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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 39 was J. E. Kent & Co., 315-317 Harrison Building, Philadelphia. This was a lumbering concern and it is interesting to note that it was making subscriptions as early as April 18, 1900. Frank Coxe of Asheville on January 11, 1901 contributed $50.00 and the Asheville Board of Trade on January 17th, made a second contribution of $100.00. On April 1, 1901, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, through Prof. J. A. Holmes, paid $30.00. On September 14, 1901, George W. Pack sent a oheok for $100. 00 and on September 30th, Frederiok S. Stewart, (Flint & Co., New York), sent $100.00 through Merrimon and Merriraon. John Roebling was one to contribute $50.00 on May 20, 1902. James H. Cutler of Bangor, Maine, on May 20, 1902 contributed $20.00 and great credit should be given Mr. Cutler for his activity in interviewing prominent people throughout the New England States, urging the movement. By consulting the Cash B0ok further, it will be seen that J. F. and R. P. Hayes of Asheville were among those who frequently contributed, while S. Lipinsky and Frank Loughran never failed to respond when called upon. For instanoe, referring to the Cash Book, we find that the above mentioned, Caesar Cone of Greensboro, A. H. MoQuilkin of Asheville, B. R. Strong of Knoxvllle, the Mor-
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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.