February 12, 1900- A senior at Purdue University inquires about Biltmore Forest School.

November 4, 1901- Writer learned of Biltmore Forest School through Mr. Defebaugh's article in his "American Lumberman."

August 31, 1903- Writer contacts Dr. Schenck for information on Biltmore Forest School after being inspired by an article, "The Disappearing Forests," in the Farm Journal on Forestry.

June 13, 1905- A married, 37-year-old man asks Dr. Schenck if taking a course at Biltmore Forest School would be sufficient training to make a "respectable livelihood" in Forestry.

August 5, 1905- Inquiry if Dr. Schenck will take a Russian Jewish refugee as a work/study student at Biltmore Forest School.

February 5, 1906- Part of a response to a query about Biltmore Forest School. The writer tells of how Biltmore Forest School is a technical school, as opposed to a University. Advice on high school classes to take in preparation for entering Biltmore Forest School.

May 4, 1903- Dr. Schenck offers Joe Thompson a summer job of hauling tan-bark, with his own team, at Davidson River, N.C.

March 14, 1899- Southern Railway Company cannot give special travel rates to Biltmore Forest School students who go through the south to investigate lumber districts.

January 13, 1905- Theobald & Brandl Caterers of Asheville, N.C. charge Dr. Schenck for sixty pounds of candy.

September 2, 1907- Tennessee Copper Company Merchandise Department sent Dr. Schenck folding camp chairs and wagon covers.

February 7, 1898- N. C. Secretary of State sent copy, not included, of State Grant to J. H. Hall and B. H. West.

June 24, 1901- Offer to purchase 190 Big Cove Tract in Gloucester, Tract 33.

January 29, 1902- Tract 111.

January 29, 1906- A. L. Tinsley writes about signing his lease. Tract 69.

November 28, 1907- T. H. Tabor and wife of Ellijay, GA executed a deed for Dr. Schenck.

This folder includes correspondence concerning the sale of both lumber and firewood. It includes Dr. Schenck's correspondence with various lumber companies.

This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence from persons who sold, or wanted to sell, lumber to Dr. Schenck.

This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence to C. A. Schenck & Co.

December 2, 1902- Request to buy a Dachshund from Dr. Schenck. January 1906- Dr. Schenck wishes to take a mule on a trial basis before purchasing it.

This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence concerning rental properties.

May 10, 1909- C. A. Smith Timber Company of Minneapolis, Minn. orders twelve of Dr. Schenck's Cruisers' Tables for use by their own cruisers.

This folder includes fliers with copies of translations of testimonials, or letters of reference, written in German for A. Harold Unwin. Unwin's transcript was also copied and printed on the flier.

June 15, 1904- W. W. Turner, former General Secretary of the Asheville Young Men's Christian Association, asks Dr. Schenck for a permit to fish in the Pink Beds, under recommendation of their mutual friend, Dr. Battle.

February 2, 1903- List of payments made to Jim Tinsley. March 15, 1903- [Mary Thompson?] protests that she did not get paid as much as [other?] cooks.

September 26, 1903- Grace B. Tibbitts wants to know how her brother, Harrison Burrall, is doing at Biltmore Forest School. 1904- F. H. Tucker wants to know how his son, Herman L. Tucker, is doing at Biltmore Forest School.

March 16, 1899- Trull & Pless have some wire laid at Buck Spring Lodge. The roads there are very wet.

Committeemen of an unnamed committee thank R. R. Swope, Dr. Schenck, C. D. Beadle and A. S. Wheeler for refreshments on Christmas Day.

November 25, 1902- Miss. R. R. Tinsley asks Dr. Schenck if he will arrange for and finance an eye operation for her brother, James N. Tinsley.

January 25, 1903- R. R. Tinsley thanks Dr. Schenck.

February 13, 1904- Dr. Schenck invited to a "Book Social" at the Asheville Y.M.C.A. The Women's Auxiliary, who are hosting, wish everyone to bring a book to donate to the new library room at the Y.M.C.A.

January 11, 1906- The Champion Coated Paper Company decided not to move from Canton to Asheville or Davidson's River.

June 5, 1908- Letter about school tax in Pisgah Forest.

December 7, 1896- The Forestry Department of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition requests an exhibit of George Vanderbilt's forestry efforts.

July 8, 1901- Dr. Schenck paid membership fee for The National League of Improvement Associations.

Two letters from the Brevard Epworth School, a Methodist Episcopal Industrial School located in Brevard, N.C.

January 10, 1899- The Trenton Iron Company advises Dr. Schenck to travel to Norfolk, VA to see Richard Lamb's logging machinery at work.

March 20, 1900- Writer thanks Dr. Schenck for advising him to read Mr. Bruncken's book on Forestry. He notes that Dr. Schenck admires the book.

June 29, 1906- Dillion Tierney of Minn. wishes Dr. Schenck's advice on the timber estimating procedure he formulated.

September 5, 1906- Walter Tower requests information for the "comprehensive history of the forestry movement in America" that he is writing.

Grouping of letters from women applying to teach school in the Pink Beds area of Transylvania County, N.C.

This folder includes correspondence in German and miscellaneous correspondence. December 1902- Two letters from the U.S. Division of Customs, Treasury Department concerning duty on imported plants.

Correspondence from J. M. Talioferro of Candler, N.C. He took meteorological reports for Dr. Schenck. May 3, 1907- Francis O'Kelley was supposed to take the reports in Talioferro's absence, but he didn't know how to take them. Talioferro is concerned about fire protection; they have dynamite there.

July 6, 1907- Talioferro wants a horse so that it will be easier for him to get his mail and groceries.

August 1, 1907- Talioferro recommends Walter O'Kelley for his position.

Correspondence from Taylor Manufacturing Company, Oil Mill Department. Columbia, S.C. They sold cotton seed hulls to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Henry Taylor at Davidson's River. He distributed horse feed at Davidson's River. Non-dated list of Taylor's work and money due. Chores included fixing tools, feeding fish and trapping mice in barn. September 4, 1905- Taylor repaired bridge and weeded pines.

Correspondence from Dr. Gaillard S. Tennent, Diseases of the Eye. Asheville, N.C. July 24, 1903- Asks Dr. Schenck to mark the boundaries of George Vanderbilt's lands, routes near springs, and cabins he could use while hiking, on the map that he sent. He also wanted Dr. Schenck to correct the map and outline the shortest route into Brevard or Toxaway from the Tennessee Bald.

May 31, 1905- Planning a camping trip in Balsam. He and friends wish to camp along the trail from Tennessee Bald to Pisgah. He is still mapping hiking trails.

Correspondence from Tennessee Mill Co. Estill Springs, TN. They sold Nellie King Flour, bran, meal and shipstuff to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Tennessee Mill Co. Estill Springs, TN. They sold Nellie King Flour, bran, meal and shipstuff to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Tennessee Mill Co. Estill Springs, TN. They sold Nellie King Flour, bran, meal and shipstuff to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Tennessee Mill Co. Estill Springs, TN. They sold Nellie King Flour, bran, meal and shipstuff to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from A. H. Thiessen, Section Director, U.S.D.A., Climatological Service of the Weather Bureau, North Carolina Section. Raleigh, N.C. They requested and received meteorological reports. September 21, 1905- Received reports from Buck Springs and Pink Beds.

November 8, 1907- Sad to hear from Dr. Schenck that it will be "impossible to continue readings at Buck Springs."

Correspondence from Arthur H. Thomas Company, Importers and Dealers. Philadelphia, PA. February 7, 1900- Arthur H. Thomas writes that he is the American Representative of Wilh. Spoerhase, a German maker of Forestry Instruments. Fernow used some of Spoerhase's instruments and was pleased with them.

November 4, 1904- List of instruments Mr. Spoerhase had on exhibition at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

Correspondence from G. B. Thomason, Dealer in General Merchandise. Old Fort, N.C. He asked Dr. Schenck and Charles McNamee to collect on the bills J. M. Pearson and G. W. Pearson accumulated for supplies while they were logging at Old Fort, N.C.

Correspondence from J. W. Thompson Lumber Co. Memphis, TN. January 15, 1900- They wished Dr. Schenck to show timber lands to the Sunflower Lumber Company of Doddsville, MI. They might establish some portable mills.

November 22, 1904- Inquired of C. A. Schenck & Co.'s terms for estimating lands.

Correspondence from Peter G. Thomson. Asheville, N.C. and Canton, N.C. August 27, 1905- He may establish a pulp mill at Canton. Thomson ill with hay fever. He and his wife consider visiting Dr. and Mrs. Schenck.

October 6, 1905- Thomson will purchased [Amsler?] and [Crary?] + Young tracts. His hay fever is better.

Correspondence from J. M. Thorburn & Co. of New York, N.Y. They quoted prices on Pine Seed, White Clover and Black Locust Seed to Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from W. S. Thornber, Horticulturist, State Agricultural Experiment Station at Pullman, WA. He requested literature from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from F. E. Thrall, Millwright & Saw=Mill Operator. French Broad Mill. March 1896- Negotiating for position of General Foreman.

March 23, 1896- He hired a Sawyer. He was looking for a Filer, Inspector and Engineer.

March 25, 1896- The Sawyer did not come to work.

April 1896- He hired J. M. Beardsley as Filer.

Reports and purchase orders.

Correspondence from F. E. Thrall, Millwright & Saw=Mill Operator. French Broad Mill. This folder contains work reports and French Broad Saw Mill managerial information sent to E. M. Griffith and Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from Tiffin Wagon Company of Tiffin, Ohio. They considered purchasing Biltmore lumber. They debated the costs and grading methods of the lumber with Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from R. J. Tighe, Secretary, Asheville Branch of Audubon Society of North Carolina. Tighe wrote on letterhead reading, "Office of the Superintendent of City Schools, Asheville, N.C." February 28, 1903- The Biltmore Estate Forestry Department placed an add in the "Alice and Wonderland" program.

August 26, 1903- Tighe asks Dr. Schenck to join the Asheville Branch of the Audubon Society. Attached to the letter is a booklet, "An Act to Incorporate the Audubon Society of North Carolina and to Provide for the Preservation of the Song and Game Birds of the State." It was ratified on March 6, 1903. Also attached to the letter is a cloth reward poster stating the laws protecting game birds of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The poster states game birds of Buncombe County are protected by law January 1 to November 15. Included are a list of game birds, other laws and penalties. C. P. Ambler is listed as President of the Asheville Branch of the Audubon Society of North Carolina.

Correspondence from J. C. Tinsley. Brevard, N.C. and Selica, N.C. He was involved in a land trade and/or a land sale with Dr. Schenck. This folder includes correspondence regarding [Tract] 80.

Correspondence from Toms & Rector, Attorneys at Law. Hendersonville, N.C. They wrote to Dr. Schenck, trying to collect a reward for A. G. Justice of Henderson County. He was a witness in the Transylvania County cases against John Banther, or Banthrey, and Thomas Jackson. They were tried for "attempting to burn a house on Vanderbilt's lands." Thomas Jackson assisted A. G. Justice in making the arrest.

December 10, 1901- Thomas Jackson escaped before his trial. [?] Note that Justice was not a deputy sheriff in Henderson County.

December 30, 1901- More notes on Banthrey's crime and alleged motives. A. G. Justice claims Banthrey asked him to help with the arson. Apparently, Banthrey was angry over the dismissal of Will Justice and Tom Jackson as Biltmore Estate rangers or watchmen. Jesse Miles McCall helped Justice and Jackson capture Banthrey and take him to Will Case. The motives also involved the destruction of moonshine stills on George Vanderbilt's Estate.

Correspondence from Gordon E. Tower, Professor, Department of Forestry, The University of Maine. Orono, Maine. He received literature and information from Dr. Schenck.

Correspondence from C. V. R. Townsend, Land Agent, The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. Negaunee, MI. May 27, 1907- Dr. Schenck submitted names for applications of positions with The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. Townsend says they have openings for three men.

The backs of the letters show a detailed map, "Railways in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Operated in Connection with The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company."

December 26, 1908- Townsend was not able to visit the Biltmore Forest Festival. The letter regards Coalwood Tract Reforestation. They received a report from Dr. Schenck. Townsend states his strong opinions on reforestation, forest fire prevention, "so-called 'worthless lands,'" and the destruction of timber lands for industry. He lists The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company's holdings and their work on them. Townsend believes wealthy corporations with vast timber holdings should "reinvest.surplus in reforestation."

Correspondence from "The Tradesman." Chattanooga, TN. September 26, 1898- Request for an article from Dr. Schenck on the Forestry interests of the South for their Tradesman Annual.

More notes on publication of the article and its accompanying photographs.

January 21, 1899- Notes on "The Tradesman." Circulation was "7,250 an issue" with distribution "all over the South."

Dr. Schenck sending more manuscripts for "The Tradesman." He was paid for the contributions. He also sent more information for the Tradesman Annual[s].

December 21, 1901- Example of a Biltmore Forest School advertisement for possible publication in "The Tradesman." It shows [Dr. Schenck and Dr. Howe?] standing against trees. It has wooden-style borders and notes, "Knowledge is the Best Money Maker."

Correspondence from Transylvania Railroad Company. Brevard, N.C. Dr. Schenck arranging movement of George Vanderbilt's private railway car, Swannanoa.

October 8, 1902- There will be "no difficulty" in arranging a special transportation of George Vanderbilt's private car to Davidson's River. General Manager, J. F. Hays wishes he could purchase some of George Vanderbilt's bass. Notes on M. Adams.

November 13, 1902- George Vanderbilt had to postpone the trip.

Miscellaneous shipping information including 1903 transportation of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.'s mattress from Davidson's River to Brookline, MA.

Correspondence from H. L. Tucker. Tucker was working for C. A. Schenck & CO. May 27, 1905- Tucker arrived in Columbia, S.C. Preparing for a survey job. He feels confident of his and Mr. Elridge's abilities.

May 29, 1905- Arrived in Braidentown, Florida. He hired Mr. Riggin and a crew.

June 6, 1905- Elridge accepted a [U.S.D.A.?] student assistant position.

July 20, 1905- Tucker arrived at Eddy Lake, Florida. Preparing for an estimating job. He requests his equipment be sent.

July 21, 1905- Tucker met with the Eddy Lake Cypress Co. Manager, Mr. Officer. He and Mr. Little thought Tucker was coming to complete Lafon's estimate. However, they agreed that Tucker should make a preliminary report. Description of work to be done.

July 23, 1905- The Eddy Lake Cypress Co. requested Tucker evaluate extra lands. Report of his work and the conclusions he drew.

Correspondence from H. L. Tucker. Tucker was working for C. A. Schenck & CO. August 5, 1905- Tucker writing from Port Harrelson, S.C. Description of work requested by "the Eddy Lake people" and possible profits for C. A. Schenck & Co. Tucker writes of his fees.

August 13, 1905- Tucker's expenses for preliminary report at Eddy Lake, Florida. Rain is deterring his current work. The crew went on strike.

List of traveling expenses while making the preliminary report.

August 29, 1905- Tucker arrived in Conway, S.C. to start work.

Correspondence from H. L. Tucker. Tucker was working for C. A. Schenck & CO. September 3, 1905- Tucker upset at Dr. Schenck's response to his preliminary report. He did not have reliable instruments. Mr. Officer and Mr. Little of the Eddy Lake Cypress Co. were unclear of the work Tucker should do. The work was not to Burgan's satisfaction.

September 6, 1905- Tucker recommends that no further work should be undertaken without written instructions from Mr. Burgan. A new payment agreement should also be established.

September 11, 1905- Eddy Lake Cypress Co. and the Richardson Cypress Lumber and Shingle Co. may have some estimating work for C. A. Schenck & Co. Tucker in Conway, S.C. finishing Eddy Lake contract work.

September 27, 1905- Tucker and Schaaf were assigned to the same party for work at the Medicine Bow Forest Reserve. Tucker spoke with Lafon, who told him Mr. Burgan will probably want maps of the surveyed lands.

April 6, 1907- Tucker in Newton, MA. He says that the more he learns of other forest schools, the more he appreciates Biltmore Forest School. Bronson wrote that he will leave for work in New Mexico. Tucker is considering private forestry work and wants Dr. Schenck's advice.

Correspondence from Tyger-Shoals Milling Co. Wellford, S.C. They sold some cotton seed meal to Dr. Schenck.