Swim Bald

Swim Bald

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Appalachian Trail

On the reverse of this image is written, "Swim 'Bald' and Grassy Gap - route of the Appalachian Trail and on the Graham and Swain County, N.C. line - as seen from AT between Wesser, N.C. and Wesser "Bald." The finest obtainable view of Nantahala Gorge and marvelous views of The Great Smokies may be had from this ridge. CC Campbell - Guy Frizzell 6-26-32." The picture is included in the records of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club which was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. The back of the picture is stamped “Eligible for entry in Master Snap photo contest. Ask Jim Thompson Co.,” indicating it was probably printed by hiking club member James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976), a professional photographer who played a major role in promoting a national park in the Southern Appalachians.

Frizzell, E. Guy

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Collection

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

1932-06-26

Jim Thompson Co.

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2014-11-17

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Graham County (N.C.)

Grassy Gap (N.C.)

Swain County (N.C.)

Swim Bald (N.C.)

North Carolina

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

2 pages(pages)

3.75" x 4.75"(dimension)

Great Smoky Mountains - A Park for America