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James B. Alexander '38 and Mildred Cashion Alexander grew up in Mecklenburg County and married in 1936. Mr. Alexander graduated from Davidson College in 1938. In this interview James and Mildred recall their memories of North Mecklenburg and the Town of Davidson.

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Dr. Woods worked at Davidson for many years in the Biology department and the Student Health Center. The recording contains several versions of a news story on Dr. Wood's retirement followed by interview with Dr. Woods

Scope and Contents James Raeford, owner of “Raeford’s Barber Shop” on Main Street, gives an outline of his professional and personal experiences as an inhabitant of Davidson since 1957. He expresses much satisfaction with his life in Davidson, and comments on his participation in the community through committees and personal efforts. He also talks about the role of Black churches and faith practices in the area. Raeford’s words illustrate much about race relations in the community, pointing to events such as...

Scope and Contents This interview was conducted virtually by Grace Payne and Sophia Nissler, senior students at Davidson College. James (Jim) Pepper grew up in Asheville, North Carolina before attending Davidson College, graduating in 1965, and going on to work as a financier and HIV/AIDS activist in New York City. The interview covered topics such as Pepper’s identity as a gay man and how this influenced his life both as a Davidson student and beyond. The interview was conducted as part of an Associated...

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Oral history interview with James Jones, Davidson College class of 1982. Jones discusses growing up in the American South, his journey to Davidson, the support of families from the westside of Davidson, his experiences as a Sociology major, student organizations, and involvement as an alum. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

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2 Tapes in series.

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James Gant discusses photographs he donated to the college archives. He also speaks about his and his wife's lives.

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with James Parks, Davidson College class of 1971. James Parks shares his experience as one of the first few Black students attending Davidson College. Parks, a social activist, retired from his journalistic career in 2011. Parks recalls protests on campus, relationships with townspeople, encounters in the classroom. He describes his involvement in the Presbyterian Church and his three trips back to campus as an alum. This interview was done as part of the Stories yet...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.

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Interviews were conducted as part of the ENG 201 course in 1997.