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This article examines the history of the Loray Mill in Gastonia, North Carolina from 1900 to 1935 with emphasis on its role within the local community and the global textile industry. Labor relations at the mill are also covered, including the strikes of 1919 and 1934.
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21738
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This article examines the official response from the North Carolina State Board of Health with regards to the outbreak of venereal disease, especially syphilis and gonorrhea, in North Carolina in 1919. The article also discusses U.S. Army policies during World War I and efforts to control the sexuality and freedom of women and girls of the period. The role of gender and class in anti-prostitution and venereal disease control laws in North Carolina are also discussed.
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21739
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This article examines the list of U.S. Navy warships that have borne the name USS Asheville from 1918 to 1991 and the way in which Asheville, North Carolina responded. It also discusses the World War I preparedness movement and the sinking of the first USS Asheville in World War II.