Oral History Commons^™

Interview With Ann Hunter "Annie" Popkin - Oh 243, Ann Hunter Popkin

Winthrop University Oral History Program

Ann Hunter “Annie” Popkin (1945-) is a women’s rights activist, professor of women’s studies, and accomplished author who was active during the Radical 1960s. She is also a white woman, so this interview shows both sexism and racial tensions within the movement. In this interview, Popkin discussing her early life as an activist, including her childhood interest in disparities between neighborhoods, being a Beatnik, attending the March on Washington, and handling her progressive ideals and the conformist ideals taught during the 1950s. Popkin also discusses Women’s Liberation, the Religious Right, religious people aligned with the progressives, Black Power, the New …

Interview With Jim Fouratt - Oh 234, Jim Fouratt

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his February 28, 1993 interview with Ron Chepesiuk, Jim Fouratt discussed his involvement with the Gay Liberation Front and the anti-war movement. Fourrat is an actor and has been since before he was a gay rights activist. Fourrat explained his role as a leader in the Gay Liberation Front, a non-violent activist group. He also covered the topics of “outing”, hippies, the New Left, the Black Panther Party, J. Edgar Hoover, Stonewall, homophobia, blacklisting in Hollywood, self-empowerment, the AIDS epidemic, and non-violence versus violence. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral …

Interview With Anita Hoffman - Oh 236, Anita Hoffman

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her November 1992 interview with Ron Chepesiuk, Anita Hoffman detailed her experiences in the 1960s and her time with her ex-husband, Abbie Hoffman. Hoffman, aside from speaking about her ex-husband, covered such topics as poverty, racism, the Weathermen (Weather Underground), the Black Panthers and the Black Power movement, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Women’s Liberation, and the Youth International Party. Hoffman also discussed sexism, mental illness, in reference to Abbie and her studies as a Psychology major, the Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill hearings, and the technology revolution. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives …

Interview With Paul Krassner - Oh 238, Paul Krassner

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his July 1992 interview with Ron Chepesiuk, Paul Krassner described his time as an anti-war activist during the 1960s and his current work. Krassner covered topics of satire, drugs, other activists, the Chicago Conspiracy Trial, the FBI and its involvement, Groucho Marx, and other conspiracies. He also detailed events like the levitating of the Pentagon and America’s Youth March on the Democratic Convention. Krassner, known as being the father of the Underground Press, was then continuing his satirical writing, critiquing the world. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Albertha Cook - Oh 332, Albertha H. Cook

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her August 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Rev. Albertha H. Cook discussed her time at the Committee on Better Racial Assurance (COBRA) and the organization’s association with DHEC. Cook covered the issues with the health system and physicians not understand what sickle cell anemia was and how to diagnose it, the lack of education in Black communities on genetic disorders, and the Black community’s aversion to admitting illness. She also discussed the issues with testing for sickle cell anemia, COBRA’s sickle cell anemia program’s goals, and DHEC’s involvement with sickle cell anemia education, prevention, and treatment. This interview was …

Interview With Joe Chambers - Oh 330, Joe Chambers, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection consists of an interview with Dr. Joe Chambers (1932-2019) concerning his work with the Health Department in South Carolina involving sickle cell disease. Dr. Chambers begins the interview by discussing his education, his time working in public health, his military service, his medical career, and his introduction to sickle cell disease in medical school. Dr. Chambers also discusses William Saunders and his work, the objectives of the Health Department concerning sickle cell disease, genetic counseling, testing and screening, the stigma surrounding sickle cell disease, community interest in sickle cell disease, the purpose of public health services, and issues …

Interview With Louvenia Barksdale - Oh 325, Louvenia Delores Barksdale, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Louvenia D. Barksdale (1913-1990), who founded the Sickle Cell Foundation in 1974 (which was renamed the L.D. Barksdale Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation in her honor). In this interview, Ms. Barksdale discusses her early life, education, and experience as an African American educator in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Ms. Barksdale also discusses her initial interest in sickle cell disease, the formation of her organization, the South Carolina Genetic Grant, the functions of the L.D. Barksdale Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation (particularly testing, screening, transportation, and caring for the community), the difficulties of running the organization, donations from …

Interview With Dr. Dee Campbell Breeden - Oh 323, Dee Campbell Breeden, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview with Dr. Dee Campbell Breedon (1938-1998) concerning his work with the Department of Health and Environmental Control of South Carolina. Dr. Breedon discusses his early life, his education, the beginning of his career with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the creation of the sickle cell program of the DHEC, and Sickledex, which is a test for sickle cell disease. Dr. Breedon also describes the funding from the state, the formation of new community organizations to combat sickle cell disease, the relationships between the community groups and the DHEC, Dr. James Clark, and …

Interview With W. H. Winborne - Oh 331, W. H. Winborne

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his July 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, W. H. Winborne described his work with the Orangeburg Area Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, the Family Health Center, and the outreach programs related to the foundation. Winborne discussed DHEC’s involvement with sickle cell anemia prevention, the foundation’s role, and the community’s response to the program efforts. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Edward Bynum - Oh 322, Edward Bynum, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Edward Bynum (1933-2012) concerning his work with the Dr. James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Bynum discusses his education, his service in the Korean War on a hospital ship, and his medical career in hematology afterwards. Bynum discusses Dr. James R. Clark, the foundation of Dr. Clark’s sickle cell foundation, hematology testing for multiple diseases, the need for educating the public about sickle cell anemia, funding from various (mostly Black) organizations, hemoglobinopathy, and his work within Dr. Clark’s sickle cell foundation. Bynum also describes his sickle cell research and work in other …

Interview With Dora Jones - Oh 327, Dora Jones

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Dora Jones detailed her work with DHEC’s sickle cell program. Jones discussed the misconceptions of sickle cell within South Carolina communities, the role of community groups, and what DHEC’s work with these groups. Jones also discussed the merging of DHEC’s sickle cell program with the Crippled Children’s division of DHEC and the controversies of that merge. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Ellen Mosley - Oh 329, Ellen Mosley

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ellen Mosley detailed her experience working for the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the problems with informing communities of sickle cell anemia. Mosley discussed the problems had with DHEC, funding the foundation, and aiding the communities in the Midlands area. She also discussed possible exploitation of the Black community, stigmas that the Black community had towards sickle cell, and the many misconceptions about sickle cell of all races. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Brenda Stone - Oh 326, Brenda Stone

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Brenda Stone discussed her work with DHEC and her relationship with the community organizations that dealt with sickle cell. Stone discussed topics of DHEC’s role in handling sickle cell patients, the community organizations, and sickle cell patient care. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Rudy Canzater - Oh 321, Rudy S. Canzater, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This collection includes an interview of Rudy S. Canzater (1939-2019) regarding the Dr. James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation. In her interview, Mrs. Canzater discusses her education, her personal connection to sickle cell anemia and Dr. Clark’s sickle cell Foundation, her work within the Foundation, the goals of the Foundation, support from Black organizations in the community, the scope of the Foundation’s community outreach, assistance from the Committee on Better Racial Assurance (COBRA), the role of South Carolina legislators in securing funding, Brenda Stone as the sickle cell coordinator for the Department of Health and Environmental (DHEC) sickle cell …

Interview With Ruth Erline Mathis Martin - Oh 328, Ruth Erline Mathis Martin, Sickle Cell Anemia

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ruth Erline Mathis Martin (1934-2020) discussed her time as a DHEC employee in the sickle cell anemia program. She covered topics of DHEC’s involvement with community groups, sickle cell anemia community groups and their success and failures, and the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Horace Goggins - Oh 132, Horace Goggins

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his April 29, 1981 interview with Viola Sherrill, Horace Goggins shares the story of how he became a dentist, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and how he supports his wife’s political career. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Samuel Foster, Sr. - Oh 142, Samuel Rufus Foster Sr.

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This interview is with Samuel Rufus Foster, Sr. (b. 1938). In this interview, Mr. Foster discusses his background including his upbringing and his education. He also discusses his motivation to get into working with kids at the elementary school level. He discusses the difficulties with school integrations and the current station blacks have in society. Mr. Foster also discusses his opinions on how the integration of schools should have occurred. More specifically, he discusses his belief that integration should not have started at the top (High School Level) where students had already “established their customs, their concerns, and their prejudices …

Interview With Juanita Goggins - Oh 074, Juanita W. Goggins

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her April 14, 1981 interview with Shannon Port, Juanita Goggins recalls the details of her political career. In particular, Goggins addresses the obstacles she faced during her career and what she accomplished despite of those obstacles. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Sam J. Ervin - Oh 123, Sam J. Ervin Jr.

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his March 7, 1981 interview with John Cissell, Sam Ervin recounts his work as a U.S. Senator for North Carolina. Ervin explains his defense of Jim Crow Laws and his involvement in an investigative committee that unveiled the Watergate Scandal. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Bessie Louise Garison - Oh 104, Bessie Louise Garison

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In December 1980, Anne Ledford interviewed Winthrop alumna and former faculty member Bessie Louise Garison (1892–1985). Born in Ridgeway, SC, Garison moved with her family to Rock Hill in 1895, the same year Winthrop relocated there from Columbia. In the interview, she recalls her childhood in Rock Hill, witnessing the construction of the Winthrop campus, and attending Winthrop’s kindergarten and Model School (later the Winthrop Training School housed in the Withers/W.T.S. Building). Garison enrolled at Winthrop College in 1908 at age sixteen and graduated in 1912. She later returned as an Instructor of Fine Arts, serving from 1937 to 1958. …

Interview With Katharine Strozier - Oh 112, Katharine Strozier

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her December 6, 1980 interview with Rebecca Myers, Katharine Strozier shares the details of her life at Winthrop from the time she was in Training School until the time she graduated. Included are the memories of her life after Winthrop as a teacher and how her mother lived after the death of President James P. Kinard. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Naomi Banks Bridges - Oh 110, Naomi Banks Bridges

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her December 6, 1980 interview with her daughter Kathryn Bridges, Naomi Banks Bridges describes her schooling, time at Winthrop, and the effects of World War II on her family. Bridges concludes her interview describing Christmas day and her family’s Christmas traditions. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With William Ledford - Oh 103, William Ledford

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In his November 30, 1980 interview with his daughter Anne Ledford, William Ledford remembers his service in the Army during WWII. In particular, Ledford details his basic training and journey through Iceland, England, and France. Ledford shares his recollection of the Battle of the Bulge and the aftermath of WWII. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Agnes Lawton - Oh 100, Agnes Lawton

Winthrop University Oral History Program

In her November 13, 1980 interview with Lewis P. Armistead, Agnes Lawton relays her family history and career as a teacher. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Interview With Dorothy Rauch - Oh 036, 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 - Oh 090, 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 - Oh 089, Carrie Isabel Potter

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This interview features Carrie Isabel Potter (1900–1997), a biology instructor at Winthrop College from 1928 to 1966, who was interviewed by Winthrop student Jeff Clark for an oral history project on the college during the Great Depression. Potter reflects on her experiences as a faculty member during the early 1930s, discussing declining enrollment, reductions in state funding, faculty salary cuts and layoffs, and the effects of budget constraints on academic departments and campus programs. She describes how the Biology Department adapted by improvising and constructing equipment rather than purchasing commercially manufactured materials. Potter also recalls the close relationships among faculty …

Interview With Jules Hall - Oh 069, 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

Winthrop University Oral History Program

This interview, conducted on January 22, 1979, by Cynthia Wilson for The Johnsonian, the student newspaper of Winthrop University, documents the experiences of Cynthia Plair Roddey, the first African American student admitted to Winthrop College following desegregation.

Roddey reflects on her decision to attend Winthrop in 1964, citing convenience, family responsibilities, and access to graduate coursework in library science as primary motivations. She recounts her arrival on campus, her desire to minimize attention and avoid publicity, and the precautions taken by college officials and local authorities to ensure her safety. She also describes the strong support she received from …

York County Multiethnic Heritage Project Collection - Accession 186, York County Multiethnic Heritage Project

Manuscript Collection

The project, which began in July 1976, and ended June 30, 1977, focused on ethnic groups in the area: Southern Appalachian, African-American and Native American. The collection includes a wide variety of material that could be used for research on York County and for instructional purposes by teachers. The collection consists of magazines, newspaper clippings, books, audio tapes, video cassettes, slides, transparencies, and copies of historical documents such as letters and land records.