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Davis Crew Knitting was the first knitting mill built in Kernersville for solely that purpose rather than converted. In 1899 the mill began with only 6 employees and 12 machines. It grew to employ to 25 employees and 65 machines by the time it was…

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During World War II, more women joined the work force to replace the men who were fighting overseas.

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3 plant workers in the Boarding area, where socks are placed on the forms, steamed, and removed for packaging.

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Throughout the 1950's and 1960's Adams-Millis sponsored a variety of community activities including local Little League teams and employees participating in the YMCA Industrial Olympics.

AMCO 1956.pdf
Employee produced newsletter from Adams-Millis Corporation from July-August 1956.

AMCO 1963.pdf
Employee produced newsletter from Adams-Millis Corporation from February 1963.

1965.pdf
Employee produced newsletter from Adams-Millis Corporation from January-February 1965.
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