Some time ago I promised myself Id write a " history " of John Middleton tobacco products and general history . Anyone that knows me knows how much I love them and how long Ive enjoyed them . Tonight I got on their Altria homepage and contacted them with a request for their history via email or for me to interview in person . I dont know if anyone will respond or take my inquiry seriously but I hope they do
So , I took the first step tonight .. and if anything actually starts , it will be my first bucket list item to hopefully check off one day relatively soon
I surely want to do it before there isnt anyone left who either knows its history or cares ... if there even is anyone . Hopefully Im not too late
I took the first step today ...
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This is great. Their support staff seems pretty responsive, the last time I contacted them at least. Hopefully there is actually someone at Altria who values history enough to know this stuff, and you can find them. You'd think they would, given how wildly popular Black & Mild is.
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Honestly , Id love to interview someone . It would give me an excuse to go to Richmond Virginia , which Ive never been to ... or , with any luck , Philly
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We'll see if anything happens .Houtenziel wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:18 pm This is great. Their support staff seems pretty responsive, the last time I contacted them at least. Hopefully there is actually someone at Altria who values history enough to know this stuff, and you can find them. You'd think they would, given how wildly popular Black & Mild is.
Hopefully they wont ask me for any specific credentials , lol , cause I aint got none
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How cool would it be to see Walnut Street today and some archival pics or drawings from the original shop!Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:41 pmHonestly , Id love to interview someone . It would give me an excuse to go to Richmond Virginia , which Ive never been to ... or , with any luck , Philly
I wonder if "blame Wildcat" will become a theme here? - Fr_Tom
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Yeah , in my mind its always been a " Philly Trip " / I havent been to Philly in many a year . Id love a look at whatever it is they have , which I'm sure is somethingWildcat wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:50 pmHow cool would it be to see Walnut Street today and some archival pics or drawings from the original shop!Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:41 pmHonestly , Id love to interview someone . It would give me an excuse to go to Richmond Virginia , which Ive never been to ... or , with any luck , Philly
The current John S Middleton , of the Middletons tobacco , is an owner of the Phillies ... I bet that guy has a treasure trove of Middleton stuff . Id love to pay him a visit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_S._Middleton
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Thats the spirit , man !!
Id love to meet Mr. John S Middleton .. Im just not in his circle of people . But ya never know , we could hit it off .. at least we have a love for Middletons products . I think I'll contact his " people " tomorrow . Really , I bet he's the key to the family history .. or someone hes close with
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I giot this back , which is a good sign "
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