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Interview with Shirley James
Shirley James
OH 318
IN PROCESSING
This collection of interviews examines the origins and development of the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation of South Carolina.
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Interview with Jamia Johnson - OH 741
Jamia Johnson, Winthrop University, and COVID-19 Pandemic
OH 741
This interview was conducted by Makayla Strozier with Jamia Johnson as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Johnson discusses her advocacy as student member of the NAACP and the importance of social justice efforts, particularly following the social unrest experienced in 2020. She underlines the centrality of Black women in the fight for racial equality, though they lack support and recognition in her view. Other notable topics of conversation include social media’s key role in the social justice movement as well as the state of gender inequality within the African American community itself.
Jamia Johnson (b. 2000) is a native of Belleville, Illinois who, at the time of the interview, was a full-time undergraduate student at Winthrop University. She is an active member of the Winthrop chapter of the NAACP.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.).”
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Interview with Jason Heckert - OH 736
Jason A. Heckert, Winthrop University, and COVID-19 Pandemic
OH 736
This interview was conducted by William Calandro with Jason Heckert as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Heckert reflects on personal, professional, and educational challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He specifically recalls working as a tutor at the onset of the pandemic and later as a Walmart employee in July 2020. He also discusses familial challenges in the face of a polarized political climate. Other notable topics of conversation include higher education, the vaccine debate, social unrest, and the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
Jason Anthony Heckert (b. 1996), a native of Matthews, NC, was a History graduate student at Winthrop University at the time of this interview. He has since graduated with an M.A. degree in History (2023). Heckert completed his undergraduate degree at UNC-Greensboro before attending Winthrop.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.)."
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Interview with Vivian Jefferson
Vivian Jefferson
OH 459
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 Edna Louise Jenkins
Edna Louise Jenkins
OH 320
In her interview with Michael Cooke, Edna Louise Jenkins (1918-2009) discusses her involvement with the Wateree Council for Sickle Cell Anemia. Mrs. Jenkins details how the council was founded and its efforts in the Sumter, South Carolina area. Mrs. Jenkins discusses the efforts to educate and assist the local community about sickle cell anemia. She also describes the cooperation with the local DHEC Health Department in those efforts.
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Interview with Nona Jennings
Nona Jennings
OH 502
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 F. Jenson
F. Jenson
OH 473
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 Jessica Duggan - OH 730
Jessica Duggan, Winthrop University, and COVID-19 Pandemic
OH 730
This interview was conducted by William “Bill” Calandro with Jessica Duggan as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Duggan sheds light on her experience as a new transfer student arriving at Winthrop University in the spring of 2020, just a couple months before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. She discusses evolutions in education in terms of virtual and hybrid learning. Most of the interview revolves around Duggan’s experience as an essential worker at Harris Teeter during the pandemic, often highlighting supply chain shortages and workplace tension. Other topics of conversation include the Black Live Matter movement, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, and the politicization of the pandemic (face masks, the vaccine, etc.).
Jessica Duggan (b. 1999) is a native of Long Island, New York but currently resides in Indian Land, S.C. At the time of the interview, she was a History major with a minor in Community-Based Learning at Winthrop University. She previously studied at York Technical College in Rock Hill, S.C.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.)."
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Interview with Edwin Jeter
Edwin Jeter
OH 045
IN PROCESSING
Remembrance of Colonel Elliott Springs (1896-1959) who was a South Carolina businessman and an American flying ace during World War I, credited with shooting down 16 enemy aircraft.
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Interview with John Cutrone
John Cutrone, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Education
OH 728
The interview was conducted by Cedric Streater with John Cutrone as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Cutrone discusses his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as both an educator and citizen. He offers insight into the early stages of lockdown, and the evolution of the learning experience in terms of virtual and hybrid learning. He also details his personal and professional relationship with the school curriculum as well as the politicization of the pandemic. Other notable topics include the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Black Lives Matter, and the greater educational and social challenges facing the nation.
John Cutrone is a secondary English teacher at Indian Land High School. Mr. Cutrone studied at Spartanburg Methodist College, the University of South Carolina, and Winthrop University. He obtained an M.A. in Teaching from Winthrop in 2017.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.)."
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Interview with Byrdie Johnson - OH 413
Byrdie Johnson
OH 413
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 Elizabeth F. Johnson - OH 053
Elizabeth F. Johnson
OH 053
IN PROCESSING
Professor of Modern Languages at Winthrop College from 1922-1955, Dr. Johnson discusses her background, honors in school, how the Great Depression affected Winthrop, teaching at Winthrop, American Association of University Women (AAUW) involvement, “adoption” of foster children, travel in Europe, the Rock Hill Planning Commission and other teaching positions after retirement.
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Interview with Hazel Johnson - OH 504
Hazel Johnson
OH 504
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 Isaac Samuel Leevy Johnson - OH 143
Isaac Samuel Leevy Johnson
OH 143
The former South Carolina General Assembly member discusses his family background, influences, first experience with racism, philosophies, the federal desegregation plan, work in the South Carolina House of Representatives, absence of African Americans in the South Carolina Senate and problems and solutions concerning African Americans.
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Interview with Jamie Johnson - OH 128
Jamie Johnson
OH 128
IN PROCESSING
Subjects include background information, influences on her life, subject of her book and her influence on other people's lives.
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Interview with Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson - OH 660
Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson
OH 660
In a series of interviews with Iva Bishop (1906-1975), Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson (1878-1978) discusses her life at Winthrop both as a student and as the wife of David Bancroft Johnson, Winthrop’s first President. Mrs. Johnson discusses her experiences as a student as well as the time leading up to her marriage. She details Mr. Johnson’s efforts to grow and expand Winthrop through the years. Mrs. Johnson discusses the many receptions and special occasion events she has hosted as well as the many interesting guests that have visited Winthrop. She includes many details of the personal lives of Mr. Johnson, her family, and the faculty and staff of Winthrop. Mrs. Johnson discusses how the campus has changed and the ways it has stayed the same over the years.
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Interview with Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson - OH 661
Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson
OH 661
In her interview with Roy Flynn, Mrs. Mai Rutledge Smith Johnson (1878-1978) discusses her experiences as the wife of Dr. David Bancroft Johnson, founder of Winthrop. Mrs. Johnson describes what lead Dr. Johnson to found Winthrop and the process he went through to establish the college as well as the community around Winthrop. She discusses the beginning of Winthrop and her experience as a student and later as the President’s wife. Mrs. Johnson also discusses Dr. Johnson as a person both in his home life and his work life.
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Interview with Rhudine V. Johnson - OH 205
Rhudine V. Johnson
OH 205
In this interview, local South Carolina activist Rhudine Johnson (1915-) discussing her experience living in South Carolina in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Mrs. Johnson was the first Black nurse to be appointed to the National Federation of Nurses and one of the first Black poll workers in the state. In this interview, Mrs. Johnson discusses her early life, her work as a licensed practical nurse, organizing a glee club, her education at Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, her motivation for political activism, events that radicalized her, the political climate for Black people in South Carolina in the 1930s-1950s, the need for Black political candidates, her involvement with the Progressive Democrat Party, key members of the party, the goals of the party, voter registration, John McCray and his newspaper (The Lighthouse Informer), The Palmetto Voters Association, the downfall of the Progressive Democrat Party, accomplishments of the Party, and the need for Black people as elected officials.
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Interview with Elba Johnston
Elba Johnston
OH 492
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 Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston
OH 214
In his March 24, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Jim Johnston details his time at Winthrop from 1983-2011 as a faculty filling several roles. Johnston also reveals the evolution of the sciences at Winthrop, his election as Chair of Faculty Conference and growth of athletics at Winthrop. In particular, Johnston recalls a mid-1990s vote of no confidence in the president and how Winthrop faculty responded. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Vera Johnston
Vera Johnston
OH 093
IN PROCESSING
This is part of a series of three interviews on the family life of mill workers in 20th century Rock Hill. Mrs. Johnston describes her life on the farm, her move to Rock Hill, and her work in the local cotton mills. Topics include background and family life, work attitudes and experience, J. P. Stevens Cotton Mills, Springs Cotton Mills in Fort Mill, mill villages, race relations, unionization and mill prospects for the future.
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Interview with Charles R. Jonas
Charles R. Jonas
OH 113
IN PROCESSING
Former Representative Jonas discusses his college years, military service, career in Congress and his opinions on issues such as the Abscam scandal and the results of the 1980 elections.
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Interview with Mary Jonas
Mary Jonas
OH 201
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 Anna Jones - OH 228
Anna Jones
OH 228
In this interview, Anna Jones (1908-2007), a 1930 Winthrop alumna, discusses her decision to attend Winthrop, being a day student (not living on campus), uniforms, walking to school, classes, rules, swimming, her professors, teaching as career after her graduation in 1930, her experiences in the education program, student teaching, attending chapel services in Tillman Hall (she calls it Main Building), Winthrop’s founder and first president, Dr. David Bancroft Johnson, the blue line, Christmas at Winthrop, summer school, dorm life, and May Day, and her impressions of Rock Hill.
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Interview with Billie Jones - OH 486
Billie Jones
OH 486
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.
