Interview with Bernardine Dohrn - OH 244

In her interview with Ron Chepesiuk, Bernardine Dohrn detailed her part in the 60s anti-war movement. She covered such topics as the Gulf War, the feminist movement and gender rights, the Weather Underground, former SDS members, Kent State, and other movement events. Dohrn also discussed her involvement in dealing with poverty and children’s rights as a lawyer. Dohrn’s focuses before and after the Vietnam War was the failure of family court and the United States’ inability to deal with impoverished families and children. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/1286/thumbnail.jp

Business and Professional Women\u27s Club of Greenville Records - Accession 303

The Business and Professional Women\u27s Club of Greenville traces its beginnings to 1919 with the mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. The Business and Professional Women\u27s Club of Greenville Records consist of bylaws and constitutions, historical data, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, financial records, publications, reports, membership lists, and other records relating to the history of the women’s clubs.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1379/thumbnail.jp

Honoring Fallen Soldiers: America\u27s First Memorial Day - Accession 1181 - M549 (602)

This collection consists of a program of remembrance held on May3-4, 2002 honoring the first Memorial Day observed in Charleston, SC on May 1st, 1865 to honor those that fought and died in the American Civil War. This 48 page program was edited by Catherine Clinton and consists of several articles and typescript copies of period newspaper articles from 1865-1867. The program contains a Preface titled “Keep Their Memory Green” by Catherine Clinton, an excerpt titled “Decoration Days” from David Blight’s Race And Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory published in 2001, and an article titled “Sites and Rites of Civil War Memory by Thomas Brown. Also included is a section titled “Selected Sources” which includes typescript copies of “The Martyrs of the Race Course” published in the Charleston Courier, May 2, 1865, “Martyrs of the Racecourse” published in Harper’s weekly, May 18, 1867, an excerpt from A Woman Doctor’s Civil War: Esther Hill Hawks’ Diary which was edited by Gerald Schwartz (Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 1985), an article by Rev. Richard H. Cain which was published in the A.M.E. Christian Recorder, April 21, 1866, and an excerpt from Frances Rollin, Life and Public Services of Martin R. Delany (Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1868.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2538/thumbnail.jp

Melvina Ruth Hobson Sprunt Busby Collection - Accession 1803 M853 (911)

The collection consists of materials documenting the student life and graduation of Melvina Ruth Hobson Sprunt Busby, a 1944 graduate of Winthrop College. Items include a 1944 Tatler yearbook, an invitation and program for the commencement ceremony, a program for Senior Week activities, a May Day celebration program, and a letter from her daughter, Ruth Sprunt Johnson. Melvina Ruth Hobson Sprunt Busby (1923–2021) is represented through these materials, which reflect her experiences as a student and graduate of the institution.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2883/thumbnail.jp

Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin Papers - Accession 1492

The Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin Papers document the educational experiences, academic achievements, and enduring relationship with Winthrop University of Dr. Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin (1932–2013), as well as the Winthrop education of her mother, Mary Seagle Faris. The collection reflects two generations of women whose academic lives were closely connected to Winthrop Training School and Winthrop College. The collection includes commencement programs, diplomas and diploma covers, photographs, yearbooks, a student handbook, and artifacts. Commencement programs document graduation ceremonies for Mary Seagle Faris (Winthrop Class of 1930) and Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin (Winthrop Classes of 1954 and 1960). Diplomas span the period from 1926 to 1960 and include high school and collegiate diplomas awarded to Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin, as well as diplomas earned by her mother at Winthrop Training School and Winthrop College. Diploma covers embossed with Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin’s name mark key academic milestones in her educational career. Photographs consist of class portraits and school images of both Mary Seagle Faris and Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin during their years at Winthrop Training School and Winthrop College, primarily dating from the 1920s through the 1950s. The collection also contains four bound volumes of the Garnet and Gold yearbooks from the Winthrop Training School, dating from 1946 to 1950, which provide visual and contextual documentation of student life during Mary Jean Martin’s attendance. A Winthrop student handbook from the 1928–1929 academic year, owned by Mary Seagle Faris, offers further insight into campus life during an earlier generation. In addition, the collection includes artifacts documenting Mary Jean Faris Ligon Martin’s later relationship with Winthrop University, including letters, plaques, medals, and name badges. Together, these materials illustrate the multigenerational educational legacy of the Faris–Martin family and reflect Dr. Martin’s lifelong connection to Winthrop University as a student, alumna, and distinguished supporter of the institution.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2447/thumbnail.jp

Luckett Davis Lecture Notes Collection - Accession 1846

The Dr. Luckett Davis Lecture Notes Collection documents the teaching and academic work of Luckett Vanderford Davis, Professor of Biology at Winthrop University, where he served from 1964 until his retirement and later held the title of Emeritus Professor of Biology. The collection consists primarily of lecture notes, seminar materials, laboratory manuals, and instructional aids used by Dr. Davis in teaching a wide range of undergraduate biology courses. The bulk of the collection contains handwritten and typed lecture notes prepared for courses in zoology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and marine biology. These materials document Dr. Davis’s approach to teaching biological sciences and include course content for subjects such as Cellular Physiology, Cellular Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Principles of Ecology, Plant Ecology, Vegetation of North America, Animal Behavior, Neuroethology, and several zoology courses including General Zoology, Systematic Zoology, Vertebrate Embryology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, and Invertebrate Zoology. Lecture materials for specialized courses in Marine Ecology, Aquatic and Marine Biology, Entomology, and Marine Invertebrate Zoology are also represented. Instructional materials in the collection include overhead transparencies used for classroom presentations, laboratory notes and manuals for courses such as Invertebrate Zoology and Genetics laboratories, and field trip planning materials for aquatic zoology coursework. These materials provide insight into the structure of laboratory instruction and field-based learning in biology courses during the mid- to late twentieth century. Also included are seminar notes prepared by Dr. Davis for presentations on topics including entomology, marine ecology, and the Pleistocene era. Additional materials include graduate program information and reference materials related to zoology studies. Overall, the collection reflects the breadth of Dr. Davis’s academic interests and teaching responsibilities across multiple areas of biological science. It provides valuable documentation of biology instruction, curriculum development, and classroom practices at Winthrop University and other institutions during the mid-twentieth century.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2880/thumbnail.jp

Martha Thomas Fitzgerald Papers - Accession 1742

The Martha Thomas Fitzgerald Papers document the personal, professional, and public life of Martha Thomas Fitzgerald (1894–1981), a Winthrop College graduate (Class of 1916), educator, civic leader, and politician. Notably, Mrs. Fitzgerald was the first woman elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in a general election, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political history. The collection reflects her long career in education, public service, and civic engagement in South Carolina. The collection consists primarily of correspondence related to Fitzgerald’s legislative service, her work with the South Carolina Department of Education, and her involvement in a wide range of civic and women’s organizations. Correspondence spans several decades and includes letters received during her tenure as a state representative and education official. Of particular interest are three letters from U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy dated 1959, which highlight her national political connections and influence. Materials documenting Fitzgerald’s civic activities include newsletters, meeting minutes, reports, and related records from organizations such as women’s clubs and advocacy groups. These records illustrate her leadership roles and sustained commitment to women’s civic participation and public service. The collection also includes education-related essays and pamphlets she collected during her career as a teacher, as well as her academic transcript from Columbia University. Additional materials include newspaper clippings covering Fitzgerald’s career and public life, photographs and postcards depicting social events and South Carolina rural schools, and various forms of memorabilia such as nametags, place cards, and business cards from events she attended. Personal writings—poems, notes, and song lyrics—offer insight into her creative interests, while brochures and programs reflect her cultural, political, and religious affiliations. Together, the Martha Thomas Fitzgerald Papers provide valuable documentation of women’s political leadership, education reform, and civic life in South Carolina during the twentieth century, as well as the career of a pioneering woman legislator whose work bridged education, politics, and community servicehttps://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2853/thumbnail.jp

Mack Cartier Workman Papers - Accession 1833 M860 (918)

The Mack Cartier Workman Papers consist of a small group of personal and professional materials documenting the life and legacy of Mack Cartier Workman (1942–2024), a civil rights activist, U.S. Army veteran, and youth counselor from Rock Hill. The collection includes a Friendship Junior College diploma (1962), a job application/resume for a youth counselor position, a 1985 memorandum referencing his professional work, and a 2024 funeral program containing his obituary. The materials reflect Workman’s educational background, career, and enduring legacy. His diploma documents his completion of an Associate of Arts degree from Friendship Junior College, while the job application and memorandum provide insight into his work in youth counseling. The funeral program offers a retrospective account of his life and contributions. Workman was a member of the Friendship Nine sit-in, a group of African American students who staged a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in downtown Rock Hill on January 31, 1961. Their adoption of the “Jail, No Bail” strategy drew national attention and influenced broader civil rights protest tactics. A graduate of Emmett Scott High School (1960) and Friendship Junior College (1962), Workman later served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He spent much of his professional life in the Bronx, New York, working as a youth counselor in juvenile detention centers and group homes. Together, these materials provide concise documentation of Workman’s education, career, and role in the Civil Rights Movement, with additional biographical detail available in the obituary included in the funeral program.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2892/thumbnail.jp

Yorkville Miscellany Advertisement Broadsheet - Accession 1790 M844 (902)

The Yorkville Miscellany Advertisement Broadsheet consists of a single printed broadsheet advertisement, dating to approximately 1851, promoting an early issue of the Yorkville Miscellany, a weekly newspaper published in Yorkville, South Carolina. Printed by John E. Grist, the advertisement announces the subject of the first edition, titled “Expedition Complete,” which recounts the 1776 expedition led by Captain Peter Clinton in the Yorkville District during the Cherokee War of 1776, also referred to in the text as the “Indian War.” The broadsheet additionally provides subscription information, listing rates of fifty cents for three months and up to two dollars per year, offering insight into mid-nineteenth-century newspaper circulation and pricing practices in the region. The broadsheet also reflects the broader history of the Grist family’s influence on journalism in Yorkville and York County during the nineteenth century. John E. Grist was the original publisher of the Farmer’s Miscellany (1844–1850), which he later sold to his son, Lewis Mason Grist. Under Lewis Grist’s direction, the paper was renamed the Yorkville Miscellany and published from 1851 to 1854. By 1855, the Miscellany was suspended and replaced by the Yorkville Enquirer, which continued publication for more than 150 years. As an ephemeral advertising piece, this broadsheet provides valuable evidence of local print culture, historical memory, and newspaper publishing in mid-nineteenth-century South Carolina, while also documenting how Revolutionary-era events—such as the Cherokee War of 1776—were interpreted and marketed to readers generations later.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2871/thumbnail.jp

Susan Pascucci Poetry Collection - Accession 1825 M858 (916)

The Covid Collection: Poems Written in the Time of Quarantine consists of a volume of original poetry by Susan O. Pascucci, a creative writer and retired English teacher who resided in Indian Land, South Carolina. The poems, written between March 2020 and December 2021, reflect on the social and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with themes including isolation, the passage of time, the natural world, and changes to daily life. The collection also incorporates original photographs by Pascucci that complement and enhance the poetic text. Born in Stratford, Connecticut, Pascucci spent much of her life in Norwalk, Connecticut, where she was actively engaged in her community, serving on the Norwalk Board of Education and participating in civic and cultural initiatives. Her teaching career spanned several decades and institutions, including Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland; Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk; Fairfield University; Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut; and a twenty-year tenure at Greenwich High School. She was also affiliated with the Connecticut Writing Project and continued to contribute as a consultant following her retirement. An accomplished writer, Pascucci was named Poet of the Year by the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English in 2001. In addition to this collection, she authored Into the Sunset (2025), a volume of poetry on aging, and co-authored Baggage, a novella and short story collection. Together, the materials in The Covid Collection document Pascucci’s literary response to a global crisis while reflecting her lifelong commitment to teaching, writing, and creative expression.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2890/thumbnail.jp