Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University The Pettus Archives is the repository for historically valuable records relating to the history of Winthrop University, women, and South Carolina.

The Archives' purpose is to provide physical protection for these materials and to make them available to students, faculty, staff, alumni, scholars, and members of the community who are interested in researching and writing about history. As the memory center for all university records of historical significance, the Archives preserves a variety of materials relating to the origin and development

of Winthrop, and to the achievements of its officers, faculty, staff, alumni and students. Of special significance are correspondence, speeches and business files which document the work of the University and its components. The Archives also collects and preserves records relating to the history of South Carolina such as Civil War letters, plantation journals, World War II diaries, photographs, and scrapbooks. In addition, the Department also houses a collection of oral history tapes and rare books.

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
This interview is of Mrs. Amy Phillips.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/542/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Mrs. Amy Phillips, former Residential Learning Coordinator and Academic Associate at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/542/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
This interview is with Dr. Sarah English and her experience on September 11, 2001.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/537/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview features Winthrop University professor, Dr. Sarah English and her experience on September 11, 2001.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/537/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
This interview is with Mrs. Leah Simmonds.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/543/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Mrs. Leah Simmonds, Financial Analyst in the College of Arts and Sciences at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/543/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
This interview is with Mrs. Amanda Cavin.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/535/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Mrs. Amanda Cavin, Winthrop’s Director of the Eagle STEM Scholars Program in Physics, Chemistry, and Geology.

https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/535/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
This interview is of Ms. Judy Longshaw.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/541/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Ms. Judy Longshaw, Manager of the Office of Communications and Marketing at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/541/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
The below interview is with Ms. ZaDonna Slay.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/544/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is our final interview and is of Ms. ZaDonna Slay, former Admissions Coordinator and Instructor for the Master of Social Work at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/544/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
The below interview is with Mr. Robert Harbeck from Long Island, New York. Mr. Harbeck was working forty blocks away for the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/539/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.

For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. The first interview we would like to share with you is of Mr. Robert Harbeck from Long Island, New York. Mr. Harbeck was working forty blocks away for the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/539/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Today we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. The interview is with Dr. Beth Costner.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/536/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Dr. Beth Costner, Associate Dean and Director of Student Academic Students in the Office of the Dean of the College of Education.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/536/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell, former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Today we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. The interview is of Dr. John Holder.

https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/540/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Dr. John Holder, Associate Professor of Political Science at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/540/

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children...
09/10/2026

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
Five years ago, Andrew Russell , former staff of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, conducted oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Today we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. The below interview is of Ms. Debbie Garrick.

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day? Were you in the yard, with your wife and children,
Or working on some stage in LA? "
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11, 2001 by al-Qaeda militants under the direction of Osama bin Laden.
For the past few months, Andrew Russell ,of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special collections, has been conducting oral history interviews with faculty, staff, and community members in and around the Winthrop University campus. The goal of this project was to have recorded memories of the community on the day of the tragic attacks.
Over the next few weeks we will be featuring several of the interviews conducted for this project. Today's interview is of Ms. Debbie Garrick, Development Officer at Winthrop University.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/538/

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