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Interview With Jane Rawls, Jane Rawls
Interview With Jane Rawls, Jane Rawls
Winthrop University Oral History Program
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 Edward "Ed" Harris, Brenda Dow, And Sylvester King, Edward Harris, Brenda Dow, Sylvester King
Interview With Edward "Ed" Harris, Brenda Dow, And Sylvester King, Edward Harris, Brenda Dow, Sylvester King
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In May of 2013 Mr. Edward Harris sat down and discussed his brother, Herman K. Harris, who was a part of the freedom riders. Mr. Harris also discusses his military service and his tour of duty in Vietnam. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Leonard Hewell "Kip" Carter, Leonard Hewell Carter
Interview With Leonard Hewell "Kip" Carter, Leonard Hewell Carter
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In his February 10, 2012 interview with Robert Ryals, Leonard Hewell “Kip” Carter details growing up in the South during segregation and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as his life as political aide/campaign treasurer to Newt Gingrich. Included are details of his college education at UNC-Chapel Hill – classes, professor, and the Red Scare. Carter shares the history of his friendship and working relationship with Newt Gingrich, the scandals Gingrich faced, and the ultimate end of their relationship. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Jules Hall, Jules Hall
Interview With Jules Hall, Jules Hall
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In his May 10, 1979 interview with Kenneth M. Nelson, Jules “Butch” Hall recounts his time in service and the role he played in Rock Hill’s Black Panther Party. Hall also compares Friendship College to Winthrop College and shares efforts to educate the black community. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Cynthia Plair Roddey - Oh 62, Cynthia Plair Roddey, Integration
Interview With Cynthia Plair Roddey - Oh 62, Cynthia Plair Roddey, Integration
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her interview with Cynthia Wilson January 22, 1979, Cynthia Roddey shares her experiences at Winthrop from 1964-1967 as the first African American student admitted to Winthrop College. Roddey details the process of applying to Winthrop, the reaction she received from the Winthrop and Rock Hill community, and her participation in student life. Roddey includes her insight on race relations today and her hopes for the future. This interview was conducted for an article for The Johnsonian, which is the student newspaper for Winthrop University.