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Activities of the Appalachian National Park Association and the Appalachian National Forest Reserve Association: 1899-1906

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  • Page 38 would write Mr. Richards. Never one time did the Southern Railway fail to respond with subscriptions anywhere from $50 to $100, as will be seen by their numerous contributions as set forth in the Cash Book. Mr. Richards was one of the charter members of the Association, was frequently at its meetings, was always glad to receive the officers of the association when they were in Washington, gave much of his time and of his energy in interviewing Congressmen and Senators; and, for many years did everything he oould to further the work. The second large subscription was from Moses H. Cone of Greensboro, N. C,, his first contribution being $50.00 under date of Deoember 11, 1899. Mr. Cone also was a charter member of the Associrtion, was present at its first meeting, was always vitally interested, and was one of those men who always responded to the secretary's appeal for funds, usually sending a contribution of $50.00. The City of Waynesville, on January 5, 1900, sent in $61.00, but the Cash Book does not show through whom this was paid. The Asheville Board of Trade on January 8th subscribed $100.00. Julian S. Carr of Durham sent $50.00 on the 2nd of Februaryt 1900, and another of the larger subscribers
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  • This 72-page journal recording “The Activities of the Appalachian National Park Association and the Appalachian National Forest Reserve Association: 1899-1906” was compiled by the association’s secretary and founding member Chase P. Ambler (1865-1932). The manuscript was created in 1929, the year Ambler donated the association’s records to the State Archives. 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 housed in Asheville, North Carolina, the organization was a multi-state effort, attracting representatives from six southern states. The association lobbied Congress for the creation of a park, but with limited success. The association disbanded in 1905.