Interview with Robert L. Thompson - OH 630

Robert L. Thompson

Interviewer

Rebecca Masters

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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. The project aimed to document Winthrop’s transformation over Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year tenure, tracing the institution’s evolution from Winthrop College to Winthrop University. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s presidency, this project sought to provide a comprehensive account of this significant period.

A key component of the initiative was a series of recorded interviews with members of the extended Winthrop community who played a role in shaping the university’s progress. These firsthand narratives preserve the voices, experiences, and perspectives of those who contributed to Winthrop’s growth and development.

This interview features Robert L. “Bob” Thompson, who played a significant role in Winthrop’s governance. Thompson was a member of the Board of Visitors in the mid-1980s and later served as President of the Winthrop Foundation Board. In 1992, he was appointed to Winthrop’s Board of Trustees, serving two terms from 1992–2005 and 2008–2014. In this conversation, he reflects on his experiences and insights from working with President Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.

Publication Date

9-8-2015

Unique Identifier

OH 630

Format

MP3;

Length

02:31:00

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Interview with Robert L. Thompson - OH 630

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