Correspondence between Chase Ambler and Jeter Pritchard, 1899

Correspondence between Chase Ambler and Jeter Pritchard, 1899

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

National parks and reserves -- Planning

Pritchard, Jeter Connelly, 1857-1921

This 1899 correspondence is between Chase P. Ambler (1865-1932) and U. S. Senator Jeter Pritchard (1857-1921). Ambler was a founding member of the Appalachian National Park Association, formed in 1899, for the purpose of promoting the idea of a national park in the eastern U.S. Ambler informs Pritchard of his intention to circulate a petition and hold a mass meeting. Pritchard responds favorably to the idea but was unable to attend the meeting. A copy of the petition is included. Founded in 1899, the association disbanded in 1905.

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

Pritchard, Jeter Connelly, 1857-1921

Appalachian National Park Association Records

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

1899

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Buncombe County (N.C.)

Madison County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

10 pages(pages)

10" x 8"-11" x 8.25"(dimension)

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