Record #:

14286

Author(s):

Lesesne, Henry

Abstract:

Lesesne begins the article with an abbreviated history of mills in the United States, typically in the Northeast. The article focuses on attempts to establish the industry in the South with the earliest mills being built in South Carolina. The first mill in North Carolina was built in Lincolnton. The author discusses the successes and hardships faced by mill owners.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 23, Nov 1948, p3-5, 17, il

Subject(s):

Textile industry--North Carolina