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Interview with Shannon Simpson
Shannon Simpson
In her June 12, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Shannon Simpson detailed her time as an undergraduate student at Winthrop from 1995-1999. Discussed are details of Simpson’s life as a student – residence halls, classes, meals – rules and regulations on campus, and her desire to go back to Winthrop as a graduate student in 2013. Included are Simpson’s thoughts on professors, traditions, and cultural events on campus. Simpson also shares details of her career as a police officer after attending Winthrop to a transition as an employee in Human Resources. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Regina Varnadore
Regina Varnadore
In her June 26, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Regina Varnadore details her time at Winthrop from 1986-1989 as an Elementary Education major. In particular, Varnadore describes the process of earning a degree in Elementary Education. Varnadore discusses her experience student teaching and her career as a teacher. Varnadore mentions her opinions on education in Rock Hill and employees in the school district. Provided is information on Varandore’s family, the story of Varnadore earning her Master’s degree, and her future in the teaching profession. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Cynthia Venables
Cynthia Venables
In her July 3, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Cynthia Burris Venables shares her experiences at Winthrop from 1985-1989, as well as her career teaching English. Discussed is Venables coursework as an English major and the rigor of her studies. Additionally, Venables talks about Latin and Biology courses and who her favorite professors were. Venables details what it is like teaching in the 21st Century, her opinions on technology and teaching, and her accomplishments as an educator. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Hope Weatherly
Hope Weatherly
In her May 22, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Hope Weatherly detailed her thoughts and memories at Winthrop from 1970-1976. In particular, Weatherly discusses the evolution of her studies at Winthrop, starting as a music major then graduating with a degree in education. Weatherly recalls her opinions on University presidents, professors, and food. Weatherly concludes her interview by discussing her career as a social worker and the challenges she faced in her profession. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Jane West
Jane West
In her July 15, 2013 interview with Martha Manning, Jane West details her time at Winthrop as a Biology major in the 1960s. Briefly, West discusses student life and Winthrop traditions, but she provides insight into her life student teaching at Florence High School. Additionally, West includes her experience in required courses like English and Math, as well as experiments conducted in her Biology courses. West concludes the interview with her overall perceptions of Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Frances Case
Frances Case
In her October 11, 2012 interview with Robert Ryals, Frances Case details her experience at Winthrop from 1947-1951. In particular, Case provides insight into the many rules and regulations students had to follow concerning dress, the Blue Line, curfew, cars, and smoking. Case speaks about student and dorm life, and her experience as a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City. Case concludes her interview by discussing her involvement with Winthrop since she graduated. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Doris "Dorothy" Ezell Schmitz
Doris Ezell-Schmitz
In her December 11, 2012 interview with Robert Ryals, Doris Schmitz detailed her time at Winthrop during the era of desegregation and social unrest. Schmitz recalls the Civil Rights movement in Rock Hill and her family’s involvement. In particular, Schmitz describes her perception of the similarities and differences between white and black students during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Schmitz also recalls the courses and professors that had a profound effect on her future career as an educator. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Martha "Marty" Grigsby
Martha Grigsby
In her December 10, 2012 interview with Robert Ryals, Martha Grigsby detailed her thoughts and memories of her time at Winthrop University. Grigsby shares the story of how she was able to attend Winthrop and the members of her community who assisted her in this process. Included are details of working in the dining hall on a scholarship, how relationships were formed amongst students, and how the students navigated Winthrop’s strict rules. Grigsby concludes her interview by stating how Winthrop helped her career as an educator and how she has stayed involved as an alumna. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Lib Guerry
Lib Guerry
In her October 11, 2012 interview with Robert Ryals, Lib Guerry recalls her two-year experience at Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Barbara Haigler
Barbara Haigler
In this interview on December 3, 2012, Robert Ryals speaks to Barbara Haigler, an alumnus of Winthrop University, about her memories of campus life. This interview covers Haigler’s time at Winthrop until her graduation in 1957. Among other things, Haigler discusses her memories of dorm life, classes, and social events. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
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Interview with Joanne Woods McMaster and Lois Morton
Joanne Woods McMaster and Lois Morton
IN PROCESSING
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Interview with Margaret Howell Heath
Margaret Howell Heath
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 Jean Cauthen
Jean Cauthen
IN PROCESSING
Ms. Cauthen discusses student life at Winthrop from 1930-1931 and 1941-1944. Topics include town girls, rules and regulations, being married as a student, Dr. Kinard’s influence, the infirmary, the farm and the shack, study habits, dorms, the training school, the library, swimming and the Blue Line.
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Interview with Rhoda Carter Hunter
Rhoda Carter Hunter
IN PROCESSING
This interview focuses on Winthrop from 1925-1930. Topics include dorm life, church, the Blue Line, uniforms, D. B. Johnson, the dining hall, swimming, Dr. Kinard, Greek letter clubs, favorite teachers and classes, weekend activities, dating, religion, admission of men and minorities, and Dr. DiGiorgio and changes he brought to Winthrop.
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Interview with Anna Jones
Anna Jones
IN PROCESSING
This interview includes information on why Ms. Jones chose Winthrop, day students, uniforms, arriving at school, classes, rules, swimming, professors, student teaching, her job after school, impressions of Rock Hill, church, D. B. Johnson, the Blue Line, Christmas at Winthrop, dorm life and May Day
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Interview with Annie M. Scoville
Annie M. Scoville
IN PROCESSING
Ms. Scoville discusses classes at Winthrop, basketball, teacher training, career as a teacher, marriage, restrictions, uniforms, daily routines, pranks, homesickness, clubs, swimming, sports, entertainment, library, professors and Christmas at Winthrop.
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Interview with Rose Neel "Neely" Milling Todd
Rose Neel Milling Todd
IN PROCESSING
Ms. Todd describes college life during 1933-1937 including academics, leisure time, rules and regulations and campus activities.
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Interview with Ida Crawford Stewart
Ida B. Crawford
IN PROCESSING
Interview conducted on Mrs. Stewart was for an article that appeared in The State. The interview includes information about Winthrop College and Mrs. Stewart's work with Estee Lauder.
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Interview with Rose "Andie" MacDowell
Andie MacDowell
IN PROCESSING
This interview was conducted upon Andie MacDowell's return to Winthrop for Alumni Weekend. Subjects include the movie "Greystoke", her modeling career, "St. Elmo's Fire", her lifestyle and hobbies.
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Interview with Frances P. Statham
Frances Patton Statham
IN PROCESSING
Subjects of the interviews include growing up in Rock Hill, attending Winthrop College, and writing historical romances. Mrs. Statham reminisces about the Winthrop College Sextet and gives her opinion of the coeducation move. She also discusses research on Europe for her recent book Wings of Fire and the ingredients for being a successful writer.
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