Record #:

12905

Author(s):

Ellison, Harold

Abstract:

The first president of RJR Tobacco Company not connected to the giant via family or business, Francis G. Carter, informally known as Bill, was elected to his position in 1959. Hired on as a salesman-trainee in 1934, aged 22, Carter steadily rose amongst his peers, excelling at salesmanship and continuously breaking records during the duration of his employment at RJ Reynolds.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 13, Nov 1959, p9, 18, por

Subject(s):

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Winston-Salem); Carter, Francis G.

Record #:

12832

Author(s):

Ellison, Harold

Abstract:

Elected president of RJ Reynolds on 21 June 1960, Alexander Henderson Galloway will be the first president of the now international tobacco company. The company recently purchased German interests in anticipation of sharing in West Germany's booming economy as well as gaining access to the European Common Market.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 28 Issue 16, Jan 1961, p11-12, por

Subject(s):

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

12774

Author(s):

Ellison, Harold

Abstract:

Set to be built on the east side of Winston-Salem's Courthouse Square, the largest and tallest commercial office building South of Baltimore and East of Dallas, is underway. Commissioned by the Northwest Corporation and constructed by Dwight L. Phillips, the new building is planned to occupy 650,000 square feet, extend 410 feet into the skyline, and cost up wards of $15 million dollars. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company along with a multiplicity of other ventures will occupy the 34 floors allotted in the new building.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 19, Feb 1963, p25-29, il

Subject(s):

Wachovia Bank & Trust--History