Interviewer
Anne Ledford, Susan Rippy
Files
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Abstract
In December of 1980 and April 21, 1981, Anne Ledford and Susan Rippy interviewed Winthrop alumni and former faculty member Bessie Garison. Garison describes student life at Winthrop from 1908 until her graduation in 1912, as well as her memories of Winthrop’s training school. Garison discusses her memories of Winthrop’s founding, campus life, buildings, uniforms, and professors. Garison offers insights on changes made at Winthrop between her years as a student and when she began teaching in 1937. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Publication Date
12-10-1980
Unique Identifier
OH 104
Format
Cassette
Length
1 hour, 30 minutes
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Alumni, Faculty and Staff, History 616
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Anne Ledford, Bessie Garison, Winthrop, Alumni, faculty, 1980, 1900’s, Rippy
Recommended Citation
Garison, Bessie, "Interview with Bessie Garison" (1980). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 104.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/94
LC Subject Headings
Winthrop Normal and Industrial College -- Alumni and alumnae, Winthrop Normal and Industrial College -- History, Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women -- Faculty, Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women --History, Laboratory schools -- South Carolina -- Rock Hill, College students -- Social life and customs, Teachers-- Training of, Kinard, James Pinckney, 1864-1951 -- Family
Notes
Additional Interview dates: December 14, 1980 and April 21, 1981