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Adirondack League Club records
The print version of the finding aid was compiled by Maria McCashion,
New York State Archives.
© 2005
Overview of the Collection
Repository: |
New York State Library
Manuscripts and Special Collections |
Sponsor: |
Funding for encoding
this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the
National Endowment for the Humanities. |
Collection Number: |
SC21583 |
Creator: |
Adirondack League
Club |
Title: |
Adirondack League
Club records |
Dates: |
1921-1922 |
Physical Description: |
0.25 cu. ft. of textual
records; 4 maps; and 1 technical drawing |
Summary: |
The Adirondack League
Club was founded in 1890 to promote the conservation of the
forests, fish, and game of the Adirondack region of New York
State. Records consist ofcorrespondence and reports generated
by the Club's consulting engineer, Theodore Horton, relating
to sanitaryconditions at the Club's Adirondack lodges and
cabins. Included are surveys of the water supply and specificatiofor
improving garbage and waste disposal; a blueprint for a standard
garbage incinerator; a map of the Adirondack Parand three
maps depicting allotments bordering Little Moose Lake, First
Bisby Lake, and Lake Honnedaga. |
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Arrangement
There is no apparent arrangement scheme for the material.
Overview
Records consist of correspondence and reports generated by the Club’s
consulting engineer, Theodore Horton, relating to sanitary conditions
at the Club’s Adirondack lodges and cabins. Included are surveys of
the water supply and specifications for improving garbage and waste
disposal. Also included are a blueprint for a standard garbage incinerator,
a map of the Adirondack Park, and three maps depicting allotments
bordering Little Moose Lake, First Bi Lake, and Lake Honnedaga.
Biographical Sketch
The Adirondack League Club was founded in 1890 to promote the conservation
of the forests, fish and game of the Adirondack region of New York
State. Founding club members included: Mills W. Barse, Abraham G.
Mills, Warner Miller, Robert C. Alexander, Ole L. Snyder, and Mark
M. Pomeroy. Presently, the Club is governed by elected officers and
appointed executive committees, and member vote on by-laws and regulations.
The Club maintains a privately owned land preserve for the use of
its members for the purposes of hunting, fishing and recreation. At
one time the Club owned as much as 128,000 acres within the Adirondack
Park. Presently the Club owns approximately 53,000 acres and continues
to promote conservation of the wildlife and forests of the Adirondack
region. The Adirondack League Club also owns and operates lodges and
cabins within the Adirondack Park for use by members. Its headquarters
are located in Old Forge, New York.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
Records were acquired January 27, 1997. Donor information is unknown.
Processing Information
This collection's description was created and enhanced as a part of
the New York State Archives EnvironmenHistory Virtual Research Collection
Project, 2004. The National Endowment for the Humanities provided
funding for thisproject.
Use of Collection
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Available Alternate Formats
No other form exists.
Related Information
Related Material
Augustus D. Shepard. Architectural drawings, MS 89-1, at the Adirondack
Museum Library
Other Finding Aids
No other guide exists.
Access Terms
Corporate Names
Adirondack League Club -BuildingsAdirondack League Club -Buildings
Subjects
Camps -Sanitation -New York (State) -Adirondack Park
Sanitary engineering -New York (State) -Adirondack Park
Sanitation -New York (State) -Adirondack Park
Sanitary engineering -New York (State) -Adirondack Park
Personal Names
Horton, Theodore -Correspondence
Horton, Theodore
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