Manuscript Collection
Springs Bulletin - Accession 170
Files
Identifier
Accession 170
Inclusive Dates
1943-1983
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
13 reels microfilm
Language
English
Historical Note
The Springs Cotton Mill traces it's beginning to the organization of the Fort Mill Manufacturing Co. which opened a plant in Fort Mill, SC in 1888. The company went on to open plants in Lancaster, SC and Chester, SC. At one time Springs was the largest industrial employer in South Carolina. Springs began an association with a Brazil based company (Coteminas) in 2001 and merged with Coteminas in 2005 forming Springs Global. By 2007, Springs had ended all manufacturing in South Carolina.
Scope and Content Note
The Springs Bulletin Collection consists of 13 microfilm rolls of a newsletter describing and listing the activities of Spring Mills, Inc. which is based in Fort Mill, SC.
Provenance
The Springs Bulletin was given to the Archives by Springs Mills, Inc. via Bill Ellis and Marshall Doswell on March 2, 1978.
Keywords
Textiles, Textile Mills, Cotton Mills, Textile Industry, Newsletters, Springs Family, Close Family, Springmaid Fabrics, Springs Park, Springs Foundation
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Springs Bulletin - Accession 170". Finding Aid 279.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/279
LC Subject Headings
Springs Industries; Textile industry--South Carolina--Fort Mill
