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Burlington (N.C.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. Elliott White, Bill Allen and Frances Allen Interview 1

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0313
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.

Dates: 1987-1995

Dr. Elliott White, Bill Allen, Frances Allen, William Schafner, and Annabelle Schafner Interviews

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Identifier: L1995-13_AV0314
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...
Dates: 1987-1995