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Interview with James Mickens - OH 681
James Mickens and Emmett Scott High School
OH 681
This interview is conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Mr. James Mickens for his history of Emmett Scott High School project. Emmett Scott was the segregated school for African Americans in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was named for Emmett Scott a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. It was built in 1920 and closed in 1970 with the full integration of the Rock Hill School District. Mr. Mickens is related to Emmett Scott’s second principal Lemuel B. Moore. Mr. Mickens discusses his familial connections with the Moores as well as a period of time in which he lived with L.B. Moore Sr. He discusses his experiences at Emmett Scott High School and the local black community. Mr. Mickens also gives insight into the personal lives of the principals and teachers of Emmett Scott High School.
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Interview with Earl Matthew Middleton - OH 361
Earl Matthew Middleton
OH 361
Interview conducted for the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, interviewing Representative Earl Middleton. Orangeburg, South Carolina native Earl Matthew Middleton (1919-2007) became a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1974, and served through 1984. In this interview, Representative Middleton discusses his background in the United States Air Force at the Tuskegee Institute as a pilot in the 99th pursuit squadron and his background in business and stock exchange before becoming involved in politics. Then, he discussed his background in politics before he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1974, including a failed run for the House of Representatives in 1972 and speaking at Martin Luther King rallies. Finally, Representative Middleton discusses his involvement in the Black Caucus and there goals, including changing how African Americans were viewed.
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Interview with Eliza Walker Mills - OH 671
Eliza Walker Mills, Emmett Scott High School, and Civil Rights
OH 671
This interview, featuring Eliza Walker Mills (1928-2018), was conducted by Dr. George Garrison, an Emmett Scott High School alumnus (1965) and scholar of African American studies. Mills, a 1945 graduate of Emmett Scott, was a longtime educator, Civil Rights activist, and former member of the Rock Hill Council on Human Relations. She earned Education degrees from Johnson C. Smith and New York University (M.Ed.). In the 1960s, Mills was one of the first African Americans educators to teach in select all-White schools in preparation for the desegregation of S.C. public schools; integration is a main talking point. During the interview, Mills recalls growing up in rural Catawba, South Carolina and her experience as an African American in York County, South Carolina. She also recounts her experience as both a pupil and teacher at Emmett Scott High School (1920-1970), Rock Hill’s all-Black high school named after the prominent Black educator and close aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson, Emmett J. Scott (1873-1957). Mills reminisces on Emmett Scott faculty, alumni, and organizations like the band. In addition, she recalls her time at Friendship Junior College and as an instructor for Gullah-Geechee students in Beaufort, South Carolina. Class reunions and efforts to memorialize the grounds of Emmett Scott are also discussed throughout.
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Interview with Sue Misenheimer - OH 304
Martha Sue Boyce Misenheimer
OH 304
Martha Sue Boyce Misenheimer (1940-2018) grew up in Johanna, South Carolina and graduated from Winthrop College in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science. Sue attended Winthrop without much deliberation for other colleges. She had not visited Winthrop before coming to the school. She had known her roommate before going to Winthrop. She describes what it was like to be in the dorms at Winthrop. She discusses curfews, uniforms, fire drills, and free time not spent in class. Mrs. Misenheimer also discusses the areas of town that Winthrop students were not allowed to visit, such as bars and the entirety of Black Street. She talks about the different programs and speakers she saw while at Winthrop. She also discusses sports for women at Winthrop.
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Interview with Philip B. Mishoe and Lloyd Willard Cannon - OH 105
Philip B. Mishoe and Lloyd Willard Cannon
OH 105
This interview was conducted with World War II Navy veterans; Philip B. Mishoe (1918-1995) and Lloyd Willard Cannon (1918-1992). Both men were natives of Conway, SC and signed up for the Navy before the United States entered the war. While in training, the US declared war and both men were deployed. They discuss their experiences in the war while serving on the U.S.S New York and the U.S.S. Independence, during the North Atlantic Mission and the North African Torch Operation.
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Interview with Livia Mitchell
Livia Mitchell
OH 305
In her January 8, 2013 interview with Robert Ryals, Livia Mitchell detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop University (then Winthrop College). Mitchell spoke of the late 1950s on the following topics: Residence Halls, Winthrop traditions, student life, and her life after Winthrop. Mitchell also offered her opinions on how Winthrop has changed between the 1950s and today. Mitchell shared her experiences working as an art teacher after attending Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Theo W. Mitchell
Theo Walker Mitchell
OH 362
This recording is an interview conducted by Michael A. Cooke for the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus with South Carolina Representative Theo Walker Mitchell (b. 1938), discussing his background, political interest, and involvement in both the South Carolina House of Representatives and the Black Caucus. Theo Mitchell is from Greenville, South Carolina and he joined the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 23rd district from 1975-1985 and then served as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 7th district from 1985-1995. The Black Caucus started the same year Mr. Mitchell began serving in the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 1975. This interview discusses Mitchell’s campaign and experiences in the SC House of Representatives as well as the accomplishments and goals of the Black Caucus.
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Interview with William Franklin Mitchell - VHP 011
William Franklin Mitchell
VHP 011
In his February 24, 2004 interview with Georgia Williamson, William Franklin Mitchell describes life as a volunteer chaplain for the army during WWII. Specifically, Mitchell shares the reason why he joined the service and what his duties were in war. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Sue Moman
Sue Moman
OH 485
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 Monty Branham - OH 718
Monty Branham, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Catawba Nation
OH 718
This interview was conducted by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight with Monty Branham of the Catawba Nation as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Monty Branham details his upbringing and life experience as a Catawba as well as the greater challenges he faced amid the critical year of 2020, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. He sheds light not only on his personal story but also the collective experience of the Catawba community—often highlighting Catawba culture and traditions.
Monty "Hawk" Branham (b.1961) is a member of the Harris-Brown-Blue family of the Catawba Nation. Although he left the Catawba reservation at age three, he returned to the Nation at fifteen and has remained there ever since. A carpenter and craftsman by trade, his many roles in the community include being a master potter, peer mentor, spiritual leader, singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Spearheaded by Dr. Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies, this project 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 Eileen Moon
Eileen Moon
OH 373
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 David Moore - OH 698
David Moore, George Fish High School, and Emmett Scott High School
OH 698
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with David Moore for the Emmett Scott High School project. Emmett Scott was the segregated high school for African Americans named for Emmett Scott a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. Emmett Scott High School was opened in 1920 and closed in 1950 with the integration of Rock Hill, South Carolina’s public school district. David Moore was a teacher at George Fish High School which was the segregated school for African Americans from 1925-1968 in Fort Mill, SC. Mr. Moore worked at George Fish beginning in 1959. Fort Mill is about ten miles from Rock Hill in York County, SC. Mr. Moore details his experience at George Fish and the differences between Emmett Scott and George Fish.
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Interview with Henrietta Moore - OH 674
Henrietta Moore and Emmett Scott High School
OH 674
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Henrietta Moore. Moore sheds light on the history of Emmett Scott High School (ESHS) and her experience attending, and later teaching at, several of York County’s all-Black Rosenwald Schools like Carroll School. Henrietta Griffin Moore (1919-2021), a longtime educator, attended West End Elementary School, ESHS, and Friendship Junior College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Named for Emmettt Scott, an advisor to Booker T. Washington, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, and prominent educator, ESHS (1920-1970) was an African American school that served the Black community of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Following the integration of S.C. public schools, Emmettt Scott closed its doors in 1970. In addition, Moore recounts the impact of the Friendship Nine, Civil Rights Movement, and segregation, especially as a Black woman living in the Jim Crow South.
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Interview with Dr. Lemuel Moore, III - OH 670
Lemuel Moore III, Emmett Scott High School, and Civil Rights
OH 670
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Dr. Lemuel Moore, III. Dr. Moore was a teacher at Emmett Scott High School. In this interview, Dr. Moore discusses his experiences working at Emmett Scott High School, as well as the Civil Rights Movement in Rock Hill, SC.
*Note: The audio for Dr. Moore is very low and difficult to hear. Also it appears that there was a second part to the interview that was not successfully recorded.
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Interview with Mary Moore
Mary Moore
OH 383
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 Reverend Thomas J. Moore - OH 210
Thomas J. Moore
OH 210
In his interview with Michael Cooke, Reverend Thomas J. Moore (1922-1989) discusses his participation in the Progressive Democratic Party and their efforts during the Civil Rights Movement. Mr. Moore details his experiences growing up and living in Marion South Carolina. He discusses the impact the Progressive Democratic Party had on the area around Marion as well as the State of South Carolina in improving the lives of the black community. He also discusses the Warring Decision which did away with the Literacy Test in South Carolina, African American voter registration, and Jim Crow Laws.
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Interview with Mary Mootz
Mary Mootz
OH 387
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 Jane Morgan
Jane Morgan
OH 449
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 Mary Agnes Morgan - OH 251
Mary Agnes Morgan
OH 251
In her interview with Michael Cooke, Mary Agnes Morgan discusses growing up in South Carolina, her education, and her experience with the Progressive Democratic Party. Mrs. Morgan details the impact the Progressive Democratic Party had on the local black community of Mullins, South Carolina. She also discusses how private education was established in the South for African Americans, the rise of African American politics in the South and race equality.
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Interview with Hans Morgenthau
Hans J. Morgenthau
OH 058
IN PROCESSING
Lecture on 20th century foreign policy before an unidentified group that was transferred from the Williford Papers.
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Interview with Pam Morrell - OH 619
Pam Morrell
OH 619
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 Pam Morrell. Pam, who professionally worked as a realtor and a professional mediator, was a member of the Community Leaders Advisory Board, York County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and a member of Winthrop’s Presidential Advisory Board. In this interview she discusses her experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.
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Interview with Ellen Mosley
Ellen Mosley
OH 329
In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ellen Mosley detailed her experience working for the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the problems with informing communities of sickle cell anemia. Mosley discussed the problems had with DHEC, funding the foundation, and aiding the communities in the Midlands area. She also discussed possible exploitation of the Black community, stigmas that the Black community had towards sickle cell, and the many misconceptions about sickle cell of all races. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Ethel Hughes Muhvich
Ethel Hughes Muhvich
VHP 037
In her November 11, 2004 interview with Lauren Weldishofer, Ethel Hughes Muhvich recalls her time in service during WWII. Muhvich describes why she enlisted, what her assignment was, and why her generation was the greatest. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Gussie Mumey
Gussie Mumey
OH 379
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 Minnie Murphey
Minnie Murphey
OH 427
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.