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Jackie Sharp in a field with many others in front of a helicopter

Jackie Sharp and Glenda Lyons standing in front of a Christmas tree

Jessie Jenkins stands behind a seated Johnny Pearman.

A headshot of mill employee Jimmy Spence

A headshot of John Cox

4th from the back: Boyd "Mac" Tsom

Betty Thornton, Betty Sexton, Lela Funk, Ruth Reever, and Kate Byrd

6 people pose for a picture, the interior tow shaking hands and holding a paper

Marie Pearman and Page Durhan hold a coffee set

Nancy Reed in front of a calendar

A textile mill employee stands between two other men, whose heads have been cut out of the picture.

Walter Johnson and Bill Barker present a plaque to an employee

Ruth Durham recieves a prize from Frank Richie on stage in front of a crowd

The Fries Textile Mill oversaw the local YMCA as well, including the interior design of the building. Here, we see plans for redecorating the public spaces, dated May 24th, 1949.

The Fries Textile Mill oversaw the local YMCA as well, including the interior design of the building. Here, we see plans for redecorating the public spaces, dated May 24th, 1949.

The Fries Textile Mill oversaw the local YMCA as well, including the interior design of the building. Here, we see plans for redecorating the public spaces, dated May 24th, 1949.

Three men stand together, facing the camera, in front of textile machinery.

A Fries Mill employee holds a baby.

Wayne Kirby is at the front of a line in front of a table

Early Doss (Shift Manager, Weaving, 1st Shift), Ralph Vaughan (Award Winner), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation) Rose Vaughan (Mother of Ralph), Jack Bowman (Weaving Mill Manager)

Gene Taylor (Shift Manager, Carding 3rd Shift), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation) Raymond Sapp (Award Winner)

Homer Lineberry (Shift Manager, Winding 2nd Shift), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation), Betty Akers (Zero Defects Achievment Award Winner), Hobert Akers (Husband), Lisa and Sherri Akers (Daughters), H. D. Kingsmore (President,…

Jackie Sharp and Mr. Stone, front row

Rita Dale, far right