Record #:

21502

Author(s):

Beatty, Bess

Abstract:

This article examines the history of the Edwin Holt family with regards to the industrial and business practices of 19th century North Carolina. This provides insight into the development and impact of industrialization in North Carolina before, during, and after the Civil War. Already established before the Civil War, the Holt family was able to benefit from the war financially, as well as maintain control of their business assets after hostilities ended. This illustrates the continuity from the Old South to the New South, not through the traditional Southern plantation, but through Southern industry.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 63 Issue 4, Oct 1986, p511-535 , il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Industry