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Johnson City Mills

 Organization

Biography

This Johnson City hosiery mill was incorporated in 1916 and operated at 101 New Street. The original board of directors consisted of Ben A. Morton, C. L. Dooley, J. P. Roddy, G. H. Gallaher, and T. F. Dooley. In 1952, Leon-Ferenbach, Inc. acquired controlling interest in the company, adding the plant to its existing operations in the city. The company operates under that name at present.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Crumley Family Account Books

 Collection
Identifier: AppMs-0801
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two general store account ledgers for Crumley Bros. (Brown’s Mill) and one W.D. Gray gristmill cash ledger (Flourville).

Dates: 1908-1929

Burr Harrison Photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AppMs-0064
Scope and Contents The Burr Harrison Photographs consist of 380 photographic images (prints and negatives) depicting Johnson City and environs circa 1881-1958. The collection represents only a portion of Harrison's work, as much of it did not survive. The collection centers on photographs of commercial buildings in downtown Johnson City; industries, residences, apartment houses and churches in the city; buildings and activities at Mountain Home; and buildings at East Tennessee State Normal School (ETSNS). Some...
Dates: 1881-1958

Johnson City Mills Records

 Collection — Other Box 1
Identifier: AppMs-0350
Scope and Contents

The Johnson City Mills Records consist of administrative records of the company and include a charter of incorporation with amendments and a volume of minutes of the board of directors. In addition to minutes, the volume contains proxy notices, stockholder reports, and other information documenting the history of the company from 1916 to 1952.

Dates: 1916-1952

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (Greenville, Tenn.) 1
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