746394 Warren C. Coleman, of Coleman Manufacturing Co., c.1899-1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coleman Manufacturing Company (1899??904) was the first cotton mill in the United States owned and operated by African Americans, located in Concord, North Carolina. Warren C. Coleman was its first secretary, treasurer, and manager. ); American, out of copyright.