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Interview with Harriet and Martin Goode - OH 232

Harriet Goode and Martin Goode

In their April 15, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Harriet and Martin Goode shares stories of their time at Winthrop and relationship with Anthony DiGiorgio. In particular, Harriet Goode details her time at the Winthrop Training School and her work as an artist in Rock Hill. Harriet and Martin rate the Presidents they had contact with and conclude the interview discussing their hopes for Winthrop’s eleventh President. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Bob Gorman - OH 169

Robert M. Gorman

In his August 20, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Bob Gorman describes his career at Winthrop from 1986-2014, and his involvement in the Vote of No Confidence in 1995. Gorman compares the Winthrop of 1986 to the Winthrop of today and recounts the history of Presidents from 1986 to the present. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with James Hammond - OH 604

James Thomas Stevenson Hammond

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.
Interview with Wes Hayes - OH 231

Robert Wesley Hayes Jr.

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.
Interview with Debra M. Heintz - OH 607

Debra M. Heintz

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.
Interview with James W. Johnston - OH 610

James W. Johnston

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 his March 24, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Jim Johnston details his time at Winthrop from 1983-2011 as a faculty filling several roles. Dr. Johnston discusses his experiences working for Winthrop as well as his experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio. Also he 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.
Interview with Gloria G. Jones - OH 611

Gloria G. Jones

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 Dr. Gloria G. Jones. Dr. Jones came to Winthrop as a part-time lecturer in English in 1984. She then became a fulltime professor and during her tenure at Winthrop was the Director of the Writing Center, Director of Writing, Chair of the English Department, and Dean of University College in which role she retired in July 2020. In this interview she discusses her experiences working for Winthrop as well as his experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.
Interview with Manning Kimmel - OH 221

Manning Marius Kimmel

In his March 10, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Manning Kimmel reflects on the DiGiorgio Administration. Kimmel recounts DiGiorgio’s efforts to grow Winthrop and create a bridge between the University and Rock Hill. Throughout the interview, Kimmel summarizes the general consensus of the Rock Hill community in recent key events at Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview with Mary Anne DuBose Douglas Lake - OH 615

Mary Anne DuBose Douglas Lake

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 Mary Anne DuBose Douglas Lake. Mary was a 1955 graduate of Winthrop with a degree in music. Her mother was also a Winthrop graduate from about 1928. Mary served on the Winthrop Alumni Board and then the Winthrop Board of Trustees from 1988 through 2000. In this interview she discusses her experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio.
Interview with Gayle and Joe Lanford - OH 254

Gayle Campbell Lanford and Joe Lanford

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 Gayle and Joe Lanford. Gayle Campbell Lanford (1940-2017) attended Winthrop from 1958 through 1961 and graduated in 1962 with a degree in English and a minor in French. She returned to Winthrop and received a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1972. Joe Lanford was the City Planner of Rock Hill, SC and City Manager for a large portion of President DiGiorgio’s tenure. In this interview Gayle discusses her experiences attending Winthrop and Joe discusses is experiences and impressions working with Winthrop President, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio as Rock Hill Manager.
Interview with Glenda Pittman Owens - OH 620

Glenda Pittman Owens

This interview was conducted as part of the Winthrop History Project, an initiative led by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters. The project aimed to document Winthrop’s transformation over Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year tenure, tracing the institution’s evolution from Winthrop College to Winthrop University. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s presidency, this project sought to provide a comprehensive account of this significant period.

A key component of the initiative was a series of recorded interviews with members of the extended Winthrop community who played a role in shaping the university’s progress. These firsthand narratives preserve the voices, experiences, and perspectives of those who contributed to Winthrop’s growth and development.

This interview features Glenda Pittman Owens, a 1959 Winthrop graduate. Owens dedicated many years of service to the university in various leadership roles, including:
- Board Member of the Alumni Association (1991–1997)
- President of the Alumni Association (1997–1999)
- Member of the Winthrop Foundation Board
- Steering Committee Member for Winthrop’s Capital Campaign
- Trustee on the Winthrop Board of Trustees (2000–2009)
In recognition of her and her husband, Charles Jerry Owens’ contributions, Owens Hall on campus bears their name. In this interview, she reflects on her undergraduate experience at Winthrop, her extensive service to the university, and her working relationship with President DiGiorgio.
Interview with Richard W. "Dick" Riley and Terry K. Peterson - OH 624

Richard Wilson Riley and Terry K. Peterson

This interview was conducted as part of the Winthrop History Project, an initiative led by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters. The project aimed to document Winthrop’s transformation over Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year tenure, tracing the institution’s evolution from Winthrop College to Winthrop University. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s presidency, this project sought to provide a comprehensive account of this significant period.

This interview features Richard W. “Dick” Riley (b. 1933) and Terry K. Peterson, both of whom played significant roles in shaping education policy at the state and national levels.
- Dick Riley served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1963–1966) and the South Carolina State Senate (1967–1977) before being elected the 111th Governor of South Carolina, serving from 1979 to 1987. He later became the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Bill Clinton (1993–2001), where he was a leading advocate for education reform. In recognition of his contributions to education, Winthrop’s College of Education bears his name.
- Terry K. Peterson has been a key advisor to Riley since his tenure as governor. He served as Riley’s education adviser during his governorship (1979–1987) and later as special assistant for higher education policy at Winthrop University (1987–1993). Peterson continued his work alongside Riley at the national level, shaping education initiatives during Riley’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of Education.
In this interview, Riley and Peterson reflect on their experiences working with Winthrop University and share their insights on higher education policy. They also discuss their impressions of and collaborations with President DiGiorgio throughout their careers.
Interview with Jason H. Silverman - OH 291

Jason H. Silverman

In his July 30, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Jason Silverman details his career at Winthrop since 1984. Silverman recalls the administrations of President Lader, Piper, DiGiorgio, and Comstock. In particular, Silverman recounts the events leading up to the vote of no confidence in 1995, his involvement as chair of faculty conference, and what happened on campus after the motion failed to pass. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.