"Cumberland Jack, taken at Alpine, Tennessee 1934 by Paul J. Adams"

People and Groups

Cumberland Jack lived at Adams's farm in Alpine from 1928 until his death in 1935 at age 14 years, 5 months.

"padams38" written in pencil on back of photo.

Adams, Paul J.

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 37

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1934

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000228

"7/14/75 Picture of Paul J. Adams Old Lodge top of Mt. Le Conte made by Mrs. Arnold C. Moore, Atlanta, Ga."

Great Smoky Mountains

People and Groups

Structures -- Cabins

Adams hiked Mt. Le Conte in July 1975 to mark the 50th anniversary of the camp he had established there. This was likely Adams's last hike up Le Conte; he died in 1985.

"padams23" (3) (people) p. 6 written on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Moore, Theodosia (Sister)

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo (3)

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1975-07-14

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000227

"Cumberland Jack II, Winter of 1932 on Chillhowee Mt."

Great Smoky Mountains

Handwriting beneath photo reads: "Smoky Jack - Packing." Adams trained Cumberland Jack to carry supplies from Ogle's Store in Gatlinburg back to the camp on Mt. Le Conte.

"padams30" written in pencil on back of photo.

Chilhowee

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 30

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1932

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000226

"Cumberland Jack in front of his Kennel atop Mt. LeConte, winter of 1925, taken by Paul J. Adams"

Great Smoky Mountains

"padams34" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Adams, Paul J.

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 23

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000225

"Cumberland Jack II and Paul J. Adams, winter of 1925, Knoxville"

People and Groups

"padams39 (1) p.5" written on back of photo.

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 20

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000224

"Area of western Gatlinburg 1925 from west side of West Fork of Little Pegion River"

Great Smoky Mountains

Landscapes and Scenery

Roads and Trails

"padams40" written in pencil on back of photo.

Little Pigeon River

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 11

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000223

"Signs beside LeConte Creek Trail erected by Paul J. Adams, summer of 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

Roads and Trails

Flora and Fauna

Upper sign reads: "Permission of Custodian Must Be Secured Before Building a Fire on This Mountain Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Asso." Lower sign reads: "Save the Wild Flowers Plants & Trees for the Other Fellow to Enjoy Knoxville Automobile Club".

"padams35" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 9

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000222

"Frank Wilson, Cumberland Jack & Paul J. Adams, below Bulletin Board, camp on Mt. LeConte 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

People and Groups

"padams36" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 4, Photo 8

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000221

"Thompson Photography employees at Basin Spring Camp, Mt. LeConte, picture taken in 1926 (summer)"

Great Smoky Mountains

People and Groups

"padams28" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 26

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1926

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000220

"CampYard, 1926; Adams Cabin on Left, 'House That Jack Built' on Right, Tables and people in middle"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

People and Groups

"padams22" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 24

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1926

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000219

"'House That Jack Built' Basin Sp. Camp, during construction, looking down hill, Picture taken in early summer of 1926."

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

Caption on back of photo reads: "Fireplace opening can be seen. Picture made by Paul J. Adams".

"padams21" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Adams, Paul J.

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 22

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1926

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000218

"Ogle's Store and Post Office 1923. River road to right. Looking from Pi-Phi School"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- General

Roads and Trails

"padams24" written in pencil on back of photo.

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 12

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1923

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000216

"Paul J. Adams, Cumberland Jack, Frank Wilson in front of tent top of Mt. LeConte 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Shelters

People and Groups

"padams25" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 7

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000215

"View of Myrtle Point Mt. LeConte picture taken in 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

Landscapes and Scenery

Cumberland Jack visible on far right.

"padams20" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 6

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000214

"Mt. LeConte, Clifftop to right, West Peak to Left. Taken 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

Landscapes and Scenery

"padams27" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 3, Photo 5

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000212

"Group picture, Basin Spring Camp winter 1926-'27. Courtesy of Jim Thompson"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

People and Groups

(L-R): Brockway Crouch, Gordon Powers, Jim Thompson, Paul J. Adams (Guide) with Cumberland Jack. Caption on back of photo reads: "winter of 1926-'27 Camp on top of Mt. LeConte. Picture taken by Thompson Photographer My Pack Basket on one of fireplaces."

"padams19" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Thompson Photography

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 27

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1926

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000210

"Basin Spring Camp 1926, Adams Cabin on left, Huff Cabin on Right."

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

Adams operated his camp until May 10, 1926 when Jack Huff and Will Ramsay took over management. Huff began construction on a new cabin - "The House that Jack Built" (visible on the right).

"padams12" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 25

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1926

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000209

"First Log Cabin built on Mt. Le Conte, winter of 1925-26"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

"padams11 (2)" written on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 18

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000208

"First Log Cabin on Top of Mt. LeConte, winter of 1925-'26 Built by Paul J. Adams"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

"padams10" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 17

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000207

"Camp Yard showing tent and tables summer 19 1925"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- General

"padams14" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 15

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000206

"Ogle's Store, Gatlinburg. Charles Ogle on right; about 1923"

Great Smoky Mountains

People and Groups

Structures -- General

"padams16" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 2, Photo 13

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1923

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000205

"The Cumberland Jack grave stone made by Jim Robertson in front of studio, June 7, 1974"

People and Groups

"padams5" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 1, Photo 38

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1974-06-07

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000204

"First Log Cabin on top of Mt. LeConete. Winter of 1925-26"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

"padams9" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 1, Photo 16

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000203

"First Cabin on Mt. LeConte, under construction, winter of 1925-26"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Cabins

Adams began construction on this 15 by 20 foot cabin in the summer of 1926, having been retained to do so by the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association.

"padams7" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 1, Photo 14

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

1925

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000202

"Tar-paper shack of Mt. LeConte where first two Park Commissioners Parties stayed, built in 1924"

Great Smoky Mountains

Structures -- Shelters

Adams occupied this camp on Mount Le Conte, which consisted of a tar-paper covered lean-to north of Cliff Top, in 1925.

"padams8" written in pencil on back of photo.

Mt. LeConte, Mount Le Conte, LaConte, La Conte

Unknown

Ilene Jones Cornwell Papers MS.2054, Series I, Box 1, Folder 1, Photo 4

The University of Tennessee, Digital Library Initiatives, Knoxville Tennessee

Unknown

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The Paul J. Adams Photograph Collection

0012_000580_000201