Photo of The Month – Aug 2003

R. R.’s Team

Picture contributor: Jim Haynes

Ten solemn, all-business mill men seated around their beloved boss, Raleigh Haynes. — R. R. Haynes and his Managers – About 1910

In front, from left: Carey Blanton, machine shop overseer; Rucker Bland, spinning room overseer; Raleigh Rutherford Haynes, president and majority owner; William L. Packard, superintendent; Mr. Tate, card room overseer

In rear: Keesly Collins; Irvin Moore, dye house; Kelly Moore, overseer of grounds, village upkeep and all construction; Plato C. Hawkins, weave room overseer; Mr. Wade, slasher room overseer

This picture was made from a copy of the original in the possession of Mrs. Jinnie Lee Packard Barger, the daughter of W. L. Packard.