“Our Mountain Forests” was published in “Country Life in America,” a magazine popular at the beginning of the 20th century. First published in 1901, the magazine appealed to those interested in rural living at a time when America was fast becoming a…
Once the Appalachian National Park Association submitted its memorial to Congress in 1900, members and supporters made frequent contact with Congress to lobby for their effort. These 3 pages of correspondence concern reaching out to Senators and…
This 8-page series of correspondence between C. P. Ambler, R. U. Johnson, and J. T. Rothrock discusses an editorial that Ambler sent to The Century Magazine. The Century Magazine suggests gathering photographs to show to members of Congress. In…
This 26-page series of correspondence between F. A. Hull and C. P. Ambler discusses Hull’s interest in Appalachian National Park movement. Although Hull lives in Ohio, he owns 40,000 acres near Highlands so he has a vested interest in what happens in…
This 6-page series of correspondence between C. P. Ambler, J. M. Greer, H. M. Branson, and J. T. Wilder discusses the relationship Appalachian National Park Association has with the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. Formed in 1899 for the purpose of…
This 19-page series of correspondence concerns the destruction of United States forests, one reason for the founding of the Appalachian National Park Association. Two of the letter writers are Chase P. Ambler (1865-1932), a founding member and…
These varied documents include the financial receipts and expenditures recorded by the Appalachian National Park Association. During this time, the secretary-treasurer of the association was founding member, Chase P. Ambler (1865-1932).
This 4 pages of correspondence between A. J. Reinhold and C. P. Ambler discusses Reinhold’s interest in the area and requests information on camping and hunting. Chase P. Ambler (1865-1932) was a founding member and long-time secretary of the…
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…
This 8-page series of correspondence between George S. Powell and C. P. Ambler follows the initial organizational meeting of the Appalachian National Park Association was formed in 1899 for the purpose of promoting the idea of a national park in the…