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Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver and Mark Squires, June, 1932

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Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver and Mark Squires, June, 1932

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Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver and Mark Squires, June, 1932

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  • NORTH CAROLINA PARK COMMISSION CREATED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL PARK IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS EUGENE C. BROOKS. Raleigh D. M. BUCK, Baud Mountain JOHN Q.DAWSON, Kinston PLATO D. EBBS, Asheville R. T. FOUNTAIN, Rocky Mount MARK SQUIRES, Chairman. Lenoir EUGENE C. BROOKS, Secretary. Raleigh VERNE RHOAOES, Executive Secretary, asheville J.A.HARDISON, Wadesboro STUART W. CRAMER, Jr„Cramerton J. ELMER LONG, Durham HARRY L. NETTLES. Biltmore E. S.PARKER, Jr., Greensboro MARK SQUIRES.Lenoir .Lenoir, N. C. June 22, 1932. Hon. Zebulon 'Weaver House of Representatives Washington, D. C. Dear &eb; I duly received your letter of June 17th, but so far have not received a copy of the bill referred to therein. 1 was at Raleigh last week and got a pretty good indication of the feelings of the people of the State, I do not think that the State will appropriate any more money for the ffark real soon, but do believe that if it were possible a loan could be arranged from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation,.^ At,the first opportunity possible I will talk^wx^n^you alpout.it. Westerii\^aroliiia University Hunter Library Will you be in Washington next week, or wxll you be in attendance at the Chicago Convention? Let me know so I can make my plans accordingly. I expect to be in Asheville tomorrow and as soon as certain matters are out of the way will communicate with you further. Very truly yours, k*J<i\ *f^ MARK SQUIRES MS:T
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  • Zebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. These four letters--correspondence between Zebulon Weaver and Mark Squires--discuss the possibility of getting money for the park through the Reconstruction Finance Commission. Following are brief summaries of each of these letters: Zebulon Weaver to Mark Squires, June 17, 1932 In this letter Weaver explains to Squires his idea about the possibility of getting/ borrowing some money from the Reconstruction Finance Commission for completion of the park. He suggests to Squires about conferring and coming up with a plan for this proposal. Mark Squires to Zebulon Weaver, June 22, 1932 In this letter Squires states it was unlikely the state would appropriate any further money for the park, but a loan from could be arranged from the Reconstruction Finance Commission. Zebulon Weaver to Mark Squires, June 22, 1932 In this letter Weaver asks Squires about advising him with regards to the wishes of the Park Commission regarding legislation to obtain funds through Federal agencies to complete land acquisition for the Park. Weaver reiterates the need to acquire money/loans from the Federal government for an important national enterprise like the park. Zebulon Weaver to Mark Squires, June 27, 1932 In this letter Weaver again reiterates on the necessity of borrowing money through the Reconstruction Finance Commission as the Park Service would not likely support a bill for providing funds through the federal government.

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