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Firestone Officials at Gastonia Plant
Black and white photo of Firestone employees and officials at Gastonia plant.
Lee R. Jackson and Harvey Firestone
Harvey Firestone presents Lee R. Jackson with an award on Jackson’s 40th anniversary with the company.
Four Men Standing in Front of Curtain
Black and white photo of four men dressed in suits standing in front of curtain
Executive Meeting with Employee
Black and white photo of Firestone Executives touring the textile mill and talking to an employee
Executive Meeting with Employees
Black and white photo of executive touring Firestone Mills and shaking hands with employees
Executives Meeting with Employee
Black and white photo of Firestone executives touring the mill and shaking hands with female employee
Firestone Officials in Gastonia
Black and white photo of news clipping regarding Firestone officials’ visit to the Firestone Mill in Gastonia, NC
Firestone Officials visit Gastonia Mill
During the anniversary program marking completion of Firestone Textiles’ 20 years of operation in Gastonia, Company officials were on hand to tour the local plant, and greet members of the Firestone organization. Shown during a tour on May 5, are Harold Mercer, General manager of Firestone Textiles; and J. E. Trainer, Executive Vice President of The Firestone Tire & rubber company, as they greeted Faye Oakes, an employee. Mr. Trainor was principal speaker at a banquet Thursday night, honoring 100 employees who have completed a total of 2,00 years of service to Firestone Textiles.
Four Men at Conversation Over Dinner
Black and white photo of 4 men, 2 in military uniforms, seated at banquet table talking