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- "Great Smoky Mountains National Park" View-Master Reels, 1970-1980 -
- 1970-1980
- Collections - Artifact
"Great Smoky Mountains National Park" View-Master Reels, 1970-1980
- Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 30, 1927 - After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- September 30, 1927
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 30, 1927
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- Pennant, "Great Smoky Mts. National Park," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic scenic features found in the park. Several popular tourist stops in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park appear on this pennant.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Great Smoky Mts. National Park," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic scenic features found in the park. Several popular tourist stops in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park appear on this pennant.
- A Weekend with the Edison-Ford-Firestone Camping Party / Henry Ford Album, 1921 -
- 1921
- Collections - Artifact
A Weekend with the Edison-Ford-Firestone Camping Party / Henry Ford Album, 1921