Interviewer
James D. Mackey
Files
Abstract
In her interview with James D. Mackey on April 29, 1981, Cynthia Roddey shares her experiences at Winthrop from 1964-1967 as the first African American student admitted to Winthrop College. Roddey details the process of applying to Winthrop, the reaction she received from the Winthrop and Rock Hill community, and her participation in student life. Roddey includes her insight on race relations today and her hopes for the future. This interview was conducted for a student history project.
Publication Date
4-29-1981
Unique Identifier
OH 642
Format
1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
0:20:29
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Roddey, Cynthia Plair and Integration, "Interview with Cynthia Plair Roddey - OH 642" (1981). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 642.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/629
LC Subject Headings
Roddey, Cynthia P. (Cynthia Plair)--Interviews; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Students--History; African American college students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century; African American college students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs; College students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs; African Americans--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social conditions--1964-1975; College integration--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century
