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Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Dennis Hines, (Ms2019-045)

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Fries (Va.)

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An oral history interview with Dennis Hines, who, despite descending from generations of textile mill workers, never worked in the mill. In this interview, Dennis talks about his family's history with the town, growing up in Fries, and what happened when the mill shut down.