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1. [Advertisement] Biltmore Homespun. The Best Buys of the Day. Ladies $85 Suits and Top Coats. Men's $75 Sutis and Top Coats. 

2. [Advertisement] Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C. Absolutely Fireproof. Open all the Year. The Finest Resort Hotel in the World. Biltmore Industries. Hand Weaving and Hand-Carved Woodwork. ....Nov. 17, 1920. [Asheville Sunday Citizen, Nov. 21, 1920.]

3. [Logan & Moore advertisement] Logan & Moore. Fred H. Moore, Owner. Hand-Tailors to Men and Women. 6 North Pack Square. Telephone 797...

1. [Logan & Moore advertisement] Logan & Moore. Fred H. Moore, Owner. Hand-Tailors to Men and Women. 6 North Pack Square.  A superior Tailoring Service in Asheville...Biltmore Homespun...

1. [Advertisement] Good News for the Well Dressed Man. Chas. Enman, Tailor Announces a sale of Hand-Tailored Home-Spun Suits with extra pair of Trousers, for $65 dollars. This price you ordinarily pay for the workmanship in a a three piece suit. Fifty patterns to Select From. Each garment is tailored for you individually in our own shop at Kenilworth Inn where we have been established since last July...Kenilworth Inn, Asheville, N.C. ...

2. [Advertisement] John Alfieri. Announcement. We have a complete spring line of samples from Biltmore Industries, Asheville, N.C. well known all over the United States where the best woolens are produced. ...John Alfieri, Ladies' and Gents' Tailor, 25 Johnson Building... Alfieri Clothes Represent Style and Quality. 

3. [Article, Asheville Citizen-Times, Sunday, April 13, 1936. "Tryon Industry Developed From Work of 4 Boys. Toy Making Project Was Started 35 Years Ago In Biltmore." [Picture of founders Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale.]

1. [Advertisement] Logan & Moore. Biltmore Homespun Favored for Fall...

2. [Advertisement] Logan & Moore. Biltmore Homespun Deserves the Best Tailoring. To express ther character and individuality that it is capable of, Biltmore Homespuns should be tailored correctly...

1. [Article] The Topeka Daily State Journal, Saturday Evening June 6, 1925. "Asheville, N.C., A Unique Southern City and Community. On a Wooded Plateau in the Blue Ridges. What Wealth and Vision Do In Developing Great Natural Resources. A Climate and Scenery That Are Unsurpassed. - by F.P.M.-"

2. [Article]The Villager. Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 14, 1935. "Biltmore Homespun in Village Shop."

3. [Article] The Villager. Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 7, 1933. "Biltmore Homespuns. A product of the Mountain Industries established by Mrs. George Vanderbilt and perfected by Fred Seely, builder of the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C., 'The Land of the Sky.' ...

1. [Article] Asheville Citizen-Times, n.d. by R.E. Powell. "Forward North Carolina, Urges Mrs. Vanderbilt Before Solons. Sounds Patriotic Sentiment Before General Assembly. Portrays Women's Potential Part in Government to the Front at Next State Fair.. 

1. [Article] -Raleigh News and Observer [?]  morning paper. October 18, 1921] "Traditional Pomp Attends Opening Of Greatest Fair. Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt, First Woman Head of Agricultural Society, Presides at Opening Ceremonies Tuesday. Notable Gathering of Officials Hear Address of Governor. Unusually large crowd Present on Sixtieth Annual Fair's Opening Day; Mrs. Vanderbilt's Address brief expression of appreciation of courtesies and hope for greater Fair; Great array of exhibits. Excellent races and thrilling free attractions; Crowds in good spirits and prosperous...." [State Fair October 17-22, 1921]

2. [Article] Greensboro News, October 30, 1921."Biltmore Industries had Fine Display."

1. [Article - unknown origin and date] "Miss Vance and Miss Yale are back from a unique vacation...[copy is damaged and incomplete]

2. [Article - Chapel Hill, NC. ] "Librarians Get Suits. L.R. Wilson and Miss Love Have Luck at Convention." 

3. [Article with note 'Mr. S. Gave me ....9/25/23'] "3000-Year-Old Woolen Cloak Found in Sweden"

4. [Article] - Asheville Citizen-Times, Aug. 8, 1921. "Lou Tellegen After Divorce From Farrar. Came as surprise to Rank of Stardom. Both were in Asheville during respective seasons..."

5. [Article - Hotel Review ?] "When He Sliced Sandwiches"

6. [Article] - Hotel Review, Nov. 1921.  Louis Lukes, retiring president looked classy in the new suit of Biltmore homespun which he had carried back as a souvenir from Grove Par Inn, at Asheville, N.C., on the Transcontinental tour."

1. [Article]- Asheville Citizen-Times Sunday Times, Sunday morning July 11, 1920. "Seely to Construct Children's Hospital Near Grove Park Inn." Prominent Ashevillian to turn over profits of famous hotel to erection and maintenance of institution for free treatment of crippled children. To start work on 2 buildings. Material is on way and construction of preliminary buildings will start soon. Dr. Herbert will be chief of Medical Staff; all physicians to serve gratis...

1. [Article] - The New York Sun, Wed. ? News and Views of Interest to Women. The Fine Old Craft of Hand Weaving Finds Fitting Shelter in a Fine Old House at Tenafly, New Jersey. Girls of many types find happiness in working at the big looms which Miss Winifred Mitchell has brought into usefulness...[Note at top: "Dear Fred, this may interest you, Jim."]

1. [Article] - Textile World, Sept. 29, 1923 by J. A. Hunter. "Hand Spinning and Weaving. What Amateurs have to teach Manufacturers -- Products and Prices -- Individuality destroyed by Over-organization. [underlined] "...hand weaving unlike hand spinning adds comparatively little to the price."

2. [Article] - Motor Camper & Tourist for April, 1925 by Sherman Hitchcock, "New Motor Modes: In Shawls and Hats. [Includes photographs of designer wear.

3. [Want ads from newspapers] 

"Wanted Bayers' Brilliant Green Dye. Not interested in Fancy Greens. Anyone having lots of pre-war colors, please send a four oz sample and full information . Also interested in Blues. Biltmore Industries. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C."

"For Sale. About 15,000 punds of waste yarn all new wool, hand dyed, cut from quills and waste from cards. Would like to correspond with parties interested in such material. Biltmore Industries. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C"

"Wants. Help Wanted  - Male Wanted - Hand weavers at Biltmore Industries. We do not want boys, prefer men with families. It is piece work and a good, steady man can make $4.50 to $5 a day. We have a number of men who do it every week. Men who have worked in cotton mills learn more quickly, but we have good weavers who have been laundry men, laborers and farmers. The boss-weaver was a farmer. Do not apply unless you want steady work. Call and see Mr. May, foreman, Industry Shops. Grove Park Inn. 10-15-3.

1. [Article] - Drapery and Textile Trade. Supplement to the Over-seas Mail. Nov. 29, 1919. By Walter Wilson, "Harris Tweeds. Crofters as Hand-Loom Weavers. [Discusses Harris Island work]

2. [Article] - American Wool and Cotton Reporter, Sept. 6, 1923.By Frank P. Bennett, 27th installment. "Half a Century's Reminiscences: Of Men and Things in the Textile Industry and Elsewhere." [Notes written in margins by unknown hand.]

1. [Advertisement] - Boston Post, Feb. 18, 1921. "Coolidge Red is now Famous: Curiosity at Fever Hear Over New Color." [Typed note on side in red - This is a sample of teh Red Biltmore Homespun Mrs. Coolidge purchased when she was at Grove Park Inn, which in now known as Coolidge Red. The price is $3.50 per yard for this weight."]

2. [Advertisement] - Asheville Citizen, March 13, 1932, Fred H. Moore, Inc. 61 Haywood Street, Exclusive Tailor to Men and Women...

3. [Newspaper announcement] -  Asheville Citizen, Saturday, Feb. 20, 1932. Miss Eleanor Vance and Miss Charlotte Yale will entertain the boys and girls of the Biltmore Industries this evening at their apartment on the Plaza."

1. [Advertisement] - Asheville Citizen, April 6, 1936] "M.V. Moore & Co. A Store of Individualized Shops Forty-five Patton Avenue. M.V. Moore & Co. Announce the New Spring Mountaineer Hand-Woven Homespun Suits Greatest Dollar for Dollar Value in the Clothing World Today $30....The cloth that cannot be produced by machine..."

1. [Advertisement] - The South Western American, Nov. 25, 1919.] Louis Weinstein, "My Tailor" Men's Apparel, On the Avenue at 711. Biltmore Homespuns. The most creditable, all virgin wool Homespun, woven on a hand loom at Asheville, North Carolina. The finest fabric sold today at the price..."

2. [Advertisement ] Mrs. Enos' Shop, 148 Grand Avenue, Englewood, N.J.. Interior Furnishings. Agency for Biltmore Homespuns. Inexpensive Bridge Prizes. New York Shopping without charge.

3.[Advertisement]- The Telegraph, Macon, Ga, August, 31, 1923. 

4.. [Advertisement] - College Topics, Nov. 1, 1921, University of Virginia] A Sylvester Edmonds at Anderson Bros., Famous Biltmore Handwoven Homespun, suits and overcoats made on correct lines...

5. [Public notice] - Balfore Orphanage, October, 1922.] Several bolts of woolen goods have been received from the Biltmore Industries, Grove Park Inn. This generous gift is for the benefit of our orphanages and is highly appreciated. We hereby extend our sincere thanks to the donors. 

6. [Article] - Asheville Citizen, May 14, 1922.] Hats and Caps Now Made of Homespuns [by Knox Company]. Latest Styles in seasonable Wear being worn in city from Asheville-made cloth.

1. [Advertisement]- The Pandora Box, 15 Sanborn St. Reading, Mass.  The Jane Hogue Costume. Made of all wool Tweed and also from the Famous BILTMORE Hand made Homespun. Ultra smart sport suits, made up of White Flannel Knickers with Jade Green Jacket to match. Made also of the latest sport material, Morrocan Crepe....[Images of various garments.]

2. [Advertisement ?] Here's important tips I  have for  you men --ladies, too, who go in for golf and outdoor sports and what's more, like to be well and attractively dressed for your outings...

3. [Wedding announcement], Asheville Citizen, Dec. 1, 1922. Entering upon the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage, the bride never looked more lovely than in her traveling suit of Biltmore homespun with becoming hat to match. ....

4. [Article] - San Antonio Express, February 16, 1923.] 'Truth in Fabric' bill ...up at Asheville, N.C. there is a small woolen mill which makes absolutely all-wool cloth that he has been there and seen the work done, and furthermore, was wearing a suit of the very cloth itself. His suit was as nifty as they make 'em... [Bill White]

1. [Article] - The Atlantic Monthly, February, 1922.] "The Passing of New England," by Margaret Baldwin. [ 9 pages]

2.[Article - The Times, Asheville, N.C., September 24, 1923.] Readers Referendum: "Support Home Industries." 

3. [Article] - New York Tribune, April 4, 1920] "Another Home Spinner," [spinning dog's wool into cloth.]

4. [Article] - Received from Mr. H.H. Williams, San Antonio Express: Sunday Morning, February 18, 1923.] "Cattle Clatter," [about the 'Truth in Fabric' bill before the Congress in Texas which addresses the salvage of woolen rags which are then re-woven from the salvaged fibers.]

5. [Article] -  San Antonio Express: Sunday Morning, November 4, 1923.] Capt. W.H. White of Mason County owns a Biltmore Industries suit and "expects to wear that suit 10 years --its just that durable. When it wears out on one side will turn it over and wear it out on the other side."

6.[Article] - American Wool and Cotton Reporter, October 18, 1923.Note at edge of article in pencil, "Mr. Seely thinks this is Kenilworth."] "Cause of Wrinkle in Handwoven Homespun", Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 26, 1923. We are running here a small homespun hand weaving wool business. We are experiencing trouble in having a wrinkle or crease in this cloth which we find very hard to get out, even with very severe pressing and ironing..."

1. [Article] - Lifetime  ?? of Woodcarving] William H. Fry, source unknown.] 

2. [Advertisement]- C.F. Hovey & Company. A Tuscany Home-Spun. Hand Woven Woolens. Spun and woven by women of Italy with the careful, zealous Italian touch in Boston's own North End.... North Bennett Street Industrial School.

1. [Article] - "Greatest Hand-Weaving Industry," Located At Biltmore The Charlotte Observer:  Foremost Newspaper in the two Carolinas, Sunday, August 5, 1928, by Majel Ivey.] "Greatest Hand-Weaving Industry Located at Biltmore,"  People Throughout World Wearing Clothing Designed From Fine All Wool Goods, Industry developed by Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt has expanded and grown - work done exclusively by Mountain People -Dyed in Fast Colors that wear as long as the cloth holds - Looms are built by native boys from oak grown on the hillsides. Describes a journey by Dr. John Harvey Kellog to Biltmore to demonstrate an experiment using Biltmore Homespun and plants. Dr. Kellog contended that the homespun allowed light and air to pass through the fabric to the plants and that the experiment underscored the material as "healthy homespun," spreading health to the world.

[Advertisement] Ladies Home Journal Advertisement -"People who sell fine woolens and people who weave them - advise you about their care." n.d.

1. [Newspaper article]. Independence Day, The Asheville Times, July 4, 1934. "Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt on Visit Here,: First Lady is Charmed With Mountain Area." Wife of President and Two Friends Will Go To Tryon This Afternoon. - Enjoy Morning Swin. - Make Tour of Biltmore Industries; Arrived in City Last Night." ... "Mrs Roosevelt and her companions will drive through the city this afternoon as they start the trip to Tryon at 2:30 o'clock. They will come down Charlotte street to College street,....Mrs. Roosevelt has a plant at Hyde Park for the reproduction of period furniture and it is expected that hand-weaving may be worked into the plant in some manner. Miss Cook is associated with Mrs. Roosevelt in the plant. They spent more than two hours this morning in going through the Biltmore Industries and watching the various process of homespun production in operation . At 11:30 o'clock they were still in the plant. The trip to Tryon this afternoon will give Mrs. Roosevelt an opportunity to see the Tryon weavers, the Tryon toymakers, and other hand-craft industries for which Tryon is noted. The party is expected to return to Grove Park inn this evening...." Miss Nancy Cook, a partner with Mrs. Roosevelt in the Hyde Park furniture enterprise, initiated the visit to Biltmore Industries through correspondence with Fred Seely. 

1. [Newspaper article], The Asheville Citizen, Thursday Morning July 5, 1934. "Mrs Roosevelt Visits Crafts Shops in W.N.C. Plants at Tryon Are Inspected - First Lady is 'Carried Away' By Results of Trip - Homespun Shop Here Visited - Biltmore Industries Is Source of Interest To Party." Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seely drove Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Marion Dickerman and Miss Nancy Cook of Hyde Park, N.Y. to Tryon where they had tea with Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale.

2. [Newspaper article] The Asheville Times, Thursday, July 5, 1934. "Mrs. Roosevelt Off To See Norris Dam After 2 Days Here: First Lady and Companions Interested in W.N.C. Handicrafts."

3. [Newspaper article] "Department Store Head Dies, " describes the passing of George Lytton, president of the Hub a leading Chicago department  store.

1. [Advertisement]  Butterick Fashion Book, Winter 1934. "Coat Tales".

2. [Note] in Vogue magazine about Asheville's Biltmore Industries. "C is for Carolina, North and South. And A is for Asheville, the home of the Biltmore Industries. Started as an experiment on his estate by the late George W. Vanderbilt, they have developed into one of the world's largest hand-weaving industries. Carolinians engaged in the Biltmore Industries make woollen [sic] homespuns, tweeds and cashmeres in lovely patterns and colours, for both men and women."

3  [Article] The State, July 11, 1936, p. 3. "The Tryon Toy-Makers: They represent one of the most interesting industries in North Carolina and have given employment to many hundreds of young people," by Majel Ivey Seay. 
Brief article describes the background of Yale and Vance and the origins of the Tryon Toy-Makers. Eleanor Vance, according to the article,  studied for two years at the Cincinnati Art School and while there met Charlotte Yale. Together the two women enrolled in the State School of Ceramics at Alfred, New York and when they had completed their studies there, they moved to Florida where they taught children the art of toy making, wood carving and weaving.  They moved to Asheville's Biltmore Village and later worked in association with the  Vanderbilts  for fourteen years and during those years trained further in England and Ireland. Following Mr. Vanderbilt's death and the purchase of Biltmore Estate Industries by Fred Seely, they moved to Tryon and taught hand carving to children and soon expanded to weaving and making of toys. They outgrew their shop twice and worked with the local Farmers Federation to expand their business. While this article is largely factual, many of the details will need to be verified for accuracy. 

1.  [Newspaper article], The Detroit News, Sunday June 17, 1934. "Homespun Bedspread, Cow and Millionaires Wife Revive Dying Arts: How Three Persons With the Same Dream Found One Simple Answer to Problem of Helping Poverty-Ridden Hill Folks." By Ralph L. Peters. Article discusses the various craft enterprises in the Appalachians including Frances Goodrich's school, Berea College, the Phi Beta Phi School in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Biltmore Estate Industries, Helen Dingman, Lucy Morgan, Dame Olive Campbell, Miss Clementine Douglas, Allen Eaton, Marguerite Butler, and other are mentioned. 

1.  [Newspaper article] Asheville Citizen-Times, Sunday, August 11, 1935. "Sixth Annual Weaving Institute Opens At Penland Tomorrow Morning - Prof. Worst of Chicago is to Be Instructor - Other Handicrafts Will Be Offered During 2 Weeks Term"  Describes Penland program in detail.

2.  [Newspaper article] Asheville Citizen Times, Sunday Morning March 15, 1942. "Pictures Show Highlights in Life Of Fred Seely -Story of Seely's Life is a Story of Success." Obituary article of two pages.

3.  [Newspaper article] Asheville Times, Wednesday June 24, 1942. "Wives, Guests Buy W.N.C. Crafts For Souvenirs of Trip," during the National Governor's conference in Asheville, N.C.