Interviewer
Sara L. Tyler
Files
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Streaming Media
Abstract
In her November 9, 1976 interview with Sally Tyler, Julia Mobley Irwin details her life as a day student in the early 1900s. Irwin recalls her favorite classes, describes uniforms, insists that there was never a swimming pool at Winthrop, and relates the traditions of graduation week. Irwin also shares Benjamin Tillman's message to students at her 1904 graduation ceremony. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Publication Date
11-9-1976
Unique Identifier
OH 023
Format
1 Cassette
Length
24 minutes
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Alumni
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Day Student, Uniforms, Latin Class, Winthrop Training School, Graduation, Swimming Pool, Benjamin Tillman, Class of 1904
Recommended Citation
Irwin, Julia Mobley, "Interview with Julia Mobley Irwin" (1976). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 023.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/127
LC Subject Headings
Winthrop Normal and Industrial College -- Alumni and alumnae, Commuting college students -- Social life and customs, Laboratory schools -- South Carolina -- Rock Hill, Teachers -- Training of, Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918, Commencement ceremonies
