forever friends is a brand of hallmark cards , based on a bear design .

the forever friends bear can be found in 40 countries and in 15 languages .

forever friends ( brand )

1989 – after a couple of years’ success , the brand established itself wit the new name , forever friends .
a brand - new range was launched called ‘between friends’ , focussing on the love and friendship shared between younger fans and the bears .
thanks to the partnerships of many worldwide , today the forever friends brand continues to grow in quality , creativity and product range capturing the hearts of many just as it did over 25 years ago .
you are looking at . . . a brand new boxed forever friends soft toy bear with watering can and flower . 5 inches tall . from a smoke and pet free home . thanks for looking .
the forever friends online store is one stop shop for all things forever friends . stocking everything from plush , gifts , cards and accessories right down to offering a personalised forever friends bear for that extra special message to a loved one .
stunning vintage large bunny by andrew brownsword / forever friends 28 inch , rare .
forever friends bear in pinafore dress & cute hat in ex . condition never used
teddy is dressed as a black and yellow bee , there is a pink colour on base of feet . dressed as bee . soft plush forever friends . forever friends . the words
forever friends
. and ty beanies and much more .
forever friends plush teddy bear 3 . 5 inch in bag the original very cute bear
forever friends family collection from dekkertoys . think it looks like shes wearing tennis whites .
forever friends waving teddy bear . item # 306 . approx 6 inch . andrew brownsword
1990 – 1994 – the brand grew from strength to strength and its distinctive look and style of sentiment became synonymous with a hug in an envelope .
forever friends bride and groom teddy bears in excellent condition both have been in washing machine .
the look of the brand has been refreshed once again for 2015 , with three exciting new looks . watch out for them in a store near you !
this adorable my first forever friends attachable jingler is based on the much - loved forever friends bear . the bear wears a cute nappy and features beautiful soft textured fabrics to stimulate senses .
forever friends 2000 millennium boxed bear . limited edition number 4172 of 6000 . by hallmark cards .
2005 – 2007 – the forever friends brand was re - launched , designed to bring the bear up to date by the use of more modern surroundings and activities . a new watercolour look was given to the bears , along with new , textured paper and a cleaner font
forever friends 21st birthday bear heart hallmark cards excellent condition 8
sitting any questions please message me .
forever friends opens an official facebook page and begins to attract a loyal following of friends and fans from all over the world . join in the fun at urltoken
in forever friends 25th anniversary year the website is given a new look , with oodles of brand - new content . it was the year of the queen \ \ ' s diamond jubilee and the london olympics - and the bears celebrated accordingly with some gorgeous new animations , artworks and major competitions !
vintage forever friends bears by andrew brownsword . pants on large bear are discoloured . no overseas postage no returns .
forever friends my christening bear in very good condition . any questions please ask . from a smoke free home .
the brand’s distinctive style had now established itself as the first choice for those wishing to send messages of love , friendship and warm sentiment – and became known as ‘a hug in an envelope’ .
all featuring the lovable forever friends bear , each item in this newborn gift set is made from super - soft and snuggly fabrics . lovely forever friends gift set that would make a lovely gift for baby , suitable for birth .
the bears were soon dancing and hugging their way onto greetings cards everywhere , and were given the name ‘forever friends’ .
forever friends . this is a gorgeous little soft bear holding a star with the words you ' re a star .
1997 – a special new range called ‘between friends’ was launched for our younger friends that focused on the closeness of friendships .
item no 117 . forever friends bear , soft plush and cuddly . forever friends . good condition as shown and described ( neck bow tie is marked ) could be removed if wished ( cut a short thread ) and replaced with a ribbon .
welcome a new baby into the world with the forever friends gift pack , exclusive to tesco . including everything a new baby would like , this forever friends gift pack contains a comfort blankie , a squeaker toy , an attachable jingler and a musical softie bear . all featuring the lovable forever friends bear , each item in this newborn gift set is made from super - soft and snuggly fabrics .
forever friends bear store , the original cute bear with a range of plush bears , figurines , greeting cards , crafts and stationery .
andrew brownsword forever friends collection . jug , saucer , bud vase and trinket dish with lid . the jug and vase have the gold
grosvenor
labels on the bottom . very collectable and highly desired pieces for any forever friends collector and nearly 30 years old .
an amazing 13 years later , deborah jones said farewell to her little bears and handed the forever friends reigns to the talented team of hallmark illustrators .
large selection of forever friends figurines in used condition . some have been glued and some have faded . cash on collection . please check out my other items .
very cute , andrew brownsword , forever friends bear in excellent condition . one had is attached to the bears while the other is raised in a waving gesture .
vibtage lovely little forever friends bear in blue striped pyjamas with turning head and posable arms and legs in excellent condition . a must have to any forever freinds collector any questions please ask ! please check out my other items ! happy bidding !
the forever friends bear was introduced in 1987 . it started with the forever friends bears on a range of greetings cards . the success of the cards was immediate , and the bears instantly captured the hearts and imagination of all the people that sent or received one of the cards . the cards managed to say so easily what people found most difficult ! in 1988 , the forever friends bear moved from greetings cards to other products , such plush , apparel , home goods and more .
top : feral childe ' s print . bottom : forever 21 ' s .
left : a foley + corinna dress . right : the forever 21 dress .
by checking the release of pet ownership box and signing below , i hereby transfer full ownership , right and responsibility of the dog to forever friends great dane rescue , inc . i understand that after this date i shall have no interest or right to the dog and all decisions regarding the dog shall be made at forever friends great dane rescue , inc . ' s sole discretion . i further understand that i am not eligible to adopt the surrendered dog back from forever friends great dane rescue , inc .
hard to find , from hallmark cards uk , forever friends ruffles the teddy bear with an embroidered patch on one foot . in very good condition from an adult collection .
2000 – after 13 cuddly years of lovingly creating the forever friends bears , deborah jones finally decided to pass the sketchbook over to the team of illustrators in hallmark’s bath studio .
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the forever friends bear soon went global and the forever friends bear can now be found from australia to spain , hong kong to holland . wherever you may be , keep a lookout for the bear ! through - out the bear’s little life , it has under gone many changes in style and design . even the bear can’t stay still in today’s fast paced world .
a collection of approximately 59 forever friends figurines . all in good condition . within the collection are 5 duck themed , 3 nursery rhyme themed and 3 london themed figures ( see photos )
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left : an anna sui dress on the runway . right : forever 21 ' s version . sui was copied by forever 21 more than 20 times before she took legal action .
forever friends 8
bear - soft & cuddly - never been used - in excellent condition and very collectible . features : - bear holding a flower with a cute hat on its head !
here we have a very cute forever friend soft toy wearing his red and green striped bobble hat .
in 2009 the first forever friends album was released and proved hugely popular with fans of the bears . the third album , ‘mum in a million’ was so popular it reached no . 1 in the uk charts !
1987 – the first forever friends bear danced its way onto the page of artist deborah jones’ sketchbook . made into greetings cards that were published by andrew brownsword , the cards were soon loved by young and old .
by checking the liability release & waive r and signing below , i accept this waiver and release forever friends great dane rescue , inc . from any and all liability . i am certifying that all the answers i have given are the truth . i also understand that this information might be shared with another rescue group if they call forever friends great dane rescue , inc . to inquire about the listed applicant ( s ) .
the famous bears are now the stars of some major new animations which premiered on social media . ‘snugglin’ : 25 years of forever friends’ , and ‘the magical fairy bear’ received well over 2 million likes - and counting !
2001 – the ‘pastels’ sub - range introduced a fun - loving , adventurous and mischievous side to the forever friends and proved that even snugly bears wanna have fun too ! warm colours on white paper with longer messages completed the look .
from the much - loved forever friends collection . soft toy . with 3 soft hearts - one with the words ' with love ' . as it is in brilliant condition & we would like to keep it that way for you !
at the heart of best friends is the sanctuary , where , at any given time , about 1 , 600 animals are turning their lives around , receiving the medical help they need , and getting love and acceptance to help them overcome their past . while searching for their forever homes , they live in a scenic , healing environment among human and animal friends .
forever 21 is being sued for copyright infringement by an up - and - coming designer — again . the folks …
from humour / funny cards to photo cards , we have a personalised greetings card suitable for all of your friends and relatives .
as part of its year - long 30th celebrations for forever friends , hallmark has released a new report looking at the changing face of friendship . the research shows that 41 % of people questioned said they would prefer to have a few close friendships rather than lots of friends . it has also discovered that while over half of the people ( 53 % ) agree that social media makes it easier to stay in touch , it gives a false sense of connectivity , with 1 in 10 admitting to not having any ‘close’ friends .
this adorable my first forever friends squeaker toy is perfectly shaped for little hands to hold and will help little ones practice flexing their hands to make it squeak . the beautiful soft textured fabrics will stimulate senses and the squeaker will help to promote cause and effect .
left : a betsey johnson dress in a print designed by carole hochman . right : forever 21 ' s
interpretation .
it was rex maughan’s passion for better health , quality products and financial freedom that inspired him to found forever living products in 1978 .
~ over a quarter of a century has passed since the first forever friends bear was sketched . from that day to this , one thing has never changed : their dedication to helping people express love and friendship . come with us as we take a merry skip down memory lane…
2008 – forever friends bears blow out the candles and celebrate 21 years of bringing hugs and happiness to people around the world . the bears have been transformed from pencils to pixels and are now available as downloadable digital delights , coming soon to a mobile phone and ipod near you…
forever friend 21st birthday keepsake teddy bear with silk floral print 21 in teddy ' s hand . about 10 cm tall great gift for a friend x
by checking the medical release box and signing below , i certify that the information i am about to provide is true and correct . additionally , i agree to call my veterinary clinic and give permission for the release of my pet ' s medical records to a representative of forever friends great dane rescue , inc .
top : a row of shirts made by forever 21 . bottom : a row of shirts by the fashion label trovata . these shirts were at the crux of a lengthy legal dispute between trovata and forever 21 , to date the only time the california chain has had to face a jury in a knockoff case .
in addition to its history of labor violations , forever 21 has been sued more than 50 times for allegedly stealing the work of other designers and passing it off as their own . despite this long legal history , forever 21 continues to get away with it : the chain has never lost one of these cases in court .
in 1978 , rex maughan invited close family and friends to the first forever living products meeting in tempe , arizona , where he unveiled a customized plan - offer the best consumable products to the public , products that are proven to promote lasting wellness and health , and let the products and the people who try them speak for themselves .
another new range evolved – this time for older friends . the bears were presented in a sophisticated hand - drawn , sketchbook - style on luscious , top - quality card .
each sensor plays a comforting sound that will help babies to relax . based on the much loved ` forever friends’ bear , this delightful multi - sensory toy collection features beautiful soft to touch fabrics , soothing lights , gentle lullabies and a unique personal touch with a specially designed baby - safe photo holder which can be personalised with baby’s favourite faces !
best friends , a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization , operates the nation ' s largest sanctuary for homeless animals ; provides adoption , spay / neuter , and educational programs .
or so many animals , it was the beginning of a miracle . it was the 1980s . shelters across america routinely killed cats and dogs as the primary method of handling unwanted pets . around 17 million animals perished every year . older , sick and problem animals were the first to go . then , a group of friends began taking some of those
unadoptables
to a safe haven to heal . with proper care and patience , the vast majority of these animals found loving forever families . the remaining animals spent the rest of their days romping in the new sanctuary . that group of friends who cared so deeply about animals grew and flourished and became best friends animal society , a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization and animal welfare society .
puppy mills : best friends is working hard to combat puppy mills , one of the major contributors to animal homelessness , through public awareness campaigns , legislative work , and encouragement of adopting rather than purchasing pets .
best friends has put together a coalition in los angeles dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and adoptable pets in l . a . city shelters , as well as programs to spay / neuter animals , find homes for shelter pets , and raise public awareness . best friends also took over operations of a shelter there , which serves as both a spay / neuter center and a no - kill adoption center for animals who had already arrived in other shelters .
the best friends network brings animal shelters and rescue groups together from across the country to hold mutual adoption events , public education campaigns , and fundraising drives . working together , these groups are able to save many more lives than they could in isolation
the nkut coalition is working to save them all through lifesaving programs in utah and the best friends pet adoption center is open in salt lake city . additional regional programs are opening nationwide , including pet adoption centers in atlanta and new york city .
today in the guardian , do won chang , the co - founder of forever 21 offered his take on why his company is so prone to lawsuits such as feral childe ' s . its his vendors ' fault , you see :
by owning our own aloe plantations , manufacturing and packaging plants , and storage facilities , forever can control quality and cost every step of the way—starting with raw materials and ending with the finished products you love . from plant to product to you !
1999 – 2000 – another special range called ‘blanc’ was introduced to target our older friends . working on the basis that less is more , the bears were drawn in a sophisticated sketchbook style on heaver , more premium paper , with only a hint of pastel colour .
the ability to save them all can only be achieved when like - minded organizations and individuals come together . best friends works collaboratively with other groups , government , and regular folks throughout the nation . our outreach programs get to the very root of animal homelessness nationwide .
forever living products is a one - of - a - kind , life - changing company . and behind this company are some amazing leaders pressing forward . drawing on years of experience and innovative new ideas , they’re leading this billion - dollar company towards unimagined success .
( only once , in a case brought by the label trovata , did the dispute even result in a trial . that ended in a hung jury ; a lone holdout took the chain ' s side . forever 21 settled on the eve of the retrial . )
when it comes to keeping in touch , the research shows people think the best way to nurture friendships is through regular get togethers with friends ( 47 % ) , while phone calls ( 17 % ) , text messaging ( 14 % ) and social media ( 13 % ) all trail behind .
when forever 21 settles a dispute over copying — which , again , the company has done more than 50 times in its 27 years of existence — it typically includes a non - admission of guilt , financial compensation to the designer whose work was copied , and a confidentiality agreement .
nonetheless ,
it would surprise me if this case were to go all the way to trial ,
says scafidi , because forever 21 has a big incentive to settle . because feral childe registered
teepees ,
that would — in the event of a trial victory — entitle them to not only actual damages , but attorneys ' fees and punitive damages as well . forever 21 has no interest in seeing that happen , and it has deep pockets with which to buy off plaintiffs . ( the chain is worth around $ 3 billion and has 440 stores worldwide . )
best friends owns nearly 3 , 700 acres , and we lease another 17 , 000 acres of state and federal land . nearly 30 , 000 people visit every year to meet the animals and tour what has become the nation ' s largest no - kill sanctuary for companion animals . learn more about the sanctuary .
kyle and mia have been friends since they were born . they have a lot in common , but more than anything , they both love animals . and since kyle ' s mom is a vet , they know a lot about them . together , kyle and mia help people and pets find happy solutions to their pet problems .
scafidi has spoken with many attorneys over the years who have pursued forever 21 for copying their designer clients ' original works , and says that the company ' s response is methodical , even phlegmatic .
it ' s not as though their attorneys are surprised and shocked that their client has been caught copying .
from humble beginnings , best friends animal society has grown into a national leader in the no - kill movement . but the future lies in the same place that it all began — with caring individuals who want to make this a kinder nation for our pets . it ' s people like you who started it all , and people like you who will help us to save them all .
at first , said scafidi , she was confused by forever 21 ' s tendency to get sued again and again over the same issues with taking other people ' s intellectual property .
but then over time i realized that they ' ve been caught so many times , they ' ve been publicly exposed so many times , they ' ve even been sued — although many fewer times , because all they do is settle — and the lightbulb went off : this is just part of their business strategy . they go ahead and they take what they want , and when they get caught , they pay up . it ' s probably cheaper than licensing it in the first place .
forever 21 did not respond to requests for comment .
pit bull terriers : like cats , pit bull terriers comprise a disproportionately high number of animals dying in shelters . at best friends , we fight breed - discriminatory laws , and work hard to change the image of the pit bull terrier nationwide through neighborhood pit bull days , advertisements , and more to give these dogs the chance to make it out of shelters and into the arms of loving families .
at the core of best friends ' work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in america ' s shelters . by implementing spay / neuter and trap - neuter - return ( tnr ) programs to reduce the number of animals who enter shelters , and increasing the number of people who adopt pets , we know we can end the killing . we know we can save them all .
i asked if wu and carlson were surprised that forever 21 apparently duplicated their print , which they named
teepees ,
given that if the company had copied one of the garments the print was on , the chain would have been on much more sound legal , if not ethical , ground .
we were surprised to be copied at all , because we make what might be considered a very niche product in both print design and silhouette ,
the designers wrote back .
we were particularly astonished by the choice of teepees since it is so idiosyncratic and signature feral childe . we like to play hidden pictures with our prints and silhouettes and there are teepees , crowns , and pennants in the print that may not be apparent at first glance .
teepees , crowns , and pennants which all appear in the exact same configurations in forever 21 ' s print , too .
the thing is , textile prints are subject to copyright . a garment ' s overall design is not .
at first it boggled my mind that forever 21 wouldn ' t steal the unprotected garment design , but would steal the protected fabric print ,
says fordham university law professor and fashion legal expert susan scafidi .
because as a legal strategy , that is a complete inversion — it makes no sense . if you ' re going to steal , steal the things that aren ' t legally protected .
sam says of the findings : “you should aim to remain in frequent contact with your friends and if you can’t see each other in person , you can aim connect in other meaningful ways . for example , sending a handwritten card is more meaningful than sending a message on social media . it takes effort and time to buy , write and send a card and that speaks volumes for how we feel about someone . writing a card means you also leave a little bit of you on the card , with your handwriting , which in this day of increasing distance , is intimate , warming and powerful . ”
scafidi characterized wu and carlson ' s case as very strong :
my money ' s on feral childe for this one .
forever 21 ' s print looks like it could be a photocopy of the original design —
when you get close ,
says scafidi ,
and you start looking at the cross - hatch marks , and the details , it really is very identical .
we ' re confident in our attorneys ,
wrote wu and carlson . attorneys , they point out , who have successfully represented plaintiffs in other textile design copyright infringement cases .
working from her little studio in bath , artist deborah jones sketched the very first bears . greetings card king andrew brownsword saw them , loved them and put them on his cards . they soon became the most popular cute cards in the land – loved by young and old alike !
seven successful years after the first bear was drawn , the design of the cards was refreshed and updated to include fancy borders and pretty frames . how sweet !
a gorgeous ‘pastels’ range introduced a new , fun - loving cheeky side to the bear’s personality . warmer colours and longer messages helped bring the new range to life – with a fizz and a pop !
brightly - coloured floral bouquets and soft patterns inspired by nature were the stars of the show in 2003 , forming the basis of the popular classic core collection .
everyone’s favourite bears were soon happily skipping into the 21st century , with a fresh , new look and a crisp , clean font . urltoken was launched and to date has attracted over 300 , 000 members worldwide .
the bears started tweeting their cute thoughts and curious musings – as well as announcing info on all the latest news and competitions . don’t forget to follow the bear @ ffofficialbear
1994 – after seven successful years the design of the cards was updated to feature borders and frames . ( although the bears stayed as soft and snugly as ever ! )
2003 – traditional florals and patterns and a cream background are introduced to the range as part of the classic core collection .
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he is a golfer and not a very good one by the look of things . he has a divot attached to the head of his club and his ball has gone nowhere . this little bear is in good used condition apart from a little paint loss to his nose .
super soft hug toy . brown & cream bear . wishing you the best of luck , denise x .
a short burst of soothing music with magical starry lightshow can also be chosen by pressing the heart buttons . lullabies features – twinkle twinkle little star and brahms lullaby . features a unique baby - safe photo holder which can be personalised with baby’s favourite faces !
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the publisher has enlisted psychologist and relationship expert sam owen to explain how and why friendships have changed : “as a society we have chased technological advancements , often without thinking about their long - term consequences until we notice the repercussions . given how busy we are in the modern day , we can have this false sense of ‘we’ve connected’ when we use social media or other electronic text communication but we’ve not truly connected with our energetic signature , in that there is no real emotion or energy attached to it . we have gone from personal to impersonal – but we still yearn for that personal touch in a friendship . ”
backing up sam owen’s analysis , earlier findings from hallmark as part of their ‘thinking of you’ research , found that two thirds of brits say that receiving a card or letter conveys the most thought when it comes to showing we care ( 66 % ) .
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the squeaker toy is perfectly shaped for little hands to hold , ideal for helping little ones practice flexing and gripping . the attachable jingler is made from soft - to - touch fabrics for baby to explore and a gentle jingling sound to help stimulate their senses . this jingler includes a hanging strap to attach the toy to a buggy , pram or car seat . the musical softie bear makes the perfect companion for little ones and features multi - sensory features such as soothing sounds and warm glowing lights . personalise the set and the baby - safe photo holder with baby’s favourite faces !
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or , fill out our . pdf ffgdr _ surrender _ form to start the surrender process , save it with a meaningful name ( for example : fido surrender form – john doe ) , and then email it to foreverfriendsgdri @ gmail . com .
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as seen on national geographic’s dogtown and the cw’s dog town usa . and the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed film , the champions .
in beautiful , clean condition . in excellent condition - never handled just sat on a bedroom chair so as new .
a gorgeous bear from france . in lovely condition so will make a perfect present or a beautiful addition to a collection . any questions , please ask : )
metal keyring of two teddies on a sofa . back says andrew brownsword & made in korea . smoke free home .
produced by hallmark cards uk . the bear when sat is 24 x 24cm , when stood 33cm .
it has an all over yellow mottled effect pattern with a seated teddy bear holding a smaller teddy bear sitting by a pot with a handle , which forms the candlestick holder , on a large saucer . the candlestick holder is approx .
designed by deborah jones , teddy is wearing a lovely green checked dress and hat with a daisy attached . so soft and silky , from an adult collection , in very good condition .
see photos . the box has a tear either side of the hanger part of the box from being in storage see photos . missing plastic cover to plastic liner , but pretty sure wasn ' t there when i brought it .
the effect of copyright has been largely positive for the textile industry .
it ' s helpful for designers who have an interest in using prints , and the wherewithal to create their own prints , to get some protection ,
says scafidi .
because they can ' t for their clothing designs , but they can at least for their textiles .
left : a diane von furstenberg dress . right : you get the idea .
left : a dress by 3 . 1 phillip lim . right : guess who !
scafidi consulted on the development of one such bill , supported by new york senator chuck schumer as well as fashion and retail trade groups , which is currently under consideration in the house .
i have in the past overly trusted people and was , in turn , let down by some . since then i have learned the difference between putting faith into people and blindly trusting them .
we ' ve never settled ,
she says of the label ' s lawsuits , making unquivering eye contact .
there ' s a first time for everything . or a fifty - first .
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when kyle and mia come across a dog with a collar but no tags , they ' re not sure what to do . the dog seems to miss his owner , but no one has reported him . . .
when kyle and mia discover three abandoned kittens , they know they have to help . kyle and mia take turns caring for the kittens , but they both already have . . .
the science fair at kyle and mia ' s school is going great until the mice from a classmate ' s experiment make a break for it ! with two runaway mice on the loose , . . .
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roses stores ( originally known as rose 's 5 ¢ 10 ¢ 25 ¢ stores ) is a regional discount store in the united states with its headquarters in henderson , north carolina .

the chain has stores in fifteen states , primarily in the south .

roses was purchased by variety wholesalers inc. in 1997 and the company 's roses division has approximately 175 stores which compete chiefly with kmart and wal-mart .

in 2010 , the roses division began expanding beyond its original base of stores in the south , opening stores in pennsylvania , ohio and indiana .

roses ( store )

to find the best bargains at roses , you have to understand how the store is organized .
despite the economic downturn that the roses encountered in the 1990s , many north carolina residents may remember roses as the first discount store they shopped at . in addition , roses have been considered the first to be part of a discount store chain in the southeast united states .
chain store age executive $ 100 million club ,
chain store age executive , august 1985 , pp . 22 - - 30 .
roses is not a dollar store , but several areas of the store are quite similar to dollar tree and family dollar . candy , shampoo and coloring books are a few of the items that sell for a buck .
pasadena tournament of roses , 391 south orange grove boulevard , pasadena , california 91184 - ( 626 ) 449 - 4100 | © 2018 tournament of roses . all rights reserved .
the retailer is part of variety wholesalers , a north carolina - based company that operates nearly 400 stores under a handful of banners , including roses and its smaller sibling , roses express .
many traditional retailers have a separate clearance area in the back , but i discovered marked down merchandise at roses mixed in throughout the store . keep an eye out for the yellow signs and tags !
the perimeter of the store features apparel , shoes , home decor , auto care , toys , electronics and seasonal items , while the beauty and food departments are located in the middle of the store .
kresge tops big builders ,
chain store age executive , november 1974 , pp . 17 , 64 .
state of the industry ,
chain store executive age , august 1994 , pp . 3 - - 25a .
if you’re paying more than $ 1 for a gift bag , you’re paying too much . medium bags are $ 1 at roses and there are smaller ones for $ 0 . 50 . the store had an entire aisle of bags to choose from .
roses is known for selling the everyday staples you need for life , plus one - time closeout buys — at very low prices .
ben sherman ties are only $ 3 . 99 at roses ! the store also has $ 10 dress shirts , $ 8 belts and $ 18 dress shoes . similar ben sherman ties sell for $ 17 . 97 at nordstrom rack and $ 12 . 99 at burlington .
photographs of various roses stores and employees . there is also a slide show , 1979 , with audiotaped lecture on the process of loss control auditing .
along with many other off - price retailers , roses is finding that customers can’t get enough of home decor . here are just some of the super - low prices i jotted down :
currently in 17 states from ohio to florida , a company spokesperson told urltoken that roses is in growth mode . it’s on track to open 25 new stores and remodel 25 existing stores in 2017 .
every throw pillow in this bin is priced at just $ 2 . 50 ! and just like the travel pillows i showed you , this incredible value was located in the center aisle of the store .
i visit this roses everytime we camp at mayberry campground . i love roses . i was able to find many grave flowers for my dads grave here recently . all were beautiful and $ 10 and under . my dad passed away recently and finding grave flowers has been a task . it was a blessing that they carried them . i was also able to find an outdoor rug for our campsite that was only $ 10 .
i can always count on roses to have cheap odds and ends that i need . from underwear to lawn chairs they had everything that i was looking for . sometimes you have to really look through the racks . . .
roses is slowly going the way of the dinosaur , but i like going there . it ' s not wal - mart , but the good thing is , you don ' t have the crowd of people like wal - mart .
i hadn’t been to a roses in probably 10 years until just recently , but i ended up leaving with a bag of stuff — including the $ 3 . 99 tie and $ 1 . 99 travel pillow featured in this story .
when roses has a great deal , there are signs everywhere to tell you about it . where else can you buy a travel pillow for less than $ 2 ? the “unbeatable value” signs spotlight items you’ll want to grab before they’re gone .
by the time wal - mart and k - mart entered the national scene of supermarket competition , roses started to decline in the 1990s . eventually , the company declared bankruptcy in 1993 . however , art and john pope , a brother team who owned variety wholesalers , inc . , bought the rose’s company in 1997 . the whole transaction cost $ 15 . 3 million . under their leadership , the company started to be successful again and 106 roses exist today . today , according to the variety wholesaler’s website , the roses stores range in a size of “30 , 000 square feet to 70 , 000 square feet and are chiefly competitive with discount stores such as k - mart , wal - mart , etc” ( about variety wholesalers ) .
roses’ assortment of food , toys and supplies for your pet takes up a few aisles . it reminded me of the selection at other off - price retailers such as t . j . maxx and marshalls . lots of dog beds for just $ 5 !
although roses does release a sale ad a couple of times per month , its mission is to offer low prices every time you shop . if you’re 55 or older , the savings don’t stop there . show your id to get an extra 10 % off on wednesdays .
for this first project , memories and present day stories about mickleham village shop , “rose’s store” , were collected . for generations the shop has been at the heart of the community , providing a meeting place , a source of gossip and the everyday essentials of life .
henry tudor was proclaimed king henry vii , the first tudor king . henry was the grandson of catherine of valois , the widow of henry v , and owen tudor . in 1486 , he married edward iv’s daughter elizabeth of york , thereby uniting the yorkist and lancastrian claims . this event is seen as marking the end of the war of roses ; although some yorkists supported in 1487 an unsuccessful rebellion against henry , led by lambert simnel . the war of roses left little mark on the common english people but severely thinned the ranks of the english nobility .
a fire at the l’innovation department store in brussels , belgium , kills 322 people on this day in 1967 . poor preparation and safety features were responsible for the high death toll . at l’innovation , it was the first day of a heavily promoted american fortnight exhibition , a salute to american fashion . . . .
the end of the war and the economic boon in the u . s . economy that followed enabled the company to implement several innovative management and marketing strategies . in addition to establishing a group health insurance plan and a profit sharing trust plan , rose ' s added a trucking division that shortened the time required to deliver merchandise from the henderson warehouse to surrounding stores . the appearance of the rose ' s stores also underwent a significant change . until 1947 , all of the stores prominently displayed goods in the large windows at the front of the store , an advertising technique that required not only a great deal of merchandise to make them look full but a significant amount of employee time to maintain . when it came time to remodel a store in durham , paul rose went with a new design featuring untrimmed windows that allowed anyone to see directly into the store . the grand opening of the new store was such a success that all future stores were designed according to the
see - through
concept . the founder ' s entrepreneurial drive also brought significant returns on the company balance sheets : in 1948 rose ' s generated $ 17 . 6 million in sales and recorded its highest net profit in relation to sales , a mark that would stand for nearly two decades .
it would take only two years for the prediction to come true , and by the time neil armstrong took his historic step , rose ' s had nearly quadrupled its volume of sales and had expanded to 183 stores . having first entered shopping centers in 1947 , the company continued its move from the small variety store to the large self - service department store . while improving upon older , small - town units periodically through modernization , new units took the form of large , self - service , junior department stores , located primarily in suburban shopping centers . in the early 1960s , under the direction of president l . h . harvin , jr . , the company also enlarged its operations through diversification , entering the discount market with the construction of a large store in spartanburg , south carolina , in 1961 , and adding up - scale merchandise to its product line by acquiring the paul h . rose corporation - - an offshoot of rose ' s founded in the early 1940s & mdash a subsidiary and opening up three full - line department stores . in an effort to better reflect this broader focus , the company changed its name to rose ' s stores inc . in 1962 .
rose partnered with two businessmen , purchased stock in united 5 & 10 cent stores and opened retail outlets in henderson and charlotte . the venture failed , but in 1915 , rose borrowed $ 500 , bought a shop in henderson and opened the first rose’s store . rose removed merchandise from behind counters ( where it had to be retrieved by stock clerks ) to shelves that shoppers could peruse at their own pace .
despite the challenges that accompanied the great depression and the entrance of the united states into the second world war , rose ' s continued to prosper , growing into one of the leading variety store chains in the south . while countless businesses collapsed during the 1930s , rose ' s not only survived but experienced a steady increase in sales and expansion . in addition to boosting sales from $ 1 . 8 million to $ 5 . 6 million by the end of the decade , the company surpassed the 100 - store mark , extending its operations into the five states of north carolina , virginia , south carolina , tennessee , and georgia . a large part of the company ' s success during this period can be attributed to its commitment to efficiency . the decade saw rose ' s add a company print ship and a 20 , 000 - square - foot consolidated warehouse , enabling the company to reduce office and transportation costs by as much as 40 percent .
paul howard rose , born in 1881 , had a knack for entrepreneurship . when he was young boy , for example , rose sold his mother’s cookies and wood bundles to make a buck . later in life and with limited capital , rose opened his first department store in littleton , north carolina . after his time in littleton , paul rose became a traveling salesman and he periodically visited five - and - ten cent stores to determine the best price for certain goods to be sold .
in the opening battle of england’s war of the roses , the yorkists defeat king henry vi’s lancastrian forces at st . albans , 20 miles northwest of london . many lancastrian nobles perished , including edmund beaufort , the duke of somerset , and the king was forced to submit to the rule of his cousin , richard of york . the dynastic struggle between the house of york , whose badge was a white rose , and the house of lancaster , later associated with a red rose , would stretch on for 30 years .
rose ' s stores , inc . , owned by variety wholesalers , inc . , of henderson , n . c . , is a southeastern chain of discount retail stores that began in 1915 with the founding of the first store by paul h . rose in henderson , n . c . rose ' s stores were most common in north carolina and south carolina , but , at various times , the company had stores in virginia , georgia , alabama , maryland , mississippi , louisiana , and west virginia .
born in 1881 in seaboard , rose discovered his knack for merchandising early on . at age 12 , he set up a wooden packing crate outside his hometown pharmacy and sold bundles of wood , his mother’s homemade cookies and other items . after business school in virginia , rose opened a store in littleton . at times his capital was so limited he used empty shoeboxes to help fill the shelves . for a time he worked as a traveling salesman . he used that experience to educate himself about competitive pricing strategies .
in 1927 , rose’s 5 , 10 , and 25 cent stores were incorporated in the state of delaware , and in 1962 , the name of the company was changed to rose’s , inc . although paul rose passed away in 1955 , thomas rose , paul’s brother , continued operation of the company . the chain continued to be successful–250 stores were in 11 southeastern states by the 1980s . roses “had three distribution warehouses , a fixture manufacturing plant , a new york buying office , and fleet of trucks” at its zenith of operation ( powell , p . 989 ) .
also included are tax documents , balance sheets , and rent books . the tax documents , 1919 - 1945 , include income tax returns , capital stock returns , franchise returns , list of depreciations taken on fixtures , and claims made under the agricultual adjustment act . the balance sheets , which record sales and expenses , run continuously from 1921 to 1925 . there is also a bound volume of monthly financial reports from stores 27 through 53 for 1935 . the earliest rent books appear to have been created in the early 1960s , but they contain a financial and real estate history of each store that extends back to its establishment .
in 1915 , rose , with the plan to create a chain of department stores , partnered with two businessmen and bought stock in united 5 & 10 cent stores . the united stores failed to stay open , so paul rose decided to go it alone . several months later , rose borrowed $ 500 from his brother - in - law , and he bought a building in henderson . rose had success with his first store because he priced his stock reasonably and shoppers had the opportunity to walk and shop however they saw fit . ( in the past , general stores were organized with items behind the counter , and a clerk had to find every item the shopper wanted ) .
primarily tax documents , balance sheets , and rent books . the tax documents date from 1919 to 1945 and include income tax returns , capital stock returns , franchise returns , list of depreciations taken on fixtures , and claims made under the agricultual adjustment act . the balance sheets , which record sales and expenses , run continuously from 1921 to 1925 . there is also a bound volume of monthly financial reports from stores 27 through 53 for 1935 . the earliest rent books appear to have been created in the early 1960s , but they contain a financial and real estate history of each store that extends back to its establishment . the rent books , 1988 - 1995 ( folders 73 - 75 ) are closed to research .
the first major wave of competition called for a new marketing focus , and lucius h . harvin iii , succeeding his father as president and ceo in 1980 , was given the responsibility of redefining the company . he assumed leadership of a company whose growth , according to some analysts , exceeded its ability to keep its existing stores up to date with a changing retail environment . as a result , many of its stores , while large and favorably located , relied on antiquated merchandise assortments and presentations . these problems were compounded by the vast dissimilarity among rose ' s stores , which ranged from 4 , 000 to greater than 60 , 000 square feet , making it difficult for the company to implement a coherent marketing strategy . with lucius harvin at the helm , though , the company restructured itself as a discount store and made changes accordingly . in late 1982 , the company initiated a strategic planning process that led to the reshaping of rose ' s basic design and conceptual framework : existing stores were remodeled to enhance merchandise display and improve traffic flow ; apparel sales were underscored ; inventories were augmented . in line with the new focus on discount store business , nearly all of the p . h . rose variety stores were sold by the end of 1983 . the new strategy resulted in a record boon for the company : rose ' s stock split twice in 1983 , leading to the first public offering of stock since 1927 ; two years later , the company broke the $ 1 billion sales barrier .
in mid - 1991 a new management team , led by president and ceo george l . jones , a former top executive with target stores , was selected to help the company reverse the decline brought on by competition . their plan called for a thorough remerchandising of their stores , which involved eliminating categories of slow - moving merchandise and replacing them with products better suited to rose ' s target
value - oriented
customer . for instance , instead of offering a complete line of hardware products , rose ' s reduced its line to include a limited number of tools and materials designed for light
do - it - yourself
tasks . on the other hand , the company ' s traditionally strong departments & mdashøys , health and beauty aids , and lawn and garden , for instance - - were expanded . likewise , the company mounted a
greatest deal on earth
campaign , featuring an assortment of first - quality merchandise at
closeout ,
or significantly reduced prices , in an attempt to provide attractive opportunities for unplanned purchases . while restructuring its product line , rose ' s also took advantage of new technology to improve customer service and store space management , implementing a state - of - the - art computerized price removal and inventory replenishment system .
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“our model isn’t to rollback prices . we offer the deepest discount possible at everyday low prices , ” said rachel wing , vp of marketing at variety wholesalers . “so it’s not like a shopper has to wait and come back when it’s marked down . ”
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“rose’s stores . ” william s . powell , ed . encyclopedia of north carolina ( university of north carolina press : chapel hill , nc 2006 ) .
“paul h . rose . ” north carolina highway historical marker program website . a division of the north carolina department of cultural resources . ( accessed january 25 , 2012 ) .
“about variety wholesalers . ” variety wholesalers , inc . website . urltoken ( accessed january 25 , 2012 )
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as the company entered the 1940s , world events again brought new challenges to the company . as hostilities in europe grew , congress passed a draft law that promised to create vacancies in numerous labor and management position within the company . seeing that the u . s . involvement in world war ii was imminent , the company began training women to fill these posts in its 118 stores . and when the war started , rose ' s was prepared to make the necessary personnel changes : by 1944 , 32 women were serving as managers . the nation ' s commitment to the war effort , though , brought about a shortage in labor and raw materials for manufacturing suppliers , forcing many suppliers to ration goods to the stores on a quota basis . despite the fact that stores were rarely fully stocked , sales increased every year during the war and four stores were added .
in 1987 , just as rose ' s completed a 12 - month period in which its stock price increased faster than that of any other southeastern company , the company ' s customer base was diminished by the opening of 53 new wal - mart stores . although sales continued to climb steadily , net profits declined nearly 25 percent , the direct result of competition and large capital expenditures needed to upgrade the company ' s distribution and information systems . as the decade drew to a close , sales records continued to be broken , but net profits plummeted as at least two - thirds of the company ' s 259 stores were engaged in head - to - head competition with their two major competitors , wal - mart and kmart .
despite these efforts , the company continued to lose money and had difficulty maintaining its inventory due to credit problems , leading to poor sales performance . and on september 5 , 1993 , the company filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 , title 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code . after closing more than a hundred stores in the first half of 1994 , rose ' s secured an exit financing commitment from the first national bank of boston and the cit group / business credit , inc . , calling for a three - year revolving credit agreement that enabled the company to borrow up to $ 125 million . under the direction of a new president and ceo , r . edward anderson , who took over in august 1994 , the company finished the year with sales of $ 756 million , a decrease of more than 40 percent . however , the company recorded operating profits of $ 6 . 6 million , compared to a loss of $ 27 million the previous year , and entered 1995 with the operating cash flows necessary to emerge from chapter 11 . after turning in its best overall performance in several years , the company looked forward to leaving behind the complicated distractions of financial reorganization and returning to its focus on the operational aspects of the business .
with 75 percent of its stores in direct competition with wal - mart or kmart and 60 percent forced to contend with both , rose ' s has attempted to prosper in the mid - 1990s by further narrowing its marketing focus within the discount industry , targeting value - conscious lower income consumers by offering special senior citizens ' discounts and double - coupon deals , emphasizing closeout merchandise , and prominently displaying discounted goods .
we feel our niche is narrower and more toward the lower end ,
anderson told discount merchandiser ' s pat corwin in march 1995 ,
so we want our customers to see value very quickly when they walk into our stores . we don ' t want it to be subliminal , we want it right in their faces .
and with a strong belief that there are people who still believe in the 80 - year - old rose ' s name , anderson has predicted that , under stable economic conditions , the company will grow once again .
corwin pat ,
rose ' s recovery - - built to last ,
discount merchandiser , march 1995 , pp . 26 - - 28 , 70 .
folger , j . c . ,
unfolding our history ,
communiques , henderson , north carolina : rose ' s stores , inc . , 1991 .
jones , george ,
a need for differentiation ,
discount merchandiser , december 1993 , pp . 68 - - 70 .
marcial , gene g . ,
don ' t discount this discounter ,
business week , october 23 , 1989 , p . 130 .
rose ' s : plans to emerge from chapter 11 ,
discount merchandiser , september 1994 , p . 12 .
source : international directory of company histories , vol . 13 . st . james press , 1996 .
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collection title : rose ' s stores , inc . , records , 1919 - 1996
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the collection includes the minutes of corporate committees , corporate documents , tax documents , balance sheets , rentbooks , and photographs of rose ' s stores , inc . , discount retail stores , with headquaters in henderson , n . c .
the minutes are from meetings of various corporate committees , including the profit sharing trust advisory committee , the auditing committee , the directors ' and stockholders ' meetings , the executive committee , and the proxy committee . there are also articles and certificates of incorporation ; bylaws of the rose trucking co . , inc . ; a brief history of the company ; and copies of the company newsletter .
photographs are of various rose ' s stores and employees . there is also a slide show from 1979 with an audiotaped lecture on the process of loss control auditing .
note that materials dated after 1985 are closed to research and have been moved out of the normal run of materials .
1 . corporate papers , 1927 - 1996 . 1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 . 1 . 2 . auditing committee , 1984 - 1986 . 1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 . 1 . 4 . executive committee , 1955 - 1988 . 1 . 5 . proxy committee , 1966 - 1977 . 1 . 6 . other papers , 1957 - 1994 . 2 . financial papers , 1919 - 1995 . 3 . audiovisual material , 1930s - 1980s .
chiefly the minutes from meetings of various corporate committees , including the profit sharing trust advisory committee , the auditing committee , the directors and stockholders meetings , the executive committee , and the proxy committee . other corporate papers include articles and certificates of incorporation ; bylaws of the rose trucking co . , inc . ; a brief history of the company ; and copies of the company newsletter . materials dated after 1985 are closed to researchers .
subseries 1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
minutes of the profit sharing trust advisory committee ' s meetings , 1970 - 1988 . the minute book , 1984 - 1988 , ( folders 4 - 6 ) and the leaves of absence file ( folder 7 ) are closed to research .
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1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
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1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
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1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
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1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
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1 . 1 . advisory committee , profit sharing trust , 1970 - 1988 .
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minutes of the auditing committee ' s meetings from 1984 to 1986 . this item is closed to research .
minutes of the directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 . the minute books , 1984 - 1996 , ( folders 25 - 38 ) are closed to research .
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1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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# 05097 , subseries :
1 . 3 . directors and stockholders meetings , 1927 - 1996 .
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minutes of the executive committee ' s meetings , 1955 - 1988 . the minute book , 1982 - 1988 , ( folders 44 - 45 ) is closed to research .
. the issues of
communiques ,
1990 - 1994 ( folders 51 - 52 ) are closed to research .
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both families , closely related , claimed the throne through descent from the sons of edward iii , the king of england from 1327 to 1377 . the first lancastrian king was henry iv in 1399 , and rebellion and lawlessness were rife during his reign . his son , henry v , was more successful and won major victories in the hundred years war against france . his son and successor , henry vi , had few kingly qualities and lost most of the french land his father had conquered . at home , chaos prevailed and lords with private armies challenged henry vi’s authority . at times , his ambitious queen , margaret of anjou , effectively controlled the crown .
in 1453 , henry lapsed into insanity , and in 1454 parliament appointed richard , duke of york , as protector of the realm . henry and york’s grandfathers were the fourth and third sons of edward iii , respectively . when henry recovered in late 1454 , he dismissed york and restored the authority of margaret , who saw york as a threat to the succession of their son , prince edward . york raised an army of 3 , 000 men , and in may the yorkists marched to london . on may 22 , 1455 , york met henry’s forces at st . albans while on the northern road to the capital . the bloody encounter lasted less than an hour , and the yorkists carried the day . the duke of somerset , margaret’s great ally , was killed , and henry was captured by the yorkists .
after the battle , richard again was made english protector , but in 1456 margaret regained the upper hand . an uneasy peace was broken in 1459 , and in 1460 the lancastrians were defeated , and york was granted the right to ascend to the throne upon henry’s death . the lancastrians then gathered forces in northern england and in december 1460 surprised and killed york outside his castle near wakefield .
york’s son edward reached london before margaret and was proclaimed king edward iv . in march 1461 , edward won a decisive victory against the lancastrians at the battle of towton , the bloodiest of the war . henry , margaret , and their son fled to scotland , and the first phase of the war was over .
yorkist rivalry would later lead to the overthrow of edward in 1470 and the restoration of henry vi . the next year , edward returned from exile in the netherlands , defeated margaret’s forces , killed her son , and imprisoned henry in the tower of london , where he was murdered . edward iv then ruled uninterrupted until his death in 1483 . his eldest son was proclaimed edward v , but edward iv’s brother , richard iii , seized the crown and imprisoned edward and his younger brother in the tower of london , where they disappeared , probably murdered . in 1485 , richard iii was defeated and killed by lancastrians led by henry tudor at the battle of bosworth field .
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a massive wagon train , made up of 1 , 000 settlers and 1 , 000 head of cattle , sets off down the oregon trail from independence , missouri . known as the “great emigration , ” the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long , overland journey to oregon . after leaving independence , the . . .
on this day in 1781 , major general nathanael greene and 1 , 000 patriots attempt an attack on the critical village of ninety - six in the south carolina backcountry . after failing to seize the fortified settlement , they began a siege of it , which lasted until their retreat on june 18 , making it . . .
on this day in 1969 , the legendary actor , philanthropist and automobile enthusiast paul newman makes his onscreen racing debut in the action - drama film “winning . ” by the time he made “winning , ” the blue - eyed newman was already famous for his performances in such films as “the hustler” ( 1960 ) , “hud” ( 1962 ) and “cool hand . . .
southern congressman preston brooks savagely beats northern senator charles sumner in the halls of congress as tensions rise over the expansion of slavery . when the controversial kansas - nebraska act of 1854 was passed , popular sovereignty was applied within the two new territories and people were given the right to decide the slave . . .
president jimmy carter , in a speech delivered at notre dame university , reaffirms his commitment to human rights as a cornerstone of u . s . foreign policy and disparages the “inordinate fear of communism which once led us to embrace any dictator who joined us in that fear . ” carter’s speech marked a new . . .
police staking out a bridge over the chattahoochee river near atlanta , georgia , hear a loud splash , and begin chasing wayne williams as he attempts to drive away in a station wagon . after questioning him about his involvement in the unprecedented string of child murders in atlanta over the two previous . . .
the remains of former federal bureau of prisons intern chandra levy are found on this day in 2002 , over a year after the 24 - year - old was last seen at a health club . the bone remains , discovered by a man walking through washington d . c . ’s rock creek park , were identified through dental records . . . .
just moments after ariana grande finished the final song of her may 22 , 2017 concert at manchester arena , a suicide bomber detonated an explosion on the premises , killing 22 concertgoers and injuring 116 more . isis claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest act of terrorism in britain since the 2005 london metro bombings . a . . .
on this day , president richard nixon arrives in moscow for a summit with soviet leaders . although it was nixon’s first visit to the soviet union as president , he had visited moscow once before–as u . s . vice president . as eisenhower’s vice president , nixon made frequent official trips abroad , including a 1959 trip to . . .
after 150 years apart , marxist south yemen and conservative north yemen are unified as the republic of yemen . ali abdullah , president of north yemen , became the new country’s president , and ali salem al - baidh , leader of the south yemeni socialist party , vice president . the first free elections were held in 1993 . situated . . .
on this day in 2004 , michael moore’s documentary film fahrenheit 9 / 11 beats out 18 other films to win the coveted palme d’or , the top prize at the cannes film festival . it became the first documentary to triumph at cannes since the silent world , co - directed by jacques cousteau and louis malle , . . .
it’s the birthday of sir arthur conan doyle , the creator of master sleuth sherlock holmes . doyle was born in scotland and studied medicine at the university of edinburgh , where he met dr . joseph bell , a teacher with extraordinary deductive reasoning power . bell partly inspired doyle’s character sherlock holmes years later . after medical . . .
the arrival in the united kingdom of one of the biggest figures in rock and roll was looked forward to with great anticipation in may of 1958 . nowhere in the world were the teenage fans of the raucous music coming out of america more enthusiastic than they were in england , . . .
the first major wagon train to the northwest departs from elm grove , missouri , on the oregon trail . although u . s . sovereignty over the oregon territory was not clearly established until 1846 , american fur trappers and missionary groups had been living in the region for decades . dozens of books and lectures proclaimed oregon’s . . .
president george washington’s devoted widow and the nation’s first first lady , martha dandridge custis washington , dies at her mt . vernon home on this day in 1802 . she was 70 years old . like her husband , martha washington was born in the american colonies as a british subject ( 1731 ) . the petite , dark - haired . . .
on may 22 , 2003 , golfer annika sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a pga tour event since babe didrikson 58 years earlier , after receiving a sponsor’s exemption to compete in the bank of america colonial in fort worth , texas . annika sorenstam was born october 9 , 1970 , in bro , sweden , . . .
in a major speech before the american law institute in washington , d . c . , secretary of state dean rusk explicitly accuses north vietnam of initiating and directing the aggression in south vietnam . u . s . withdrawal , said rusk , “would mean not only grievous losses to the free world in southeast and southern asia but . . .
ambassador henry cabot lodge , at the 18th plenary session of the paris peace talks , says he finds common ground for discussion in the proposals of president richard nixon and the national liberation front . in reply , nguyen thanh le , spokesman for the north vietnamese , said the programs were “as different as . . .
with hunger and discontent spreading among the civilian and military populations of the austro - hungarian empire , a crisis mounts within its government , as hungarian prime minister istvan tisza resigns at the request of the austrian emperor , karl i , on may 22 , 1917 . a great power in decline when world war i broke . . .
on this day in 1939 , italy and germany agree to a military and political alliance , giving birth formally to the axis powers , which will ultimately include japan . mussolini coined the nickname “pact of steel” ( he had also come up with the metaphor of an “axis” binding rome and berlin ) after reconsidering . . .
on this day in 1944 , u . s . and british aircraft begin a systematic bombing raid on railroads in germany and other parts of northern europe , called operation chattanooga choo - choo . the operation is a success ; germany is forced to scramble for laborers , including foreign slave laborers , to repair the widespread damage exacted . . .
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on january 19 , 1955 , paul howard rose , founder of the chain of rose’s discount department stores , died at age 73 .
the entrepreneur eventually operated 280 rose’s stores in 11 southeastern states . today , about 106 rose’s stores remain .