William G. Howard had a long career as NY State Superintendent of Forests. He is recognized as a founder of the Adirondack Mountain Club and as a promoter of campsites… Read more »
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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 »
October 1954 – Flyer from Bouquet River Lodge Chapter (Adk. Mountain Club)
October 1954 – Bouquet River Lodge Chapter – Adirondack Mountain Club to Members BOUQUET RIVER LODGE CHAPTER ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB CONSERVATION: 1) A usually reliable source…? “Aug. 3, 1954, the… Read more »
December 22, 1956 – George H. Fell (Ex, Dir, TNC) to Board of Gov.
December 22, 1956 – George B. Fell (Executive Director – Washington, DC) to Board of Governors and Friends of the Nature Conservancy – Gentlemen: There are so many interesting recent… Read more »
Pamphlet – 1958 – Lake George and the Continuing Blunder (Adirondack Mountain Club)
Lake George and the Continuing Blunder During the past 50 years high water has been destroying the Lake George islands. To stop this continuing blunder legislation must provide: That the… Read more »
January 29, 1961 – Albany Times Union, article by Barney Fowler
January 29, 1961 – Albany Times Union – article by Barney Fowler – He Set the Stage for Better Conservation These words headlined an article by Barnett Fowler which appeared… 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 »
April 12, 1930 – Giles S. Maxwell to F. C. Sherman
April 12, 1930 – Giles S. Maxwell to Mr. F. C. Sherman (Lake George) – Dear Mr. Sherman: Sometime ago Mr. Apperson turned over to me correspondence you had with… Read more »