Memorial presentation to Congress

Memorial presentation to Congress

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

Appalachian National Park Association

Bills, Legislative

National parks and reserves

In January 1900, the Appalachian National Park Association submitted a Memorial to Congress and, on May 25, 1900, a bill passed authorizing funds to investigate the possibility of a national park. The printed Memorial enumerated the reasons to establish a national park in the southeastern U.S. Formed in 1899, the Association was a multi-state effort with representatives from six southern states. Although the organization had major successes early on, their efforts met with resistance and the organization disbanded in 1905.

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

Hays, J. F.

Holmes, J. A. (Joseph Austin), 1859-1915

Macfarlane, J. M.

Powell, George S.

Richards, M. V.

Appalachian National Park Association Records

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

1899-1900

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

Hays, J. F.

Powell, George S.

Richards, M. V.

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Buncombe County (N.C.)

Iredell County (N.C.)

Jackson County (N.C.)

Washington (D.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

10.25” x 8”(dimension)

10.5” x 8.5”(dimension)

10.75” x 8”(dimension)

11” x 8.5”(dimension)

26 pages(pages)

4” x 5”(dimension)

5.25” x 8.5”(dimension)

5.5” x 8.5”(dimension)

6.75” x 11”(dimension)

6.75” x 5.5”(dimension)

9.5” x 6”(dimension)

9.75” x 8.25”(dimension)

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