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Interview With Emma Cooper Cockfield, Emma Cooper Cockfield
Interview With Emma Cooper Cockfield, Emma Cooper Cockfield
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her 1977 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, Emma Cockfield describes her time as a student at Winthrop from 1910-1914. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Janie May Carroll Rice, Janie May Carroll Rice
Interview With Janie May Carroll Rice, Janie May Carroll Rice
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her November 13, 1976 interview with Sara L. "Sally" Tyler, Janie May Carroll Rice expresses her love of Winthrop. Rice recalls President Johnson’s involvement with the students, and his desire to include religion in all aspects of campus life. Rice also defends the many rules and regulations of Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Julia Mobley Irwin, Julia Mobley Irwin
Interview With Julia Mobley Irwin, Julia Mobley Irwin
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her November 9, 1976 interview with Sally Tyler, Julia Mobley Irwin details her life as a day student in the early 1900s. Irwin recalls her favorite classes, describes uniforms, insists that there was never a swimming pool at Winthrop, and relates the traditions of graduation week. Irwin also shares Benjamin Tillman's message to students at her 1904 graduation ceremony. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Arnetta Gladden Mackey - Oh 17, Arnetta Gladden Mackey
Interview With Arnetta Gladden Mackey - Oh 17, Arnetta Gladden Mackey
Winthrop University Oral History Program
This collection includes an interview with Arnetta Gladden Mackey (1948-2009) who, along with Delores Johnson Hurt, was one of the first two undergraduate students admitted to Winthrop in 1964. She graduated from Winthrop in 1967. Mrs. Mackey discusses her childhood and family, her feelings about attending college, receiving her scholarship to Winthrop, and her feelings about attending an all-white school. She also describes her experience living in the dorm, Rat Week, her social life, her experience with her white peers, and her experience with academics. Mrs. Mackey discusses her experience with the lack of Black churches in the area, the …
Interview With Mary Denny Matthews, Mary Denny Matthews
Interview With Mary Denny Matthews, Mary Denny Matthews
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her April 21, 1975 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, Mary Denny Matthews shares her experiences as a student from 1915-1919 and her career at Winthrop from 1920-1942. Matthews lends stories of student life and how WWI shaped Winthrop. Matthews also explains why she decided not to teach and instead have a career at Winthrop. Matthews concludes her interview with details on the strike at Winthrop for equal pay for women. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Sally Todd Bethea, Sally Todd Bethea
Interview With Sally Todd Bethea, Sally Todd Bethea
Winthrop University Oral History Program
Sally Todd Bethea’s 1974 interview with Freida C. Todd focuses on life at Winthrop in the late 1930s and includes why Ms. Bethea attended Winthrop, teacher training, dorm life, uniforms, gym, the dining hall, assemblies, clubs, campus restrictions, entertainment, classes, Winthrop Training School, bible class, orientation, Shelton Phelps, the Depression, the college farm and ice cream, and Saturday night dances. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Gray Taylor Grady, Gray Taylor Grady
Interview With Gray Taylor Grady, Gray Taylor Grady
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her August 22, 1974 with Freida Todd, Margaret Gray Grady recalls her time at Winthrop from 1935-1939. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Leslye Fleniken, Leslye Fleniken
Interview With Leslye Fleniken, Leslye Fleniken
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her August 13, 1974 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, Leslye Fleniken recalls life at Winthrop from 1936-1940. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Bessie Poag, Bessie Poag
Interview With Bessie Poag, Bessie Poag
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her July 31, 1974 interview with Louise Pettus, Bessie Poag details her memories as a student at Winthrop Training School and Winthrop College. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Anna Heriot Dixon, Anna Heriot Dixon
Interview With Anna Heriot Dixon, Anna Heriot Dixon
Winthrop University Oral History Program
Anna Dixon, in her July 1974 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, described the lifestyle and traditions she experienced during her years as a student at what is now Winthrop University (then Winthrop Normal and Industrial College). Dixon graduated in 1917 and covered topics such as being campused, the train station, education for women, uniforms, curriculum, and the training school. She also touched on what might get a girl expelled and how the students were graded. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Nancy Hinson Cox, Nancy Hinson Cox
Interview With Nancy Hinson Cox, Nancy Hinson Cox
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her July 16, 1974 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, Nancy Cox recalls Winthrop customs from 1930-1934. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With Rosa Elmore Bootle, Rosa Elmore Bootle
Interview With Rosa Elmore Bootle, Rosa Elmore Bootle
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In her July 3, 1974 interview with Ann Yarborough Evans, Rosa Bootle remembers her time as a Winthrop student and the various traditions she partook in. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.