Jim Thompson at Dupont Springs

Jim Thompson at Dupont Springs

Photographers

Thompson, James Edward, 1880-1976

Hikers

James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) was a professional photographer who played a major role in promoting a national park in the Southern Appalachians. He was an active member of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club. Thompson is pictured at right. The back of this photograph is labeled George Barber; this may mean Barber is at left or it may mean he took the photograph.

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Collection

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

1925-03

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2014-10-09

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Sevier County (Tenn.)

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

Appalachian Region, Southern

3.75" x 5.5"(dimension)

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