This photograph of a rock face has on the back the label "Country Life in America" which was an illustrated magazine published from 1901-1942 targeting readers interested in suburban living. The photograph is now part of a collection documenting the…
S. A. Ogden is standing beside Mary Louise Ogden’s automobile looking at Calderwood Dam from “The Narrows” on Deals Gap Highway, also known as the Tail of the Dragon. The sharp topped peak in the right background is Little Fodderstack. The…
This view of Calderwood dam and lake is seen from “The Narrows” of the Deals Gap Highway, also known as the Tail of the Dragon. The lake and dam are on the Little Tennessee River. The photographer, Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), was a founding…
Calderwood Dam, located along the Little Tennessee River, is seen in the foreground of this photograph with Little Fodderstack, a 2,959 ft. peak near Oliver Springs, Tennessee, in the background. This photograph, with others in this series, are…
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…
On the reverse of this image is written, "Friday night's (Aug. 12) camp at 'Little' Indian Gap - about a half-mile west of real Indian Gap (where camping is not permitted) Left to right: Chas. Cornforth (seated), Harvey Broome, Herrick Brown, Guy…
Paul M. Fink (1892-1980) of Jonesborough, Tennessee, was an early advocate for the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This collection of photographs from 1914 through the 1930s was taken while Fink thoroughly explored the Great…
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…
A sign at the entrance to “Timberwolves” reads: “Camp David C. Chapman; Civilian Conservation Corps; Co. 1460 District C. Greenbriar, Tennessee.” The photographer, Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), was a founding member of the Smoky Mountain Hiking…