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Correspondence regarding Horace Kephart collection

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  • This 1973 correspondence, from Congressman Roy A. Taylor to Doug Reed, concerns the Horace Kephart collection. Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author and promoter of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  • Congress of tf)e SJm'teb Matzz House of Eeprtsentatibes FOREIGN AFFAIRS orrKX! liafifjmgton, 23.C. 20515 April 10, 1973 R E C C 1 V il D APR 13 1973 Mr. Doug Reed Public Relations & Development Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 Dear Doug: Pursuant to your telephone conversation with Luther earlier today I am very pleased to enclose a letter I received today from Mr. Hadley agreeing to my recommendation that the Horace Kepart books and journals be preserved at Western Carolina University. We will assume that Mr. Ellis will be contacting the University to work out the transfer arrangements. If it develops that we can be of assistance in this regard, just let us know. Sincerely, Roy A. /Taylor Member'of Congress