Scope and Contents

This collection contains material related to the procurement of textile manufacturing equipment of both American and European origins. Correspondence, brochures, oversized blueprints, and photographs give insights into aspects of textile product development and marketing strategies circa 1955-1970.

Scope and Contents The Corporation records document the Southern Textile Expositions which began in 1915 and were held biannually until 1972. The exhibition records are not comprehensive for each year. Some years have very little information, while other years are reasonably complete.Other activities held in the halls, such as health/science fairs and home shows, are also documented. In March 1966, Billy Graham held his crusade program in the new Textile Hall Building. Supplemental sections of...