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Horace Kephart to Ezra H. Fitch, April 5, 1911, page 2

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Horace Kephart to Ezra H. Fitch, April 5, 1911, page 1

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Horace Kephart to Ezra H. Fitch, April 5, 1911, page 2

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Horace Kephart to Ezra H. Fitch, April 5, 1911, page 3

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  • >- * right place. The kit comprises the following articles:— (1). Kettle, 7 1/2 by 4 by 4 l/4 inches, holding two quarts. This Is seamless, of hard aluminum alloy, with galvanized steel wire bail notched in eenter to balance over fire. The plate serves as cover when boiling, and then Is hot to eat off of. (2)* Fry Pan, 7 5/6 by 4 l/B by 1 Inch deep, forming cover of kettle, the~two~Fastening together by a strap running through the metal loop in which pan handle engages. This pan is of retlnnod sheet steel, which Is stronger than aluminum, and has the advantage that food does not stick to it. The pan fits over outside of kettle, making the kit watertight when packed. (3). Plate, 7 1/2 by 4 by 5/8 inch, of aluminum alloy. This sets Inside top of kettle, forming a tray, and leaving a space 1 1/8 inch deep under the cover when packed. In this space are snugly stowed the following five articles, with a 6 by 9 inch dish cloth folded over and tinder to keep them from rattling: (4). Knife- A round pointed shoe knife with 3 l/2 inch blade. Best sf camp knives, as the steel is excellent, thin, easily sharpened, and holds an edge* (6)- Fork* Steel, plated, four-tlned. (6). Dessert Spoon* Aluminum alloy. Big enough for eating soup, stews, cereals. (7), Pan Handle combined with Can Upener. Steel. Has a hook at one end"to fit metal loop on fry pan, and two Toldlng rings in which a stick may be inserted. The other end Is a can opener, bent a little to the left for cutting in a circle, and so out of the way of the stick* This handle Is probably a patentable combination. (8). Pot Hanger of galvanized steel wire, in two sections, so that pot can be hung low for rapid boiling or high for simmering. Below the plate stows, first: (9). Folding Carton of thin fiber, with partitions for 8 eggs. Made like the common pasteboard carton for eggs, the divisions being 1 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches. The partitions may be laid flat, and carton then used to hold a slab of bacon, 7 by 4 by 1 3/4 Inches, or other food. In place of eggs. The fiber is grease-proof. Below this carton are stowed: (10). A set of seven pressed Aluminum Cans, with tops fitting outside and locked shut by bayonet catches on opposite sides. This way of securing Is far better than screw top or pry-up top, since there is no shoulder to the can, and hence it is easy to clean. Three of these cans are 2 3/8 inches diameter by 1 7/8 inch high, holding l/4 pint ( 8 level tablespoonfuls) oach. They are for sugar, milk powder, butter, or whatever the camper prefers. 'he£wo other cana arc 1 3/4 inch diameter by 1 7/8 inch high. Hunter Library Special Collection*. Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, HC
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Horace Kephart

Background and Early Career Horace Kephart was born in 1862 in Pennsylvania, but spent much of his youth in Iowa. He went on to achieve success in two careers. Trained as a...

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