March 9, 1929 – JSA to Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt (Eleanor) – Dear Mrs. Roosevelt: You might be interested in reading my letter of the 6th to Mrs. Dreier. When the… Read more »
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January 31, 1929 – JSA to Gov. Roosevelt (and others)
January 31, 1929 – JSA (24 Front Street? to Governor Roosevelt (Albany) cc. Mrs. Dreier, Miss Catherine Potter, R.D. Moot, Irving Langmuir, R.R. Lewis, GE, Ted Dreier A memorandum… ON… Read more »
Welcome to Adirondack Activism
Imagine the thrill experienced by a young man accustomed to hiking through the mountains near his home in Southwest Virginia, on getting his first glimpse of Lake George, or of… Read more »
George Foster Peabody
George Foster Peabody was one of the leading philanthropists of his day, and he left a remarkable legacy at Lake George. Apperson probably took notice of Peabody’s activities much earlier,… Read more »
Warwick S. Carpenter
Warwick Carpenter started his career as an author, publishing stories about the Adirondacks, and had a deep appreciation for the healthy benefits of fresh air and exercise. He had health… Read more »
John S. Apperson (a.k.a JSA, Appie)
In 1900, when a young man from Virginia first arrived in Schenectady, he was fascinated by the General Electric Company and with all the opportunities it offered. Having worked for… Read more »
February 5, 1963 – Art Newkirk editorial, Union Star
February 5, 1963 – Art Newkirk editorial Forest Preserve, Lake George and ‘Conservation’ Owe Great Debt to John S. Apperson (EDITOR’S NOTE: Few men have had a greater influence on… Read more »
February 27, 1929 – Program – 17th Annual Meeting NYS Forestry Ass.
February 27, 1929 – Program – 17th Annual Meeting of the New York State Forestry Association – Morning Session 10 A.M. Education Building (Annual Election; Annual Reports of Committees; Annual… Read more »