Gastonia (N.C.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Gardin Family Interview
Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0351
Abstract
The beginning of this interview is a discussion with the larger Gardin family. Then Gardin and Wilson show George Stoney and the film crew around the area near St. Helen's. During this they discuss their childhoods, and working in various textile mills. There is a second interview with an unidentified couple on this tape that is all audio and no video. This interview discusses the organizing at some of the local mills, like the Loray, Rex Mill and Priscilla Mill as well as other topics.
Dates:
1987-1995
St. Helen's Interview
Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0350
Abstract
The first part of this interview is the continuation of the Mass in L1995-13_AV049. This interview is conducted in a larger group. Several narrators are not named. Garderner discusses his father, his father's work in the mill, and the integration of the cotton mills. Wilson discusses unfair labor practices, the nature of segregation, and her work in the textile mills. Kay discusses unfair labor practices, and his work in the textile mills. Doree discusses her work in the textile mills, her...
Dates:
1987-1995