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E. R. Fish to Leonard Kephart, February 20, 1951
No full textIn this letter of February 20, 1951, E. R. Fish writes Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) to thank him for the Christmas card and letter. He gives Leonard an update on his family and tells him that he has kept up with the Kephart family through Laura
Leonard Kephart to Laura Kephart, October 23, 1949
No full textIn this letter of October 23, 1949, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to send her money and give an update of his work and family. His job has been very busy the last four years, ever since the discovery of 2, 4-D weed killer, and he has been travelling most of the summer. He mentions that J. Sidney Cates died suddenly at a dinner with friends. He tells her that he is retiring October 31 as he has been offered a job as Agricultural Advisor with the World Bank. He will be working for Lt. General R. A. Wheeler and will be travelling right away to Siam (Thailand) and then India. Jane is in Palo Alto where her husband Ralph is in school, Buddy and his wife Mary Ann are building a house and his hardware store is opening another branch, and Barbara is living at home and working for Buddy’s brother-in-law in the cement business. He visited with Cornelia’s family and they are doing well. His wife Frances is retiring February 1
Horace Kephart and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
No full textThis 1971 thesis reports on Horace Kephart’s involvement in promoting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Horace Kephart (1862-1931), a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author, left his work as a librarian in St. Louis in 1904 and permanently moved to western North Carolina. His popular book, “Camping and Woodcraft,” first published 1906, is considered a standard manual for campers after almost a century of use. Living and working in a cabin on Hazel Creek in Swain County, Kephart began to document life in the Great Smoky Mountains, producing “Our Southern Highlanders” in 1913. Throughout his life, Kephart wrote many articles supporting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Kephart to be Buried Sunday
No full textThis article is an announcement for the burial of Horace Kephart (1862-1931), a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author. In 1904, he left his work as a librarian in St. Louis and permanently moved to western North Carolina. His popular book, “Camping and Woodcraft” was first published 1906; the 1916/1917 edition is considered a standard manual for campers after almost a century of use. Living and working in a cabin on Hazel Creek in Swain County, Kephart began to document life in the Great Smoky Mountains, producing “Our Southern Highlanders” in 1913. Throughout his life, Kephart wrote many articles supporting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, RALLiGH,, SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL 4 iq*i
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FATHER OF SMOKY MOUNTAIN
Fellow Author Will Rest
Kephart had a wide ciri 1 i ( $
PARK
In Mountains
rotees in this city because of his
One day all Americans will tret to Smoky j
Bryson City, April 5—The fanera
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I'm. (i. Smofc, V*.,-i.i■'<(:,iii.,-, .National
Mountains National Park to bask in ite beauty
of Horace Kephart, who died in an
Park.
and dignity and in its health giving properties 1
automobile wreck last night, will be
held some time Sunday. The hou
Among those Mi" e.\ preyed themselves tod, - . ;..=■ feli,)-:'=.:
There is one name that will be forever" eon
ill ii i i fin li (i 1 until ii
M li ., '. : 1« inner; "All
nected with it and on the highest peak there
relatives have arrived.
Fiswoode Tn.rh.-fon. of l>e<:alm
■-. 1 -.-■- i -iiI l i„ the aceiden
of "Western I-:,...iii '.'a.oliiia has lost
a great friend and tireless eit.i?.«-n in
will stand some memorial to Horace Kephart
Mr. Kephart -.vho v.as always at the
the father of Smoky Mountains Park, who dis
that took Mr. Kephart'!-; life, raaj
also be buried in this' section, aB
many feel that ii would be fitting,
forefront for the progress of his be-j
coverett the glory of the mountain peaks and
Burnhn,,. i . ""'olhunv. i-mancier: "I
glens and made them known to the people of 1
that the two men who. in life wrote
of the Southern mountain folk
1 i1! in in death.
jnjoyed i , o '1. r ph ... rory
.nueh. I Trill miss him greatly. He
the State and the republic.
ias visited my home- n number of
The State was stunned yesterday by the
'V.i Iim. ...i
•imes and I was grestly inierested
news that Mr. Kephart, accompanied by another
son of the author, was en route hero
by way of Norfolk,. Vs., where Mrs.
Kephart and five other children
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interpreter of the mountain region and the
mountain folk. Fishwood Tarleton, had been
live. Mrs. Tarleton, who was visit
i pioneer of the Smoky Park more
killed in an automobile accident near the en
III !u 1 .1 -.mill. ii, - 1, „ 1,
in .11 in
»:,-oil..-:iv:. v.. the viiealion oi ,-„-:,;.„:..„;-.,
trance to the Smoky Mountains PaTk. Those
husband was killed was also on her
who knew Horace Kephart, and bed eome
Dispatches ' from Deeatur said
he nation .wr. tin. natural Lean
ies I., i„ f..,ii.,l is. ii- G 1 - 1 |
j under the charm of his personality, feel a
es. Hi loitisnei d« ,H, iv;ls •-, gfea 1
I poignant :a .. that they shall see his face
no more. His memory must be preserved in
expressed the wis! that upon his
i oi i. mii , , l.nl i, ',,<!• "The
the mountains lie loved and in his ":
death ho be buried in Bviwn «'iiv.
ms of so rare a man as Hora« j
Highlands" made known to the world.
Friends here of Kephart put for-
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mountain peak named for him. The
suggestion nil i planed before
nd of vast usefulness.-'
Leonard Kephart «lien he arrives.
Others r-.i.o .-pi ,.,,, sorrow at
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er of an automobile vthieh the twi
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authors had hired for ft moonlight
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sight-seeing ride, was technically1
i' > < ild Nichols,
held for investigation.
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Brown's ear left the road five
on, and M. A \Tsti.;„>,,, supervisor]
miles from here on the trip and
* Pisgah National Forest.
Kephart and Tarleton instant'*".
Senati 1 1
;tv, who it'a.v. the elosest friend of
The driver, seriously injured, is
in a Sylva hospital. He said tin
lights of another ear blinded hin
and caused the accident. The other
oraee K , i i ,1 1 i]
him, Mi l , .ii lil . ,, l , ., ]
ty to attend the funeral. '
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car did not stop ami its driver has
not been identified, ,
Kephart, <3S venre of ace and a
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in Bryson City for the past severe
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and magazine articles »« adventure
and outdoor life. "Our Southern
Highlanders" -«s the best known 0-
bis works.
Tarleton, 45, was the author of
"Eloodv Ground" ft collection 01
,
i ry and of '-Some Trust in Chariots,'
a novel of the Southern mountain
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Correspondence regarding Horace Kephart collection
No full textThis 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 Congres
Cyrus J. Kephart to Horace Kephart, February 25, 1929
No full textIn a letter to Horace Kephart on February 25, 1929, Cyrus J. Kephart writes to congratulate him on the naming of Mount Kephart.W. M. BELL, D.D.
H. H. POUT, D.D.
W. H. WASHINGER, D.D.
A. R. CLIPPINGER, D.D.
A. B. STATTON, D.D.
C. J. KEPHART. D.D., EMERITUS
CYRUS J. KEPHART, Bishop Emeritus
3936 HARRISON STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Feb ,25th, '29.
Mr. Horace S. Kephart,
Bryson City, if, C.
Dear Nephew:-
Permit rae to express in this manner ray
sinoere congratulations upon the very unusual distinction conferred upon you "by the U. S, Geographic
Board in naming one of the peaks of the Great Smoky
Mountains in your honor, and the congratulations of
my family as well. Also to express our appreciation
of the recognition thus given to the entire Kephart
family and connection. Thank you also for informing,
us.
I trust you are in good health. My health is quite
good for one of my age,—77 last Saturday.
Very truly yours,
CLA^Jt^^k^
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Nomenclature notes: John J. Cameron to Horace Kephart
No full textThis 1931 correspondence, from John J. Cameron to Horace Kephart, concerns the nomenclature of the Appalachian mountains. Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author and promoter of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.f COPY)
UIUfEl) S1'A.;::» GEOGRAPHIC BOAHD
WASHIISGTOB
March 9,1931.
Irr. Horace Kephart,
Bryson C'..ty,Borth Carolina.
; aear Mr. Kephart:
I thank you for four lot tor of March 5.
I an sorry to hear that yon. were do m with the ' "flu",hut
hop© that this Iftftter will 4't. - active a* ov-r.
* board I "-t yet received a copy of your letter
relative to the Great Smoky Mountains, which you have turned
over to llr. vara* Rhode*, teatlYt tareftary of the Borth ■
Carolina Park Commission.
At your convenience, 1 would like to have you send me a
copy of'that letter. -
a
I note your v to to* Incluaioa of the Max Patch
segment with the Great Smoky Mountains. Incidentally, t. -..
a different* among the authorities whom we consulted on this
point.
Th-! revision of local names on the Borth Carolina part
of the Great Smoky Mountains Batiocal Park is certainly
"big undertaking. I can readily understand that there Is much
duplication and reduplication. The state of Berth Carolina
Is to be congratulated that the revision of such names is
being carrlad or? by one who has such a gr*aft love and intimate
knowledge of the region in question.
She board at its last mooting adopted the suggestion of
the ' l.ttee of Borth Caroline and Tennesoee
relative to the transfer of the names Mount Kephart and Mount
Collins, baft *11 B stipulation that the amm Kephart would
not again be disturbed.
I than;?: you for your offer of further cooperation,which
I shall avail my*ftlf of when n**e*sary#
The board "-111 be pleased if ever it can be of service
to you.
Sincerely,
(Signed) John J.Cameron,
ecretary
Calvin I. Kephart to Horace Kephart, November 22, 1928
No full textIn a letter to Horace Kephart on November 22, 1928, Calvin I. Kephart writes as President of the National Genealogical Society asking Kephart if he could have permission to read his article “Pennsylvania’s Part in the Winning of the West” at a meeting. He congratulates Kephart on the success of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and he hopes they will meet in person soon.C^iace,
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National Genealogical Society
President: .
Dr. Calvin I. Kephart. /
First Vice-President:
Mr. Marcus W. Lewis.
Second Vice-President:
Miss Maud Burr Morris.
Third Vice-President
Mr. Frank S. Parks.
Recording Secretary:
Miss Helen R. Manion.
Corresponding Secretary:
Mrs. Walter G. Florence.
Registrar:
Dr. Louise McDanell Browne.
National Genealogical Society Quarterly
Editorial Office:
905 MasS^useSks^venuej^SW., Washington, D. C.
Editor:
Dr. Gaius M. Brumbaugh.
Librarian:
Miss Cora C. Curry.
Herald:
Miss Jean Stephenson.
Tresurer:
Mr. Herbert P. Gerald.
Councilors:
Miss Mary C. Oursler.
Dr. Henry S. Jacoby.
Mrs. Gaius M. Brumbaugh.
Miss Lillian A. Norton.
Dr. Addams S. McAllister.
Mr. Charles Shepard, 2d.
811 Hurley-Wright Building,
Washington, D.G.,
Nov. 22, 1928
I.lr . Horao e Kep ha r t,
Bryson City,
Dear Mr. Kephart:
I wonder if you have available for me a
copy of your article on "Pennsylvania's Part in the Winning of the West", in order that it may be presented
before this society at an early meeting. It should be
of considerable ' interest, as it discloses the migration
of Pennsylvania people to various western sections,
which information is valuable to genealogists investigating the antecedents of western families. If received
in time, it probably will be presented on Saturday evening, December 1st, our next meeting. Thanks for the favor
Allow me to heartily congratulate you on the
success that has attended your efforts to develop the
Smoky Mountain National Park. Sometime I hope to get
down that way. I assume that you have not gotten to
this city in past years, or that you would -have looked
me up, knowing that I have a hearty desire to make your
oersonal acquaintance.
During this Winter 1 hope to make a real ef- ■
fort to make the connection of our immigrant ancestors
with the stock in southern Baden, which should lead back
to Switzerland, and finally to central Alsace,— a baronial origin. Have been so busy on other matters that this
has been rather neglected.
With best wishes. I remain
Sincerely yours,
@(.Kej*fsJ~
E.S.- Do you know Col. Olds, in historical circles at Haleigh?
have had some correspondence with him
Calvin I. Kephart to Judge John W. Kephart, Walter D. Kephart, Horace Kephart, and Sara W. Capehart, February 26, 1924
No full textIn a letter to Judge John W. Kephart, Walter D. Kephart, Horace Kephart, and Sara W. Capehart on February 26, 1924, Calvin I. Kephart writes to family members regarding progress with research on the Gebhardt family lineage in Europe. Mr. Kephart states Samuel A. Kephart in Paris and the State Archives in Bern both continue research on family in Köniz, Switzerland. He explains George Gebhardt of Köniz traveled and settled in New Bern, North Carolina in 1710, and this development will be considered further at Bern.2131 y St. f,*., Washington, B.C.
f««ruary 26, 1934.
Judge John W.Kephart,
Sbensburg, Fa.
Mr. Walter D. Xephart,
Boa Angeles, Calif.
Mr. Horace Kephart,'
Bryson City, I.C.
Mrs. Sara W. Capehart,
lashing ton, B.C.
Ladies and Gentlement
The inclosed copy of communication received yesterday
from Mr. Herman Oebhard, Spplngsn, Baden, Germany, indicates that
we have at last gotten onto .son* real live trails' in the Gsbhardt
family search in Jurope.
Since Col. Samuel A. Kephart, now in Paris, has become
interested In this work, I have sen t him a copy of this letter, with
various other information, suggestions, etc., and believe he will
soon show substantial results. This 8©h©pfh»lm family, whose
ancestor cms from Xenia, near Born, Switnerland,.seems particularly
worth investigating, thru the booklet rstferrfd 'to at .Freiburg, and
he has been asked to look into this phase of toe matter. It may give
various clues worth following up.
I have sis© written to Born, State Archives, for data
concerning the antecedents of this rather numerous family of Gebhardt of 1800 at Kenia. Th® thought follows wheth&r or no* this
stock had common origin with the Basel family of Gebhardt, which
dates back to 1406, and I have mode this inquiry. I incline to sard
th© vie« that the whole crowd originated in ancient times in the
vicinity ©f Bern, and that msmfcsrs began to move northward very early,
one or more having settled at Basel .about 1400, while ©there remained at the original source, and others later, -either from the Basel
or Komia branches, also migrated into &®Aamt scattering at various
points, some at fUehen, where H,Oebhard's ancestor® settled and
where the church records sewn to hara burned, while ours went farther
north, into the Breuberg dletrict of the Odenwald, where at least two
are known to resided at the time they came to Assrlea in 1754. Col.
Kephart will doubtless® follow up these dues in Baden.
I thought you all ®i#*t be interested in these develop*
stents. It indicates that I have been heading in th© right direction.
It also shows that the ancestor of the forth Carolina Capeharts was
George Geohardt, of Konia, who joined at Born, nearby, the expedition" of Baron von Graffinried which settled at Hew Bern, l.C, about
1710; at least strongly point® that way. I have made an inquiry
concerning this individual it Bern, sine® these southern people are
also interested in the matter. Their problem seems simpler than
ours.
Sincerely yours
Kephart Laid to Last Long Rest in Hills
No full textThis article announces the death of Horace Kephart (1862-1931), a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author. In 1904, he left his work as a librarian in St. Louis and permanently moved to western North Carolina. His popular book, “Camping and Woodcraft” was first published 1906; the 1916/1917 edition is considered a standard manual for campers after almost a century of use. Living and working in a cabin on Hazel Creek in Swain County, Kephart began to document life in the Great Smoky Mountains, producing “Our Southern Highlanders” in 1913. Throughout his life, Kephart wrote many articles supporting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.1/ P fl i I I m "T I Bipi|His widow, Mrs. Laura Kepha
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Friends Pay Tribute To
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(Special 'Jo The Citizen)
BRYSON CUT, April 5.—Two famous authors who roamed the hills
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gloried in the beauties of the South- |
(in highlands, and who died to- ■
gether Thursday night in a ivagedy
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