Manufacturing

Meet laureates in the field of Manufacturing.

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James Lide Coker | Legacy of Leadership Profile

James Lide Coker (1837–1918) Farmer, father, soldier, businessman, merchant, banker, railroad man, industrialist—those are only a few of the titles describing James Lide Coker, who for nearly 60 years...

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Robert S. Davis | Legacy of Leadership Profile

A profile of Robert Spence Davis. Robert S. Davis (1915–1993) Robert S. Davis, who retired as chairman of The R. L. Bryan Company, one of South Carolina's oldest businesses, made a side career out of...

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Elliott White Springs | Legacy of Leadership Profile

A profile of Elliott White Springs. Elliott White Springs (1896–1959) Elliott White Springs was a man of so many talents that it would be difficult to choose any one of his accomplishments as his most...

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H. William Close | Legacy of Leadership Profile

H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile manufacturing companies in the world. A degree in business...

H. William Close, Son: Elliott Close | Legacy of Leadership Interview

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H. William Close, Son: Elliott Close | Legacy of Leadership Interview

An interview with Elliott Close, son of Hugh William Close. H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile...

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Frederick B. Dent | Legacy of Leadership Interview

Frederick B. Dent (1922 - ) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft Southern accent and an affable demeanor which fits...

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Frederick B. Dent | Legacy of Leadership Profile

A profile of Frederick Baily Dent. Frederick B. Dent (Born August 17, 1922) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft...

Charles W. Coker | Legacy of Leadership Interview

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Charles W. Coker | Legacy of Leadership Interview

Charles W. Coker (Born May 10, 1933) Charlie Coker has spent nearly 30 years guiding the fortunes of Sonoco Products Company of Hartsville, and his tenure as chief executive officer is best...

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P. Henderson Barnette | Legacy of Leadership Profile

P. Henderson Barnette (1924–2006) For many years, P. Henderson Barnette has been one of South Carolina's most respected leaders in business, education, community development, and politics. His...

James Lide Coker & Great-Grandson, Charles W. Coker | Legacy of Leadership Profiles

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James Lide Coker & Great-Grandson, Charles W. Coker | Legacy of Leadership Profiles

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W. Melvin Brown, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile

W. Melvin Brown, Jr. (1934–1994) Starting with a vision and an opportunity, W. Melvin Brown, Jr., guided the growth of American Development Corporation of North Charleston into the largest minority...

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James A. Chapman, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile

James A. Chapman, Jr. (1921–1983) James Alfred Chapman, Jr., was born September 30, 1921, in Inman, one of five sons of James A. and Martha Marshall Chapman. The boys were provided a Christian home...

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Franklin G. Burroughs | Legacy of Leadership Profile

Franklin G. Burroughs (1834–1897) During the second half of the 19th century, Franklin G. Burroughs was one of Horry County's most successful business leaders, and even before the railroad ran past...

Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Interview

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Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Interview

Interview with Ben Rankin Morris whose career was in textiles and newspaper publishing. Ben R. Morris (1922–2005) Ben Morris had spent 22 years working in textiles and textile machinery when he left...