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- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 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.
- September 26, 1932
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 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 Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936 - 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.
- July 01, 1936
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936
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.
- "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 Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 15, 1932 - 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 15, 1932
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 15, 1932
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 Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 21, 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 21, 1927
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 21, 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 Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, March 12, 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 12, 1928
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, March 12, 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 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.
- Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, August 5, 1936 - 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.
- August 05, 1936
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Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, August 5, 1936
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 Garland Pollard regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, November 2, 1932 - 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 02, 1932
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Letter from Edsel Ford to John Garland Pollard regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, November 2, 1932
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 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
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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.