Scope and Contents Video recording of the Antisemitism at Davidson: Then and Now Panel Discussion, held March 14, 2019 in the Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building. Speakers included Professor Ronald Linden, Professor Ruth Ault, alum Joe Pearlman '79, and current student Caroline Black '20. The panelists were asked a series of questions regarding ways Jewish identity at Davidson has changed over time, as well as their experiences with antisemitism. Linden specifically discusses his experiences in 1977 when...

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Oral history interview and transcript with Agatha Degasperi '99 conducted on November 7, 2020. During the interview Degasperi discusses why she chose to attend Davidson College and how she found a sense of community at Davidson. Degasperi also discusses how being an international student shaped her undergraduate experience at Davidson

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Oral history interview and transcript with Alan Morales Loyola, Davidson College class of 2021. Morales discusses formation of Latin Greek societies at Davidson College as the then president of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity, Inc and how the introduction of Latinx Greek organizations created space for dialogue around diverse identities. This interview was conducted as part of Dr. Jane Mangan's HIS 259 course.

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Oral history interview and transcript with Andres Sanchez, Davidson College class of 2019. Sanchez discusses the formation of Latin Greek societies at Davidson College as a member of Lambda Theta Phi Latin, Inc and treasurer of OLAS for four years. This interview was conducted as part of Dr. Jane Mangan's HIS 259 course.

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Ann Hayes Browning. Ann Hayes Browning graduated from Davidson College in 1979. She was a History major, hall counselor, and member of Rusk Eating House. The interview was conducted by Eoin Mills and Michael (Mike) McClelland. Interviewers were in Davidson, NC as well as the narrator. Browning discussed her experiences of her classes, professors, social life, and reflections on Davidson College in general. The interview was conducted as part of an Associated...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Arielle Korman, Davidson College class of 2017. Arielle Korman discusses her background growing up Jewish in New York, including her synagogue, music, and education. She contrasts the rich religious community she had to her experience of Jewishness at Davidson College, which was more focused on active education, leadership, and community building. Korman talks from her perspective as a former student leader: the events she held, promotion of Jewish student life,...

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This series contains interviews with Davidson College students and alumni/ae. These interviews document various aspects of Davidson College's history and culture. Some of the alumni/ae listed in this series also worked for Davidson College in various capacities. While this series primarily focuses on student and alumni/ae interviewees, similar interviews can also be found in the other oral history series and sub-groups.

Scope and Contents Becca Stimson graduated from Davidson College in 1977. She was a Chemistry major, a member of Emanon eating house and the basketball, field hockey and tennis teams. The interview was conducted by Katharine Cabot and Annabel Winters-McCabe. Interviewers were in Davidson, NC, and Alum was in Chattanooga, TN. Becca Stimson discussed her experiences of classes, residential life, being a student athlete and her life-long Davidson friendships. She referred to Former Davidson Presidents Sam Spencer...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview and transcript with with Brian Bokor conducted on March 6, 2019. Brian Bokor recounts his experiences as Jewish student at Davidson and how it aligned with his experiences as a Jewish man living in the American South. He discusses his experiences as a student athlete and member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Davidson College. He talks about his interfaith relationship with his Catholic wife and discusses Jewish identity’s precarious position in current American...

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Dr. Chalmers Davidson held several roles at Davidson: Associate Professor of History (1936-1946), Professor of Hisory (1946-1976), Professor Emeritus, Library Director, College Archivist. Dr. Davidson is being interviewed on his 50th anniversary at Davidson College.