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Interview with Terry Plumb
Terry Plumb
OH 230
In his interview with Winthrop History Project staffers Rebecca Masters and John Gaston, conducted on Feb. 15, 2015, the retired editor of The Herald, Terry Plumb, recalls: how the Winthrop campus was viewed when he first arrived in Rock Hill in 1987; issues, opportunities and changes in the Winthrop campus over the 24 years of the DiGiorgio presidency and The Herald’s approach to reporting them, the role of regional and state politics and political philosophy in higher education funding in South Carolina over the years, and his observations regarding the 11-month presidency of Dr. Jamie Comstock-Williamson. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Rich Posipanko
Rich Posipanko
OH 186
In his March 23, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Rich Posipanko talks about how Winthrop built up its athletic department and the challenges it’s faced in the subsequent years. Specifically, Posipanko shares his opinions on how Title IX has affected athletics at Winthrop. Posipanko concludes his interview reminiscing of the changes he’s seen in the athletic department. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Jason H. Silverman
Jason H. Silverman
OH 291
In his July 30, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Jason Silverman details his career at Winthrop since 1984. Silverman recalls the administrations of President Lader, Piper, DiGiorgio, and Comstock. In particular, Silverman recounts the events leading up to the vote of no confidence in 1995, his involvement as chair of faculty conference, and what happened on campus after the motion failed to pass. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Dennis Stamper
Dennis Stamper
OH 127
In his January 12, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Dennis Stamper shares his memories of being one of the first male, day students from 1969-1972. Stamper details his studies and professors from the Philosophy and Religion Department, as well as the Psychology Department. Stamper includes his perception of the atmosphere at Winthrop during a time of great change in the country, and how that experience coupled with his work in the Wesley Foundation and the influence he received from professors paved the way for he currently lives his life. Stamper concludes his interview detailing his studies and careers after Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Gina Price White
Gina Price White
OH 172
In her March 2, 2015 interview with Amber Kelley, Gina Price White shares her opinions on Winthrop’s move from Columbia to Rock Hill. White explains how Winthrop ended up in Rock Hill and clears up misconceptions of Benjamin Tillman’s role in Winthrop’s move. Included is information on what records would be most useful for research on this topic. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Anne Duncan
Anne Duncan
OH 285
In her January 7, 2014 interview with Cody Willis, Anne Duncan reminisces of her time at Winthrop from 1974-1978 as a Physical Education major. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Leroy Ervin - OH 667
Leroy Ervin, Emmett Scott High School, and Civil Rights
OH 667
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Leroy Ervin. Leroy Ervin is a longtime resident of Rock Hill, SC and worked to help preserve the history of Emmett Scott High School. He did not attend Emmett Scott but attended Rock Hill High School. Many of his friends and relatives attended the school. Mr. Ervin discusses school integration in Rock Hill, the Civil Rights movement in Rock Hill and the Civil Rights movement at large.
Emmett Scott was the segregated high school for African-Americans which was named after Emmett Scott, a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. The school was opened in 1920 and was closed in 1970 when full integration was implemented in Rock Hill, SC schools.
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Interview with Jai Lee
Jai Lee
OH 286
In her January 14, 2014 interview with Cody Willis, Jai Lee shares her experience as an economic major from Korea. Lee discusses the differences between Korean colleges and Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Stephen Lovegrove
Stephen Lovegrove
OH 126
In his December 2014 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Stephen Lovegrove shares his story coming to Winthrop as an “out” student recently kicked out of a religious college. Lovegrove details his perception of the attitude toward LGBTQ people and issues in Winthrop and Rock Hill. Lovegrove identifies resources in the community that are beneficial to LGBTQ people. He also comments on the LGBTQ social movement in terms of growing acceptance and the challenges it will face. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Sarah Michaux - OH 287
Sarah Marie Dimery Michaux
OH 287
This interview was conducted with 1963 Winthrop graduate, Susan Marie Dimery Michaux. In this interview, Mrs. Michaux discusses her time at Winthrop and starts with a description of her hometown and why she chose Winthrop. She also talks about the various rules and regulations that Winthrop had in place while she lived on campus. Sarah was a psychology major and discusses some of the more interesting classes she took. She also talks about her career decisions after leaving Winthrop and some interesting things about dorm life that stood out to her. Susan’s sister Jeanette Dimery Butler also was graduate of Winthrop (Class of 1957).
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Interview with Gale Teaster
Gale Teaster
OH 068
In her October 2014 interview with Rebecca Nave, Gale Teaster detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop University (then Winthrop College). Teaster spoke of the time period of 1971-1975 on the following topics: Coeducation, Winthrop traditions, student life, and outside opinions on the coeducation of Winthrop College. Teaster also offered her opinions on how Winthrop has changed between the 1970s and today. Teaster then discussed the change in diversity at Winthrop as a result of coeducation. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Louise "Lou" Trucks
Louise Trucks
OH 046
In her December 2014 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Louise “Lou” Trucks detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop. Trucks spoke of the time period from 1960-1964 as a music and music education double major. Trucks shared the benefits of being a music major, her involvement in campus traditions and organizations, and the rigor of her studies. Trucks concludes her interview detailing her life after Winthrop in Bloomington, IN and Rochester, NY. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Margaret Williamson
Margaret Williamson
OH 065
In her October 2, 2014 interview with Rebecca Nave, Margaret Williamson speaks of her time at Winthrop University during its transition into a coed institution. She talks of her involvement in various student organizations and athletics. She also talks of the changes in Winthrop, diversity wise, from when she was a student in 1974 to an employee at Winthrop today. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Marian Cooper Bryan - OH 307
Marian Cooper Bryan and Bill Bryan
OH 307
This interview was conducted with 1962 Winthrop graduate, Marian Cooper Bryan. In the interview, she discusses her time at Winthrop and goes at length about her experiences attending college. Her sister, Helen Elizabeth Cooper also graduated from Winthrop in 1946. Marian discusses how her sister helped her go to college after their father became disabled. She talks about being president of Bancroft hall, her experiences with coeducation and integration, and her experiences with her church and civil rights. She often mentions the profound impact her parents had on her current worldview. She recalls a number of stories from when she lived on campus. Marian also discusses her life and experiences after Winthrop, as well as the books she wrote. Marian’s husband Bill also contributes to the interview.
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Interview with John Lee "Bird" Ellis - OH 709
John Lee Ellis and Emmett Scott High School
OH 709
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with John Lee (Bird) Ellis for Dr. Garrison’s project on the History of Emmett Scott High School. Emmett Scott was the segregated high school for African-Americans, which was named after Emmett Scott, a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. The school opened in 1920 and closed in 1970 when full integration was implemented in Rock Hill, South Carolina schools. In this interview, Mr. Ellis discusses his family history, including his maternal grandfather who was a slave owned by the Barnes family, known in Rock Hill for owning Comporium. Mr. Ellis discusses at length his experiences growing up in Rock Hill and his education starting at a Rosenwald School and continuing at Emmett Scott. Mr. Ellis also discusses his military service and career after attending Emmett Scott High School. Mr. Ellis details extensively his musical career as well as the career of his brother, Jimmy Ellis, who was the lead singer for The Trammps, their most famous song was ‘Disco Inferno’.
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Interview with Judy Fowler - OH 310
Judith Earle Buddin Fowler
OH 310
This interview was conducted with 1962 Winthrop graduate, Judith “Judy” Earle Buddin Fowler. In this interview, Judy discusses her childhood, how she ended up at Winthrop, and her experiences while attending Winthrop. She discusses her experiences through anecdotes, stories, and recollections of her time at Winthrop, including Winthrop sponsored shows, lectures, and performances, as well as extracurricular activities the students did during their free time. Judy also discusses how she initially decided not to go to Winthrop after a visitation during her junior year of high school, however her friend had decided to attend so she went as well. Judy who hailed from Simpsonville, South Carolina describes her long distance relationship with her family and her campus life experience. She also describes her classes, specifically the ones she enjoyed and did not like, including her first English class which was a real struggle for her as a business major.
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Interview with Edward "Ed" Harris, Brenda Dow, and Sylvester King
Edward Harris, Brenda Dow, and Sylvester King
OH 296
In May of 2013 Mr. Edward Harris sat down and discussed his brother, Herman K. Harris, who was a part of the freedom riders. Mr. Harris also discusses his military service and his tour of duty in Vietnam. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Peggy Hunter
Peggy Hunter
OH 275
In her June 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Peggy Hunter detailed her thoughts and memories of her experience here at Winthrop. Hunter spoke of the time period 1968-1971 with an emphasis on the follow topics: Student teaching, Winthrop traditions, and college life from the perspective of a non-traditional college student. Hunter also discussed how Winthrop’s student teaching program had prepared her for a career in teaching. Hunter gives praise as she reminisce and reflect on how Winthrop has grown. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Blair Whitney Ligon
Blair Whitney Ligon
OH 272
In her May 29, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Blair Ligon, a third generation Winthrop alumna, shares her experience as an Integrated Marketing Communications major from 2007-2011. Ligon recalls the professors that made a lasting impression and shares some of her favorite classes. Ligon also expresses her pride in being a Winthrop alumna and current alumni relations employee. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Joyce Lineberger
Joyce Lineberger
OH 270
In her May 21, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Joyce Lineberger details her life as a Winthrop undergraduate student from 1975-1977. Lineberger shares her experience with campus life: parking, dining, uniforms, and traditions. Lineberger also includes information on supportive teachers from her program but also an incident when she was accused of plagiarism. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Martha Manning - OH 297
Martha Joyce Richardson Manning
OH 297
Martha Joyce Richardson Manning (1936-) is a 1973 Winthrop College graduate (Masters Degree) who was enrolled to further her career as a reading teacher at the suggestion of parents and school board members. Mrs. Manning was married the Reverend Jesse Franklin “Frank” Manning (1933-2006) and has three children at the time of her enrollment. Mrs. Manning discusses her professional life as well as her experience as a student in the education program at Winthrop. She talks about her professors, her rigorous class load, and the College president, Dr. Charles B. Vail (president from 1973-1982). Mrs. Manning graduated with a “Reading Teacher Award,” and took a test to receive a certification that allowed her to teach reading from elementary to college levels in South Carolina. She discusses how Winthrop helped her to further her passion for education.
Martha Manning is the author of her autobiography My Angel and Me (2017)
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Interview with Leah Simpson Mercer - OH 282
Leah Simpson Mercer
OH 282
Leah Anne Simpson Mercer (b. 1968) attended Winthrop from 1986 to 1992. She is a Rock Hill native who lived on campus at Winthrop. She describes living in her dorm with her roommate. Leah majored in child education and graduated in 1992. She talks about how policies regarding the students have changed over time. She also talks about the food available at the dining hall. She discusses being in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She also talks about the professors and classes that stood out to her. She describes her feelings about Winthrop, including if she would recommend it to other people. Leah’s mother Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Hoffman Simpson (b. 1936) attended Winthrop from 1954-1956 and began working at Winthrop in 1958.
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Interview with Sue Misenheimer - OH 304
Martha Sue Boyce Misenheimer
OH 304
Martha Sue Boyce Misenheimer (1940-2018) grew up in Johanna, South Carolina and graduated from Winthrop College in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science. Sue attended Winthrop without much deliberation for other colleges. She had not visited Winthrop before coming to the school. She had known her roommate before going to Winthrop. She describes what it was like to be in the dorms at Winthrop. She discusses curfews, uniforms, fire drills, and free time not spent in class. Mrs. Misenheimer also discusses the areas of town that Winthrop students were not allowed to visit, such as bars and the entirety of Black Street. She talks about the different programs and speakers she saw while at Winthrop. She also discusses sports for women at Winthrop.