Interview with Anna Heriot Dixon - OH 008

Interviewee

• Anna Dell Heriot Dixon

Interviewer

Ann Yarborough Evans

Files

Streaming Media

Abstract

This interview was conducted by Ann Yarborough Evans with Mrs. Anna Dell Heriot Dixon (1894–1989) for the Winthrop Oral History Program. A member of the Winthrop College Class of 1917, Mrs. Dixon reflects on her experiences as a student and on campus life during the early twentieth century. She discusses the college’s reputation, strict rules and regulations, dormitory life, uniforms, student government, and dating restrictions. She describes traveling to and from campus by train, academic coursework, examinations, and faculty members who influenced her education. Mrs. Dixon also recalls campus traditions and activities, including the Blue Line, YWCA programs, literary societies, Glee Club, chapel services, and social events. In addition, she shares her memories of the Winthrop Training School, student teaching experiences, the college farm, physical education requirements, and the role Winthrop played in preparing students for careers in teaching.

Publication Date

7-25-1974

Unique Identifier

OH 008

Format

1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;

Length

00:37:43

Restrictions

This interview is open for use under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Series

Alumni

Disciplines

Oral History

Keywords

Winthrop history, Class of 1917, Campused, Higher Education for Women, Train station, Sally Lunn bread, training school, uniforms, Student organizations, Grading, the Blue Line, Permission to Date, Room Inspections, Matron

Recommended Citation

Dixon, Anna Dell Heriot, "Interview with Anna Heriot Dixon - OH 008" (1974). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 008.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/68