Record #:

1499

Author(s):

Adler, William M.

Abstract:

Twenty years after the successful fight to establish a labor union at J.P. Stevens' textile plants in Roanoke Rapids, veterans of that struggle and others are using their organizational ability and biracial strategy to continue the movement for change

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 13, Mar 1994, p10-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

J.P. Stevens and Co.; Roanoke Rapids--History; Textile workers--Roanoke Rapids; Trade-unions--Textile workers--Roanoke Rapids

Record #:

32244

Author(s):

Wright, W.B.

Abstract:

The author highlights some recent NC business news, including an acquisition of a pharmaceutical company by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In other news, the Mylecraft Manufacturing Company owned by Mrs. L. V. Myles was willed to the town of Rich Square upon her death.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 13, Nov 1958, p30-31

Subject(s):

R. J. Reynolds Industries--History; Pharmaceutical industry; Textile workers--Roanoke Rapids; Basket makers; Northampton County--Economic conditions