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Collection: Fries Textile Plant Records, 1900-1988 (Ms1989-039)
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Rita Dale, far right
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Jackie Sharp and Mr. Stone, front row
Zero Defects Church Sign (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of several people in front of the sign for the Fries Methodist Church, which says "Jesus! Zero Defects".
Zero Defects Award Presentation
Homer Lineberry (Shift Manager, Winding 2nd Shift), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation), Betty Akers (Zero Defects Achievment Award…
Zero Defects Award Presentation
Gene Taylor (Shift Manager, Carding 3rd Shift), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation) Raymond Sapp (Award Winner)
Zero Defects Award Presentation
Early Doss (Shift Manager, Weaving, 1st Shift), Ralph Vaughan (Award Winner), E.E. Maddrey (President, Riegel Textile Corporation) Rose Vaughan…
Y.M.C.A. Membership Dues, 1932 (Ms1989-039)
A page from a mill ledger recording employee's membership dues for the Fries, Va. Y.M.C.A., seperated by mill department.
Wayne Kirby
Wayne Kirby is at the front of a line in front of a table
Virginia Department of Highways Right of Way Map and Deed, 1948 (Ms1989-039)
A map of the area set aside for the right-of-way for Highway 94.
Vina Davis Giving a Shot to Debbie Reece Burcham (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of a mill-employed nurse administering a shot to another employee, with a line of others waiting behind her.
Time Book, 1909 (Ms1989-039)
Two facing pages from a mill ledger recording the hours worked by individual employees.
The Weaving Department, 1979 (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of the weaving department of the Fries Mill in front of a calendar indicating that they had gone one year without injury on the job.
The Riegel Cheerleaders (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of six young women in matching cheerleading outfits, on a stage with pompoms.
Sketch and Description of Land Parcels, 1899 (Ms1989-039)
A handwritten sketch and description of the boundaries and past owners of a parcel of land to be acquired by the Washington Mills Company.
Sheila Young Holding Baby
A Fries Mill employee holds a baby.
Sena Funk (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of Sena Funk monitoring woven fabric being wound
Ronnie Galyan
Rita Dale Brown, Roger Lineberry, and Homer Lineberry
Ricky Stuart Giving Blood
Revised Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1966 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Reuben Bond and Farmer
Three men stand together, facing the camera, in front of textile machinery.
Reuben Bond
Report of delinquent medication accounts, 1958 (Ms1989-039)
A letter from a pharmacist in Galax, VA, reporting on unpayed accounts of mill employees for prescription drugs.
Redecorating the Ladies' Lounge in the Fries YMCA, 1949 (Ms1989-039)
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…
Redecorating the Fries YMCA, 1949 (Ms1989-039)
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…
Redecorating the Fries YMCA, 1949 (Ms1989-039)
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…
Records of a Fries Town Election, 1910 (Ms1989-039)
A document from a electoral judge for the Town of Fries, Va.
Ramona Hyatt and Linda Faulkner (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of two mill employees responsible for transferring yarn bobbins from one stage to another.
Prize Presentation (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of Frank Ritchie presenting a prize to Edna Kirby Vaughan on stage while a crowd watches at a mill-sponsored event.
Prize Presentation
Ruth Durham recieves a prize from Frank Richie on stage in front of a crowd
Plat Showing Portion of Public Alleyway to be Legally Closed and Proposed Relocation with Appropriate Lot Conveyances to be Made by the Washington Mills Company, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries being repurposed, and a propsed alternate location for carrying out the original purpose of the property being sold.
Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1966 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1960 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Plat of Parcel of Washington Mills Company Property, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A map of surveyed parcels of land owned by the Washington Mills Company.
Plat of Parcel of Washington Mills Company Property Being Conveyed to James E. Robinson, Jr., 1973 (Ms 1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries being sold by the Washington Mills Company to James E. Robinson Jr.
Plat of Parcel of the Washington Mills Company Property Being Conveyed to the Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a surveyed parcel of land owned by the Washington Mills Company on which the YMCA stands.
Plat of Mill Site (Ms1989-039)
A map showing the intended layout for the mill.
Plaque Presentation Speech (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of Billy Funk holding a plaque while a man gives a speech and G.W. "Cobb" Archer and Flash Turner watch.
Plaque Presentation
Walter Johnson and Bill Barker present a plaque to an employee
Phipps Moore
A textile mill employee stands between two other men, whose heads have been cut out of the picture.
Onita Black with Snowman Decoration (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of a mill employee posing with holiday decorations in the mill.
Notice of Employee Transfer, 1905 (Ms1989-039)
A letter introducing a new mill employee, sent to the Fries Mill from another mill owned by the Washington Mills Company.
Note from a Surveyor, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A note from a surveyor hired by the mill
Nancy Reed
Nancy Reed in front of a calendar
Music at a Mill Event (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of a musical group performing at an event honoring those employees who had worked at the mill for 25 years.
Music at a Mill Event (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of a musical group performing at an event honoring those employees who had worked at the mill for 25 years.
Miss Fries High School Beauty Pageant, 1978 (Ms1989-039)
A photograph of "Miss Fries High School" of 1978 and two runners-up.
Methodist Church Collection Ledger, 1921 (Ms1989-039)
A page from a mill ledger recording employee contributions to the Methodist Church in Fries, which they could have deducted from their paychecks.
Message from the Company President, 1905 (Ms1989-039)
A short missive from the president of Wachovia Loan and Trust Company and the founder and president of Washington Mills Company, Col. Francis H.…
Memo to Cease Knitting Operations at the Mill, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A memo sent to all departments notifying them that the Fries Mill would shut down knitting operations.
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