Record #:

10485

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Charles B. Wade, Jr. joined the RJ Reynolds Company shortly after his graduation from Duke University in 1938. Today, he serves as the company's vice president and director. Wade is featured in this month's WE THE PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S “North Carolina Businessman in the News”.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 26 Issue 6, Nov 1968, p81-82, 204, por

Subject(s):

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Tobacco industry--Winston-Salem

Record #:

11387

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

R.J. Reynolds founded RJ Reynolds Industries in Winston-Salem in 1875 to manufacture plug chewing tobacco. In 1975, the company was realizing sales and revenues of over $4 billion from tobacco products, containerized shipping, aluminum products, convenience foods, and petroleum.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 33 Issue 4, Apr 1975, p32-33, il

Subject(s):

Tobacco industry--Winston-Salem; R. J. Reynolds Industries--History

Record #:

24164

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Exum, Steve [Photographer]

Abstract:

Reynolds American, Inc., a tobacco company, is moving out of the building it has occupied since 1929 in favor of a plaza next door with more space. The building in Winston-Salem is an icon of art deco architecture and provided the inspiration for New York's Empire State Building.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 5, May 2009, p54-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Tobacco industry--Winston-Salem; R. J. Reynolds Industries--History; Tobacco; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Winston-Salem)