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Davidson College (N.C.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 153 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Samuel H. Hay '45, 2008 September 15

 Item — Cd box 1: Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-01-03; Series RG19-05-01; Series RG19-05-02; Series RG19-05-03; Series RG19-05-04; Series RG20-04-03, Optical Disc sleeve: CD 69
Identifier: OHI-0027
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 2008 September 15

Interview with Samuel R. Spencer '40, 2005 September 30

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0009
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 2005 September 30

Interview with Samuel R. Spencer: "Women at Davidson", 1987

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0060
Scope and Contents

Dr. Spencer served as president of Davidson College from 1968-1983. The interview with Dr. Sam Spencer on history of coeducation at Davidson during his presidency.

Dates: 1987

Interview with Scotty Nicholls, 2004 October 18

 Item — Audiocassette box 12: Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-01-02; Series RG19-01-03, Cassette case: Audio 284
Identifier: OHI-0045
Scope and Contents

Tape made to document the quilt squares made Scotty Nicholls for Davidson alumni who have died of AIDS. The quilt squares have been used in exhibits. Additional information and photographs can be found in RG6/7.

Dates: 2004 October 18

Interview with Sharon Byrd, 2024 May 31

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Identifier: OHI-0382
Scope and Contents This interview was conducted by archivist Jessica Cottle-Hart as part of the History of E.H. Little Library Oral History Project, a project meant to document the work of staff who made the library a celebrated space on the Davidson College campus in recognition of its 50th anniversary. Sharon Byrd worked in E.H. Little Library for 42 years, beginning as assistant cataloguer in 1979 and retiring as the rare book librarian in 2021. In this interview, Byrd discusses her professional journey as...
Dates: 2024 May 31

Interview with Sue McAvoy '77, 2020 October 07

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Identifier: OHI-0279
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Sue McAvoy. Sue McAvoy graduated from Davidson College in 1977. She was an Economics major, a hall counselor, played on the women’s tennis and field hockey teams, and worked for the school’s yearbook during all four years (eventually, as the Co-Editor her senior year). McAvoy discussed her experiences at Davidson College, as well as her experiences pre and post–Davidson. She recounted her experiences of athletics, academics, the yearbook, working as a Resident...
Dates: 2020 October 07

Interview with Susie Lowery, 2000 May 22

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0075
Scope and Contents In this interview, Susie Lowery provides insights into the experience of a Black woman growing up and working several jobs in and around Huntersville and Davidson. Born in Mooresville, Ms. Lowery’s family moved several times in the area to farm for different landowners, mentioning for instance, the farms of Dr. McConnell and Mr. Caldwell. After her marriage in 1931, Ms. Lowery moved to Davidson and worked for several White faculty families, such as the Cummings or the Wilsons. She also...
Dates: 2000 May 22

Interview with Talmadge Connor, Jr., 2012 October 24

 Item — Box 2 (OHI Transcripts): Series RG19-08-01; Series RG19-08-02
Identifier: OHI-0170
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains oral history interviews with Davidson College staff focusing on their educational and work experiences.

Dates: 2012 October 24

Interview with Tamela Colson, 2010 October 04

 Item — Box 1 (OHI Transcripts): Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-01-02; Series RG19-01-03; Series RG19-06-01; Series RG19-05-01; Series RG19-05-02; Series RG19-05-03; Series RG19-05-04
Identifier: OHI-0148
Scope and Contents

Love of Learning Interview transcript for Education 300 with Tamela Colson. Interviewed by Anika Forrest '11.

Dates: 2010 October 04

Interview with Terry Knox Ramseur '81, 2022 March 04

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Identifier: OHI-0356
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Terry Knox Ramseur, Davidson College class of 1981. Ramseur discusses being a first generation female college student, building community on campus, the support of Davidson's black community--particularly for black students, spending a year at Howard University, and gives advice for current Davidson College students. Interview conducted as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

Dates: 2022 March 04

Interview with Thea Princewill (nee Nethea Rhinehardt) '93, 2021 March 21

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Identifier: OHI-0285
Scope and Contents Thea Princewill (nee Nethea Rhinehardt) graduated from Davidson with a degree in Biology in 1993. Shortly after this oral history interview, the interviewee legally changed their name from Nethea Rhinehardt to Thea Princewill. During the interview, Thea discusses her experience dating and coming to terms with her sexuality in her time at Davidson and in the years after graduation. Thea’s story includes her relationships to other Black women and women of color, to Black men, and to queer...
Dates: 2021 March 21

Interview with Theo Powell '70, 2021 June 15

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Identifier: OHI-0349
Scope and Contents

Theo Powell shares his experience attending Davidson College in the late-60s while majoring in mathematics. He describes his upbringing in Pennsylvania, dating life at Davidson prior to co-education, and his on-going career in medicine. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.

Dates: 2021 June 15

Interview with Thomas "Frank" Gudger, 2013 January 13

 Item — Cd box 1: Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-01-03; Series RG19-05-01; Series RG19-05-02; Series RG19-05-03; Series RG19-05-04; Series RG20-04-03, Optical Disc sleeve: CD 119
Identifier: OHI-0094
Scope and Contents

Interview conducted in Archives office as part of the Under the Lake project.

Dates: 2013 January 13

Interview with Tiffany Hollis '04, 2020 October 12

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Identifier: OHI-0345
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Tiffany Hollis, Davidson College class of 2004. Hollis discusses how she heard of Davidson, her experiences as a student at Davidson College, and organizations like STRIDE, the Black Student Coalition, and Bonner Scholars. This oral history was conducted as part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.

Dates: 2020 October 12

Interview with Tom Frist '67, undated

 Item — Audiocassette box 6: Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-06-01; Series RG19-06-02, Cassette case: Audio 299
Identifier: OHI-0036
Scope and Contents

Tom Frist, class of 1967 talks about his experiences after Davidson and work with leprosy and medical work around the world.

Dates: undated

Interview with Van Williamson Garrison '77, 2020 October 01

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Identifier: OHI-0277
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Van Williamson Garrison. Garrison discusses her experience at Davidson College, including academics, social life, the hardships she faced, and life after college. Garrison was a part of the class of 1977 and later became a high school teacher. This interview was conducted over Zoom with Garrison in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and the interviewers in Davidson, North Carolina. The individuals mentioned in this interview are Laurie, Miles Ward, John, Frank Bliss,...
Dates: 2020 October 01

Interview with Vance Graves '19, 2019 April 02

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Identifier: OHI-0294
Scope and Contents

This oral history interview is part of the Queer, Black, Intersectional Davidson Project. The interview was conducted by Lily Burdick '19 in 2018.

Dates: 2019 April 02

Interview with Vanessa Victor, 2012 October 16

 Item — Box 2 (OHI Transcripts): Series RG19-08-01; Series RG19-08-02
Identifier: OHI-0171
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains oral history interviews with Davidson College staff focusing on their educational and work experiences.

Dates: 2012 October 16

Interview with Verna Miller Case , 2021 July

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Identifier: OHI-0317
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains interviews with Davidson College administrators, faculty, and staff. These interviews were collected over the decades to document various aspects of Davidson College history. College employees who are also considered alumni/ae are generally listed under RG19-01-01, "Davidson College Students and Alumni/ae oral histories and interviews" to ensure some degree of consistency.

Dates: 2021 July

Interview with Vicki Switzer '74, 2020 October 04

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Identifier: OHI-0316
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Vicki Switzer member of the Davidson College class of 1974. The following is an interview conducted by Davidson students, Mimi Schrimsher and Emily Rankin, and narrated by Dr. Vicki Switzer. Dr. Switzer was the first woman to officially enroll at Davidson College. Dr. Switzer transferred to Davidson her junior year after completing two years at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Davidson in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Dr....
Dates: 2020 October 04

Interview with Walter "Ray" Cunningham '51, 2006 September 29

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0013
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 2006 September 29

Interview with Walter S. Henderson '12, 1976

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0098
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1976

Interview with William F. Withers '39, 2000 October 25

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0078
Scope and Contents

William F. Withers '39 grew up in Davidson and graduated from Davidson College in 1939. Mr. Withers was a lifelong resident of Davidson and owned Withers Electric Company of Davidson. He was also a memeber of the Lions Club and Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

In this interview Mr. Withers mostly recalls his memories of the Town of Davidson.

Dates: 2000 October 25

Interview with William P. Cumming '21, Myron McGill '22, and Louis Schenck '21, 1976

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0102
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1976

Interview with Wilson Hardcastle, 2021 March

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Identifier: OHI-0286
Scope and Contents

Interview with Wilson Hardcastle. Access to this interview is restricted per the donor agreement. Researchers can access the transcript portion of the interview.

Dates: 2021 March