Interview with David A. White - OH 635

David Altman White

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 David Altman White (1935-2024), who served on the Winthrop University Board of Trustees from 1990 to 2002, including a term as Chair beginning in 1998. Prior to his tenure on the Board, Mr. White was a member of the Winthrop Foundation Board from approximately 1985 to 1990. An attorney who began practicing in the area during the 1960s, he worked alongside longtime Board of Trustees member John T. Roddey. In this discussion, Mr. White shares his experiences and insights from working with President Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio, reflecting on his contributions to Winthrop's growth and development.

Publication Date

7-7-2015

Unique Identifier

OH 635

Format

MP3;

Length

01:06:39

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This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Interview with David A. White - OH 635

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