Papers, 1943-1986 (bulk 1971-1974).

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Papers, 1943-1986 (bulk 1971-1974).

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Papers of the first non-family member to head Cannon Mills. Includes annual reports (1971-74), correspondence, speeches, an unpublished company history, clippings, an anti-union film (1974), copies of the firm's newspaper (1971-74), and a scrapbook (1929) documenting Holt's football career at UNC-Chapel Hill.

1 linear feet (ca. 1,800 items, including 2 v., 1 film and 1 videocassette tape)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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Holt, Don S. (Donnell Shaw), 1908-1982.

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Donnell Shaw Holt was born in Graham, N.C. on March 7, 1908. He was graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1929. In 1932, he married Margaret McConnell of Gastonia, N.C. Holt became executive vice-president of Travora Manufacturing Co. in 1938. During World War II, he served as Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy. Holt became plant manager of Cannon Mills Company in 1950, vice-president in 1951, and executive vice-president in 1959. He was named president and c...

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