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  Interview with Frank Ardaiolo

  Frank Ardaiolo

  In his March 9, 2015 interview with Daniel Lee, Frank Ardaiolo shares his experience with and response to Hurricane Hugo. Ardaiolo recounts the destruction on Winthrop campus and how Hurricane Hugo helped establish new emergency response standards. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Cid Carvalho

  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.

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  Interview with Mark Cooke

  Mark Cooke

  In his March 25, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Mark Cooke details the role Title IX has played in athletics at Winthrop. Cooke details changes in recruitment and facilities. He also shares why he’s stayed at Winthrop for so many years. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Bob Gorman

  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.

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  Interview with Walter Hardin

  Walter Hardin

  In his August 27, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Walter Hardin shares his life story growing up on Winthrop Campus and discusses his career at Winthrop from 1987 through the present. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Thomas Hickman

  Thomas Hickman

  In his February 27, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Thomas Hickman shares his experiences complying with Title IX in the athletic department. Hickman lends his perspective on the pros and cons of Title IX and how the athletic department has changed since Title IX became law. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Ben Paxton

  Ben Paxton

  In his March 25, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Ben Paxton shares his opinions on Title IX’s influence on athletics at Winthrop, specifically in track. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Rich Posipanko

  Rich Posipanko

  In his March 23, 2015 interview with Jenna Kasmarik, Rich Posipanko talks about how Winthrop built up its athletic department and the challenges it’s faced in the subsequent years. Specifically, Posipanko shares his opinions on how Title IX has affected athletics at Winthrop. Posipanko concludes his interview reminiscing of the changes he’s seen in the athletic department. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

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  Interview with Jason H. Silverman

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Interview with Margaret Williamson

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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 Mark Herring

  Mark Y. Herring

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  Interview with Louise Pettus

  Louise Pettus

  IN PROCESSING

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  Interview with Keith Bildstein

  Keith L. Bildstein

  IN PROCESSING

  This interview was conducted in preparation for an article. Dr. Bildstein discusses his background, his interest in birds and biology, and his career at Winthrop.

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  Interview with Edward W. Clark

  Edward W. Clark

  IN PROCESSING

  Dr. Edward Clark, professor of English at Winthrop College, discusses his hobby of gravestone rubbing.

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  Interview with Susan Gayle Ludvigson

  Susan Ludvigson

  IN PROCESSING

  South Carolina poet and Winthrop professor of English, Ludvigson discusses biographical information, her writing career and the Guggenheim Fellowship Award.

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  Interview with Carole McIver and Laurance Mitlin

  Carole R. McIver and Laurance Mitlin

  IN PROCESSING

  This interview was conducted in preparation for an article for the Wilson Library Bulletin entitled “SOLINET: Impact on a Member Library.” The discussion centers on changes in public and technical services that were brought on by the computer system SOLINET and CLSI.

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  Interview with Martha Persley

  Martha Persley

  IN PROCESSING

  Ms. Persley discusses her relationship with the presidents of Winthrop that she worked with and gives a brief sketch of each one.

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  Interview with William L. Culp

  William L. Culp

  IN PROCESSING

  Director of the Physical Plant at Winthrop College, William Culp discusses Winthrop’s buildings and equipment, including the water tank, Tillman Hall, and its basement, clocks, and post office.

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  Interview with Harold Brite Gilbreth

  Harold Brite Gilbreth

  Dr. Harold Brite Gilbreth (1908-1988) worked at Winthrop College from 1935-1974 as a professor of Business, Chairman of the Department of Business and Economics, and as the Director of Graduate Studies. In this interview Dr. Gilbreth discusses Winthrop College's move to Coeducation which became reality in 1974. He also discusses the Philosophy of Business and Vocational Education.

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  Interview with Margaret Gregg

  Margaret Gregg

  A professor of English at Winthrop College from 1941 to 1973, Margaret Gregg discusses local, state and national civil rights struggles in the 1960s and her role. Professor Gregg discusses, among other topics, the lunch counter sit-ins in Rock Hill, her participation in the Rock Hill Council on Human Relations, her decision to write a letter to the newspaper voicing her support for equal rights for all races and the consequences of that decision, supporters and detractors of her point of view, and her view of Dr. Martin Luther King.