Hikers' camp at Three Forks

Hikers' camp at Three Forks

Boy Scouts

Camp sites, facilities, etc.

Portraits, Group

Campfires

Hikers

Tents

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. The first official club hike was led by Dutch Roth in December 1924. This photograph, by hiker Mabel Abercrombie, is of the camp at Three Forks. Guy Frizzell is in the foreground with Elvie Manley and boy scouts in front of the tent. The back of the photograph is stamped “Jim Thompson Co.,” indicating it was probably printed by hiking club member James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976.) Little is known of Abercrombie, thought to be from Atlanta; she also appears in photographs with the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club.

Abercrombie, Mabel

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Collection

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

1933-09-04

Jim Thompson Co.

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StillImage

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2014-11-12

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Swain County (N.C.)

2.75" x 4.5"(dimension)

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