John Apperson had contact with several members of the Smith family, of the Fred R. Smith & Sons Marina, in Bolton Landing. Apperson’s interests in rip-rapping the shores of islands… Read more »
Search Results for: John S. Apperson
Ellwood M. Rabenold
When John Apperson first became active in political battles in Albany, Ellwood Rabenold was already serving as a New York State senator. The two men probably met during the Constitutional… 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 »
Dr. Irving Langmuir
Irving Langmuir’s name was associated with John Apperson in many ways. These two became friends in 1910, when Langmuir first came to work as a scientist at the General Electric… Read more »
Chapter One
(1893 – 1903)
Early Years in Virginia, Family, and Education
To set the stage for learning about John Apperson’s life and of his education, family, work experiences, and enthusiasm for outdoor recreation, we will start at his birthplace in Virginia,… Read more »
December 29, 1936 – Raymond Torrey to George W. Murray
December 29, 1936 – Raymond Torrey to Mr. George Welwood Murray (NYC) Dear Mr. Murray: An indication of what the Lake Placid Club and probably other interests in the Lake… Read more »
1939 – Essay concerning French Point and the Memorial Fund
Date unknown – probably 1939 – Essay concerning French Point, and the Memorial Fund to honor George Foster Peabody, and of Paradise Bay, and the western shore of the Narrows…… Read more »
February 24, 1941 – Nellie Sellinger Pierce to JSA
February 24, 1941 – Nellie Sellinger Pierce to JSA – Dear Mr. Apperson, Did you take that lovely picture of your windows looking out on Lake George you sent with… Read more »