Laura Thornborough

Laura Thornborough

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

Hiking

A native of Tennessee, Laura Thornborough (born Laura Thornburgh, 1885-1973) was the author of several books; her most well-known work is “The Great Smoky Mountains.” In this 1937 publication, Thornborough describes the mountains and surrounding communities and provides a first-hand history of the park’s formation. James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) was a noted photographer, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who played a major role in promoting a national park in the Southern Appalachians. In the 1920s, up to the park’s dedication in 1940, Thompson was often referred to as the “Official Photographer of the Great Smokies National Park Movement.” His work was reproduced in brochures and reports promoting the idea of a park and many of his photographs depict the landscape before park construction.

Thompson, James Edward, 1880-1976

Jim Thompson Collection

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

1925

Jim Thompson Co.

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2013-02-18

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

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