Oral history interview with Edwina White Thompson, 2015 [full audio recording]
Date
2015-07-16
Creator
Thompson, Edwina White
Contributors
Withers, Lisa
Subject headings
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Place
Greensboro (N.C.)
Description
Edwina White Thompson (1951-) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. Thompson attended UNCG from 1969-1973 and majored in sociology. Afterwards she worked in North Carolina in a variety of social welfare positions. She also served as First Lady of Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, from 1985-1995 when her husband was appointed Chancellor. This interview contains Thompson's biographical information, details about attending Catholic elementary and high schools in Greensboro, information on her social welfare work in North Carolina, her views on social life as a UNCG student, and her experiences as a sociology major who participated in a joint internship placement program between UNCG and North Carolina A&T University.
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Object ID
OH002.072.AUD
Digital publisher
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170, 336.334.5304
UNCG University Archives
