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Textile workers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 168 Collections and/or Records:

Asel Mann Wade Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6825/003
Abstract

Collection of letter books with copies of Wade's outgoing correspondence from the Pacific Mills, personal items belonging to Wade; including a Bible,a photograph, notes on genealogy, personal letters, and two commemorative objects presented to Wade by the men in his employ at the Pacific Mills.

Dates: 1859-1951

ATHM Textile Industry Film

 Collection
Identifier: 6524/009 F
Scope and Contents Although this volume contains listings labeled cotton manufacturing accounts, woolen manufacturing accounts, gristmill, and store, as well as Northboro Manufacturing Co., it is thought to be a journal of that company. The entries show evidence of the barter system in practice at this time, listing sums due for dressing cloth, carding, weaving, repairing a spinning jenny, etc. The names of workers or customers are listed for each entry. Goods sold include corn, barley, straw, gin, candles,...
Dates: undated