Guide to the Collection 209. Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records, 1950-1982, n.d.

Guide to the Collection 209. Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records, 1950-1982, n.d.

Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Copyright Notice
Preferred Citation
Acquisitions Information
Processing Information
Historical Notes
Online Catalog Headings
Container List
Separated Material
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Descriptive Summary

Repository: Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection
Creator: Blue Ridge Parkway Association
Title: Collection 209. Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records, 1950-1982, n.d.
Language of Material: Material in English
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University.
Abstract: Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records originate from an organization of small and large businesses focused on tourism along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The organization advertizes the businesses, produced brochures and a newsletter called the Mile Post, and marketed the Blue Ridge Parkway. It also worked to complete the Blue Ridge Parkway's link.
Extent: 6 linear feet, 12 archival boxes

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

An appointment for research is required. No restrictions to access. No Interlibrary Loan.


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Copyright Notice

Copyright for all items is retained by the authors or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.


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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Collection 209. Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, NC, USA.


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Acquisitions Information

Provenance is not known. It was accessioned in 2000 but an accession number was not given. It was opened to the public in 2007.


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Processing Information

Processed by Kathryn Staley and Freddie Blue, March 2007

Encoded by Kathryn Staley, March 2007


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Historical Notes

The Blue Ridge Parkway Association was an independent membership-based non-profit organization made up of businessmen and Chamber of Commerce Executives interested in promoting the Blue Ridge Parkway tourist attractions in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. It published an annual folder of accomodations and services. Included are hotels, motels, restaurants, travel organizations, business firms, merchants associations, and tourist attractions.

Blue Ridge Parkway Association Presidents

1950-1952: Ben F. Moomaw, Roanoke Chamber of Commerce

1953: Arthur M. Jones, Asheville Chamber of Commerce

1954: Randolph Perry, Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce

1955: Douglas Kouns, Asheville Chamber of Commerce

1956: Jack Goodykoontz, Roanoke Chamber of Commerce

1957: R.B. Hardin, Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce

1958: Charles Gullikson, Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce

1959-1960: Richard Degenhardt, Asheville Chamber of Commerce

1961: James Payne, Front Royal Chamber of Commerce

1962: Bill Dych, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1963: J.A. Miller, Asheville Chamber of Commerce

1964: Douglas Ferguson, Pigeon Forge

1965: John Kelley, Roanoke Chamber of Commerce

1966: Bob Lindsey, Asheville Chamber of Commerce

1967-1968: Ronal Ligon, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1969-1970: Jack Holt, Galax, Virginia

1971: John Johnson, Canton, North Carolina

1972: Gertrude Huckleberry, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1973: Captain George A. Downing, Burnsville, North Carolina

1974: Carl Vause, Jr., Peaks of the Otter, Virginia

1975: Hi Brown, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1976-1977: Charlie Buser, Front Royal, Virginia

1977: Richard Barkley, Linville, North Carolina

1978: Richard Tipton, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1979: Holt Maloney, Luray, Virginia

1980: Barry L. Robers, Boone, North Carolina

Events

1955: Blue Ridge Parkway Association passed a resolution opposing making the Blue Ridge Parkway a toll road.

17 July 1965: Dedication to mark completion of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.

1975: Blue Ridge Parkway Association revised its By-Laws.


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Online Catalog Headings

Blue Ridge Parkway Association
Tourism -- Appalachian Region, Southern
Appalachian Region, Southern -- Description and travel

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Container List

Collection 209. Blue Ridge Parkway Association Records. (1950-1982, n.d.)
By-Laws Series contains the Blue Ridge Parkway Association's by-laws, by-law revisions, resolutions, and organization's history. Resolutions oppose making the parkway a toll road and changing its names and support completing the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Officers Series includes the materials of select officers. This includes correspondence, brochures, resolutions, invoices, biographical information, etc. These items could have been located in others series.
Membership Series is series of incomplete membership rosters and inactive membership lists, arranged in alphabetical order.
Minutes Series contains incomplete minutes from the general membership meetings as well as committee meetings.
Mileposts Series include most of the Mileposts over a twenty year span.
Finance Series includes organizational disbursements, treasurer's reports, invoices, receipts, cancelled checks, etc. for the Blue Ridge Parkway Association. Although incomplete, it illustrates the organization's financial status.
Publicity Series includes an example of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association's primary advertizement, the Blue Ridge Parkway Association folder. It also includes the organization's brochures, newsletters, and correspondence about their 1971 movie.
Correspondence Series contains all the correspondence not located in the Officers Series. Included are letters discussing the 1952 proposal to change the name of the Parkway, a dedication ceremary to celebrate the opening of the Parkway between Soco Gap and Oconaluftee and a 1960s disagreement over placing BRPA folders in Virginia locations.
Newspaper Articles Series contains photocopies of newspaper articles about the Blue Ridge Parkway Association, the Blue Ridge Parkway in general, and specific attractions located near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Publication Series includes various books, brochures, and periodicals about the Blue Ridge Parkway and specifics sights near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Miscellaneous Series contains chronological files about the Blue Ridge Parkway Association as well as other files.
Photograph Series. Photographs were originally filed within the document series. They are housed separately in Photograph Box 15.
By-Laws Series.
Box Folder
1 1 1954-1975, n.d.
2 Resolutions, 1955-1980, n.d.
Events re: Blue Ridge Parkway Construction 1889-1962.
History of Blue Ridge Parkway and BRPA 1965, n.d.
Miscellaneous.
Officers Series.
Box Folder
1 3 List of Officers, by year.
Officers' Files, alphabetically.
Capt. George A. Downing [President], 1971. (Correspondence)
Jack M. Goodykoontz [President], 1955-1956. (Correspondence, Executive Committee Minutes, Reports, News Releases, Invoices, Miscellaneous)
1 4 Jack M. Goodykoontz [President], 1955-1956. (Correspondence, Executive Committee Minutes, Reports, News Releases, Invoices, Miscellaneous)
1 5 Jack M. Goodykoontz [President], 1968-1971. (Correspondence, Brochure)
Robert "Bob" Hardin [Treasurer and Blowing Rock mayor], 1956-1957, n.d. (Correspondence, Invoices, Checks)
1 6 Robert "Bob" Hardin [Treasurer and Blowing Rock mayor], 1956-1957, n.d. (Correspondence, Invoices, Checks)
1 7 Bob Harnsberger, 1968-1971. (Correspondence, 1968 Mailing List)
1 8 Jack Holt, 1966-1971. (Correspondence, Mileposts, Financial Statements, Minutes, Resolution, Miscellaneous, Notes)
1 9 Jack Holt, 1966-1971. (Correspondence, Mileposts, Financial Statements, Minutes, Resolution, Miscellaneous, Notes)
1 10 Gertrude Huckleberry, 1970-1971. (Correspondence, Minutes, Mileposts, Newspaper articles)
1 11 Gertrude Huckleberry, 1970-1971. (Correspondence, Minutes, Mileposts, Newspaper articles)
1 12 Bruce Hunter [Membership Chairman], 1968-1971. (Correspondence)
John Johnson, 1966-1970, n.d. (Correspondence, Minutes, Ann Joyner's biographical account, Financial Statement)
1 13 John Johnson, 1966-1970, n.d. (Correspondence, Minutes, Ann Joyner's biographical account, Financial Statement)
Ralph "Bud" Lawson [Secretary], 1967. (Correspondence)
2 1 L.L. "Jack" Lewis, 1966-1969, n.d. (Correspondence, Financial Statements, Deposit Slips, Notecards of Members, Dedication of Parkway)
2 2 L.L. "Jack" Lewis, 1966-1969, n.d. (Correspondence, Financial Statements, Deposit Slips, Notecards of Members, Dedication of Parkway)
2 3 L.L. "Jack" Lewis, 1966-1969, n.d. (Correspondence, Financial Statements, Deposit Slips, Notecards of Members, Dedication of Parkway)
Ronald Ligon, 1968-1970. (Financial Statement, Correspondence, Minutes, Report)
2 4 Ronald Ligon, 1968-1970. (Financial Statement, Correspondence, Minutes, Report)
Granville Liles, 1968-1971. (Correspondence, News Release, Reports, Brochure, Homemade Booklet of Dedication Ceremony)
2 5 Granville Liles, 1968-1971. (Correspondence, News Release, Reports, Brochure, Homemade Booklet of Dedication Ceremony)
Robert Lindsey, 1967-1971, n.d. (Correspondence, Minutes)
2 6 Robert Lindsey, 1967-1971, n.d. (Correspondence, Minutes)
Al Miller, 1968-1971. (Correspondence)
2 7 Al Miller, 1968-1971. (Correspondence)
Hugh Morton, 1968-1971. (Correspondence, Biographical Information, Speech)
Barry Rogers, 1979-1980. (Correspondence, Biographical Information, News Releases)
2 8 Davis Winsette [Treasurer], 1970-1971. (Correspondence)
Membership Series.
Box Folder
2 9 Labels, n.d.
Membership Rosters, 1959-1981, n.d.
Box Folder
2 10 Membership Rosters, 1959-1981, n.d.
11 Membership Rosters, 1959-1981, n.d.
Inactive Members List.
Box Folder
2 12 Inactive Members List.
New Members, 1971.
Box Folder
2 13 Rules, 1980.
Miscellaneous.
Minutes Series.
Box Folder
3 1 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
2 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
3 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
4 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
5 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
6 Minutes, 1955-1980, n.d.
7 Committee Minutes, 1954-1959.
8 Nomination Committee.
Minutes of All Meetings from 1958 to 1969.
Box Folder
3 9 Minutes of All Meetings from 1958 to 1969.
10 Minutes from the 1970s.
11 Minutes from the 1970s.
12 Minutes from the 1970s.
13 Minutes from the 1970s.
Box Folder
4 1 Minutes from the 1970s.
2 Minutes from the 1970s.
Mileposts Series.
Box Folder
4 3 Mileposts, 1961-1981.
4 Mileposts, 1961-1981.
Box Folder
5 Mileposts, 1961-1981.
Publication Materials, 1967, n.d.
Finance Series.
Disbursements, 1967-1970.
4 6 Disbursements, 1968-1970. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1967-1970]
4 7 Disbursements, 1968-1970. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1967-1970]
4 8 Disbursements, 1968-1970. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1967-1970]
4 9 Disbursements, 1968-1970. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1967-1970]
4 Folders 9 Disbursements, 1968-1970. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1967-1970]
Disbursements, 1971. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1968-1971]
4 10 Disbursements, 1972. [Correspondence, invoices, dating from 1971-1972, Skyline Communications' strike affected the distribution of BRPA folder]
4 11 Disbursements, 1973. [Correspondence, invoices]
Disbursements, 1974. [Correspondence, invoices]
4 12 Disbursements, 1974-1975. [Correspondence, invoices]
4 13 Disbursements, 1975-1976. [Correspondence, invoices]
4 14 Disbursements, 1976-1977. [Correspondence, invoices]
5 1 Disbursements, 1976-1977. [Correspondence, invoices]
Disbursements, 1977-1978. [Correspondence, invoices]
5 2 Disbursements, 1977-1978. [Correspondence, invoices]
5 3 Disbursements, 1978-1979. [Correspondence, invoices]
5 4 Disbursements, 1979-1980. [Correspondence, invoices]
5 Inactive Ledger Sheets, 1957-1979, n.d. [Correspondence, Members' cards which include fees, payment, and membership cancels]
6 Inactive Ledger Sheets, 1957-1979, n.d. [Correspondence, Members' cards which include fees, payment, and membership cancels]
7 Inactive Ledger Sheets, 1957-1979, n.d. [Correspondence, Members' cards which include fees, payment, and membership cancels]
8 Inactive Ledger Sheets, 1957-1979, n.d. [Correspondence, Members' cards which include fees, payment, and membership cancels]
9 Financial Statements, 1955-1981.
10 Financial Statements, 1955-1981.
11 Financial Statements, 1955-1981.
12 Financial Statements, 1955-1981.
Box Folder
6 1 Treasurer Reports, 1958-1965.
2 Treasurer Reports, 1958-1965.
Budget Worksheet, 1980-1982.
Box Folder
6 3 Reports, 1964-1981.
4 Invoices, 1953-1982, n.d.
5 Membership Receipts, 19-19.
Bank Deposits, 1955-1981.
Box Folder
6 6 Bank Deposits, 1955-1981.
Bank Statements, 1955-1980.
Box Folder
6 7 Cancelled Checks, 19-19.
Bank Register, 1957-1960.
Insurance Bond, 1960-1982.
Fundraiser, n.d. [Housed separately.]
Box Folder
6 8 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
9 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
10 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
11 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
12 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
13 Miscellaneous, 1967-1969, n.d.
Publicity Series.
Box Folder
7 1 Blue Ridge Parkway Association Folders, 1967-1971. [Correspondence, Brochures, Notes]
2 Blue Ridge Parkway Association Folders, 1967-1971. [Correspondence, Brochures, Notes]
3 Blue Ridge Parkway Association Folders, 1967-1971. [Correspondence, Brochures, Notes]
Blue Ridge Parkway Accommodations and Services Directory, 1957-1969. [This includes notes and the directory]
Box Folder
7 4 Brochures, 1962-1972, n.d.
5 Brochures, 1962-1972, n.d.
6 North Carolina Advertising Bulletin, 1957-1959.
7 Movie, 1968-1971, n.d. [Correspondence, Script, Notes]
8 Movie, 1968-1971, n.d. [Correspondence, Script, Notes]
9 Miscellaneous.
Reports.
News Releases, 1961-1968, n.d. [News Releases are from the Blue Ridge Parkway Association and outside sources, such as the National Park Service.]
Correspondence Series.
Box Folder
8 1 February 21-25, 1952.
2 February 25-27, 1952.
3 February 27- July 15, 1952.
4 July 30, 1952 - August 25, 1953.
5 September 15, 1953 - October 8, 1954.
6 October 11, 1954 - January 22, 1955.
7 January 25, 1955 - June 01, 1955.
8 January 23, 1956 - December 06, 1956.
9 February 14, 1957 - January 26, 1959.
10 January 26, 1959 - March 16, 1959.
11 March 17, 1959 - May 15, 1959.
12 May 20, 1959 - December 30, 1959.
13 January 07, 1960 - March 21, 1960.
Box Folder
9 1 March 18, 1960 - December 12, 1960.
2 January 26, 1961 - October 02, 1962.
3 January 21, 1963 - June 03, 1964.
4 June 03, 1964 - December 30, 1964.
5 January 18, 1965 - June 17, 1965.
6 June 17, 1965 - December 23, 1965.
7 January 01, 1966 - June 14, 1966.
8 July 05, 1966 - February 20, 1967.
9 February 21, 1967 - September 27, 1967.
Box Folder
10 1 January 03, 1968 - December 01, 1968.
2 February 03, 1969 - September 30, 1971.
3 October 01, 1971 - December 12, 1973.
4 January 08, 1974 - December 17, 1976.
5 February 22, 1977 - July 04, 1980.
6 July 07, 1980 - February 24, 1981.
7 n.d.
8
Publication Series.
Box Folder
10 8 Brochures.
Virginia-North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association (two versions).
Welcome to Brevard and Transylvania County, North Carolina.
Brevard, North Carolina.
Brevard, North Carolina "In the Land of Waterfalls."
Brevard Cashiers Highlands.
The Blue Ridge Parkway.
Books.
Lord, Bill. Nature along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway Association: Roanoke, Virginia, 1953.
Campground Directory: Campgrounds along the Blue Ridge Parkway. [No publisher information or date.)
U.S. Department of the Interior. Statement for Management. Blue Ridge Parkway, 1979.
10 9 Robinson, Donald H. Camper's and Hiker's Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Chatham Press, Inc.: Riverside, CT, 1971.
Todd, Joseph A. The Blue Ridge Parkway: a poem. [No publisher information], 1971.
National Park Service. Our Heritage: A Plan for Its Protection and Use. Washington, D.C. (no date).
Periodicals.
"Wildlife Thrives in the Mountains of Virginia at the Circle M Animal Zoo." Highways to Finer Living with Hennis Freight Lines. (January, 1966): pp. 4-6.
Friends. March 1966.
Newspaper Articles.
11 1 Removed: Asheville Citizens. May 04, 1956: New Grove Park Reopening Section Miscellaneous Series.
Miscellaneous Series.
Box Folder
11 1 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1953.
2 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1956.
3 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1956.
4 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1956.
5 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1956.
6 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1956.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1957.
Box Folder
11 7 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1958.
8 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1958.
9 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1958.
10 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1958.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1959.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1960.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1961.
Box Folder
11 11 Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1963.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1965.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association, 1966.
Box Folder
12 1 Blue Ridge Parkway Report, n.d.
Accomodations.
Blue Ridge Parkway Change of Name.
Deed Transfer Luncheon 1968 (Grandfather Mountain).
Box Folder
12 2 Editorials on Blue Ridge Parkway Association.
Holiday Inn Magazine, 1968.
Legislative.
Box Folder
12 3 Nature Notes.
North Carolina Folder.
Pledges.
Prospects.
State Travel Bulletins, 1956.
Box Folder
12 4 Travel Writers, 1971.
5 Writers Tour.
Labels.
Photograph Series.

Separated Material

Poster advertizing a Photograph Competition, n.d.