Cotton Machinery
Machine reginning cotton in a cotton seed oil machine. Physical Description: 4x5. Negative Publisher: Unknown
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Tompkins Papers
Cotton production
Bales of cotton waiting at the compress. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Mill
Cotton Mill that manufactured yarn. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton workers
Cotton pickers waiting to load the wagons. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Mill Houses
Row of mill houses somewhere in Charlotte. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Atherton Mill
The Atherton Mill opened in 1893. At one time it was one of Charlotte's busiest mills employing 300 people. Located on South Boulevard, the buildings have been restored for use as lofts, businesses and restaurants. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Atherton Lyceum
The Atherton Lyceum was built by the D. A. Tompkins, owner of the Atherton Mill. This two-story structure served as the village school in the daytime and provided adult education in the evening. The general store and townhall were also located inside the building. Sunday school was taught every Sabbath. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Cotton Mill Workers
Cotton mill workers from the Atherton Mill. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Field Workers
Field workers picking cotton. Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown
Child in cotton fields
Child working in cotton fields somewhere in Mecklenburg County Physical Description: 4x5 negative Publisher: Unknown