In a letter to Horace Kepart on December 30, 1915, E. R. Wilbur from Abercrombie & Fitch advertises mosquito-proof tents called Protecto duck tents. Mr. Wilbur provides prices, measurements, and sizes. He also grants permission for Kephart to use…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on July 17, 1913, David T. Abercrombie compares the Forester and “Snow” tents. Mr. Abercrombie explains the Forester tent lacks space and height and weighs more than the Snow tent. Then he describes the Snow tent and its…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on June 21, 1913, David T. Abercrombie responds to Kephart’s Forester tent request. He recommends the Camp Fire tent to Kephart instead of the Forester since it contains more space. David T. Abercrombie co-founded…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on December 27, 1915, David T. Abercrombie explains their snake bite kit cannot be purchased from his company because new laws require a doctor’s prescription to buy poison and a pharmacist to distribute the drugs the…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on August 8, 1916, David T. Abercrombie praises Kephart for his publication “Camping and Woodcraft Volume 1” from “Outing”. Mr. Abercrombie suggests a Nova Scotia butter from New York as the best butter brand. He thanks…
In a letter to Horace Kephart on August 15, 1916, David T. Abercrombie responds to Kephart’s critique of canned milk. Mr. Abercrombie explains this canned milk product meets the purification standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture and contains…
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…
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…