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Interview with Vivian Moore Carroll - OH 245

Vivian Moore Carroll

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.

In her March 31, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Vivian Carroll recalls her time at Winthrop as a day student in the early 1970s graduating in 1973 and later served on the Winthrop Alumni Board. Carroll shares her opinions on DiGiorgio’s administration and how Winthrop has changed since the 1970s. Vivian Moore Carroll Hall on Winthrop’s campus was named in her honor which features the Carroll Capital Markets Training and Trading Center, a facility that connects students to global markets through interactive technology.
Interview with Cid Carvalho - OH 177

Cid Carvalho

In his March 23, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Cid Carvalho shares the story of his coming to Winthrop as a student and his career as head tennis coach. Carvalho details the evolution of the sport at Winthrop from facilities to the decision to break up coaching by men’s and women’s teams. Finally, Carvalho shares his opinion on Title IX and its change in sports at Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Jeuel Bannister Esmacher - OH 144

Jeuel Bannister Esmacher

Jeuel Bannister Esmacher (1924-2022) attended Winthrop College from 1940 to her graduation in December of 1943. In this interview, she discusses her admission to Winthrop, her family, her decision to major in music, her classes and favorite professors (George Trumble and Dr. Roberts), her experience as a female band director for a high school, her experience with travelling to the University of Georgia for a charity event during World War II, her health issues and experience at the Winthrop infirmary, her experience as a music counselor at a girls summer camp, dorm life, her experience as a part of a band called “the Swanks,” Winthrop traditions, her experience with coupons during WWII, Winthrop during WWII, meeting her husband, her experience with cryptology courses and codebreaking in Washington D.C. during WWII, the Air Force cadets’ classes at Winthrop College during the war, her experience learning Japanese during the war and then Russian immediately after, her experience working at Arlington Hall, her life after she resigned from cryptography in 1950, and her experience at her class reunion in November of 2014.
Interview with Virginia Koch

Virginia Koch

In her January 13, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Virginia Koch shared the memories of her Winthrop experience from 1970-1974. Koch explains why she attended Winthrop, her experiences with Rat Week, and why she struggled to find a job in her major. Included are the details of why she left South Carolina, and the numerous positions she held thereafter. Koch also shares her perspectives on major transitions at Winthrop and in the South. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Gabriel Paxton

Gabriel Paxton

In his February 18, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Gabriel Paxton shares the story of founding the grassroots organization Rock Hill for Equality. Included are his experiences as an ally in the Southeast and the partnerships he made to support Rock Hill for Equality. Paxton provides insight on this civil rights movement and speculates why the South is slow to change. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Dennis Stamper

Dennis Stamper

In his January 12, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Dennis Stamper shares his memories of being one of the first male, day students from 1969-1972. Stamper details his studies and professors from the Philosophy and Religion Department, as well as the Psychology Department. Stamper includes his perception of the atmosphere at Winthrop during a time of great change in the country, and how that experience coupled with his work in the Wesley Foundation and the influence he received from professors paved the way for he currently lives his life. Stamper concludes his interview detailing his studies and careers after Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Gina Price White

Gina Price White

In her March 2, 2015 interview with Amber Kelley, Gina Price White shares her opinions on Winthrop’s move from Columbia to Rock Hill. White explains how Winthrop ended up in Rock Hill and clears up misconceptions of Benjamin Tillman’s role in Winthrop’s move. Included is information on what records would be most useful for research on this topic. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Anne Duncan

Anne Duncan

In her January 7, 2014 interview with Cody Willis, Anne Duncan reminisces of her time at Winthrop from 1974-1978 as a Physical Education major. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Jai Lee

Jai Lee

In her January 14, 2014 interview with Cody Willis, Jai Lee shares her experience as an economic major from Korea. Lee discusses the differences between Korean colleges and Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Stephen Lovegrove - OH 126

Stephen Lovegrove

In his December 2014 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Stephen Lovegrove shares his story coming to Winthrop as an “out” student recently kicked out of a religious college. Lovegrove details his perception of the attitude toward LGBTQ people and issues in Winthrop and Rock Hill. Lovegrove identifies resources in the community that are beneficial to LGBTQ people. He also comments on the LGBTQ social movement in terms of growing acceptance and the challenges it will face. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Sarah Michaux - OH 287

Sarah Marie Dimery Michaux

This interview was conducted with 1963 Winthrop graduate, Susan Marie Dimery Michaux. In this interview, Mrs. Michaux discusses her time at Winthrop and starts with a description of her hometown and why she chose Winthrop. She also talks about the various rules and regulations that Winthrop had in place while she lived on campus. Sarah was a psychology major and discusses some of the more interesting classes she took. She also talks about her career decisions after leaving Winthrop and some interesting things about dorm life that stood out to her. Susan’s sister Jeanette Dimery Butler also was graduate of Winthrop (Class of 1957).
Interview with Gale Teaster

Gale Teaster

In her October 2014 interview with Rebecca Nave, Gale Teaster detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop University (then Winthrop College). Teaster spoke of the time period of 1971-1975 on the following topics: Coeducation, Winthrop traditions, student life, and outside opinions on the coeducation of Winthrop College. Teaster also offered her opinions on how Winthrop has changed between the 1970s and today. Teaster then discussed the change in diversity at Winthrop as a result of coeducation. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Louise "Lou" Trucks

Louise Trucks

In her December 2014 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Louise “Lou” Trucks detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop. Trucks spoke of the time period from 1960-1964 as a music and music education double major. Trucks shared the benefits of being a music major, her involvement in campus traditions and organizations, and the rigor of her studies. Trucks concludes her interview detailing her life after Winthrop in Bloomington, IN and Rochester, NY. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Margaret Williamson - OH 065

Margaret Williamson

In her October 2, 2014 interview with Rebecca Nave, Margaret Williamson speaks of her time at Winthrop University during its transition into a coed institution. She talks of her involvement in various student organizations and athletics. She also talks of the changes in Winthrop, diversity wise, from when she was a student in 1974 to an employee at Winthrop today. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Kaitlin Burdette

Kaitlin Burdette

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Interview with Judy Fowler - OH 310

Judith Earle Buddin Fowler

This interview was conducted with 1962 Winthrop graduate, Judith “Judy” Earle Buddin Fowler. In this interview, Judy discusses her childhood, how she ended up at Winthrop, and her experiences while attending Winthrop. She discusses her experiences through anecdotes, stories, and recollections of her time at Winthrop, including Winthrop sponsored shows, lectures, and performances, as well as extracurricular activities the students did during their free time. Judy also discusses how she initially decided not to go to Winthrop after a visitation during her junior year of high school, however her friend had decided to attend so she went as well. Judy who hailed from Simpsonville, South Carolina describes her long distance relationship with her family and her campus life experience. She also describes her classes, specifically the ones she enjoyed and did not like, including her first English class which was a real struggle for her as a business major.
Interview with Peggy Hunter

Peggy Hunter

In her June 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Peggy Hunter detailed her thoughts and memories of her experience here at Winthrop. Hunter spoke of the time period 1968-1971 with an emphasis on the follow topics: Student teaching, Winthrop traditions, and college life from the perspective of a non-traditional college student. Hunter also discussed how Winthrop’s student teaching program had prepared her for a career in teaching. Hunter gives praise as she reminisce and reflect on how Winthrop has grown. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Blair Whitney Ligon

Blair Whitney Ligon

In her May 29, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Blair Ligon, a third generation Winthrop alumna, shares her experience as an Integrated Marketing Communications major from 2007-2011. Ligon recalls the professors that made a lasting impression and shares some of her favorite classes. Ligon also expresses her pride in being a Winthrop alumna and current alumni relations employee. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Joyce Lineberger

Joyce Lineberger

In her May 21, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Joyce Lineberger details her life as a Winthrop undergraduate student from 1975-1977. Lineberger shares her experience with campus life: parking, dining, uniforms, and traditions. Lineberger also includes information on supportive teachers from her program but also an incident when she was accused of plagiarism. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Leah Simpson Mercer - OH 282

Leah Simpson Mercer

Leah Anne Simpson Mercer (b. 1968) attended Winthrop from 1986 to 1992. She is a Rock Hill native who lived on campus at Winthrop. She describes living in her dorm with her roommate. Leah majored in child education and graduated in 1992. She talks about how policies regarding the students have changed over time. She also talks about the food available at the dining hall. She discusses being in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She also talks about the professors and classes that stood out to her. She describes her feelings about Winthrop, including if she would recommend it to other people. Leah’s mother Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Hoffman Simpson (b. 1936) attended Winthrop from 1954-1956 and began working at Winthrop in 1958.
Interview with Livia Mitchell

Livia Mitchell

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.
Interview with Velma S. Polk

Velma S. Polk

In her July 15, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Velma Polk describes her two years at Winthrop until 1951. Addressed are rules and regulations, the Blue Line, and dorm life. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Lona Fulmer Proctor - OH 284

Lona Mae Fulmer Proctor

This interview was conducted with 1963 Winthrop graduate, Lona Mae Fulmer Proctor. She attended because she knew it was a good college and had several friends attend. She was originally from Ridge Springs, South Carolina. She lived on campus, and thinks the rules for dorm life were lenient enough. She discusses majoring in physical education and some of the classes she took. While at Winthrop, she was taught how to play golf and later after she married her military husband, they lived in Japan and Germany where she won several gold tournaments. She also talks about the fine arts performances that put on shows. She discusses how Winthrop has changed, including how campus had changed, buildings being altered, and the changes to the dress code.
Interview with Jane Rawls

Jane Rawls

In her August 1, 2013 interview, Jane Rawls shares stories of her life as a student at Winthrop Training School in the 1960s and as “day student” in 1974. In particular, Rawls discusses life as a child and student in the 1960s. Rawls shares her perspective of the counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s and how Winthrop and the community were affected. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Elizabeth "Betty" Simpson - OH 279

Elizabeth Anne Hoffman Simpson

This interview was conducted with Elizabeth “Betty” Hoffman Simpson who attended Winthrop from 1954-1956 as a 2-year business major, but did not graduate. Betty discusses what it was like attending Winthrop in the 1950s. She was a Rock Hill native and was a “day student.” She discusses attending Winthrop, including the uniforms and the classes she took. One of these classes was a shorthand notetaking class. She also discusses coeducation and how excellent her professors were. After attending Winthrop, Betty worked for a year for the Clemson Extension Office before it moved from Rock Hill to Clemson, SC. She then began working at Winthrop in 1958 and worked for the College for 34 years until she retired. She worked in 13 different jobs in several different departments.