Series I. Harmony Grove Mill, 1849-1953
- Extent:
- 21 box(es) (13.5 linear feet, 13 reels of microfilm)
- Scope and content:
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The series contains correspondence, orders, informational bulletins, ledgers, production records and other materials from the Harmony Grove Mills, Inc. The majority of papers document daily production-related correspondence between cotton brokerage firms and Harmony Grove Mills between the years 1927-1947. Also included are correspondence and circulars from the Cotton Textile Institute. Additional material in the series documents the activities of Harmony Grove workers during the General Textile Strike of 1934. All material is arranged chronologically.The mill records appear to have been kept in a separate file from other business records, except for a few folders which are located in Series II Business, A. Commerce Office; Series V Governor, B. Office Correspondence; Series V Governor, D. General Correspondence; and Series VIII General, E. Publications.Daily mill production records from the 1940s have not been microfilmed.
- Other finding aids:
Access and use restrictions
- Restrictions:
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This series is open for research. Use of microfilm recommended.
- Parent restrictions:
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This collection is open for research with the following exceptions:
Series XIII: Though the series is open for research, reference copies of the audiovisual recordings are available upon request. Research requests will be filled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recordings.
Series XIV. Books is closed.
- Parent terms of access:
- Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.