October 1900- Three letters from Edward B. Nitchie, who wrote to Dr. Schenck at Pinchot's advice. Nitchie inquired whether his partial deafness would prohibit studies at Biltmore Forest School. January 31, 1906- A 51-year-old man inquires if it would be possible to begin a career of forestry.

Correspondence from individuals seeking employment from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence regarding the purchase of products or services.

This folder has records concerning people and companies as customers or potential customers of Biltmore lumber.

This folder concerns offers to sell logs for Dr. Schenck to "take up."

Correspondence concerning Dr. Schenck's advertising of Biltmore Forest School in "The Nation." New York City. Contains sample advertisements.

This folder includes a note of thanks upon receipt of a publication and a request for a publication.

This folder contains information on miscellaneous literature requested by Dr. Schenck.

This folder contains two requests for passes to visit Pisgah.

This folder includes three letters from Vernon Neill of Davidson River, N.C.

December 10, 1903- Victoria Neill requests help to establish a three months school at English Chapel. Miss. Lillie Pimmer would be the teacher, if they could hire her.

November 8, 1899- The Park and Forestry Committee of the Asheville Board of Trade will meet to organize an Inter-State association "for the purpose of securing a National Park in some section of the Blue Ridge or Smoky Mountains."

February 15, 1900- Asheville Music Festival Association offers Dr. Schenck tickets to the Theodore Thomas concert.

April 11, 1908- National Geographic Society invites Dr. Schenck to become a member. Say they are in their 20th year and have a membership of over 30,000.

January 1909- Dr. Schenck and the Secretary of the North Idaho Forestry Association discuss forest taxation.

October 6, 1898- Request to publish information about Biltmore Forest School in "North Carolina Journal of Education."

December 5, 1896- North Carolina Department of Agriculture, State Museum, writes Dr. Schenck about specimens of carnivorous animals from Biltmore Estate, which Dr. Schenck promised to ship to the Museum.

November 17, 1903- C. B. Boothe, Chairman of the Executive Council of the National Irrigation Association, gives Dr. Schenck information on literature concerning irrigation out West. He mentions Schenck is a vice-president of the American Forestry Association.

March 9, 1909- Dr. Schenck asks New Jersey Lumber Retailers Association for a copy of the United States Rules of Hardwood Inspection, which they favor. Dr. Schenck read the report of the Association's 24th annual meeting in April.

April 24, 1909- Dr. Schenck invited to join The North Carolina Academy of Science.

This folder contains correspondence written in German and miscellaneous correspondence.

Correspondence from The Nantahala Marble and Talc Company. Atlanta, GA. They purchased, or considered purchasing, Biltmore lumber to resell.

Correspondence from National Casket Co. Hoboken, N.J. They appear to have purchased some Biltmore lumber. April 15, 1908- Refuse to purchase lumber graded on the National Hardwood Lumber Association Rules of 1907.

October 1908- F. E. Longwell, President of the Company, planned to visit Asheville, N.C. to consider "locating a dimension plant at Asheville or Biltmore." Dr. Schenck supported the establishment of the plant in Western North Carolina. He could not promise a steady stream of lumber however, as this would depend upon George Vanderbilt's wishes and the sale of Highland Forest.

Correspondence from The National Hardwood Lumber Association. Chicago, IL. May 1903- Invitation to their Sixth Annual Meeting, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

August 12, 1903- Form letter about payment of the Association's debt and membership drive.

October 1, 1903- Announcement of Board of Managers meeting, to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

October 24, 1903- Form letter with report of Association's recent progress.

May 13, 1904- Meeting to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Correspondence from The National Lumber Manufacturers' Association. ST. Louis, MO. Letters about plans to publish Credit Rating Books for different States. "Summary of Trade Reports" Issue of July 20, 1904. Evaluations of many lumber companies.

Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. John G. Neil. Davidson River, N.C. They kept boarders in a house rented from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from John and Jemma Neil of Ecusta, N.C. January 20, 1902- Jemma Neil tells Dr. Schenck of plans for a school at English Chapel. She requests a donation from him.

January 22, 1902- Not happy with their land trade.

February 3, 1902- Jemma Neil thanks Dr. Schenck for his donation, probably for the school.

February 9, 1902- Thanks to Dr. & Mrs. Schenck and Mr. & Mrs. Vanderbilt for the presents. From the Neil Family and Mrs. W. R. West.

Correspondence from R. F. Nelson. He or she sold and asked to purchase deer, especially does, from Biltmore Estate.

Correspondence from F. H. Newell Chief Engineer, Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, Hydrographic Branch. Washington D.C. June 16, 1898- Received Dr. Schenck's pamphlet, "Our Yellow Poplar."

March 7, 1904- Asked M. R. Hall, Chief Hydrographer for the Southern section, to visit Biltmore Estate and make plans for cooperative stream measurements that were proposed by Dr. Schenck.

April 28, 1906- Sent estimates of Davidson River and North and South Forks of Mills River. Not included.

July 11, 1906- Letter with a few notes on study of the effect of forests on stream flow.

March 10, 1909- Received Dr. Schenck's pamphlet on Forest Finance.

The last two letters are from Newell as Director of Department of the Interior, Reclamation Service.

Correspondence from G. W. Norton. Louisville, KY. June 24, 1901- Mentions that two of his sisters will make a brief trip to N.C.

June 28, 1904- Has friends interested in the Shooting and Fishing Association proposed by Edgar G. [sic] Moore.

November 15, 1904- Would like a small camp.

June 21, 1905- Spoke more with his friends, John W. Barr Jr., and John C. Russell, about proposed Pisgah Forest Hunting and Fishing Club.

Correspondence from [Leticia?] Norton. Louisville, KY. February 10, 1900- Thinks of N.C. as a haven from KY.

February 20, 1900- Hopes Pinchot will be willing to undertake work on their Estate, WoodNorton, through his Division [of Forestry.] If Pinchot declines, they would like Schenck to do the work. Need a good bridge built across Mud Creek.

March 29, 1900- Will be pleased to have work at WoodNorton carried out.

No date- Regrets Dr. Schenck did not go to WoodNorton with Mr. Olmsted.

August 17, 1900- Anxious to have plans carried out, but sad to hear of Schenck's accident.

July 10, 1901- Visited WoodNorton with her [or his?] sister and was pleased at Dr. Schenck's work there. Path and bridge appear to have been damaged in the past.

October 26, 1901- Paid Dr. Schenck for his work at WoodNorton.

Correspondence from Mattie Norton. Louisville, KY. April 24, no year- Received copy of Dr. Schenck's report to Mr. Pinchot. Will visit their place in North Carolina and would like a personal interview with Dr. Schenck about plans for their forest land.

April 3, 1901- Hopes Dr. Schenck can do work at WoodNorton in the spring.

November 12, 1903- Dr. Schenck gave advice on burnt portion of their woodland.