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Winthrop University Oral History Program

2015

Alumni

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Interview With Vivian Moore Carroll - Oh 245, Vivian Moore Carroll Mar 2015

Interview With Vivian Moore Carroll - Oh 245, Vivian Moore Carroll

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her March 31, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Vivian Carroll recalls her time at Winthrop as a day student in the early 1970s and serving on the Alumni Board. Carroll shares her opinions on DiGiorgio’s administration and how Winthrop has changed since the 1970s. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Cid Carvalho, Cid Carvalho Mar 2015

Interview With Cid Carvalho, Cid Carvalho

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Gayle And Joe Lanford, Gayle Lanford, Joe Lanford Mar 2015

Interview With Gayle And Joe Lanford, Gayle Lanford, Joe Lanford

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In their March 4, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters and John Gaston, Gayle and Joe Lanford detail their work with Anthony DiGiorgio and involvement with Winthrop. In particular, Gayle recalls her time as an undergraduate student from 1958-1962 navigating the rules and regulations of Winthrop. Joe shares his work bridging the gap between Winthrop and the City of Rock Hill and describes his role in design of Hardin Family Gardens at Winthrop. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Gina Price White, Gina Price White Mar 2015

Interview With Gina Price White, Gina Price White

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Gabriel Paxton, Gabriel Paxton Feb 2015

Interview With Gabriel Paxton, Gabriel Paxton

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his February 18, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Gabriel Paxton shares the story of founding the grassroots organization Rock Hill for Equality. Included are his experiences as an ally in the Southeast and the partnerships he made to support Rock Hill for Equality. Paxton provides insight on this civil rights movement and speculates why the South is slow to change. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Virginia Koch, Virginia Koch Jan 2015

Interview With Virginia Koch, Virginia Koch

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her January 13, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Virginia Koch shared the memories of her Winthrop experience from 1970-1974. Koch explains why she attended Winthrop, her experiences with Rat Week, and why she struggled to find a job in her major. Included are the details of why she left South Carolina, and the numerous positions she held thereafter. Koch also shares her perspectives on major transitions at Winthrop and in the South. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Dennis Stamper, Dennis Stamper Jan 2015

Interview With Dennis Stamper, Dennis Stamper

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his January 12, 2015 interview with Michelle Dubert-Bellrichard, Dennis Stamper shares his memories of being one of the first male, day students from 1969-1972. Stamper details his studies and professors from the Philosophy and Religion Department, as well as the Psychology Department. Stamper includes his perception of the atmosphere at Winthrop during a time of great change in the country, and how that experience coupled with his work in the Wesley Foundation and the influence he received from professors paved the way for he currently lives his life. Stamper concludes his interview detailing his studies and careers after Winthrop. …