Burlington (N.C.)

Abstract

Dr. White discusses his childhood memories of growing up around the mills of Graham, N.C., as well as his memories of the 1934 strike. Allen discusses his work in the cotton mills as a doffer, his childhood, his family, the Trollingwood mills, the Oneida mills, and the Hopedale Mills, as well as other topics.

Abstract Dr. White discusses his childhood memories of growing up around the mills of Graham NC, the 1934 strike, Oneida Mill, Sidney Mill, Burlington Mill, and Trollingwood Mill. Allen discusses his work in the cotton mills, his children, the dynamiting of the Plaid Mill, attempts to unionize the mills in Graham, and other topics. Annabelle Schafner discusses her work as a spinner and other topics. William Schafner discusses playing baseball for the mill team, the strike, labor practices in the...

Abstract

William Schafner, Annabelle Schafner, and Margaret Folgeman only appear at the beginning of this video, during this time they discuss baseball, life at the mill, and their lives during the depression. Dr. Elliott White takes the documentary crew back to his car and tells them a little about life in town. The last 18 minutes of the video are silent and feature exterior shots of the town and its environs.

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.