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George Masa / Cameraman
No full textThis business card, titled "George Masa / Cameraman" documents Masa's work in Asheville, North Carolina. Born and raised in Japan, George Masa (1881-1933) was known by the name Masahara Iizuka. He emigrated to the U.S. when he was 20 years old and, in 1915, came to Asheville, where he spent the rest of his life. After initially working at the Grove Park Inn, Masa turned to photography and was associated with Plateau Studio in Asheville. In addition to his personal and professional photographic pursuits, Masa was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mutual interests in outdoor activities fostered a friendship with Horace Kephart, a noted author and promoter of the park. Kephart’s many articles promoting regional conservation were illustrated with Masa’s photographs of natural landscapes and scenic vistas
Nomenclature notes: George Masa to Horace Kephart
No full textThis letter from George Masa to Horace Kephart, and accompanying notes, relate name changes to places in the Smokies. George Masa (1881-1933) was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In 1931, he was named to the three-person nomenclature committee for the North Carolina Park Commission and had the responsibility for accurately naming the peaks, streams, and other features. Mutual interests fostered Masa’s friendship with Horace Kephart (1862-1931), a noted author and promoter of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kephart and Masa often hiked together with park officials on inspection trips and provided information to stir public interest. Kephart wrote many articles promoting regional conservation and the park movement
Plateau Studios / Kodak Finishing Dept.
No full textThis envelop once held three rolls of film that were processed at The Plateau Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. Born and raised in Japan, George Masa (1881-1933) was known by the name Masahara Iizuka. He emigrated to the U.S. when he was 20 years old and, in 1915, came to Asheville, where he spent the rest of his life. After initially working at the Grove Park Inn, Masa turned to photography and was associated with Plateau Studio in Asheville. In addition to his personal and professional photographic pursuits, Masa was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mutual interests in outdoor activities fostered a friendship with Horace Kephart, a noted author and promoter of the park. Kephart’s many articles promoting regional conservation were illustrated with Masa’s photographs of natural landscapes and scenic vistas
Mountain landscape
No full textThis photograph of an Appalachian mountain landscape was made by George Masa (1881-1933). Masa was friends with Horace Kephart, a noted author and promoter of the park. Kephart’s many articles promoting regional conservation were illustrated with Masa’s photographs of natural landscapes and scenic vistas. This image illustrates the devastation caused by timbering and may have been used to promote conservation
George Masa
No full textBorn and raised in Japan, George Masa (1881-1933) was known by the name Masahara Iizuka. He emigrated to the U.S. when he was 20 years old and, in 1915, came to Asheville, where he spent the rest of his life. After initially working at the Grove Park Inn, Masa turned to photography and was associated with Plateau Studio in Asheville. In addition to his personal and professional photographic pursuits, Masa was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mutual interests in outdoor activities fostered a friendship with Horace Kephart, a noted author and promoter of the park. Kephart’s many articles promoting regional conservation were illustrated with Masa’s photographs of natural landscapes and scenic vistas. Masa can be seen at the far left
Smokies Invite You
No full textThis article titled, “The Smokies Invite You” was published in the Junior League Magazine in 1931. The article is illustrated with photographs by George Masa under his business name, Asheville Photo Co. Born Masahara Iizuka and raised in Japan, George Masa (1881-1933) emigrated to the U.S. when he was 20 years old and, in 1915, came to Asheville, where he lived the rest of his life. Masa was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
George Masa
No full textBorn and raised in Japan, George Masa (1881-1933) was known by the name Masahara Iizuka. He emigrated to the U.S. when he was 20 years old and, in 1915, came to Asheville, where he spent the rest of his life. After initially working at the Grove Park Inn, Masa turned to photography and was associated with Plateau Studio in Asheville. In addition to his personal and professional photographic pursuits, Masa was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mutual interests in outdoor activities fostered a friendship with Horace Kephart, a noted author and promoter of the park. Kephart’s many articles promoting regional conservation were illustrated with Masa’s photographs of natural landscapes and scenic vistas
Masa
No full textTake out menu and chopstick wrapper from a Japanese restaurant in New Hampshire. Soup, salad, sushi bar starters, sushi & sashimi, kitchen starters, sushi bar entree, Masa special roll, classic roll, Japanese teriyaki, hibachi, wok & grill, noodles & rice, lunch.https://library.viu.ca/libinfo/harmfullanguagestatementFrom the Imogene Lim restaurant menu collectio
Unaka and the Pisgah
No full textThis undated manuscript titled, “The Unaka and the Pisgah,” is by Myron Haliburton Avery (1899–1952), who was president of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and chairman of the board of the Appalachian Trail Conference. The paper discusses the Unaka Range and Pisgah Forest and the history of each region. The manuscript was collected by George Masa. Known for his photography, George Masa (1881-1933) was active in the Appalachian Trail Club and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mount Mitchell from Toe River Gap. Motor Road in the foreground
No full textThis photograph by George Masa (1881-1933) is captioned 'Mount Mitchell from Toe River Gap. Motor Road in the foreground.'� Handwritten captions list the prominent physical features of Hallback and Mt. Mitchell. Masa, a native of Japan, settled in Asheville in 1915 and opened a photography studio in 1920. Around 1924, Masa took a series of photographs for a photo album entitled 'Mount Mitchell and Views - Along Mt. Mitchell Motor Road.'� This photograph is on page 3 of the album
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