Teachers workshop, Environmental educationGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkN.E.S.A. Teachers Workshop, SVC. Don DeFoe talks to Servier County teachers who attended the workshop. Teachers Workshop; Environmental Education, IV-U-Ed-16095, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Environment Education
View of snow road, near Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkInformation station at Newfound Gap, during the storm on February 19th. Maintenance crews kept the highway open and 100 percent passable throughout the storm. From the 18th through the 20th, 40 inches or more of snowfall was recorded.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7876, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkGroup in center: Congressman Roy A. Taylor; Director Hartzog; Charles E. Ray; Superintendent Fry.30th Anniversary Celebration and Dedication of the new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6561, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Ranger DivisionGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFront Row: 1. Rodney Royce, 2. Supt. Fred Overly, 3. Fred Wingeier, 4. Cliff Senne, 5. Robert Kerr, 6. William J. Watson, 7. Carlock Johnson, 8. Frank Oliver, 9. Bill Rolen, 10. John Norrell. Back Row: 1. Dave Condon, Asst. Supt. 2. Norman Roy, 3. Mark Hannah, 4. Tom Lewis, 5. Dunbar Susong, 6. Harvey Wickware, 7. Robert Peters, 8. Max Hancock, 9. Larry Freeman, 10. Joe Lynch, 11. Buford Messer, 12. Luther Winsor.Ranger Division, IV-P-16073, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Service pin presentation, to Arville Geene, from Superintend BealGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt Beal presents 10 year service pin to Arville Greene, Farmer Demonstrator at Oconaluftee Farmstead, at Staff Meeting, May 18, 1982,Greene, Arville, IV-P-16793, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Children in pumpkin field, Environmental education, SummerGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThe garden, pumpkin patch. Bill Kloppe and children; note t-shirt.Summer in the Park; Environmental Education, IV-U-Ed-16091, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Environment Education
Party for Mayo, Maples, and WhaleyGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkParty for Linwood E. Mayo (Personnel Officer, transferring to National Capital Region), Bruce Maples (retired), Everrete E. Dobey Whaley (retired) Superintendent Fry (right) presenting $200 Special Act Award to Park Ranger, Larry E. Hanneman.Mayo, Maples, Whaley Party, IV-P-14288, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Coot with broken leg in splintGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkDon DeFoe and Glenn Cardwell with a coot whose broken leg was splinted. The coot was a casualty of a severe autumnal storm disastrous to migrating birds in the path of the cold front.Coot, I-E-Bird-14388, Natural Features - Fauna - Birds
1965-11-28
Award presentation, by Superintend Vincent Ellis, to Fred GerdingGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Vincent Ellis presents Fred Gerding with a $50.00 award for his suggestion to protect the path lights at Smokemont Amphitheater.Fred Gerding, IV-P-16026, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Handing folder to children, Ranger, Newfound Gap, North CarolinaGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRanger handing folder to little girl held up in boy's arms.Youngsters at Information Station; Newfound Gap, IV-U-Gen-9989, Miscellaneous - Use of Park -Miscellaneous use
30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCongressman Roy A. Taylor; Director Hartzog; Charles E. Ray; Superintendent Fry.30th Anniversary Celebration and Dedication of the new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6562, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Service pin presentation, to Arvey John R, from Superintend BealGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Beal presents 10 year service pin to John R. Arvey, Maintenance Worker, Oconaluftee, at Staff Meeting 18 May 1982,Arvey, John R. IV-P-16792, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Standing on bridge, Naturalists, Alum Cave Bluffs trail, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkKarly Snyder leading group on Alum Cave Bluffs trail Group standing on bridge.Naturalist Group, IV-U-Nat-9974, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Naturalist Conducted Groups
Naturalists, Alum Cave trail, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNathan Finck leading hike on Alum Cave Bluffs trail Group at sign Destruction Resulting from Cloudburst."",Naturalist Group, IV-U-Nat-9972, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Naturalist Conducted Groups
Tying wild boar in trapGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkBirchfield place near Parsons Branch road. Ranger Kimpel and Tellico Biologist George Matchke tying wild boar (in trap).Tying wild boar, I-E-Mam-HD-6586, Natural Features - Fauna - Miscellaneous Mammals
Information station during the storm, at Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkInformation station at Newfound Gap, during the storm on February 19th. Maintenance crews kept the highway open and 100 percent passable throughout the storm. From the 18th through the 20th, 40 inches or more of snowfall was recorded.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7877, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Park Ranger John Garrison holding Employee of the Year award with fellow nominees holding their plaques, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1987Great Smoky Mountains National ParkJohn Garrison, Park Ranger at 20mile was named employee of the year for 1986. Garrison, at right in photo was praised for his outstanding work in the areas of resource protection and public safety. Other Employee of the Year Nominees received plaques and certificates. They are, from left, Fred Bradley, Warehouse Clerk; Chris Eager, Uplands Lab; Rhonda Watson, Chief Rangers Office; Gordon Wissinger, Cades Cove Sub-dist. Ranger, and Garrison.Employee of the year, IV-P-17433
1987-05-15
Service pin presentation, to Carl Myers, form Superintend BealGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Beal presents 30 year service pin to Carl Myers, Maintenance Mechanic General Foreman at Staff Meeting at Park headquarters, 18 May 1982.Myers, Carl, IV-P-16790, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Superintendent Dave Mihalic presents seasonal interpreter Janice Friebaum performance award, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1986Great Smoky Mountains National ParkActing Supt. Mihalic presents Seasonal Interpreter Janice Friebaum $400 less taxes, for her sustained superior performance as an interpreter at Cades Cove for 3 seasons. She has demonstrated excellence in researching and presenting innovative and effective interpretive programs. She also proved herself as a well-rounded superior performer in leadership and analytical skills.Special Achievement Awards, IV-P-17407
1986-08-19
G I Davis measuring wild boar, Hazel Creek, North CarolinaGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRanger G.I. Davis measures snout of wild boar killed near Proctor Campsite on hazel Creek. Male, 250 lbs. Shot,Wild Boars, I-E-Mam-HD-16694, Natural Features - Fauna - Hog Damage and Hog Control
Ribbon-cutting ceremony, 30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThe crowd dispersing...Congressman James H. Quillen holding the scissors.30th Anniversary Celebration and dedication of new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6475, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Park Ranger Larry Hanneman, stocking legal size fish, Little River, Tennessee, 1966Great Smoky Mountains National ParkRanger , Larry Hanneman, directs four Tremont Job Corpsmen in stocking of legal size fish in Little River, along Tennessee Highway 73,Corpsmen Planting Fish, IV-JCC-Tremont-15643, Miscellaneous - Job Corps - Tremont
30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSuperintendent Fry, left side; Congressman James H. Quillen; Director Hartzog; Mrs. Albert Gore; Congressman Roy A. Taylor (hidden, only legs showing); Tenn. Commissioner of Conservation, Donald McSween.30th Anniversary Celebration and Dedication of the new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6559, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Signboard, Superintend Dave Beal with Mrs. CampbellGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Dave Beal talks with Mrs. Campbell and members of the family at the Overlook as the sign is unveiled.Dedication of Carlos Campbell Overlook, III-D-16868, History - Dedications
Certificate of Commendation presentation, by Tony Stark, to G I DavisGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTony Stark, Safety Officer, presents G.I. Davis with a certificate of Commendation representing 32 years of service with no injury or accident.Carl (G.I.) Davis, IV-P-16025, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Congressman Roy A. Taylor, addressing the group, 30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCongressman Roy A. Taylor (NC), addressing the group: Left to right: Mrs. Albert Gore, Director George B. Hartzog, Jr. Regional Director Cox (hidden by stand), Frank H. Brown of NCNPPFDC, on back row, Henry J. Diamond (representing the Rockefeller Foundation) on front row.30th Anniversary Celebration and dedication of new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6461, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Greenbrier bridge, Superintend N D BealGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkPark employees and their families attending the bridge dedication. From left: Karen Walker, Barbara Teaster, Asst. Supt. Jerry Eubanks, Ann Eubanks, Mrs. Walker (Jim's mother), Supt. N.D. Beal, Lindsay Young.Greenbrier Bridge Dedication, III-D-16475, History - Dedications
Barney Ogle sitting on walnut logs ready for snaking out, Baskins CreekGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkA different kind of poaching. Barney Ogle sitting on Black Walnut logs which have been made for snaking out. Baskins Creek.Walnut Logs; Baskins Creek, I-F-Tree-4876, Natural Features - Flora - Trees
Superintendent Fry addressing, 30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSpeakers' stand at amphitheater...The audience took to the woods to get out of the sun.30th Anniversary Celebration and dedication of new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6459, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
30th Anniversary Celebration, Elkmont Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkAt the bridge for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Superintendent Fry at mic; Congressman James H. Quillen; Director Hartzog (with scissors); Congressman Roy A. Taylor; Mrs. Albert Gore; Tenn. Commissioner of Conservation, Donald McSween.30th Anniversary Celebration and Dedication of the new section of Elkmont Campground, III-D-30th-6558, History - Dedications - 30th anniversary of the establishment of the park
Superintendent John E Cook presents Mark Mackenzie check for computerization efforts of Science Division, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1984Great Smoky Mountains National ParkMacKenzie, Biological Technician, Uplands Lab. receives check for &400 for efforts in the rapid computerization of the Science Division by working with scientists in adapting data analysis programs to various data sets, development of a program to estimate fish populations and conduct creek surveys, as well as many and varied lations and conduct creek surveys, as well as many and varied administrative and scientific functions. Supt. Cook makes the presentation at Staff Meeting.Mackenzie, Mark, IV-P-17104
Special achievement award, to Pierce, from Superintend John CookGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John Cook presents Ms. Pierce with Special Achievement Award of $200.00 for sharing the workload of the vacant Maintenance Clerk and keeping the essential services flowing.Pierce, Helen, IV-P-16877, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Clay Gifford standing, Naturalists sitting, Laurel falls, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkClay Gifford leading hike to Laurel Falls. Group sitting on ground, Gifford standing. Sign Laurel Falls" in background.",Naturalist Group, IV-U-Nat-9973, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Naturalist Conducted Groups
Trap, Wild boarGreat Smoky Mountains National Park263 lb. Male, Tag. No. 4013-14, trapped on hall Branch (first big hollow on Hazel Creek north of Cable Branch. See I-E-Mam -HD-166693. Hog killed on refuge 3 Nov.1964.Wild Boars, I-E-Mam-HD-16695, Natural Features - Fauna - Hog Damage and Hog Control
Cooperative fire school, Wonderland club hotel, Great Smoky mountainsGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkA very successful cooperative fire school was conducted at the wonderland Club Hotel on September 25th and 26th with 68 persons in attendance. Representatives participated from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tennessee Division of Forestry, North Carolina Forest Service, Indian Service, TVA, US Forest Service, Mead Corporation, and this Park. Regional Forester Arnold and Forester Robert Moore, from Washington, assisted. All ranger and key personel from this Park attended.Cooperative Fire School, IV-P-9784, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Special achievement award, to Paul LaFollette, from Superintendent N D BealGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkPaul LaFollette receiving Special Achievement Award from Supt. N.D. Beal. LaFollete received a $250.00 (lexx tax) check for successfully taking charge of the fuel allocation task.LaFollette, Paul, IV-P-16469, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Special achievement award, to Frazier, from Superintend John CookGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John Cook presents Frazier with Special Achievement Award of $100.00 for improving upon the law enforcement reporting procedures by developing a larcent packet for field ranger use, reworking the radio users handbook, and representing the government in court proceedings all of which were over and above his regular duties as a Communications Clerk.Frazier, Ron, IV-P-16879, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Special achievement award, to Carmichael, from Superintend John CookGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John Cook presents Ms. Carmichael with Special Achievement Award of $300.00 for initiative demonstrated in satisfying needs related to communications center on a continuing basis from Jan. 1981 to mid April 1983. Ms. Carmichael resigned her position in the Communications office on April 16, 1983.Carmichael, Janice, IV-P-16878, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Group of women, park ranger, watching flowersGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkShows caravan (ranger patrol car, truck; visitors looking at flowers on ground).Naturalist Group (Wildflower Pilgrimage); on Upper Little River, IV-U-Nat-6431, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Naturalist Conducted Groups
Superintendent John E Cook stands beside cabinets storing animal skins, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1986Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John. E Cook inspects the study skins. Natural history specimens placed on indefinite loan in 1968 were returned to GRSM in 1986 and placed in new cabinets mounted on Aisle-Saver tracks and carriages in the lower level at SVC. Cooking laughingly said this photo could be titled It takes one to know one" Photo sent to NPS Courier to accompany article on renovation of SVC storage area.",COYES, Supt. John E. IV-P-17300
Troy holding welcoming gift, Stark-McCrary PartyGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTroy holds up his Welcoming gift, a maul marked Maintenance Management" which had been presented to him at the Stark-McCrary Party.",Carr, Troy & Lorene; Welcome to the new Asst. Chief of Maintenance, IV-P-16072, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Award presentation, by Superintend Vincent Ellis, to Bill AlstonGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Vincent Ellis gives a 20 year pin to Alston who served 20 years as a Seasonal Ranger. During winter, Alston was a teacher in Princeton, New Jersey High School.Bill Alston, IV-P-16039, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Superintendent John E Cook presents Click with achievement award, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1984Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAt Staff Meeting Supt. John E. Cook presents Click with a special achievement award of $250 (less taxes) for her suggestion adopted on a region-wide basis, for the use of a form listing invoices, rather than a copy of the invoice, to be forwarded to the vendor when making payments.0, IV-P-17106
1984-08-21
Special achievement award, to Clark, from Superintend John CookGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John Cook present Clark with Special Achievement award of $414.00 for superior performance in effectively, efficiently, and economically carrying out his job as supply clerk during the 1982 rating period.Clark, David V; Luftee Job Corps, IV-P-16876, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Award presentation, by Superintend Vincent Ellis, to Bill WaltersGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. Vincent Ellis presents Walters with a check for $260.00 less tax for his suggestion for the placing of decals on garbage cans in place of the routed litter" signs.",Bill Walters, IV-P-16033, Miscellaneous - Personnel
Superintendent John E Cook presents Melinda Alcosser with Certificate of Appreciation, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1983Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. John E. Cook presents Alcosser with a Certificate of Appreciation for her volunteer services. A VIP at Uplands Lab, and a student at Antioch College, Melinda had been living alone at the Lab, and she is commended for her actions when the lab was boken into at 3 A.M. on 15 Nov. 1983. She frightened off the intruders, alerted the Gatlinburg police, and prevented considerable loss of equipment.Alcosser, Melinda, IV-P-17061
1983-11-22
M D Beal, Ed Israel, Walter Criley and Thomas BrownGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSupt. M.D. Beal; Ed Israel, Regional Manager, NC Dept. of Natural Resources and Community Development; Walter Criley, Director, Div. of Planning, Dept. of Conservation, TN; Thomas Brown, Assoc. Reg. Dir, SER.Natural Heritage Registry, III-D-18620, History - Dedications
Detail of king gear A, shaft K, and bearing BGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkDetail of king gear A, shaft K, and bearing B. Status: Dec 1941- Dismantled and moved to GSMNP; 1954- Stored in red barn in Cades Cove; - Transferred to State Park, Norris TN,Caleb Crosby Threshing Barn Noeton (Cherokee Reservoir), TN (near Morristown TN), III-A-CTB-12025, History - Artifacts - Caleb Crosby Threshing Barn
Close view of fireplace foundation, Chimneys campground, 1935Great Smoky Mountains National ParkII-A-Gen-1336, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Miscellaneous Minor Structures,Fireplace; Foundation, Fireplace foundation. Chimneys campground.
1935-09-25
Laurel Falls, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTrail from ford at Laurel Falls, looking down trail... Fighting' Creek Gap to Cove Mt. Trail Laurel Falls Trail II-Th-13477, Physical Facilities - Trails - Horse Trails
View of mountains, wooden fence in right foregroundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCopied from print in the D. K. MacKay report. Same as I-A-GEN-784. Cades Cove, I-C-CC-718, Natural Features - Coves - Cades Cove.