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Newnan (Ga.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

Lonnie Morris and Annie Morris Interviews 2, 16 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0745
Abstract

Lonnie Morris discusses the textile workers' strike of 1934, the aftermath of the strike, living in a mill village, and other topics. Annie Morris discusses the textile workers' strike of 1934.

Dates: 16 June 1991

Lonnie Morris Interview, 13 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0019
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Morris discusses his childhood, his family's move from their farm in Alabama, his work in the cotton mills, the impact of the NRA and the labor codes, the General Textile Strike of 1934 and other topics.

Dates: 13 June 1991

Lonnie Morris Interview, 16 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0749
Abstract

Morris discusses working in a textile mill, the impact of company paternalism, the textile workers' strike of 1934, the impact of the strike and other topics.

Dates: 16 June 1991

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, and Mildred Rainwater Interview, 17 August 1990

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0502
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Maddie, Mildred, and Maurine Rainwater discuss working conditions in the textile mill, the textile workers' strike of 1934, evictions in the mill village, their education, and other topics.

Dates: 17 August 1990

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, and Mildred Rainwater Interview 2, 17 August 1990

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0630
Abstract

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, and Mildred Rainwater discuss their childhoods, going to work in the mills, changes in their work life before and after the textile workers' strike of 1934, living in the mill village and other topics.

Dates: 17 August 1990

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, Mildred Rainwater, and Etta Mae Zimmerman Interviews

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0780
Abstract

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, and Mildred Rainwater discuss working in the cotton mill, the impact of the eight-hour day, the textile workers' strike of 1934 and other topics. An unidentified man and an unidentified woman discuss the textile workers' strike of 1934, while watching a newsreel. Etta Mae Zimmerman discusses working in the cotton mill, her family, the textile workers' strike of 1934, being imprisoned in Fort McPherson and other topics.

Dates: 1987-1995

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, Mildred Rainwater Interview 3, 17 August 1990

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0722
Abstract

Maddie Rainwater, Maurine Rainwater, and Mildred Rainwater discuss working the textile mill, moving to Newnan, and the textile workers' strike of 1934.

Dates: 17 August 1990

Marion "Peanut" Brown, Joyce Brookshire, and Opal McMichael Interviews

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0707
Abstract

Brown and Brookshire discuss Cabbagetown's past and sing several songs. McMichael discusses her father and the farm they had, and why they came to work in the cotton mills.

Dates: 1987-1995

Mary Lou Whitlock Interview

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Identifier: L1995-AV_0407
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Whitlock discusses going to work at 12 years old, her work as a spinner, life in the mill village, the textile workers' strike of 1934, and other topics.

Dates: 1987-1995

Neil Family Interview 1, 14 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0569
Abstract

The Neil family discusses life in mill village, why people may have been hesitant to join the strike, and the textile workers' strike of 1934.

Dates: 14 June 1991

Neil Family Interview 2, 14 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0570
Abstract

The Neil family discusses living in the mill village, perceptions of mill workers in the larger community child labor, education, and other topics.

Dates: 14 June 1991

Neil Family Interview 3, 17 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0571
Abstract

The Neil family discusses life in the mill village, the perceptions of mill workers in the larger community, the textile workers' strike of 1934, union organizing and other topics.

Dates: 17 June 1991

Nell Shadinger, Florence Shadinger, and Grace Shadinger Interview, 14 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0439
Abstract

Nell Shadinger, Florence Shadinger, and Grace Shadinger discuss the textile workers' strike of 1934, working in the Newnan Cotton Mill, the mill homes and other topics.

Dates: 14 June 1991

Nell Shadinger, Florence Shadinger, and Grace Shadinger Interview 2

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0580
Abstract

Nell, Florence, and Grace Shadinger discuss their childhoods and living in a mill village. The second half of the video is of various exterior shots of mills, homes, and businesses.

Dates: 1987-1995

Nell Shadinger, Florence Shadinger, and Grace Shadinger Interview 3, 14 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0582
Abstract

Nell, Florence, and Grace Shadinger discuss their childhoods, working at a textile mill, and life in a mill village.

Dates: 14 June 1991

Nell Shadinger, Florence Shadinger, and Grace Shadinger Interview 4, 14 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0586
Abstract

Nell, Florence, and Grace Shadinger discuss moving from the country to the city, working in the textile mill and the textile workers' strike of 1934.

Dates: 14 June 1991

Old Acquaintance Reunion, 9 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0500
Abstract

The first 15 minutes of the video is a recording of various attendants at a cotton mill reunion. Denton discusses working in the textile mills and the textile workers' strike of 1934. Leander Zimmerman discusses the textile workers' strike of 1934 and working as a barber.

Dates: 9 June 1991

Old Acquaintance Reunion 2

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0564
Abstract

This video consists of a man discussing life in the mill village, the textile workers' strike of 1934, and the New Deal with Etta Mae Zimmerman, Leona Parham and various unnamed interviewees.

Dates: 1987-1995

Old Acquaintance Reunion 3, 9 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0583
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This video shows a part of the Old Acquaintance Reunion of textile workers in Newnan, Ga., where food is served and various people introduce themselves.

Dates: 9 June 1991

Old Acquaintance Reunion 4, 9 June 1991

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0584
Abstract

This video shows a part of the Old Acquaintance Reunion of textile workers in Newnan, Ga., where various attendees introduce themselves, photographs are discussed, and several interviews are watched.

Dates: 9 June 1991