Raven Fork

Raven Fork

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

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 series includes a detailed description written on the back of each photograph. This photograph, by Albert Gordon "Dutch" Roth (1890-1974), is of Raven Fork, a tributary of the Oconaluftee River. Today, Raven Fork and the Oconaluftee are popular trout fishing destinations. 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).

Roth, Albert, 1890-1974

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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2014-11-12

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

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