Sue Sigmon Williams was born in Lincolnton, NC in 1937, but grew up in Charlotte NC, attending Harding High School. She attended the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, graduating in 1958, with a BA in English. Williams later attended Georgia State University, where she attained her Master's degree in vocal performance. Williams taught music at home and at Kennesaw State University over the course of her career. In 2004, she endowed the Friedlaender award, which goes to an assistant or associate English professor at UNCG for research and pre-publication expenses. Sue Sigmon Williams was recognized by UNCG in 2008 with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. In this interview, Mrs. Williams discusses her experiences at Woman's College, including social events and traditions, working on campus, and being the Junior House President for Shaw Hall when the first two African American students (JoAnne Smart Drane and Bettye Ann Davis Tillman) came to WC. Mrs. Williams also discusses her career in music education after graduating, as well as her involvement with UNCG in more recent years.
Type
Sound
Original format
Interviews
Original publisher
Greensboro, N.C. : The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. University Libraries
Contributing institution
Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries
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Object ID
OH002.184
Digital publisher
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170, 336.334.5304
