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Interview With Walter Hardin, Walter Hardin Aug 2015

Interview With Walter Hardin, Walter Hardin

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Bob Gorman, Robert M. Gorman Aug 2015

Interview With Bob Gorman, Robert M. Gorman

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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 Jason H. Silverman, Jason H. Silverman Jul 2015

Interview With Jason H. Silverman, Jason H. Silverman

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Mark Cooke, Mark Cooke Mar 2015

Interview With Mark Cooke, Mark Cooke

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Ben Paxton, Ben Paxton Mar 2015

Interview With Ben Paxton, Ben Paxton

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Rich Posipanko, Rich Posipanko Mar 2015

Interview With Rich Posipanko, Rich Posipanko

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


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 Frank Ardaiolo, Frank Ardaiolo Mar 2015

Interview With Frank Ardaiolo, Frank Ardaiolo

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


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 Thomas Hickman, Thomas Hickman Feb 2015

Interview With Thomas Hickman, Thomas Hickman

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Margaret Williamson, Margaret Williamson Oct 2014

Interview With Margaret Williamson, Margaret Williamson

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Jane Rawls, Jane Rawls Aug 2013

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 Shannon Simpson, Shannon Simpson Jun 2013

Interview With Shannon Simpson, Shannon Simpson

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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 …


Interview With Blair Whitney Ligon, Blair Whitney Ligon May 2013

Interview With Blair Whitney Ligon, Blair Whitney Ligon

Winthrop University Oral History Program

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.


Interview With Bessie Garison - Oh 104, Bessie Garison Dec 1980

Interview With Bessie Garison - Oh 104, Bessie Garison

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In December of 1980 and April 21, 1981, Anne Ledford and Susan Rippy interviewed Winthrop alumni and former faculty member Bessie Garison. Garison describes student life at Winthrop from 1908 until her graduation in 1912, as well as her memories of Winthrop’s training school. Garison discusses her memories of Winthrop’s founding, campus life, buildings, uniforms, and professors. Garison offers insights on changes made at Winthrop between her years as a student and when she began teaching in 1937. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Dorothy Rauch, Dorothy Rauch Apr 1980

Interview With Dorothy Rauch, Dorothy Rauch

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her April 30, 1980 interview with Jeff Clark, Dorothy Rauch recalls growing up on campus and attending Winthrop during the Great Depression. In particular, Rauch shares what it was like as a Day Student and the changes she witnessed on campus. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Walter B. Roberts, Walter B. Roberts Apr 1980

Interview With Walter B. Roberts, Walter B. Roberts

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his April 25, 1980 interview with Jeff Clark, Walter Roberts shares his experience as the chair of the Music Department and a faculty member during the Great Depression. Roberts discusses morale on campus and how the University remained fairly unaffected by change. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Isabel Potter, Isabel Potter Apr 1980

Interview With Isabel Potter, Isabel Potter

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her April 22, 1980 interview with Jeff Clark, Isabel Potter shares her experience as a Biology instructor during the Depression. Potter recalls how budget changes affected her classes and the general atmosphere on campus. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.


Interview With Mary Denny Matthews, Mary Denny Matthews Apr 1975

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.