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- "Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive," 1946 - The Blue Ridge Parkway links Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The 469-mile scenic Skyline Drive offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The Blue Ridge Parkway, often referred to as "America's Favorite Drive," has been one of the most visited parks since 1946, when this brochure was printed.
- 1946
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"Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive," 1946
The Blue Ridge Parkway links Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The 469-mile scenic Skyline Drive offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The Blue Ridge Parkway, often referred to as "America's Favorite Drive," has been one of the most visited parks since 1946, when this brochure was printed.
- 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
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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.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, February 28, 1928 - 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.
- February 28, 1928
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Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, February 28, 1928
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
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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.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 28, 1928 - 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.
- February 28, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 28, 1928
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.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 14, 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.
- November 14, 1927
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 14, 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.
- Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, March 2, 1928 - 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.
- March 02, 1928
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Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, March 2, 1928
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.