Jeter Connelly Pritchard (1857-1921) was a North Carolina Republican Senator and supporter of the efforts of the Appalachian National Park Association. In December 1899, Pritchard presented the association’s Memorial to Congress petitioning for a…
These three editions of the same brochure were written and distributed by the Appalachian National Park Association. The booklets list multiple reasons to support the “establishment of a national park in the mountains of western North Carolina.”…
“Circular No. 3” is a reprint from the magazine, “Southern Pictures and Pencillings.” By December 1899, the Appalachian National Park Association adopted the magazine as the official organ of the association. The publication was produced by A. H.…
The Appalachian National Park Association was formed in 1899 for the purpose of promoting the idea of a national park in the eastern U.S. One of the highlights of the group’s activities was a convention held on October 25, 1902. Two weeks prior to…
Various organizations and individuals expressed support of an Appalachian National Park and a bill before Congress authorizing the purchase of four million acres for that purpose. A movement for a national park in the Appalachians was spearheaded by…
The Appalachian National Park Association was formed in 1899 for the purpose of promoting the idea of a national park in the eastern U.S. In this 4-page communique written within weeks of its organization, the association adopted the magazine,…
The Appalachian National Park Association drafted a number of petitions and resolutions favoring the establishment of a national forest reserve and/or a national park in the southern Appalachians. Petitions were circulated among citizens and then…
As Chairman of the Membership Committee, Chase Ambler wrote a number of letters to circulate to various constituents. “Circular No. 4” was written to local citizens whose names were suggested by their mayors. Each circular encouraged the promotion of…
As Chairman of the Membership Committee, Chase Ambler wrote a number of letters to circulate to various constituents. “Circular No. 7” was written to mayors encouraging them to promote the movement to establish a national park and forest reserve in…
This letter to the editor, titled “Site for the Appalachian National Park,” was sent out by the Appalachian National Park Association. The written number at the top of the printed page suggests that 500 of these were printed and distributed. The…