Carl Alwin Schenck Collection Photograph Series
Biltmore Estate and Forest - Biltmore Plantations

MC 35


Abstract:
This folder contains 22 images of different tree plantations on the Biltmore Estate. None of the photographs are dated, however the captions indicate the majority of them were taken after 1946.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Biltmore Estate and Forest - Biltmore Plantations
Call Number
MC 35
Extent
22
Photographic prints
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference staff.

Information for Users

Preferred Citation
Carl Alwin Schenck Collection, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Copyright Notice
North Carolina State University does not own copyright to this collection. Individuals obtaining materials from the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Research Center are responsible for using the works in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Processor's Note
The titles of the individual photographs were derived from the notations on the backs of the photographs. When there was no notation on the photograph, a title was created and enclosed in brackets.The information on the back of the photographs has been transcribed verbatim. The author's capitalization and punctuation have been retained exactly as originally written. When a word could not be deciphered, it is indicated by a set of empty brackets: [].

Historical Note

Forest plantations provided ready supplies of lumber for logging operations.

Related Material

Carl Alwin Schenck Collection

Detailed Description of the Photographs

Border Plantation [#1]
Item Description: "Border Plantation Planted 1905 92.5 Cords Per Acre Before Thinning In 1950"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #1193
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Border Plantation [#2]
Item Description: "Border Plantation Planted 1905 92.5 Cords Per Acre 41.0 Cords Per Acre Cut In 1950"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #1203
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Border Plantation [#3]
Item Description: "Border Plantation Planted 1905 Thinned 1950 92.5 Cords Per Acre"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: [numbers borne on the item]
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Border Plantation [#4]
Item Description: "Border Plantation Planted 1905 92.5 Cords Per Acre 41.0 Cords Per Acre Cut In 1950"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #1201
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Douglas Plantation Near Deer Park
Item Description: "Douglas Plantation Near Deer Park Planted 1890 Thinned 1948"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #608
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Virginia Pine Reproduction
Item Description: "Virginia Pine Reproduction Two Years After Cutting On Ducker Mountain"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #617
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Ferry Farm Plantation [#1]
Item Description: "Ferry Farm Plantation Photo Four Years After Thinning"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (10 x 8)
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Ferry Farm Plantation [#2]
Item Description: "Ferry Farm Plantation Planted 1900 Thinned 1946 84 Cords Per Acre"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #598
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Ferry Farm Plantation [#3]
Item Description: "Ferry Farm Plantation Planted 1900 Thinned 1946 84 Cords Per Acre"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #595
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Lone Chimney Plantation
Item Description: "Lone Chimney Plantation White Pine, Shortleaf Pine and Virginia Pine Planted 1907"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: 1243
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Plantation Near Bass Pond
Item Description: "Plantation Near Bass Pond Planted 1890 Thinned 1947"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #630
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Farmcote Plantation
Item Description: "Farmcote Plantation Planted 1905 Thinned 1947"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #599
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Apiary Plantation
Item Description: "Apiary Plantation Planted 1900"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #1244
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Approach Road
Item Description: "Approach Road - Near Main Gate Planted 1905-1910 Thinned 1948"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #644
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Brandon Hill Plantation
Item Description: "Brandon Hill Plantation Planted About 1905 Thinned 1948"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #645
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Douglas Plantation Above Filter Plant
Item Description: "Douglas Plantation - Above Filter Plant Planted 1890-1895 Thinned 1948-49"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #641
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Douglas Plantation Below Filter Plant
Item Description: "Douglas Plantation - Below Filter Plant Planted 1890-1895 Thinned 1948-49"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #642
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Long Ridge Plantation
Item Description: "Long Ridge Plantation Planted 1900"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #1245
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Douglas Plantation Southwest Of Deer Park
Item Description: "Douglas Plantation Southwest Of Deer Park Planted 1890 Thinned 1947"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #609
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Douglas Plantation Narrow Roadside
Item Description: "Douglas Plantation - Narrow Roadside Plantation Planted 1890 Thinned 1947"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #601
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

Plantation At Cedar Cliff Gate
Item Description: "Plantation At Cedar Cliff Gate On Shiloh Ferry Road Thinned 1948"
Physical Description: Photographic prints (8 x 10)
Item Identification: #646
Photographer: The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.
[Image]
photographer
The Champion Paper and Fibre Co.

[Unidentified Plantation]
Item Description: This is a photograph of an unidentified tree plantation.
Physical Description: Photographic prints (10 x 8)
Item Identification: 443137
Photographer: U.S. Forest Service
[Image]
photographer
U.S. Forest Service