Interviewer
Rebecca Masters
Files
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Abstract
This interview was conducted as part of the Winthrop History Project, an initiative led by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters to document the university’s transformation from Winthrop College to Winthrop University during Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year presidency. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s tenure, this project aims to provide a comprehensive account of this pivotal period in the institution’s development.
A key component of the project is a collection of oral history interviews with members of the Winthrop community, including faculty, staff, alumni, and others who contributed to or witnessed the university’s growth. These firsthand accounts offer valuable insights into Winthrop’s evolution, presented in the voices and perspectives of those who experienced it.
This interview is with Gerald Eugene "Gerry" Schapiro, who served the City of Rock Hill in multiple roles from 1970 to 2016. Beginning as a City Planner, he advanced to Assistant City Manager and also held positions as Director of Finance and CFO. Post-retirement, he continued contributing as a part-time Project Manager in Parks and Recreation. In this discussion, Gerry reflects on his experiences at Winthrop and his interactions with President Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.
Publication Date
5-10-2016
Unique Identifier
OH - 627
Format
MP3;
Length
01:43:12
Series
Anthony DiGiorgio
Recommended Citation
Schapiro, Gerald Eugene, "Interview with Gerald Eugene Schapiro - OH 627" (2016). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH - 627.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/749
