Philip and Ruth Ewald Collection
Philip and Ruth Ewald collected these newspapers, maps, and various proposals, reports, and recommendations documenting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The materials date from 1953 to 1984 and focus on a decision made in about 1965 to build a road on park land from Townsend to Bryson City. The collection also houses several drafts of a General Management Plan for the park and materials showing the discussion surrounding it.
Dates
- 1953-1984
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
4.75 Linear Feet
Abstract
Philip and Ruth Ewald collected these newspapers, maps, and various proposals, reports, and recommendations documenting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The materials date from 1953 to 1984 and focus on a decision made in about 1965 to build a road on park land from Townsend to Bryson City. The collection also houses several drafts of a General Management Plan for the park and materials showing the discussion surrounding it.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club began as an informal hiking program sponsored by the YMCA boys' camp in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in 1924. The link with the YMCA was severed when eligibility for membership was expanded, and the club's numbers grew rapidly. Over the years, the Club has been active in establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Appalachian Trail maintenance, and wilderness conservation in addition to organizing hikes and other outings in the Park.
Arrangement
This collection consists of three boxes.
Acquisition Note
Philip and Ruth Ewald donated this collection to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository