Correspondence between David C. Chapman and Zebulon Weaver, 1933

Correspondence between David C. Chapman and Zebulon Weaver, 1933

Chapman, David C. (David Carpenter), 1876-1944

Weaver, Zebulon, 1872-1948 -- Correspondence

Acquisition of property

Construction projects

Government purchasing of real property

Zebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This correspondence-set of three letters-between David C. Chapman Zebulon Weaver discusses the legislative steps being taken for completion of the park project. David C. Chapman to Zebulon Weaver, May 29, 1933 In this letter Chapman states he hoped Weaver had gotten the commitment that was necessary for the park completion from the Director of the Budget. Zebulon Weaver to David C. Chapman, June 1, 1933 In this letter Weaver assures Chapman that the Reforestation Act contained provision that would allow for land purchases necessary for the completion of the park. If that does not work out, Weaver would work towards getting the necessary amendment attached in the Senate to the Public Works Bill. David C. Chapman to Zebulon Weaver, June 2, 1933 In this letter Chapman suggests making changed to the proposed amendment to the Public Works Bill making it mandatory for the established park Commissions to work towards land acquisition necessary for completion of the park project.

Chapman, David C. (David Carpenter), 1876-1944

Weaver, Zebulon, 1872-1948

Zebulon Weaver Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.)

10.5" x 8"(dimension)

11" x 8.5"(dimension)

3 pages(pages)

Great Smoky Mountains - A Park for America