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11 years old. Beginning to doff. Son of one of Gastonia's preachers . His two brothers, 14 and 16 years old, are also in the mill. LOC nclc.01359
Title: 11 years old. Beginning to doff. Son of one of Gastonia's preachers . His two brothers, 14 and 16 years old, are also in the mill. Abstract: Photographs from the records of the National Child Labor Committee (U.S.) Physical description: 1 photographic print. Notes: Boys.; Mills.; Textile mill workers.
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City Hospital-Gaston Memorial Hospital
Front of the former City Hospital-Gaston Memorial Hospital (now apartments), located at 401-405 N. Highland Street in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. Built in 1924, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Gaston Technical Institute Catalog and Bulletin 1960-1961 - DPLA - a9edf344cbe07ff78c9ada48812ef19b (page 41)
The general catalog and student handbook for the Gaston Technical Institute from 1960-1961, including information on admissions, tuition, student services, programs, and lists of classes.
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Gastonia Cotton Mill, Gastonia, NC (8170288524)
From the 1897 Annual report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the State of North Carolina, p. 36. If you have any information on the location of this mill, please leave us a comment below. The original document can be viewed at digital.ncdcr.gov/u?/p249901coll22,395246.
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Girls running warping machines in Loray Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Many boys and girls much younger. Boss carefully avoided... - NARA - 523104
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Golla Chambers, 12 years old, been in mill 3 years, spinning 2 years, weave 1 year. Other sisters spinners. Gastonia... - NARA - 523102
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Ozark Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Work 12 hours at a stretch. No special time off to eat. 'Eat a-workin'.' 9-00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 6, 1908. Mill was running. LOC nclc.01380
Title: Ozark Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Work 12 hours at a stretch. No special time off to eat. "Eat a-workin'." 9:00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 6, 1908. Mill was running. Abstract: Photographs from the records of the National Child Labor Committee (U.S.) Physical description: 1 photographic print. Notes: Mills.; Textile industry.; Night.; Hours of labor.
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Richard R. Cone plaque at Crowders Mountain
1981 plaque for Richard R. Cone at Crowders Mountain
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Sixth northwest of Jackson, Gastonia
Houses on Sixth Avenue west of the Jackson Street intersection in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. From right to left: 502 W. Sixth, Giles Ratchford House, built 1919 504 W. Sixth, Benjamin Abernathy House, built 1947 506-508 W. Sixth, Charles Ross House, built 1928 This block is part of the York-Chester Historic District, a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Tom Jenkins (left hand end) 13 years old, been in mill 3 year. Walter Jenkins, 15 years old. 4 years in mill. John Glover, (right hand) 16 years old, at mill 5 LOC nclc.01341
Title: Trenton Mill, Gastonia, N.C. Tom Jenkins (left hand end) 13 years old, been in mill 3 year. Walter Jenkins, 15 years old. 4 years in mill. John Glover, (right hand) 16 years old, at mill 5 years. Closing hour, 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Abstract: Photographs from the records of the National Child Labor Committee (U.S.) Physical description: 1 photographic print. Notes: Boys.; Textile mill workers.; Quitting time.
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US Army 51034 sniper3
Staff Sergeant Ryan Castle and Spc. Chris Stewart, both Soldiers assigned to the 3/15th Inf. Regt., 4th IBCT, placed third overall at the 2009 Gastonia Sniper Competition in Gastonia, N.C., Sept. 2-5.
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