Davidson (N.C.) -- History
Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Interview with Van Lear Logan, 2000 September 05
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.
Interview with Verdie Torrence, 2016 March 25
Oral history interview with Verdie Torrence. Torrence describes growing up in Cornelius and Smithville, NC, attending Livingstone College, and working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg, her grandfather's blacksmithing business in Davidson, NC, Torrence Lytle High School, and how social patterns have changed over time in the local Black community. Torrence also explains how Black residents found medical care and car services to travel to businesses, recreation, and school.