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Life in Mill Communities - Softcover

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9780243013500: Life in Mill Communities

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed snapshot of textile mill communities in South Carolina, examining the history surrounding how these communities were established and the living conditions present within them. The author discusses how the mill villages came to be, the measures taken by the mill owners to ensure the well-being of their workers, and the conditions in the mill villages across several elements of daily life, including housing, religion, education, health, credit, income, and recreation. This book is well-researched and draws from a variety of primary sources, including interviews with mill workers and executives, as well as company records and government reports. The author's insights on the social and economic conditions of mill communities in South Carolina are significant and provide a valuable contribution to the history of the American South.

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