Directories and Guidebooks (Guilford Vertical Files)
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Greensboro's growing market
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This report details the many ways in which Greensboro experienced socioeconomic growth in the mid to late 1960s. The report points to multiple economic factors noting increases in employment, population, disposable income of local citizens, property valuation, and business expansion.
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Greensboro, North Carolina [booklet]
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Book designed to promote Greensboro, N.C. as a fine place to live, work and tour with photographs and descriptions of several Greensboro neighborhoods, colleges, civic organizations, health facilities/hospitals, business districts, industries and recreations. The text introduces Greensboro to the reader with information on its history, the chamber of commerce, and the local government. Also featured are images of many restaurants, theaters, clubs and organizations from the period.
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O. Henry wouldn't know the place today!
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This 1950 report provides a highly detailed evaluation of area businesses and commercial climate. Filled with statistical data, the report highlights such economic sectors as agricultural production, transportation, and manufacturing and retail. An area history, educational institutions, and social characteristics are also described.
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So this is Greensboro
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A pamphlet on the municipal services provided to the citizens of Greensboro,breakdown of the local government, as well as detailed descriptions of the demographics and background of the city.
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The story of a modern southern city, Greensboro, N.C.
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A promotional pamphlet for the city of Greensboro. Many photographs of the colleges, houses, parks, historical sites and businesses are used to highlight the city along with pages of interesting facts and history. One of the houses shown was a model house built by Better Homes and Gardens.
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Working together [Cone Mills Corporation employee handbook]
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This is a rare unused employee handbook from the Cone Mills Corporation. It includes photographs of the Cone plant superintendents with exteriors and interiors of the plants. The handbook begins with "Welcome to the Cone Organization" by Herman Cone. The other sections include; These Are The Things That Count, Fair Treatment, Security, Opportunity, Pay, Working Conditions, Miscellaneous, Your Company's History, Spinning and Weaving Units, Printing and Finishing Units, and Selling Organization.
