Davidson College
Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:
Interview with Ronald Potts, 2016 September 22
Oral history interview with longtime Cornelius resident Ron Potts. Potts is active in historical preservation efforts for the community of Smithville, just outside of Cornelius, NC. Potts discusses these efforts, his family history, the construction and founding of local Rosenwald Schools, the Ada Jenkins Center (then school), his career, and what it was like growing up in town. Potts mentions bringing electricity and running water to Smithville, as well as church life.
Interview with Ruby Houston, 2007 March 15
Interviews were conducted as part of the HIS 353- The Art of Oral History course in 2007.
Interview with Shane Alexander Stewart, 2016 September 25
Interview with Side Mitchell Mack '42, 2004 September 25
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.
Interview with Susie Lowery, 2000 May 22
Interview with Theodore Roosevelt Wilson, 2002 September 20
Oral history interview conducted with Theodore Roosevelt Wilson. Wilson discusses growing up in Davidson, the church life, farming in the area, schooling, social gatherings, and how those have changed over time. During the interview Wilson also describes where roads used to be, where houses were moved, the location of old school buildings, and stores all on the west side of Davidson. He also spends some time detailing his family tree and reflects on family ties.
Interview with Thomas "Frank" Gudger, 2013 January 13
Interview conducted in Archives office as part of the Under the Lake project.
Interview with Thomas Sheridan Sadler and Mattie Eloise Wilson Sadler [interview 1], 1977 March 03
This sub-group consists of oral history interviews conducted by Warren J. Soule (Class of 1978) about the St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC.
Interview with Thomas Sheridan Sadler and Mattie Eloise Wilson Sadler [interview 2], 1977 March 03
This sub-group consists of oral history interviews conducted by Warren J. Soule (Class of 1978) about the St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC.
Interview with Thomas W. Mullen '39, 2004 September 24
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.