This 1970s correspondence concerns the Kephart collection and its loan. Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author. In 1904, he left his work as a librarian in St. Louis and permanently moved to western North…
(L to R) are Carlos Campbell, Dean Barber (1923-2010), West Barber (1890-1979), Florence Barber (1920-1987) and Evelyn Welch ready for the hike from the “turn-around” at the mouth of Ramsey Prong located 3.1 miles above (east of) Greenbrier,…
This article and map are concerned with national forest reserves and indicate that, at the time, there were no forest reserves east of the Mississippi. The article outlines the importance of the watershed and timber as an industry, but also gives…
Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author. In 1904, he left his work as a librarian in St. Louis and permanently moved to western North Carolina. His popular book, “Camping and Woodcraft” was first published…
This 28-page booklet titled, “Floreen or The Story of Mitchell” was published in 1916. The story is a “legend of the ‘Land of the Sky,’” a term describing the area surrounding Asheville, North Carolina. The story weaves a poetic legend into the…
This article, pages 5 to 19, is titled, “Kephart the Hunter.” It appears in the January 1914 issue of The Berea Quarterly. On page 2 is a photograph taken from Kephart’s book “Our Southern Highlanders.” Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted…
The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Enjoying the spectacular views, the group returned to establish a formal hiking club to sponsor hikes into the Great Smoky…
The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Enjoying the spectacular views, the group returned to establish a formal hiking club to sponsor hikes into the Great Smoky…
This photograph, with others in this series, are included in the records of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. The image was made by hiking club member, Walter…
This photograph, with others in this series, are included in the records of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. The image was made by hiking club member, Walter…