Interviewer
Robert Ryals
Files
Abstract
In her interview with Robert Ryals on September 12, 2012, 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 inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Publication Date
9-12-2012
Unique Identifier
OH 644
Format
MP3; WAV;
Length
02:25:15
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Roddey, Cynthia Plair and Integration, "Interview with Cynthia Plair Roddey - OH 644" (2012). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 644.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/631
LC Subject Headings
Roddey, Cynthia P. (Cynthia Plair)--Interviews; Roddey, Cynthia P. (Cynthia Plair)--Political and social views; Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Alumni and alumnae; Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women--Students--History; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Winthrop University--Funds and scholarships; African American college students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century; African American college students--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Social life and customs--20th century; African Americans--Education (Higher)--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century; 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; African Americans--Social conditions--20th century; Racism in higher education--South Carolina--Rock Hill--History--20th century
