Interviewer
Chailyn Young-Haynes
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Chailyn Young-Haynes with Mary Beth Hughes for the Palmetto Report, a news service produced by students in the Mass Communication Department at Winthrop University. A member of the Class of 1974, Hughes reflects on her experiences as a student during a pivotal period in the university's history, graduating as part of the last class before Winthrop became fully coeducational. She discusses her upbringing in Columbia, South Carolina, her decision to attend Winthrop, and her academic and social experiences on campus. Hughes describes student life in the early 1970s, campus traditions, and the atmosphere surrounding the transition to coeducation, including changing student attitudes and campus culture. She also reflects on the lasting impact of her Winthrop education and the significance of attending university during a period of institutional change.
Publication Date
1-30-2026
Unique Identifier
OH 799
Format
MP3; WAV;
Length
00:37:05
Restrictions
This interview is open for use under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Mary Beth, "Interview with Mary Beth Hughes - OH 799" (2026). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 799.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/776