Hikers at Walker Camp Prong

Hikers at Walker Camp Prong

Hikers

Hiking

Mountain laurel

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 Mountains. Established in Knoxville, Tennessee, the first official club hike was led by Dutch Roth in December 1924. An employee of the Southern Railroad, Albert Gordon "Dutch" Roth (1890-1974) was an avid photographer. Apparently, Roth did not print his images as these are stamped “Jim Thompson Co. Knoxville Master Photo Finishers,” indicating they were probably printed by fellow hiking club member James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976). This series also includes a detailed description written on the back of each photograph.

Roth, Albert, 1890-1974

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Collection

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

1933-02-19

Jim Thompson Co.

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2013-10-14

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Sevier County (Tenn.)

Walker Camp Prong (Tenn.)

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

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5.75" x 3.5"(dimension)

Great Smoky Mountains - A Park for America