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Ed Jones Oral History, Ed Jones, Courtney Tollison
Ed Jones Oral History, Ed Jones, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview of Dr. Ed Jones, 1954 Furman graduate, history professor, and first Department Chair of the Asian Studies Department at Furman. Dr. Jones begins by giving his history, growing up in Saluda County, going into the Marine Corps, and afterwards, starting Furman in 1949. He descibes the old Furman campus, downtown Greenville, and talks of the history courses he took as a student. Dr. Jones speaks about graduate school and his first teaching job, and how he came back to Furman to become a professor. He shares memories of President John Plyler, and a few anecdotes. Dr. Jones gives …
Larry Estridge Oral History, Larry Estridge, Courtney Tollison
Larry Estridge Oral History, Larry Estridge, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Larry Estridge graduated Furman in 1966. At Furman he was President of the Student Body and also received the Hughes Perpetual Trophy for ROTC Outstanding Army Cadet. He spent almost 20 years on the Furman University board of trustees. In this 2004 oral history Mr. Estridge talks about growing up in Rock Hill, SC, and how he became interested in Furman. He discusses his first impressions of the new campus, President Plyler, and Dr. Bonner. He gives details of life as a Furman student on the new campus, and discusses some of the student traditions at that time. He discusses …
Mary P. Sterling Oral History, Mary P. Sterling, Courtney Tollison
Mary P. Sterling Oral History, Mary P. Sterling, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Audio interview with Mary Peace Sterling, Furman University Trustee Emerita, and Greenville native. Mrs. Sterling, also a former member of the Furman Advisory Council, provided the naming gift for the Charlie Peace Wing of the Furman Library in memory of her father. Furman awarded her an honorary doctor of humanities degree in 2002. In this 2004 interview Mrs. Sterling talks about growing up in Greenville, SC, and her thoughts of Furman then, and how it's been a part of her life since an early age. She mentions being at the basketball game when Furman's Frank Selvy scored 100 points in …
Betty Alverson Oral History, Betty Alverson, Courtney Tollison
Betty Alverson Oral History, Betty Alverson, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
A video interview with Betty Alverson, the founder of the Collegiate Educational Service Corps (CESC), what is today known as the Heller Service Corps, at Furman University. She also was the first director of the Student Center at Furman. In her 2004 interview, she shares memories of being a Furman student in the 1950's, and the faculty and staff that meant so much to her, like Laura Ebaugh, Winston Babb, Maguerite Chiles, Junius Gladney, and Dr. Olivia Futch. Betty speaks about returning to Furman in 1965 and becoming director of the new Watkins Student Center. She speaks in detail about …
Carl Clawson Oral History, Carl Clawson, Courtney Tollison
Carl Clawson Oral History, Carl Clawson, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
A video interview with Carl Clawson, the 2004 Belltower Award Recipient. Mr. Clawson was the Resident Engineer and Director of Planning and Construction at Furman University from 1955 to 1983. Thirty-one structures were built at Furman under his direction. The video begins with a walking tour with Mr. Clawson. He explains the layout and design of the Furman campus. Carl talks about the construction of Furman's new campus, and campus life at that time. He speaks of the master plan, and how Dr. Plyler wanted a "Williamsburg, walking campus," so a Colonial Style was used. He explains how parts from …
Lillian Brock Flemming Oral History, Lillian Brock Flemming, Courtney Tollison
Lillian Brock Flemming Oral History, Lillian Brock Flemming, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Dr. Lillian Brock Flemming, one of the first two African American females to graduate Furman University. Dr. Flemming enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university’s first African American women. She graduated in 1971, and earned her Masters of Education from Furman in 1975. In 1981, she became the first African-American woman to serve on the Greenville City Council, and in 1989 she was elected Mayor Pro Tempore. In 1995, she became Furman’s first female African-American trustee, and in 2014 Lillian was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Furman University. Dr. Flemming begins …
Elizabeth Peace Stall Oral History, Elizabeth Peace Stall, Courtney Tollison
Elizabeth Peace Stall Oral History, Elizabeth Peace Stall, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview of Elizabeth Peace Stall, Furman Trustee and Founding President of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. Mrs. Stall begins speaking about growing up in Greenville, SC. She gives a brief family history and speaks about their business in the newspaper, radio, and television industry. Her father went to Furman in the late 1920's, and she talks about the scholarships her family has given to Furman. Mrs. Stall gives details of the development of the Peace Center, talks about her involvement in community development, St. Francis Hospital , PTA's, and gives details of her involvement with the desegregation …
A.V. Huff Oral History, A.V. Huff, Courtney Tollison
A.V. Huff Oral History, A.V. Huff, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with A.V. Huff, former Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, and Professor of History at Furman University. Dr. Huff begins the interview talking about growing up in Columbia, SC, and his education at Wofford College, Yale Divinity School, and Duke University, where he received his Ph.D. in History. He began teaching History at Furman in 1968, living in the dorm as a new faculty member. Dr. Huff speaks of Furman during the turbulent times of the late 60's and early 70's. He touches on race relations, Betty Alverson and the start of the Collegiate Educational Service Corps …
Joe Roberts Oral History, Joe Roberts, Courtney Tollison
Joe Roberts Oral History, Joe Roberts, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Audio interview with Joe Roberts, 1952 graduate of Furman, and assistant to President Gordon Blackwell and President John Johns. Mr. Roberts begins the interview talking about Furman's Phi Beta Kappa chapter and it's importance. He praises Francis Bonner, discusses Bonner's importance to Furman, and describes how he worked with each Furman president throughout his career. Mr. Roberts speaks about the Daniel bequest, the history and building of the chapel. He gives an in-depth recounting of the severance between Furman and the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Mr. Roberts outlines the history, causes, and gives specific examples of conflicts. He discusses his …
Tom Hartness Oral History, Tom Hartness, Courtney Tollison
Tom Hartness Oral History, Tom Hartness, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Tom Hartness, Furman Trustee Emeritus. Mr. Hartness served on the board of trustees at Furman for over forty years, including several terms as chair. Furman awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1972. Mr. Hartness begins this 2004 interview telling about his background, how he came to Greenville, SC, and started his business. He tells how he became interested in Furman through his friendship with Furman Coach Lyles Alley. He remembers President Plyler asking him to serve on the board, the groundbreaking of the new Furman campus, and discusses the relationship between Greenville and Furman …
John Duggan Oral History, John Duggan, Courtney Tollison
John Duggan Oral History, John Duggan, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with John Duggan, Greenville attorney, and 1969 graduate of Furman University. Mr. Duggan was very involved in student activism and the Southern Student Organizing Committee during his time as a Furman student. He begins the interview talking about growing up, and the influences that framed his way of thinking about politics, race, and religion. Mr. Duggan shares many stories about student life on Furman's new campus in the mid to late 1960's. He praises Ernie Harrill and Betty Alverson, shares anecdotes, and talks about being one of the first volunteers with CESC. Mr. Duggan discusses student activism on …
Beatrice D. Plyler Oral History, Beatrice Plyler, Courtney Tollison
Beatrice D. Plyler Oral History, Beatrice Plyler, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Audio recording of an interview with Beatrice Plyler (1911-2011), widow of former Furman president, John Laney Plyler. Mrs. Plyler talks about her family and growing up in Berkeley County, SC, as well as meeting her future husband, and their marriage in 1932. She discusses the early years of her marriage, anecdotes of John Plyler as a husband and father, daily life, and a few things President Plyler shared with her about his childhood and family. Mentioned by Beatrice in the interview are Judge Clement Haynsworth, Alester Furman, Jr., and Charles and Mickey Daniel. Mrs. Plyler discusses, in depth, the building …
John Plyler Jr. Oral History, John Plyler Jr., Courtney Tollison
John Plyler Jr. Oral History, John Plyler Jr., Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with John Plyler, Jr., son of John L. Plyler, former president of Furman University. Mr. Plyler begins the interview talking about the president's home, and growing up there, on the old Furman campus in downtown Greenville, SC. He remembers his parents' two month European tour which inspired many parts of Furman's new campus. Mr. Plyler highlights a number of Furman faculty that he remembers, and shares memories of the old Furman campus, and his father. Mr. Plyler speaks of the effects World War II had on Furman, and Furman's relation to Greenville during his father's presidency. He gives …
Ernie Harrill Oral History, Ernie Harrill, Courtney Tollison
Ernie Harrill Oral History, Ernie Harrill, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Dr. Ernie Harrill, former Dean of Students. Dr. Harrill taught Political Science at Furman from 1949 to 1983. He begins this 2003 interview discussing his arrival at Furman. Dr. Harrill explains how he got the job, and gives his impressions of the old downtown campus when he arrived. He tells stories of his early teaching days, and talks about the tough conditions in the classrooms, very cold in the winter, and hot in the summer. Dr. Harrill tells stories of student life on the old campus, and shares some of his experiences with controversial situations, and also …
John Crabtree Oral History (2004), John Henry Crabtree Jr., Courtney Tollison
John Crabtree Oral History (2004), John Henry Crabtree Jr., Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Dr. John Crabtree. While at Furman Dr. Crabtree served as a professor of English, Dean of Students, Chair of the English Department, Academic Dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. Dr. Crabtree begins the interview talking about getting his job at Furman, and his arrival to the new campus in 1957. He gives a history of his different positions held at Furman, and speaks in detail about Francis Bonner and his legacy. Dr. Crabtree talks about his role in helping Furman obtain a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, changes in faculty and student rules over …
Eugene Proctor Oral History, Eugene Proctor, Courtney Tollison
Eugene Proctor Oral History, Eugene Proctor, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Dr. Eugene Proctor. Dr. Proctor attended Furman in the late 1930's, served as a Furman Trustee for 25 years, and served as Chairman of the Board for 6 of those. Dr. Proctor begins the interview talking about the inauguration of President Gordon Blackwell, as well as his close friendship with Dr. Blackwell. He reflects on his time as a Furman student, student life in the late 1930's, and President Geer's time as President. Dr. Proctor speaks about his time as a Furman Trustee, and issues such as on-campus dances, fraternities, desegregation, the Ford Foundation grant, and building …
Ted T. Ellett Oral History, Ted T. Ellett, Courtney Tollison
Ted T. Ellett Oral History, Ted T. Ellett, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Video interview with Mrs. Ted T. Ellett, former Furman Dean of Women in the early 1940's. Mrs. Ellett was married to longtime Furman professor, J. Carlyle Ellett, and she also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Furman. Mrs. Ellett talks about coming to Furman in the early 1940's. She describes the old downtown campus, living in the dorm, and her job there. She talks about World War II and it's impact on Furman. Mrs. Ellett goes into detail about life on the old campus, discussing faculty life, friendships, schedules, dining, and living in the pre-fab homes. She speaks about …
Marguerite Hays Oral History, Margarite Hays, Courtney Tollison
Marguerite Hays Oral History, Margarite Hays, Courtney Tollison
Furman University Oral Histories
Audio interview with Marguerite Hays, longtime Furman University administrator. Mrs. Hays began working at Furman as Publications Editor, she later became Director of University Relations, and editor of the Furman Magazine. She begins the interview by sharing a story about Furman's honorary degree presentation to Vice President George Bush in 1983. Mrs. Hays talks about working with Peggy Park. In the interview she also mentions Marguerite Chiles, Ernie Harrill, and President Gordon Blackwell. She speaks about the Furman Magazine and the coverage of the split between Furman and the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Mrs. Hays describes her job as Director …