Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 1 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 2 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 3 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 4 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 5 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 6 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 7 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 9 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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Item 10 - Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

Correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson, 1925-1926

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  - Letters (correspondence)
- Type
  - Text
- Source institution
  - Western Carolina University
- Identifier
  - HL_MSS80_08_01_01_11_2
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set aside as suggested in l!r. Ayres' letter so that the timber wee not to be est under any circumstances there would be no difference between a Park and a National Forest so far as own* servatirn wei concerned bet When we come to the Better of devoiopr»ent and the construction of Ne - I the opening tip of the are* se as to he eeoecsible to trurists, w« limediata ly heccr.e aware of the difference* bete— a Fathnal ""ark and a "Pational Parte st./^Bei. the trc services ere distinct is evident fro.- Ih* : pt that we 1ave°iV]M'ilfo1^liri^ark Service, and ""t ^^_>>^ Western (warolina University a .rational Fereet Serrfee. \ If we had only one or two ITational Forests in the East could readily secure appropriations for developing there l making t' en available for recreational and '-eseum purposes far which Parks are desired. I still beliexre and hope however as I said to you that this natter can he worked out without Injury te anybody and gr at -cod to Forth Caro'll .a. I wish to consider it as far as I am concerned with that view ar-d T shall certai do so. "he Corral ssion which was authorised by the last '"engross has net wet re art'■ i I take it nothing Will be Sea* -ere until the Corrlssien makes its report. I do not know then just whet SBy follow b'lt I With to say to you frankly d\-e to our loan con- tineone friendship that X certainly wonlf m t desire to do enytl Ih ' I ■> yonr corpsny or asjOise-else but have only the

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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. This set of seven letters-correspondence between Zebulon Weaver, Phillip W. Ayres, James G. K. McClure Jr., and Reuben B. Robertson-reflect differences in opinion regarding establishment of a national park in the Smoky Mountain area. While Weaver supports the creation of a national park, the others favor the creation of a national forest in the area which will serve conservation and industry interests such as lumber. Following are brief summaries of each letter: Phillip W. Ayres to Reuben Robertson, December 24, 1925 In this letter Ayres commends Robertson’s pamphlet on the proposed Smoky Mountain National Park. Ayres ends his letter by asking Robertson for copies of the latter’s pamphlet to be distributed amongst the members of the Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests and their New England delegates in the Congress. James G. K. McClure to Zebulon Weaver, January 7, 1926 In this letter McClure refers to enclosing a copy of the letter received by Reuben Roberston which would interest Weaver regarding possibilities of combining park and forest features. Zebulon Weaver to James G. K. McClure, January 15, 1926 In this two page letter Weaver points out having a national forest instead of a national park in the Smoky Mountain area would lead to numerous similar demands for national forests by other states. Additionally, a national park created in the Smokies would most likely serve the same purpose of a national forest and a solution can be worked out that would be satisfactory to both supporters and opponents of the national park idea. Reuben Robertson to Zebulon Weaver, January, 18, 1926 In this letter Robertson mentions receiving a letter from Mr. Ayers reflecting the sentiment prevailing in New England regarding the establishment of the Smoky Mountain National Park. James G. K. McClure to Zebulon Weaver, January 18, 1926 In this letter McClure clarifies to Weaver that Mr. Robertson was in favor of the museum area of the national forest, to be possibly financed by lumber interests, but that the area be open to forest practices. Zebulon Weaver to Reuben Robertson, January 20, 1926 In this three page letter Weaver states it would be impossible to set aside the Smoky Mountain Area as a national forest and yet provide it with intensive development for recreational and museum purposes as suited to a national park. Zebulon Weaver to James G. K. McClure, January 20, 1926 In this letter Weaver emphasizes that his position, with regards to the establishment of the Smoky Mountain National Park, is in line with the future good of North Carolina and hopes differences of opinion can be resolved.
Details
- Creator
- Format
  - Letters (correspondence)
- Type
  - Text
- Date
  - Date original: 1925-1926
  - Date digitized: 2013-08-21
- Extent
  - Dimension: 11" x 8.5"
  - Dimension: 10.5" x 8"
  - Pages: 10 pages
- Subject - Topic
- Location
  - Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)
  - Buncombe County (N.C.)
- Source institution
  - Western Carolina University
- Source Collection
  - Zebulon Weaver Collection
- Identifier
  - HL_MSS80_08_01_01_06-12
- Repository
  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library