght, the Lathe will not move if she is a 'true' Auburn woman.
spelling 1950: API's LatheThe Lathe, shown here in 1950, has been in Auburn since its move from Birmingham, Alabama, in 1936. During the Civil War, it was used to make cannons for the South. Legend says if an Auburn man brings a woman to the Lathe and kisses her at midnght, the Lathe will not move if she is a 'true' Auburn woman.19501950sKnowles, C. HarryAlabama -- AuburnAPI; Alabama Polytechnic Institute; Auburn; buildings; traditions;Education -- Higher Education; History -- 1946-1987: Post-World War II and the Era of Civil RightsSet A: 99 lathe.tifimagetifC. Harry Knowles Photographs CollectionAuburn University LibrariesThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/chk01/id/318
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