Correspondence regarding organizational meetings, 1899

Correspondence regarding organizational meetings, 1899

The Appalachian National Park Association was formed in 1899 for the purpose of promoting the idea of a national park in the eastern U.S. Although located in Asheville, North Carolina, the organization was a multi-state effort, attracting representatives from six southern states. One of the highlights of the group’s activities was the convention held in 1902 to which 1,500 people attended. The Association lobbied Congress for the creation of a park, but with limited success. The Association disbanded in 1905.

Eggleston, J. D. (Joseph Dupuy), 1867-1953

Gattinger, Augustin, 1825-1903

James, Claybrook

McNamee, Charles

McQuilkin, A. H.

Powell, George S.

Richards, M. V.

Rollins, W. W. (Wallace W.)

Tyler, James Hoge, 1846-1925

Wittkowsky, Samuel, 1835-1911

Appalachian National Park Association Records

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

1899

Ambler, Chase P., 1865-1932

Powell, George S.

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Reproduced with permission of North Carolina Western Regional Archives;

Buncombe County (N.C.)

Henderson County (N.C.)

Macon County (N.C.)

Mecklenburg County (N.C.)

Richmond (Va.)

Washington (D.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

10.5” x 8.5”(dimension)

11” x 8.5”(dimension)

22 pages(pages)

3.25” x 5.5”(dimension)

5.5” x 8.5”(dimension)

6” x 8.5”(dimension)

9.25” x 5.75”(dimension)

9.75” x 7.75”(dimension)

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