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Cannon Mills Company

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Rosa Mae King Murphy, Rev. Richard Lisk, Rev. Frank Miller, and Frank Miller Jr.

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0356
Abstract

Lisk and Murphy discuss the organizing the union, life in the mills, and the impact of the strike. Lisk and Rev. Frank Miller discuss Red Lisk, Lisk's childhood, union orgainzing, preaching, and other topics.

Dates: 1987-1995

Rose Slayton and Dr. Elliot White Interviews

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0312
Abstract

Rose Slayton only appears at the beginning of this video. Dr. Elliott White tours his childhood home and the mill community, including the downtown Gastonia area, the exterior of three mills in the area (Cannon, Voorhees, and Sidney) and mill housing.

Dates: 1987-1995

Yates Heafner, Betty Hinson, and Laurie Rushmeyer Interviews

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0360
Abstract

Heafner discusses his work with Textile Labor Relations Board during the 1930s. Hinson discusses her involement in the Uprising of '34 documentary, her memories of her parents and grandparents work, and her childhood in a mill village. Rushmeyer discusses working conditions at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, N.C., during the 1990s, and union organzing.

Dates: 1987-1995

Yvonnie Hill and Rev. Frank Miller Interviews

 Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0328
Abstract

Hill discusses handing over her diaries to Gaston County Museum. Miller discusses life in the mill village, union organizing, the 1934 strike, wages, and other topics.

Dates: 1987-1995

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