Winthrop University Oral History Program

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  Interview with Rosa B. Guess and W. W. Fennell - OH 052

  Rosa B. Guess and W. W. Fennell

  OH 052

  Mrs. Guess was a retired music teacher who was 86 years of age at the time of interview and Dr. Fennell is an orthopedic surgeon, who was 73 years of age at the time of the interview. Subjects include their family histories, memories of Winthrop College, including the Fennell Infirmary and reminiscences of Rock Hill.

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  Interview with Barbara Stephens Haigler - OH 295

  Barbara Stephens Haigler

  OH 295

  Barbara Stephens Haigler is a Winthrop University alumna from the class of 1957. In this interview, Mrs. Haigler discusses her decision to attend Winthrop, her arrival, dorm life, working as a hall monitor, her host mother, the blue line, campus rules and regulations, gym class, the dining hall, social events, concerts and recitals as a band major, practice teaching at Winthrop Training School, teaching music as a career after graduation, and meeting her husband.

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  Interview with Isaac Haigler - OH 317

  Isaac Haigler and Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

  OH 317

  In his interview with Michael Cooke, Isaac Haigler discusses his work with the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Mr. Haigler discusses his educational and military background, his history with sickle cell anemia awareness, his work with the Foundation, the Foundation’s goals, educating the community about sickle cell anemia, the Foundation’s impact on the black community of Orangeburg County, the community’s response to the Foundation, the causes of the continued existence of the Foundation, the impact of the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DEHC) on the Foundation, and his dedication to the sickle cell anemia cause and the Black community. This interview was conducted as a part of the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of SC Project.

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  Interview with Charles W. Hall - OH 118

  Charles W. Hall

  OH 118

  This interview is with Mr. Charles W. Hall, who was the Director of the Museum of York County. Mr. Hall talks about his personal and educational background, his association with the public school system and how he contributed to changes in the school system. He also talks about the Museum of York County and the changes he made as director, including the establishment of summer classes, the redesigning of the museum, the completion of the planetarium in 1977, and the additions of new exhibits and monthly art shows in order to draw in people. Mr. Hall also discusses his personal travels and travelling with Maurice Stans in order to add to the African animals’ collection at the museum.

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  Interview with Jules Hall - OH 069

  Jules Hall

  OH 069

  In his May 10, 1979 interview with Kenneth M. Nelson, Jules “Butch” Hall recounts his time in service and the role he played in Rock Hill’s Black Panther Party. Hall also compares Friendship College to Winthrop College and shares efforts to educate the black community. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Jessie Halsell - OH 400

  Jessie Halsell

  OH 400

  IN PROCESSING

  Interviews with extension members and agents throughout the country documenting the history and development of the extension movement in the U.S. The interviews describe homemaking, child bearing and family management in the small towns and rural areas where they live. They also discuss the role of extension homemakers groups in their lives.

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  Interview with Luella Hamilton - OH 390

  Luella Hamilton

  OH 390

  IN PROCESSING

  Interviews with extension members and agents throughout the country documenting the history and development of the extension movement in the U.S. The interviews describe homemaking, child bearing and family management in the small towns and rural areas where they live. They also discuss the role of extension homemakers groups in their lives.

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  Interview with James Hammond - OH 604

  James Thomas Stevenson Hammond

  OH 604

  This interview was conducted for the as part of the Winthrop History Project spearheaded by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters to “document the 24-year path of the original Winthrop College to becoming Winthrop University.” This effort was to produce a history of the institution and Dr. DiGiorgio’s tenure as president as a supplement to Dr. Ross Webb’s history of Winthrop (The Torch is Passed) that covered Winthrop history up to Dr. DiGiorgio becoming president. A key aspect of the project was a series of audio-taped interviews conducted with various members of the extended Winthrop community who participated in or helped guide the advancement of Winthrop over these years. That way, the Winthrop story will be told in an array of participants’ own words, own voices and from their own perspectives.

  This interview is with James Thomas Stevenson Hammond. James worked at Winthrop from 1994 until he retired as Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Assistant Professor of Computer Science in December 2014. He then became Director of Information Technology for the Carolina Panthers. In this interview he discusses his involvement with Winthrop University in his various roles, as well as his experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.

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  Interview with Theo Hammond - OH 494

  Theo Hammond

  OH 494

  IN PROCESSING

  Interviews with extension members and agents throughout the country documenting the history and development of the extension movement in the U.S. The interviews describe homemaking, child bearing and family management in the small towns and rural areas where they live. They also discuss the role of extension homemakers groups in their lives.

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  Interview with Robert Harbeck - OH 654

  Robert Harbeck

  OH 654

  This interview was conducted for the as part of the 20^th Anniversary of the September 11^th Terrorist Attacks on the United States. This effort was to produce a history of the university’s, as well as the community’s, response in the days and weeks following the attacks. A key aspect of the project was a series of audio-taped interviews conducted with various members of the Rock Hill and Winthrop communities who felt their stories needed to be shared.

  This interview is of Mr. Robert Harbeck, who lived and worked in New York, NY, forty blocks away from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. In this interview with Andrew Russell, Robert Harbeck discusses his thoughts and memories of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Mr. Harbeck describes his experience as a resident of New York and how the city and country responded to the events.

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  Interview with Luella Hardie - OH 510

  Luella Hardie

  OH 510

  IN PROCESSING

  Interviews with extension members and agents throughout the country documenting the history and development of the extension movement in the U.S. The interviews describe homemaking, child bearing and family management in the small towns and rural areas where they live. They also discuss the role of extension homemakers groups in their lives.

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  Interview with Donald Hardin - OH 540

  Donald Hardin, Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company, Bleachery, and Alexander Keith Windham

  OH 540

  In his August 3, 2017 interview with Alex Windham, Donald Hardin detailed his thoughts and memories of his time at the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company referred to locals as the Bleachery. Hardin spoke of the time period of the 1960s through 2017 and on the follow topics: race relations, day to day job responsibilities and actions, technology changes, worker attitudes, the decline of the Bleachery, family, his other occupations up until the year 2017. Hardin also offered his opinions on the Bleachery compared to other textile jobs.

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  Interview with Mary Hardin and Nancy Thomas - OH 298

  Mary Hardin and Nancy Thomas

  OH 298

  IN PROCESSING

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  Interview with Walter Hardin - OH 311

  Walter Anderson Hardin

  OH 311

  In an August 27, 2015, interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard for the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program, Walter Hardin reflects on his unique upbringing on the Winthrop University campus and his extensive career at the institution beginning in 1987. Hardin offers personal insights into the university's evolution, campus life, and his professional journey within the Winthrop community.

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  Interview with Walter Hardin - OH 605

  Walter Anderson Hardin

  OH 605

  This interview was conducted for the as part of the Winthrop History Project spearheaded by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters to “document the 24-year path of the original Winthrop College to becoming Winthrop University.” This effort was to produce a history of the institution and Dr. DiGiorgio’s tenure as president as a supplement to Dr. Ross Webb’s history of Winthrop (The Torch is Passed) that covered Winthrop history up to Dr. DiGiorgio becoming president. A key aspect of the project was a series of audio-taped interviews conducted with various members of the extended Winthrop community who participated in or helped guide the advancement of Winthrop over these years. That way, the Winthrop story will be told in an array of participants’ own words, own voices and from their own perspectives.

  This interview is with Walter Hardin. Walter Anderson Hardin worked for Winthrop beginning in March 1987 and retired as Associate Vice President for Facilities Management. Walters’s family has strong ties to Rock Hill from as early as the 1880s and to the beginnings and growth of Winthrop from the 1890s. He had several family members that were employees of Winthrop and Board of Trustee members. This interview delves into his rich knowledge of the beginnings and growth of Rock Hill and Winthrop. Anyone studying the history of Rock Hill and Winthrop would be well served by this interview. He also discusses his experiences with Winthrop in his role of Director of Facilities Management and his experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.

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  Interview with Walter Hardin - OH 787

  Walter Anderson Hardin

  OH 787

  In this November 13, 2015, interview conducted by Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Walter Hardin delves into the rich history of Winthrop University's campus architecture. As a follow-up to their earlier discussion on August 27, 2015, Hardin offers an in-depth exploration of the Little Chapel and its surrounding grounds, as well as the iconic Tillman Hall, originally known as the Main Building. He provides insights into the architectural significance and historical evolution of these structures. Additionally, Hardin addresses the contentious issue surrounding the naming of Tillman Hall after Benjamin Tillman (1847-1918), a figure whose legacy has sparked debate within the university community. This conversation sheds light on the complexities of preserving history while acknowledging evolving societal values

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  Interview with David Harmon - OH 523

  James David Harmon

  OH 523

  This interview was conducted by Ty Young with David Harmon for Young’s paper on coeducation at Winthrop University. Harmon attended Winthrop from 1975 to 1977, shortly after the university began its transition to coeducation. A lifelong resident of York County, Harmon had previously attended Clemson University before returning to the Rock Hill area to attend Winthrop. He discusses his decision to attend Winthrop, including the opportunity to receive a four-year education while living at home and avoiding the cost of room and board. He also describes his experiences as a day student and as one of a small number of male students on campus.

  Harmon discusses his experiences as a biology major, noting that there were only a few male students in the biology program and that he was sometimes the only man in a classroom. He describes the initial adjustment to attending classes at a formerly all-female institution and contrasts Winthrop’s student population and campus atmosphere with his previous experiences at Clemson University. Harmon recalls that the small number of male students made them noticeable on campus but explains that once classes began, the gender composition of the classroom did not interfere with his focus on his education. He also discusses the friendships he developed at Winthrop and the role of Dinkins Student Center as a gathering place for male and day students.

  The interview addresses Harmon’s perceptions of the quality of education he received at Winthrop and his subsequent career in environmental and utilities work. He reflects positively on his education and describes graduating from Winthrop in 1977 before beginning a career in environmental services and water and wastewater utilities. Harmon also discusses the limited athletic opportunities available to male students during his time at Winthrop and recalls following the development of Winthrop athletics after the transition to coeducation.

  Harmon discusses his views on the reasons Winthrop transitioned from an all-female institution to coeducation. He identifies declining enrollment and the need to increase enrollment as important factors, while also describing the university’s desire to expand its educational opportunities and better serve the surrounding community. He reflects on the broader cultural changes taking place at the time and the opportunity for men and women to receive an education together. Harmon also discusses the effects of coeducation on Winthrop and Rock Hill, particularly the increased opportunity for local students to attend a four-year institution while living at home. He concludes by reflecting on Winthrop’s growth and changing role as a broad-based educational institution serving both men and women.

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  Interview with Emily Harper - OH 444

  Emily Harper

  OH 444

  IN PROCESSING

  Interviews with extension members and agents throughout the country documenting the history and development of the extension movement in the U.S. The interviews describe homemaking, child bearing and family management in the small towns and rural areas where they live. They also discuss the role of extension homemakers groups in their lives.

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  Interview with Edward "Ed" Harris, Brenda Dow, and Sylvester King - OH 296

  Edward Harris, Brenda Dow, and Sylvester King

  OH 296

  In May of 2013 Mr. Edward Harris sat down and discussed his brother, Herman K. Harris, who was a part of the freedom riders. Mr. Harris also discusses his military service and his tour of duty in Vietnam. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Herman K. Harris - OH 070

  Herman K. Harris

  OH 070

  Rev. Herman K. Harris II (1939-1988) discusses his family background, growing up in Heath Springs, SC, the Civil Rights movement in the south (Rock Hill in particular), the Freedom Riders, Friendship College, drugs, students in general and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Rev. Harris was involved in the movement from 1959 through 1964 and was arrested 33 times in the process. He participated in the Freedom Rides and was among those beaten in Anniston, Alabama. He attended Friendship College in Rock Hill, SC and graduated from Morris College in 1964. This interview took place on May 7, 1979 and May 11, 1979 and was conducted by Mr. Kenneth M. Nelson.

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  Interview with Ouida Harwell - OH 501

  Ouida Harwell

  OH 501

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  Interview with Paul Van Buren Hatten - VHP 001

  Paul Van Buren Hatten

  VHP 001

  In his January 19, 2004 interview with Lee Q. Miller, Paul Van Buren Hatten explains how he entered the service during WWII and became a ball gunner for the Air Force. Hatten recalls basic training, his first mission, and the times he was “concerned” for his safety. Hatten provides detail about his crew members and how their confidence and expertise made him feel safe. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Wes Hayes - OH 231

  Robert Wesley Hayes Jr.

  OH 231

  This interview was conducted for the as part of the Winthrop History Project spearheaded by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters to “document the 24-year path of the original Winthrop College to becoming Winthrop University.” This effort was to produce a history of the institution and Dr. DiGiorgio’s tenure as president as a supplement to Dr. Ross Webb’s history of Winthrop (The Torch is Passed) that covered Winthrop history up to Dr. DiGiorgio becoming president. A key aspect of the project was a series of audio-taped interviews conducted with various members of the extended Winthrop community who participated in or helped guide the advancement of Winthrop over these years. That way, the Winthrop story will be told in an array of participants’ own words, own voices and from their own perspectives.

  This interview is with Robert Wesley “Wes” Hayes, Jr. Wes Hayes grew up in Rock Hill near Winthrop and attended the Winthrop Training School through the sixth grade. At the time he attended the Training School it only went through the sixth grade. His sister, however was part of the last graduating class at the school in 1964. Wes was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1985 and served until 19991. He then served as a State Senator from 1991 until 2016. Senator Hayes also operates the Hayes & Hayes, LLC. In this interview Senator Hayes discusses his experiences growing up in rock Hill and near Winthrop as well as attending the Winthrop Training School. He also his experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.

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  Interview with Margaret Howell Heath - VHP 072

  Margaret Howell Heath

  VHP 072

  In her October 12, 2006 interview with Nicole L. Wilson, Margaret Howell Heath explains why she joined the WAVES and shares her experiences being stationed in San Francisco. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Debra M. Heintz - OH 607

  Debra M. Heintz

  OH 607

  This interview was conducted for the as part of the Winthrop History Project spearheaded by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters to “document the 24-year path of the original Winthrop College to becoming Winthrop University.” This effort was to produce a history of the institution and Dr. DiGiorgio’s tenure as president as a supplement to Dr. Ross Webb’s history of Winthrop (The Torch is Passed) that covered Winthrop history up to Dr. DiGiorgio becoming president. A key aspect of the project was a series of audio-taped interviews conducted with various members of the extended Winthrop community who participated in or helped guide the advancement of Winthrop over these years. That way, the Winthrop story will be told in an array of participants’ own words, own voices and from their own perspectives.

  This interview is with Debra M. Heintz. Debra is a Winthrop Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Class of 1999. She attended Winthrop as a non-traditional student from 1996-1999. She later became Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County and had a longstanding working relationship with Winthrop’s Fine Arts Department. In this interview she discusses her experiences as a Winthrop graduate and her working relationship with Winthrop as well as her experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.