RATCEADRoanoke Appalachian Trail Club RecordsRoanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records, [ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2025 (bulk 1932-2025) Ms.2024.054LM Rozema, ArchivistSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield DriveNewman Library, Virginia TechBlacksburg, Virginia 24061Business Number: 540-231-6308specref@vt.eduURL:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-28 07:01:47 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (Roanoke, Va.) Ms.2024.054 27.5 Cubic Feet 23 boxes [ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2025 (bulk 1932-2025) Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information. The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) Records document the management of the club from its founding in 1932. The collection includes the club newsletters, board minutes, former officers' and members' records, NPS and RATC acquisition information, conservation issues, management plans, histories of the club, scrapbooks, and photographs. The RATC continues its original mission to maintain and protect the Appalachian Trail (AT), and the club covers over 120 miles of the AT, including McAfee Knob, Dragon's Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

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 Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in several accruals from 2023 to 2025. Future donations are expected.

 Appraisal

Duplicates, blank notepads, empty envelopes, and binders were removed from collection. Some documents with confidential or private information were returned to the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records was completed in October 2025. Box 16 was completed in March 2026.

 Administrative History

The Appalachian Trail (AT), a hiking trail along the Appalachian Mountains in the United States, was first proposed by Bernard MacKaye in 1921, and two years later, the first section opened in New York State. In 1925, the Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC) formed to help manage the maintenance and conservation of the AT, and in 2005, the ATC was renamed Appalachian Trail Conservancy. As of 2025, the AT spans almost 2,200 miles in 14 states from Maine to Georgia, with 25% of the trail traversing Virginia and 30 local AT clubs affiliated with the ATC.

Local hiking clubs began organizing to build and maintain the AT and joining the ATC in the 1920s and 1930s. In October 1932, Donald S. Gates, a professor at Roanoke College, gathered several hikers and local groups to discuss forming an AT club in the Roanoke area. At a second meeting in October, Myron H. Avery, the chairman of the ATC, and members from the Potomac and Natural Bridge AT Clubs joined them to explain various aspects of their work.

On November 13, 1932, the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) was officially established with 17 charter members, including the first officers: president Gates, secretary E. B. Coxwell, treasurer Larry Pownall, and trail supervisor David Dick. Grace Pownall was appointed vice president about two (2) weeks later. The ATC initially assigned the RATC 55 miles of the trail to manage, but by the club's first anniversary, the section had expanded to 68.29 miles.

As of 2025, the RATC covers over 120 miles, including McAfee Knob, Dragon's Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs. The organization continues its original mission to maintain and protect the Appalachian Trail; develops and maintains trails, campsites, open shelters, and permanent camps on the AT; collects data about the history, scenery, geology, flora, and fauna of the Appalachian Mountains; prepares maps and guides for hiking, camping, and forest fire prevention; and participates in and advocates for the development of laws and regulations related to the AT and the Appalachian Mountains.

Biographical notes for several RATC members are included in the inventory under Series II.

External Sources:

Box 13, Folder 48, "RATC Histories Written in 1980s," of this collection

Box 13, Folder 52, "RATC Histories Written in 1950s," of this collection

Box 13, Folder 53, "RATC History, 1932-1945," of this collection

Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, https://www.ratc.org/, accessed May 1, 2024.

By-Laws of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Inc., Rev. March 12, 2016, https://www.ratc.org/wp-content/uploads/documents/bylaws.pdf, accessed May 1, 2024.

Diana Christopulos, "How Three Hiking Clubs Became the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club," RATC.org, https://www.ratc.org/how-three-hiking-clubs-became-the-roanoke-appalachian-trail-club/, accessed September 25, 2025.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy, https://appalachiantrail.org/, accessed October 3, 2025.

 Scope and Content

The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) Records document the management of the club from its founding in 1932. The collection includes the club newsletters, board minutes, former officers' and members' records, National Park Service and RATC acquisition information, conservation issues, management plans, histories of the club, scrapbooks, and photographs.

The collection is divided into two series, I: RATC Management and II: RATC Officers and Members. The first series contains materials created, collected, and maintained by the RATC for its operations. It contains the meeting minutes, primarily about the activities of the Executive Board from 1940 to 1959 and 1968 to 2004. Some of the meeting minutes also record the activities of committees, affiliate organizations, and the annual all-member banquet during those years. There are also by-laws from the 1980s and 1990s and rosters from the 1950s to 1980s. The club newsletters start with the RATC Bulletin from 1939 to 1942 and continue with the Trail Blazer from 1954 to 2010. These document the club's recent activities, including work with the Appalachian Trail Conference (later Appalachian Trail Conservancy), local non-profits, and government entitities, hike schedules and detailed accounts of club hikes on the Appalachian Trail (AT), and reminiscences of and memorials to past and current members.

The Land Tract Files contain legal records of lands acquired by NPS after 1978 Congressional funding. Most of these materials are photocopies of legal records documenting land acquisitions, including legal judgments, land ownership histories, foreclosure documents, leases and contracts with gas and electric companies, deeds and trusts, wills and genealogies regarding inheritance rights, land surveys and inspection records, appraisals and environmental assessments, financial documents and insurance certificates, photographs, maps, and correspondence with land owners, attorneys, court clerks, and others. Other documents about acquisitions and relocations also illuminate the RATC's work with the Appalachian Trail Conference (also Conservancy), U.S. National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service to acquire and monitor property and to build and relocate trails.

The first series also contains management and conservation plans, general files, and RATC historical materials. The histories discuss the founding and development of the club as well as large trail relocations and the work of past members and officers. There are also several photo albums from the 1930s-1950s.

The second series contains files created, collected, or maintained by people affiliated with the RATC, both officers and individual members, about the history and operation of the RATC. These people include club president Thomas Campbell, the Otey family, president Dick Clark, local journalist Bill Cochran, newsletter editor Zetta Campbell, longtime trail supervisor Charles Parry, hike leaders Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter, hike leader Andy Layne, president Roger Holnback, and longtime social chair Linda Akers. Documents include correspondence, handwritten notes, additional meeting minutes and newsletters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and more. They also cover land acquisitions, building trails and shelters, group events and conferences, management and land use, and of course hikes on the AT.

The following are common abbreviations or acronyms found in the collection inventory: AEP - Appalachian Electric Power Company APCO - Appalachian Power Company, a subsidiary of AEP AT - Appalachian Trail ATC - Appalachian Trail Conference or Appalachian Trail Conservancy RATC - Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club NPS - United States National Park Service USFS or FS - United States Forest Service

Arrangement

The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records are arranged into series and subseries by subject, based primarily on the descriptions by the RATC. Original order of files provided by the RATC is maintained where possible. Folder titles are original, except text within brackets [].

Series I: RATC Management, [ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2024 (bulk 1932-2016)

This series contains materials created, collected, and maintained by the RATC for its operations. It is divided into eight sub-series based on material type or subject, based on original order provided by the RATC.

Subseries A: RATC Meeting Minutes, 1940-1959, 1968-2004, 2022 Subseries B: RATC By-Laws and Rosters, 1955, 1960, 1972-1993 Subseries C: RATC Newsletters and Hike Schedules, 1939-1942, 1954-2010 Subseries D: Monitoring the Appalachian Trail: Land Tract Files, [ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2010 (bulk 1980s-2010) - Please note, many of these documents are photocopies, and the dates are based on the originals. Subseries E: Acquisitions and Relocations, 1949, 1955, [ca. 1960s]-1997, 2024 Subseries F: Management Plans and Conservation Issues, 1964-1982, 1991-2003, 2010, 2016, 2024 Subseries G: General Files, 1952, 1958, 1971-2014 Subseries H: RATC Historical Materials, 1932-1962, 1977-2000, 2020-[ca. 2024]

Series II: RATC Officers and Members, 1939-2025

This series contains files created, collected, or maintained by people affiliated with the RATC, both officers and individual members. It is divided into eight sub-series by person and in chronological order. Each subseries is organized based on topic, and original order is maintained where possible.

Subseries A: Thomas Campbell, 1939-2024 (bulk 1950s-1970s) Subseries B: Otey Family, 1949-1953, 2024-2025, undated Subseries C: Dick Clark, 1953-2006 (bulk 1980s-2000s) Subseries D: Bill Cochran, 1966-2018 Subseries E: Zetta Campbell, 1972-1976, 1993, 2024 Subseries F: Charles Parry, 1972-2024 (bulk 1970s-1990s) Subseries G: Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter, 1972-1996, 2019, 2024 Subseries H: Andy Layne, 1977-1990, undated Subseries I: Roger Holnback, 1980-2012 (bulk 1990s-2000s) Subseries J: Linda Akers, [ca. 1983]-1992, 2000-2015, 2022

Related Archival Materials

Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives also has the M. Rupert Cutler Papers, which covers many of the same and related environmental issues of the Appalachian Mountains, Roanoke, and Southwest Virginia.

 Separated Materials

This collection contains several issues of the Trail Blazer, the newsletter of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club. If there were more than two (2) copies of an issue, the extra copy was separated to the Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives' Rare Book Collection.

The following publications were separated to the Rare Book Collection:

Appalachian Trail Guide to Central Virginia, First Edition, 1994 (Jack Albright, Field Editor).

Parsons, Shireen, and Wilderness Society. Virginia's Mountain Treasures : The Unprotected Wildlands of the Jefferson National Forest. The Wilderness Society, 1999.

Trail Lands: The Newsletter of the ATC Land Trust, Vol. 17, No. 1, Spring 2001.

Audubon Naturalist, Vol. 20, No. 7, "What Does Disney's America Mean to Our Region?", 1994-09.

Daniel D. Chazin, ed., Appalachian Trail Data Book 2000, 22nd ed., Harpers Ferry, WV: The Appalachian Trail Conference, 1999.

Karen Deans, ed., Conservation Options: A Landowner's Guide, Washington, D. C.: Land Trust Alliance, 1999.

Benton MacKaye, The New Exploration: A Philosophy of Regional Planning, Harpers Ferry, WV: The Appalachian Trail Conference and Urbana-Champaign, Ill.: University of Illinois Press, 1990.

Murray Bookchin, Our Synthetic Environment, Rev. Ed., New York City: Harper & Row, 1974.

Leonard M. Adkins (a member of the RATC), 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Woodstock, VT: Backcountry Publications, 1994 (1995 printing).

Steve Nash, Blue Ridge 2020: An Owner's Manual, Chapel Hill, N. C., and London: The University of North Carolina Press, 1999.

William Birchard, Jr., and Robert Proudman, Appalacian Trail: Design, Construction, and Maintenance, 2nd ed., Harpers Ferry, WV: The Appalachian Trail Conference, 2000.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club Records by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

 Appalachian Mountains Appalachian Trail Environmental protection Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Roanoke (Va.) Virginia, Southwest Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (Roanoke, Va.) Series I: RATC Management[ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2024(bulk 1932-2016)Scope and Content

This series contains materials created, collected, and maintained by the RATC for its operations. It is divided into eight sub-series based on material type or subject, based on original order provided by the RATC.

Subseries A: RATC Meeting Minutes1940-1959, 1968-2004, 2022Scope and Content

These minutes are mostly for the RATC Executive Board meetings, but also include some minutes for the annual all-member banquet and various RATC committees.

RATC Minutes1940-195311Scope and Content

The January 16, 1953 annual meeting minutes are labeled "January 16, 1952". Also includes 1940 membership roster. [Removed from Binder]

RATC Minutes1953-1959-0412-3Scope and Content

Also contains 1957 membership roster, treasurer's reports or audits for 1954-1957, several hike schedules and Trail Blazers for 1957-1959, and attendees' information for the 1958 14th Meeting of the ATC. [Removed from binder.]

RATC Minutes1968-197314-5Scope and Content

Also contains newspaper clippings, drafts of minutes, correspondence, reports, and other materials. [Removed from binder.]

1970 Minutes1970-04-2416Scope and Content

Only includes April 1970 minutes, "Copy of Minutes for Charles Headland".

1974 Minutes1974, 202217Scope and Content

A list at the front of the folder says minutes are missing for January, July, and August 1974. Some of the minutes are handwritten. Also includes typed transcription by Diana Christopulos on October 31, 2022, of the May 1974 minutes.

1974.02 Minutes1974-02-22181975 Minutes197519Scope and Content

A list at the front of the folder says minutes are missing for January, June, July, and August 1975. Some of the minutes are handwritten.

1976 Minutes1976110Scope and Content

A list at the front of the folder says minutes are missing for January, April, May, and August 1976.

1977 Minutes1977111Scope and Content

Includes minutes for February, March, August, November 1977.

1978 Minutes1978, 2022112Scope and Content

Includes only February and March 1978 minutes, which are handwritten. Also includes typed transcription by Diana Christopulos on October 31, 2022, of the February 1978 minutes with note from Christopulos: "This is the first meeting after landowners have closed the AT between Va. 311 and Tinker Cliffs."

1979 Minutesundated113Scope and Content

Folder just includes notes that minutes were missing for 1979, and one note was removed from a notebook with minutes for 1974-1983.

1980s note - missing 1974-79 minutesundated114Scope and Content

Folder just includes a note that minutes were missing for 1974-1979. Looks like the note may have been removed from a notebook with minutes for 1974-1983.

1980 Minutes1980115Scope and Content

Note from RATC: "Incredible transition to orderly files with Linda Akers as Secretary and Mary Stewart as President".

1981 Minutes1980-1981116Scope and Content

Includes 1980 roster and "order continues under same leadership", according to notes from RATC.

1982 Minutes1982117Scope and Content

A list at the front of the folder says minutes are missing for July, August, and September 1982.

1983 Minutes1983118Scope and Content

A list at the front of the folder says minutes are missing for May, July, or December 1983 minutes.

1984 Minutes19841191985 Minutes19851201986 Minutes19861211987 Minutes19871221988 Minutes1988123Scope and Content

Note from RATC: "Land Management and special meeting".

1989 Minutes1989124Scope and Content

There are no minutes after September 1989.

1990 Minutes19901251991 Minutes19911261992 Minutes1992127Scope and Content

Note from RATC: "Annual meeting moved to March".

1993 Minutes19931281994 Minutes1994129Scope and Content

February and July 1994 minutes are missing.

[1995 Minutes]1995130Scope and Content

December 1995 minutes are missing.

1996 Minutes1995-1996131Scope and Content

Includes "First annual meeting at Lutheran Church (Linda Akers)".

RATC Executive Board Minutes, 1998-971990-1995, 1997-1998132Scope and Content

Also includes organizational documents, notes, and correspondence. [Removed from Binder.]

1999 Minutes1990, 1999133Scope and Content

Also includes 1990 RATC Ann's Cabin Committee meeting minutes.

RATC Minutes2000-2001, 2003-2004134Separated Materials

Minutes for May 17, 2001, June 21, 2001, July 26, 2001, February 13, 2003, August 2, 2004, and September 13, 2004, have been restricted and moved to Box 22, Folder 1.

RATC Minutes [RESTRICTED]2001-05-17, 2001-06-21, 2001-07-26, 2003-02-13, 2004-08-02, 2004-09-13221Conditions Governing Access

These minutes were printed on the back of recycled paper with sensitive private information, and these materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Separated Materials

Restricted minutes were separated from Box 1, Folder 34.

Subseries B: RATC By-Laws and Rosters1955, 1960, 1972-1993General

Additional membership rosters may be found in the club newsletters.

1955 Membership Roster19551351960 Membership Roster1960136[1972 and 1976 Membership Rosters]1972, 1976137Scope and Content

Original folder was titled "1976 RATC Membership Roster N=68".

1982 Board Roster19821381985 - RATC By-Laws1985-01139Scope and Content

This is a draft of the Constitution and By-Laws of the RATC.

[1986] By-laws1986-01-181401993 RATC By-laws1993-03-06141Scope and Content

Includes proposed and final by-laws for March 6, 1993.

RATC Bylaws1999-03-20142Subseries C: RATC Newsletters and Hike Schedules1939-1942, 1954-2010Scope and Content

Starting with the Spring 1983 issue, the hike schedules are printed as part of the Trail Blazer newsletters. Prior to that time, the hike schedule was inconsistently included with the newsletters. Some newsletters also include membership rosters.

Hike Schedules1968-1981143Hike SchedulesSpring 1973-Spring 1982, Winter 1982-Summer 1983144Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

RATC Bulletins1939-1942145Scope and Content

Some issues also include membership rosters.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 14, Nos. 8-11September 1954-December 1954146Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 15, Nos. 3, 5-11March 1955, May 1955-December 1955147Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 16, Nos. 1-11January 1956-December 1956148Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 17, Nos. 1-12January 1957-December 1957149Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 18, Nos. 1-12January 1958-December 1958150Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol., 19, Nos. 1-12January 1959-December 1959151Scope and Content

Also includes photos from April 1959 and a membership application from May-June 1959.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 20, Nos. 1-12January 1960-December 1960152-53Scope and Content

Also includes backpacking catalogs.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 21, Nos. 1-12January 1961-December 196121Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 22, Nos. 1-12January 1962-December 196222Scope and Content

Also includes the Shenandoah-Rockfish Appalachian Trail Club Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 18, 1962.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 23, Nos. 1-12January 1963-December 196323Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 24, Nos. 1-12January 1964-December 196424Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 25, Nos. 1-12January 1965-December 196525Scope and Content

Also includes hike schedules for June 26-December 18, 1966.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 26, Nos. 1-2, Nos. 1-4January 1966-February 1966, Spring 1966-Winter 1966-6726Scope and Content

The first 2 issues are No. 1, January 1966 and No. 2, February 1966. Then the publication cycle changes to quarterly publications, and the issue numbering restarts with No. 1, Spring 1966 through No. 4, Winter 1966-67. Also includes Hike Schedules for Summer 1966-Winter 1966-1967.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 27, Nos. 1-4Spring 1967-Winter 1967-6827Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1967-Winter 1967-68.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 28, Nos. 1-4Spring 1968-Winter 1968-6928Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1968-Winter 1968-69.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 29, Nos. 1-4Spring 1969-Winter 1969-7029Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1969-Winter 1969-70.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 30, Nos. 1-4Spring 1970-Winter 1970210Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Summer 1970 and Winter 1970-71.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 31, Nos. 1-4Spring 1971-Winter 1971-72211Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1971-Winter 1970-71.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 32, Nos. 1-4Spring 1972-Winter 1972-73212Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1972-Winter 1972-73.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 33, Nos. 1-4Spring 1973-Winter 1973-74213Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1973-Winter 1973-74.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 34, Nos. 1-4Spring 1974-Winter 1974-75214Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1974-Summer 1974.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 35, Nos. 1-4Spring 1975-Winter 1975-76215Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1975-Winter 1975-76.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 36, Nos. 1-4Spring 1976-Winter 1976-77216Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1975 and Fall 1976.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 37, Nos. 1-4Spring 1977-Winter 1977217Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1977-Winter 1977-78.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 38, Nos. 1-4Spring 1978-Winter 1978218Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1978-Winter 1978-79.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 39/40, Nos. 1-4Spring 1979-Winter 1979219Scope and Content

Spring 1979 is numbered Vol. 39, No. 1; Summer 1979 is Vol. 40, No. 1; Autumn 1979 is Vol. 40, No. 3; and Winter 1979 is Vol. 40, No. 4. Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1979-Winter 1979.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 41, Nos. 1-4Spring 1980-Winter 1980220Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Spring 1980-Winter 1980. [Please note: Vol. 40 seems to have been skipped in the numbering system for the Trail Blazer.]

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 42, Nos. 1-4Spring 1981-Winter 1981221Scope and Content

Also includes Hike Schedules for Fall 1981 and Summer [1981?]. The Winter Hike Schedule is included in the Winter 1981 Trail Blazer.

Trail Blazer newsletters, Vol. 43, Nos. 1-4Spring 1982-Winter 1982222Scope and Content

Hike schedules are included with the Trail Blazer issues for Spring 1982, Fall 1982, and Winter 1982.

Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1983-Winter 1983223Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1984-Winter 1984224Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1985-Winter 1985225Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1986-Winter 1986226Scope and Content

Also includes minutes of the executive board meeting on July 18, 1986.

Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1987-Winter 1987-88227Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1988-Winter 1988-89228Scope and Content

Also includes minutes of the executive board meeting on August 26, 1988, and RATC By-laws revised on November 5, 1988.

Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1989-Winter 1989-90229Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1990-December 1990230Scope and Content

The December 1990 issue is the Winter 1990-1991 issue.

Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1991-Winter 1991-92231Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1992-Winter 1992232Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1993-Winter 1993233Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 1994-Fall 1994234Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 1995-Fall 1995235Scope and Content

Starting with Winter 1995, the winter issues switch to the start of the year instead of the end.

Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 1996-Fall 1996236Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 1997-Fall 1997237Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 1998-Autumn 1998238Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 1999-Fall 1999239Trail Blazer newslettersSummer 2000-Fall 2000240Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2001-Fall 2001241Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2002-Fall 2002242Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2003-Fall 200331Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2004-Autumn 200432Trail Blazer newslettersSpring 2005, Autumn 200533Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2006, Summer 200634Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 200735Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2008-Fall 200836Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2009-Fall 200937Trail Blazer newslettersWinter 2010-Fall 201038Subseries D: Monitoring the Appalachian Trail: Land Tract Files[ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1880s]-2010(bulk 1980s-2010)Scope and Content

The Land Tract Files are also called RATC Green Books and contain legal records of lands acquired by NPS after 1978 Congressional funding. These are bound by tract number. Most of these materials are photocopies of legal records documenting land acquisitions, including legal judgments, land ownership histories, foreclosure documents, leases and contracts with gas and electric companies, deeds and trusts, wills and genealogies regarding inheritance rights, land surveys and inspection records, appraisals and environmental assessments, financial documents and insurance certificates, photographs, maps, and correspondence with land owners, attorneys, court clerks, and others.

As most of the documents are photocopies, the dates are based on the originals, not on when the photocopies may have been created. Some of the photocopies are also of poor quality and illegible. Some of the legal documents contain social security numbers, and these bound files are restricted.

Tract 473-03[ca. 1930s]-198251Tract 473-04[ca. 1920s]-198152Tract 473-05/06[ca. 1920s]-198353Tract 473-09[ca. 1930s]-198054Tract 473-11[ca. 1960s]-198755Tract 473-13[ca. 1930s]-198056Tract 473-14/474-11[ca. 1930s]-198057Tract 473-15[ca. 1930s]-198258Tract 473-16[ca. 1970s]-198459Tract 473-19[ca. 1940s]-1989510Tract 473-20/29[ca. 1920s-1980s]511Tract 473-26/30[ca. 1950s-1980s]512Tract 473-27[ca. 1930s]-1984513Tract 473-28[ca. 1920s]-1986514Tract 473-31[ca. 1900s]-1989515Tract 473-32/33/34[ca. 1920s]-1992516Tract 473-35[ca. 1960s]-1990517Tract 473-36[ca. 1920s]-1993518Tract 473-38[ca. 1970s]-1989519Tract 473-391987-1989520Tract 473-43[ca. 1930s]-1992521Tract 473-44/45[ca. 1920s]-1994522Tract 473-46/47[ca. 1880s]-2000523Tract 474-02[ca. 1950s]-1981524Tract 474-03 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1930s]-1981222Conditions Governing Access

These materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Tract 474-04[ca. 1910s]-1982525Tract 474-05[ca. 1920s]-1988526Tract 474-08[ca. 1920s]-198261Tract 474-09[ca. 1930s]-200262Tract 474-10/18[ca. 1960s]-198063Tract 474-12[ca. 1910s]-198364Tract 474-13[ca. 1950s]-198265Tract 474-14[ca. 1920s]-198566Tract 474-07/17[ca. 1930s]-198867Tracts 474-19/475-20/476-33/474-20/476-31, Preliminary Title, Hazmat[ca. 1900s]-199868Tracts 474-19-20/475-20/476-31-33, Grant of Easement, Final Title Evidence1996-200169Pioneer Title 31, Grant of Easement [474-19/474-20/475-20/476-31/476-33]1998610Tract 474-23[ca. 1930s]-1984611Tract 474-26[ca. 1910s]-1982612Tract 474-27 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1930s]-1984223Conditions Governing Access

These materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Tract 474-31[ca. 1940s]-1992613Tract 474-32[ca. 1940s]-2002614Tract 474-33[ca. 1930s]-1999615Tract 474-34[ca. 1950s]-1998616Tract 475-01[ca. 1900s]-1984617Tract 475-021976-1980618Tract 475-031977-1982619Tract 475-04/22/23/24/25[ca. 1950s]-1983620Tract 475-05/15/16[ca. 1940s]-1983621Tract 475-06[ca. 1920s]-1982622Tract 475-07[ca. 1930s]-1984623Tract 475-08/17[ca. 1950s]-1981624Tract 475-09[ca. 1930s]-1985625Tract 475-10[ca. 1900s]-1987626Tract 475-11/211971-1982627Tract 475-13[ca. 1950s]-1983628Tract 475-27[ca. 1940s]-1997629Tract 475-28[ca. 1930s]-2002630Tract 475-29[ca. 1930s]-1997631Tract 475-30[ca. 1950s]-199871Tract 475-31/33[ca. 1950s]-200372Tract 476-01/13/14[ca. 1910s]-198273Tract 476-02[ca. 1940s]-198174Tract 476-03/19[ca. 1960s]-198775Tract 476-06[ca. 1960s]-198176Tract 476-071974-198377Tract 476-08[ca. 1950s]-198078Tract 476-09[ca. 1880s]-198779Tract 476-15/477-03/477-16[ca. 1930s]-1982710Tract 476-16[ca. 1940s]-1987711Tract 476-21[ca. 1940s]-1983712Tract 476-22[ca. 1960s]-1983713Tract 476-23[ca. 1960s]-1987714Tract 476-24[ca. 1960s]-1984715Tract 476-25[ca. 1940s]-1983716Tract 476-26[ca. 1940s]-1985717Tract 476-27[ca. 1940s]-1984718Tract 476-28[ca. 1960s]-1984719Tract 476-29[ca. 1970s]-1984720Tract 476-30[ca. 1940s]-1984721Tract 476-32[ca. 1970s]-1992722Tract 477-02[ca. 1960s]-1983723Tract 477-04[ca. 1930s]-1980724Tract 477-06[ca. 1930s]-1982725Tract 477-07[ca. 1930s]-1982726Tract 477-081978-1983727Tract 477-09[ca. 1930s]-1983728Tract 477-10[ca. 1940s]-1982729Tract 477-13[ca. 1910s-1920s], 1986-1988730Tract 477-14[ca. 1950s]-1980731Tract 477-15[ca. 1950s]-1987732Tract 477-22[ca. 1930s, 1970s], 1987-1990733Tract 478-01[ca. 1950s]-198081Tract 478-03[ca. 1950s]-198182Tract 478-04[ca. 1920s], 1974-198083Tract 478-05[ca. 1960s]-198084Tract 478-061970-198085Tract 478-081979-198186Tract 478-101977-198087Tract 478-12[ca. 1920s], 1978-198088Tract 478-13[ca. 1920s], 1979-198189Tract 478-15[ca. 1900s-1920s], 1978-1980810Tract 478-16[ca. 1920s], 1978-1980811Tract 478-171982-1985812Tract 478-18[ca. 1920s], 1979-1987813Tract 478-19[ca. 1920s]-1988814Tract 478-22[ca. 1920s], 1978-1980815Tract 478-23[ca. 1920s], 1979-1982816Tract 478-24[ca. 1920s], 1978-1981817Tract 478-28[ca. 1950s], 1979-1982818Tract 478-30[ca. 1920s], 1982-1986819Tract 478-32[ca. 1940s], 1975-1985820Tract 478-33[ca. 1950s]-1988821Tract 478-34/35/371987-1990822Tract 478-36[ca. 1960s]-1991823Tract 478-38[ca. 1920s], [ca. 1960s]-1997824Tract 482-01 (ROW)/13 (PE) [RESTRICTED]1977-1990224Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-02[ca. 1940s], 1981-1983, undated825Tract 482-04 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1910s-1920s], [ca. 1970s]-1982225Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-05 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1910s], 1972-1982226Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-06 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1910s], 1981-1982227Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-07 [and Tract 482-08] [RESTRICTED][ca. 1960s]-1981228Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-09 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1910s], 1980-1986229Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 482-101981-1986826Tract 482-11[ca. 1910s], 1980-1982827Tract 482-141984-1985828Tract 482-14/15/16/171987829Tract 482-151984-1985830Tract 482-161984-1985831Tract 482-171984-1985832Tract 482-181984-1985833Tract 482-19 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1980s]-19972210Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 483-01 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1960s]-19812211Conditions Governing Access

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Appalachian Trail Deed No. 972 [Tracts 483-02/23/28][ca. 1920s]-1986834Tract 483-02/28 [cover page only]undated835Tract 483-03[ca. 1970s]-1981836Tract 483-111981-1982837Tract 483-15[ca. 1960s]-1982838Tract 483-29[ca. 1970s]-1994839Tract 483-30/34/36[ca. 1960s]-1994840Tract 483-31/484-22/29/31/33[ca. 1970s]-199191Tract 483-33[ca. 1920s]-199192Tract 484-01[ca. 1940s]-198293Tract 484-02[ca. 1890s]-198294Tract 484-04[ca. 1950s]-198795Tract 484-051982-198796Tract 484-08 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1890s]-19872212Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 484-17 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1940s]-19832213Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 484-18 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1890s]-19852214Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 484-19[ca. 1890s]-198497Tract 484-231983-198498Tract 484-261983-198599Tract 484-27/28 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1940s]-19842215Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 484-34/37/39/41/42[ca. 1950s]-1994910Tract 484-35 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1960s]-20032216Conditions Governing Access

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[Tract 491-19/20]2005911Tract 493-15 [RESTRICTED]1981-19972217Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 494-01[ca. 1940s]-1981912Tract 494-03[ca. 1940s]-1982913Tract 494-04/11[ca. 1840s?], [ca. 1910s]-1981914Tract 494-06[ca. 1900s]-1984915Tract 494-08[ca. 1940s]-1981916Tract 494-09[ca. 1940s]-1982917Tract 494-12[ca. 1910s]-1981918Tract 494-131983919Tract 494-15/16[ca. 1900s]-1983920Tract 494-19[ca. 1930s]-1983921Tract 494-24[ca. 1960s]-1985922Tract 494-25[ca. 1940s]-1984923Tract 494-26[ca. 1900s]-1986924Tract 494-27[ca. 1920s]-1986925Tract 494-28/40 (Mineral) [RESTRICTED][ca. 1910s]-19882218Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 494-29[ca. 1960s?]-1988926Tract 494-41[ca. 1900s]-1999927Tract 494-42[ca. 1950s]-2000928Tract 494-43[ca. 1930s]-2001929Tract 494-44[ca. 1950s]-2002930Tract 494-45[ca. 1950s]-2000101[Tract 494-46/48]2003102Tract 494-46[ca. 1940s]-2002103Tract 494-47[ca. 1900s]-1992104Tract 494-48[ca. 1900s]-2002105Tract 494-49[ca. 1910s], 1993-1998106Tract 494-541997-2002107Tract 494-55[ca. 1960s]-2000108Tract 494-61[ca. 1900s]-2010109Tract 495-01[ca. 1920s]-19811010Tract 495-031975-19811011Tract 495-04[ca. 1920s]-19811012Tract 495-0919821013Tract 495-1019841014Tract 495-111987-19881015Tract 496-02[ca. 1900s]-19821016Tract 496-03[ca. 1940s]-19901017Tract 496-041982-19901018Tract 496-05[ca. 1950s]-19921019Tract 497-01[ca. 1930s]-19821020Tract 497-03[ca. 1930s]-19861021Tract 497-04[ca. 1920s]-19881022Tract 497-05 [RESTRICTED]1980-19892219Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 497-06[ca. 1940s]-19881023Tract 497-07 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1900s]-19852220Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 497-09 [RESTRICTED][ca. 1970s]-19892221Conditions Governing Access

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Tract 497-101981-19861024Tract 497-11[ca. 1950s]-19911025Tract 500-01[ca. 1940s]-19971026Tract 500-03[ca. 1940s]-19961027Tract 500-04[ca. 1940s]-19961028Tract 500-05[ca. 1940s]-19961029Tract 500-07[ca. 1940s]-19961030Tract 500-08[ca. 1940s]-20001031Tract 500-09[ca. 1940s]-20061032Tract 500-10[ca. 1940s]-19961033Tract 500-11[ca. 1940s]-1995111Tract 500-12[ca. 1940s]-1996112Tract 500-13[ca. 1940s]-1995113Tract 500-14[ca. 1940s]-1995114Tract 531-09[ca. 1890s]-1997115Agreements with Amoco and Atlantic Richfield Company for Tracts 491-13, 491-14, 492-14, 494-13, and 495-091980-1983116Subseries E: Acquisitions and Relocations1949, 1955, [ca. 1960s]-1997, 2024Scope and Content

This series document the RATC's work with the Appalachian Trail Conference (also Conservancy), U.S. National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service to acquire and monitor property and to build and relocate trails.

History of RATC's section of AT and Charles Parry information2024-04-22117Scope and Content

Written by Diana Christopulos, RATC Archivist

White Pines Horse Camp1997118Vail House Caretakers Report1995119[Letter from Linda] Akers re: houses near McAfee1995-07-311110Structures on Catwaba Section1995-04-101111Trail Monitoring19931112Sarver's Cabin [Exploratory Hike]19931113Incidentally Acquired Structures19921114Policing19921115Acquisitions and relocations19901116RATC Monitor Report1994-031117Ann's Cabin19891118Scope and Content

Also spelled Anne's Cabin.

Catawba Monitoring Data1989-19901119RATC Monitor Report1988-031120Tract 477-15 Catawba Acquisition/Bayer19811121Scope and Content

This is a photocopy.

Tract 477-04 Catawba Acquisition/Hairfield19801122Scope and Content

This is a photocopy.

Land Acquisitions/Public Officials19801123Relo's - Dawson and Parry1982-19841124Shelters1981-021125Catawba Mountain1966, 1981-19921126Landowner Info1980-19811127McAfee Closure/Relocation/Acquisition1977-19791128Sinking Creek and Daleville Land Acquisition Info19791129RATC/NPS Land Acquisition, McAfee, Roanoke Cement1977, 1980, 1990, 1992, undated1130Acquisition1971-1972, 19961131Scope and Content

Includes newspaper clippings and a history of the AT with focus on Virginia and a copy of H 160 approved by the General Assembly of Virginia on March 4, 1971, to allow Virginia to acquire lands and enter into agreements pertaining to the AT.

Gate - Blueprint19801132Land Acquistion Overall1978-19791133Sinking Creek Land Acquisition1975-19791134Letters to Landowners1978-19791135Trail Work Photos by Andy Layne19881136Relocation/Acquisition Sinking Creek1975-19811137Relocaton - Dragon's Tooth Area1972-19731138Relocation/Acquisition Botetourt1978-19791139Scope and Content

Mostly relates to the Buhrman Tract.

Thomas Campbell - McAfee relocation[ca. 1960s], 20241140Scope and Content

Contains a handdrawn map by Thomas Campbell from about the 1960s and a transcription and description of the map with history note by Diana Christopulos in 2024.

Relocation Map19551141Scope and Content

Also includes the Hiking Schedule for the Southwestern Virginia Relocation.

RATC/ATC 1949 Relocation (Denton)1949, 1990, undated1142Subseries F: Management Plans and Conservation Issues1964-1982, 1991-2003, 2010, 2016, 2024[1991 Trail Assessment and Forms]1991, 2010, undated11432002 Land Management Superisor - Conservation Supervisor2001-200211442016 APCO AT Xing Bland Co. [2016 Appalachian Power Company, Appalachian Trail Crossing, Bland County]1991-1992, 2002, 20161145AEP 765 kV Line2000-20031146-47AEP [Appalachian Power Company] 765 kV '90-021997-19981148AEP [Appalachian Power Company] 765 kV '90-02: RATC Legal Fees/APCO 1990s-2000s1998-200111491997 Wilderness Designations1997-02-0111501997 Wilderness Chainsaw1997-03-0511511990s-2000 ATC Land Trust [Printed Material]1994-2000, undated11521996 - Trail Assessment Summary1996-03-2511531995 - Dragon's Tooth Trail1995-11-2011541993 Conservation1993-06-1993-0711551993 - Mt Bike Race - North Mt. [Mountain Bike Race in North Mountain area of Jefferson Forest]1993, 200011561993 - Dragon's Tooth Trail1993-06-3011571999.6.18 Catawba Greenway and AT [Appalachian Trail]1999-06-181158Conservation Issues 1980s1980-19811159ATC and USFS AT Maintenence - Memos - [Mike] Dawson198211601980s Wilderness [Reports]198111611970s Wilderness and AT Corridor Protection1964-1976, undated11621970s Conservation1975-12-201163RATC Management Plans1966, 1991, 1997, 2024, undated1164-65Scope and Content

Includes RATC brochures, 1966 hiking brochure, local management plan maps, a photocopy of the 1997 Memorandum of Understanding for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail between the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club and the Appalachian Trail Conference, and the RATC 1991 Management Plan for the Appalachian Trail with notes by Diana Christopulos on March 3, 2024.

Subseries G: General Files1952, 1958, 1971-20141990s1991, 1992, [ca. 1998-1999]131Scope and Content

Includes Spring 1991 Trail Blazer and a phone tree.

1990 - Trail Overseers1990-04-181321990 Free List - Blazer1990-03-291331990 Correspondence19901341990 Grants to Clubs1990135ca. 1990? RATC Brochureundated1361990s Member Questionnaire[ca. 1990s]1371989 Correspondence19891381989 - Miscellaneous1989-091391984 Correspondence198413101987 ATC Biennial - RATC Host - Bill Gordge198713111982 Correspondence198213121982 - Membership Roster[1982]13131982 Trail Assignment Policy19821314[Southern Regional Multi-Club Meet]1981-198213151981 Wapiti Murder1981-1982, 1996, 20081316Scope and Content

The 1996 and 2008 items were printed off the internet in 2022.

1981 Miscellaneous1980-198113171981 Correspondence19911318Miscellaneous Local and Annual Meeting - Parry Papers1975-1979, 199713191977 Correspondence197713201975 RATC Hosts Multi-Club Meet1975-197813211975 Miscellaneous197513221974 RATC Maintenance Assignments1974-1113231974 VA AT Clubs Meeting1974-09-0413241970s Roanoke AT Club Miscellaneous1971-19771325Deaths Trail Members/Family2009-20141326Scope and Content

Includes letters about donations and gifts.

Ralph Burgio Memorials1998-19991327Gary Close Memorials19991328From Hikers - Cards, etc.1997-2014, undated1329ATC/RATC - 1950s Triennials [CSP? or @SP?) '58195813301952 - Notification [of Myron] Avery death1952-07-281331[Appalachian Trailway News and High Country Trails Map]1951-1966, 1985, 19971332[Draft Agenda for the Southern Regional Management Committee]20041333RATC Correspondence2003-20051334Correspondence [RATC Acknowledgment of Memorials Dedicated to Monroe Phillips]1997-09-031335[RATC Report of Bridge Construction, Catawba and Dismal Creeks]2001-031336[RATC Grants to Clubs] Correspondence1999-20031337Book Fragment [Excerpt of "Life Along Back Creek and Looney's Mill Creek" by Stephen Vassar, Sr.][2001]1338[Southeastern Appalachian Trail Clubs Annual Muli-Club Meet] Progarm19751339Subseries H: RATC Historical Materials1932-1962, 1977-2000, 2020-[ca. 2024]Snap Shots Wood Photo Album1932-1951, 20234A1Scope and Content

Probably created by T. J. Kent. Includes list of items in album created in 2023.

RATC Triennial Photo Album1958, 20234A2Scope and Content

Includes list of items in album created in 2023.

RATC Photo Album[ca. 1930s-1950s], 20234B1Scope and Content

Includes list of items in album created in 2023.

[RATC Slide of Aerial View]19961340[RATC Photographs]undated1341-42Scope and Content

[Removed from photograph album.]

2022 Dentons Hall of Fame20221343Scope and Content

Includes press release about the Appalachian Trail Museum's Hall of Fame's class of 2022, including Jim and Molly Denton of Front Royal, Virginia, and interview notes from Diana Christopulos with two of the Denton's three children.

"RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24"[ca. 2024]1344[RATC history notes by and compiled documents of Bill Gordge]1989-2000, undated1345Scope and Content

Includes photocopies of documents from 1930s and issues of the Appalachian Trailway News.

1997 Appalachian Trail Conference/RATC Memorandum of Understanding [photocopy]1997-04-241346Virginia Code - Appalachian Trailundated1347RATC Histories Written in 1980s1981, 1986, [ca. 1980s, ca. 2020s]1348Scope and Content

Although the histories are from around the 1980s, there are some notes from around the 2020s.

1986 History [by Peter] DuFresne1982, [ca. 1986, ca. 2020s]1349Scope and Content

Although the histories are from around the 1980s, there are some notes from around the 2020s.

1977 [Jack] Bowles annual meeting [speech]19771350Club History - 1962 - Photos: Niday Shelter Dedication with Names19621351RATC Histories Written in 1950s[ca. 1950s], 20201352Scope and Content

Includes a transcription of a January 24, 1951 history by L. H. Powell, transcribed by Diana Christopulos on March 20, 2020, but not the original 1951 history by Powell.

RATC History, 1932-1945[ca. 1940s], 2020, 20221353Scope and Content

Includes notes about T. J. Kent's history notes by Diana Christopulos, RATC Archivist, November 11, 2022, and transcription and annotations of 1933 report of RATC by Christopulos, March 20, 2020.

Series II: RATC Officers and Members1939-2025Scope and Content

The second series contains files created, collected, or maintained by people affiliated with the RATC, both officers and individual members, about the history and operation of the RATC. It is divided into eight sub-series by person and in chronological order. Each subseries is organized based on topic, and original order is maintained where possible.

Subseries A: Thomas Campbell1939-2024(bulk 1950s-1970s)Biographical Note

Thomas Healy "Tom" Campbell (1899-1986) attended the College of William and Mary from 1915 to 1916 and Richmond College (now University of Richmond) from 1917 to 1919. He married Charlene Lunsford (1902-1986) in 1922, and they had a daughter. In 1965, they both left their employers. Tom retired as Chief Investigator in the Auditor's office of the Norfolk and Western Railway, while Charlene left her employer of 20 years, Roanoke-based retail chain Heironimus.

Tom joined the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club in 1947, and Charlene followed suit several years later. Each served in several offices for RATC, including Tom as President from 1950-1951. He also served on the Appalachian Trail Conference's Board of Managers from 1950-1975, including fourteen (14) years as Vice Chairman (1961-1975). Tom was also a charter member of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Advisory Committee.

Sources:

Box 12, Folder 3, "[Biographical information about Thomas and Charlene Campbell]," of this collection

"Thomas Healy Campbell," Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84378864/thomas-healy-campbell, accessed September 18, 2025.

"Charlene Lunsford Campbell," Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84378830/charlene-campbell, accessed September 18, 2025.

The Spider (Richmond College yearbook), Vols. 16-17, 1918-1919, available online from the University of Richmond, https://scholarship.richmond.edu/the-spider/, accessed September 19, 2025.

[Printed materials - Thomas H. Campbell papers?]1939-1942, 1970-1982, 2001-2002, undated121[Assorted Files - Thomas H. Campbell papers?]1960-1971122[Biographical information about Thomas and Charlene Campbell]1989, 2018, 2024, undated123Scope and Content

Also contains a list of files for box.

Federal and state protection for the Appalachian Trail1968-1973, undated124Campbell - Relocations and acquisitions1962-1969, undated125ATC and trail maintenance1974-1977126ATC Correspondence1974-1978127-8ATC Correspondence [RESTRICTED]19742222Conditions Governing Access

These materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Campbell revisions to the 1973 ATC Guide's RATC section1972-1973129Acquisition and relocation of Sawtooth Ridge to Va 6241973, undated1210Appalachian Greenway Project and Appalachian Highlands Associatio, Inc.1967, 1973-19741211[ATC correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports]1972-19731212Scope and Content

Includes a letter from Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., about legislation.

ATC financial statements1973-06-30121319th meeting of the ATC1972-061214[ATC correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes]19721215[ATC problem reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes]19711216ATC correspondence1970-19721217[ATC correspondence and meeting minutes]19701218Scope and Content

Includes organizational charts for the ATC.

ATC trails1972-19781219Scope and Content

Majority is correspondence about trail maintenance and relocation projects or suggestions and related maps.

Relocations, RATC and non-RATC1972-19751220RATC correspondence1972-19741221ATC and RATC correspondence and other materials1963-1971, undated1222Scope and Content

Contains documents regarding Virginia being "the first state to execute an agreement for the protection and management of the Appalachian Trail."

Mt. Rogers Appalachian Trail Club1971-19731223Other Clubs [Printed Materials]1972-19871224State [correspondence re: AT in Virginia]1973-19781225Scope and Content

Some documents pertain to property owners and AT relocations.

Buhrman Tract and Botetourt Valley Crossing1967-19741226Scope and Content

Documents discuss purchasing the Buhrman tract of land near Fullhardt Knob and relocation of the AT between Tinker Mountain and Fullhardt Knob, potentially through the Buhrman tract.

Trail Assignments1964-19731227Scope and Content

Includes admittance of the Virginia Tech Outing Club to the ATC and assignment of a portion of AT for the club to maintain.

Lambert's Meadow Shelter and City of Roanoke1962, 1973-19741228ATC correspondence1972-19781229Scope and Content

Includes William L. Gordge, RATC president's correspondence. Includes admittance of the Virginia Tech Outing Club to the ATC and assignment of a portion of AT for the club to maintain.

Trail Use: Horses and Motor Vehicles1967-1974123017th and 18th ATC Meetings1967, 19701231ATC correspondence and publications relevant to RATC1961-19691232Scope and Content

Includes organizational charts for the ATC.

[ATC correspondence]1956-19741233Peters Mountain1963-19671234Scope and Content

Includes documents granting land use for relocating AT on Peters Mountain via land owned by Celanese Corporation, Pocahontas Land Corporation, the National Gypsum Company, and individuals.

RATC leadership spat [RESTRICTED]1960-19632223Conditions Governing Access

These materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

[ATC correspondence, conference programs, and meeting minutes]1955-19691235[ATC trail reports and correspondence]1953-19581236Scope and Content

Majority of documents regard planning in 1957-1958 for the 14th Meeting of the ATC at Mountain Lake Hotel in Mountain Lake (Giles County), Virginia, in 1958.

Correspondence19501237Subseries B: Otey Family1949-1953, 2024-2025, undatedBiographical Note

Biographical note by Diana Christopulos, Feb. 18, 2025: "Marie and John Otey were RATC volunteers in the early 1950s, and they worked on the relocations led by Jimmy Denton near the Blue Ridge Parkway and around Roanoke. They joined in late 1949 and were active 1950-55. John was Assistant Trail Supervisor in 1952, 1953, 1955. He was also active on the Publicity Committee and took numerous photos on the Trail."

John Otway Otey, Jr. (1906-1980) married Goldie Marie Dean Peters (1906-1989) in 1950. John worked as a clerk for Norfolk and Western Railway, while Marie worked as a stenographer or secretary.

Sources:

Box 13, Folder 54, "[Notes and correspondence about the Otey Family Papers]," of this collection

U.S. Federal Census, 1940-1950, accessed online from Ancestry.com on September 19, 2025.

"John Otway Otey Jr.," Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185149412/john-otway-otey, accessed September 19, 2025.

"Goldie Marie Dean Otey," Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207412197/goldie_marie-otey, accessed September 19, 2025.

"John Otway Otey" in the Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/9279/records/11741905, accessed September 19, 2025.

[Notes and correspondence about the Otey Family Papers]2024-20251354Appalachian Trailway News, Vol. 13, No. 3, and Vol. 14, No. 1September 1952, January 19531355Scope and Content

Both issues contain articles about AT relocations by RATC.

RATC Bulletin and Trail Blazers, Vol. 16, No. 2, Vol. 13, Nos. 3-4February 1952, March-April 19531356Proposed Relocations of the AT1952, undated1357Otey Family Scrapbook1949-1950, undated151Subseries C: Dick Clark1953-2006(bulk 1980s-2000s)Biographical Note

Dick Clark has served in numerous positions in the RATC from the 1980s to 2010s, including hikemaster (1984-1994), vice president (1998-2000), president (2000-2003), and counselor (2003-2015).

Clark was appointed by the Roanoke City Council to serve on the Mill Mountain Advisory Committee from 1999 to 2014, and he served as vice chair during his tenure.

Sources:

Box 13, Folder 44, "RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24," of this collection

Box 3, Trail Blazer newsletters, of this collection

Trail Blazer newsletters, Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, https://www.ratc.org/newsletter/, accessed Oct. 2, 2025.

Matt Chittum, "Mountain advisers up for an upgrade," The Roanoke Times, p. B1, April 6, 2014, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

Matt Chittum, "Fancier Franklin bridge suggested," The Roanoke Times, p. B1, June 3, 2014, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

RATC Executive Board [Meeting] Minutes1999-2000161Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

[Notes from hikers]2004-2005162Scope and Content

Includes shelter log.

[RATC Executive Board meetings and documents] (Folders 1-3 of 4)2001-2004163-5Scope and Content

Includes agendas, minutes, financial documents, and other supporting documents, including documents from committees, ATC, and NPS.

Separated Materials

The agenda from January 12, 2004 have been restricted and moved to Box 22, Folder 25.

[RATC Executive Board meetings and documents] (Folder 4 of 4) [RESTRICTED]2001-20042225Conditions Governing Access

These minutes were printed on the back of recycled paper with sensitive private information, and these materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Separated Materials

Restricted minutes were separated from Box 16, Folders 3-5.

Old RATC Maps and Directions1995-2002, undated166Scope and Content

Also includes ATC's The Register newsletter, Vol. 24, No. 6, Spring 2001.

[Carvins Cove Reservoir/Watershed]1997-2000, undated181152[Memorials and obituaries]1998-1999, undated182[Assorted printed materials]1997-2005183[AT proposed relocation appeals]1997184[Handwritten notes]undated185[RATC and other organizations]2003, 2006186[AT and ATC administrative info]1996-2005187[RATC meetings]2001-2004188[ATC Konnarock Trail Crew and Volunteer Project Proposals]2000-2003189[ATC and RATC Memorandum of Understanding and Trail Assignments]19971810[IRS re RATC designation]19881811[RATC logo and forms]undated1812"Use and Users of the Appalachian Trail: A Source Book"2000-20011813-14Scope and Content

This is a user survey study carried out by the NPS in partnership with the University of Vermont and Penn State University. [Removed from binder.]

Forest [U. S. Forest Service] Projects1994, 2000-20031815[RATC] Overseers2000, 20021816Virginia Outdoors Plan1996-20001817RATC President's File - Andy Layne Memorial1992, undated1818RATC - Newspaper Articles1984, 1991, 1993, undated153[RATC correspondence, meeting minutes, and articles]2000, 2006, undated1819Fire Management Plan20051820Scope and Content

Also includes brochures about NPS and the AT.

State Corporation Commission2004-2006, undated1821Scope and Content

Also includes tax-related documents and newsletters for other organizations.

[ATC Southern Regional Management Committee]2003-20041822Vail House Demolition20001823Mayhew and Arney Properties20001824[ATC Catawba-Turner Land Swap for Dragon's Tooth Trail Relocation Project]19981825154Turner Property2000-20021826Miller's Cove1999, 20011827Gasoline Crossings2000-20031828Scope and Content

Relates to the Greenbrier Pipeline Project that would cross the AT.

Boy Scout Shelter and [John] Haranzo2001-20031829Pole Barn20001830McAfee Knob2000-20021831Chainsaw Certification2000-20021832[Appalachian Trail Project Office Correspondence]19941833RATC President's File - Incident Management1992-19951834RATC President's File - Memorandum of Agreement and FS Land Management19931835Scope and Content

This contains the Memorandum of Agreement for the Management of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail between the NPS and U. S. Forest Service.

RATC Bailey Gap Optimum Trail Location Review1982, 1991-19951836Memorandum of Understand for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia19991837[NPS Correspondence]19991838"Jim and Molly and Tom and Charlene" articleundated1839Scope and Content

Appalachian Trailway News article about Jim and Molly Tabor Denton and Tom and Charlene Campbell

"Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highway Crossing Safety Assessment", Virginia Edition2003-111840Scope and Content

Prepared for NPS by Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

RATC President's File - Constitution and By Laws1953, 1964, 1969, 1973, 1981, 1985-1986, 19881841Club By Laws1999, 20021842RATC Mountain Bike Race Request1988-19991843Scope and Content

Includes some non-biking AT printed materials.

RATC President's File - The Register newsletter1990-19931844Fulhardt Knob Cistern2001-20021845[ATC] Grants to Clubs1985-1993, 2000-20021846-47Treasurer Reports2000-2002191Minutes2000-2003192Agendas2000-2003193Daleville Interchange1985, 1999-2003, undated194155[RATC brochures][ca. 2000s]195Why Wilderness?2002196Annual Meeting2000-2002197Sinking Creek Shelter1999-2003198Scope and Contents

Items discuss naming the Sinking Creek shelter as the Sarver Hollow Shelter and its dedication. There are also some documents related to the Sarver Cabin or Sarver Home Site.

Ralph Burgio Award, Roanoke College[ca. 2000]199Special Use Permits2001-20021910Workshops2000-20031911State Corporation Commission1986, 20021912Scope and Content

Includes a copy of the RATC's "Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation".

Shippensburg [33rd Biennial ATC Meeting]2000-20011913RATC Cornboil/ATC Party20001914Scope and Content

Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the ATC.

Separated Materials

Restricted item has been removed to Box 22, Folder 25.

RATC Cornboil/ATC Party [RESTRICTED]20002225Conditions Governing Access

These materials are restricted in accordance with legal restrictions and to protect personally identifiable information for 75 years.

Scope and Content

Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the ATC.

Separated Materials

Restricted item moved from Box 19, Folder 14.

Miscellaneous2000-20011915Kimberling Creek Damage20001916Scope and Content

Also contains a report about invasive species on the AT.

Carvins Cove2000-20031917Pearisburg/Bluff City2000-20021918New River Resolution20001919Brushy Mountain Cell Tower20001920Bailey Gap Road20011921Read Mountain20011922VIP/VIF [Volunteers in the Pakrs/Volunteers in the Forest]2000, 2002, undated1923Website2000-20031924Conferences: SRMC [Southern Regional Management Committee] March 20001999-20001925Conferences: [Southern Regional Management Committee]20011926Conferences: [Southern Regional Management Committee]20021927Conferences: ATC So Reg [Southern Regional Management Committee] Meeting '0320031928Conferences: [ATC 9th Biennial] Presidents' Meeting June 23-2520001929Conferences: [ATC 10th Biennial Presidents' Meeting]20021930Conferences: [2000 Multi-Club Meet of Southern A. T. Clubs]20001931[ATC Letter about establishing the Regional Partnership Committees]2004-06-081932Subseries D: Bill Cochran1966-2018Biographical Note

William Neal "Bill" Cochran (1937-2024) was a journalist who focused on the outdoors, writing for The Roanoke Times from 1962 until 2018–two (2) decades after retiring as the newspaper's outdoors editor in 1998. His coverage included many trail hikes with the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, conservation issues in Virginia, and outdoor sporting and the Appalachian Trail. Cochran received 10 awards from the Virginia Press Association, was honored by the Virginia General Assembly with the House Joint Resolution 520 "Commending Bill Cochran" in 1999, and was the 2009 media inductee in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

Cochran graduated from Lynchburg College (now University of Lynchburg) with a bachelor's degree in English in 1960, and he served in the Virginia National Guard. He married Katherine Gravett in 1965, and they had a son. They operated the Cross Trails Bed and Breakfast near the Appalachian Trail in Catawba from 1995 to 2003 as well as a Christmas tree farm in West Virginia.

Sources:

Mark Taylor, "Legendary Roanoke outdoors writer Bill Cochran dies," Cardinal News, July 1, 2024, https://cardinalnews.org/2024/07/01/legendary-roanoke-outdoors-writer-bill-cochran-dies/, accessed September 19, 2025.

Obituary for William N. "Bill" Cochran, The Roanoke Times, July 7, 2024, available online from Legacy.com, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/roanoke/name/william-cochran-obituary?id=55481593, accessed September 19, 2025.

Mark Berman, "Bill Cochran | 1937-2024: Outdoors editor was 'an institution'," The Roanoke Times, July 2, 2024, p. A1 and A6, accessed online from NewsBank on September 19, 2025.

"Bill Cochran," Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, https://vasportshof.com/inductee/bill-cochran/, accessed September 19, 2025.

"Virginia HJ520 Commending Bill Cochran," Policy Engage, https://trackbill.com/bill/virginia-house-joint-resolution-520-commending-bill-cochran/512861/, accessed September 19, 2025.

"William Neal Cochran" in the Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/9279/records/12779996, accessed September 19, 2025.

Andy Layne [Trail Dedication]1991-20011358Scope and Content

Includes undated photographs.

[Two maps of routes in and near RATC area]undated1359[Ron R Almendinger Trail Diary]1997-071360Scope and Content

The trail diary includes a letter to Katherine Cochran.

[ATC and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Pamphlets]1973, undated1361[A. T. Journeys: The Magazine of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy]2011, 2015, 20181362[Magazine and Newspaper Clippings]1972-1999, undated1363Newspaper Clippingsundated1364Newspaper Clipping1966-04-101365Scope and Content

Includes article, "National Trail Bill Sent to Congress" by Bill Cochran.

Newspaper Clippings1971-1979156Scope and Content

Includes clippings about Audie Murphy's 1972 plane crash and hiking the AT, several relating to Ed Garvey.

Newspaper Clippings1980-1989157Scope and Content

Includes 1982 letter to Bill Cochran, a write up on Damascus Trail Days by Bill Cochran, and clippings about trail towns and the RATC celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Newspaper Clippings1990-1999158Scope and Content

Includes a letter to Bill Cochran, ca. 1996.

Newspaper Clippings2000-2008159Newspaper Clippings2010-20141510Newspapers on the McAfee Closure1978-19961511Scope and Content

Includes clippings about the McAfee Knob closure from 1978 to 1987, McAfee Knob in general, history of the AT, and AT land acquisition.

Newspaper Clippings about Crime on the AT1981-20031512Scope and Content

Includes clippings about the murders of Susan Ramsey and Robert Mountford in 1981, Molly LaRue and Geoffrey L. Hood in 1990, and the murders of Julianne Williams and Lollie Winans in 1996.

Subseries E: Zetta Campbell1972-1976, 1993, 2024Biographical Note

Zetta Marie Campbell (1930-2024) joined the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club in 1959. She also served as secretary (1964-1965, 1968-1969, 1983-1984) and editor of the Trail Blazer newsletter (1970-1977). Campbell also illustrated the hike schedules in the 1970s and led hikes until at least 2019. She received the Appalachian Trail Park Office's Silver Service Award in 2002.

Sources:

Box 13, Folder 66, "1970s - Zetta Campbell Drawings/Hike Scheds," of this collection

Box 19, Folder 33, "Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter Obituaries," of this collection

Box 13, Folder 44, "RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24," of this collection

Obituary for Zetta Campbell, The Roanoke Times, July 5, 2024, p. A6, available online from Legacy.com, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/roanoke/name/zetta-campbell-obituary?id=55488335, accessed September 22, 2025.

"Zetta Marie Campbell", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/272121036/zetta_marie-campbell, accessed September 22, 2025.

1970s - Zetta Campbell Drawings/Hike Scheds1972-1976, 1993, 20241366Scope and Content

Includes 1970s hike schedules illustrated by Campbell, 1993 article about hike led by Campbell, and a note about Campbell in the RATC from Diana Christopulos, February 16, 2024.

Subseries F: Charles Parry1972-2024(bulk 1970s-1990s)Biographical Note

Charles Parry (1942-2010) joined the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club in 1972, serving as the Trail Supervisor from 1979 until his death. He received the Appalachian Trail Park Office's Silver Service Award in 2002 and was inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame in 2017, the first RATC member to receive this honor.

Parry graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego (now State University of New York at Oswego) and earned a master's and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Michigan State University around 1969 or 1970. He was a professor of mathematics at Virginia Tech from 1971 until his retirement in 2010, establishing a research program in number theory, helping to design mathematics courses for computer science students, and serving as Math Club adviser.

Sources:

Box 13, Folder 44, "RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24," of this collection

Box 13, Folder 67, "Charles Parry AT Hall of Fame," of this collection

Box 19, Folder 33, "Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter Obituaries," of this collection

"Charles Parry honored with emeritus status," Virginia Tech News, October 19, 2010, https://news.vt.edu/content/news_vt_edu/en/articles/2010/10/101910-science-parry.html, accessed September 18, 2025.

"In memoriam: Charles Parry, emeritus professor of mathematics," Virginia Tech News, January 10, 2011, https://news.vt.edu/articles/2011/01/011011-science-parry.html, accessed September 18, 2025.

Obituary for Charles John Parry, The Roanoke Times, December 28, 2010, p. A12, accessed online from NewsBank on September 18, 2025.

Mark Taylor, "Math teacher devoted himself to AT," The Roanoke Times, December 28, 2010, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

"Charles J. Parry," Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232281708/charles-j-parry, accessed September 18, 2025.

Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, "2017 Class," Appalachian Trail Museum, https://www.atmuseum.org/2017-class.html, accessed September 18, 2025.

Charles Parry AT Hall of Fame1990, 2000, 20171367Scope and Content

Includes biographical information.

Corridor Monitoring19831368[Management file]1972, 1974, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1993-19951369Trail Constructionundated1370USFS-RATC Agreements1982-19831371Subseries G: Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter1972-1996, 2019, 2024Biographical Note

Siegfried and Ursula Kolmstetter joined the RATC in 1971. Siegfried served as vice president (1974) and counselor (1972-1973), while both volunteered as hike leaders for decades. The couple maintained the McAfee Knob section of the AT for over 25 years, until the couple moved out of the area in 1996. Siegfried received the Appalachian Trail Park Office's Silver Service Award in 2002.

At the end of World War II in May 1945, 17-year-old Ursula Edith Walter (1927-2023) was captured by the Russian Army and imprisoned at the Theresienstadt prison camp. Eight (8) months after her imprisonment, she escaped and moved to West Germany, where she met Siegfried J. Kolmstetter (1921-2019). They married in 1952 and had several children. The Kolmstetters immigrated to the U.S. in 1957, settling in Roanoke in 1970. Siegfried was a physician for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem from 1970 to 1998. He received the hospital's Hands and Heart Award in 1992.

Sources:

Box 19, Folder 33, "Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter Obituaries," of this collection

Box 13, Folder 44, "RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24," of this collection

Obituary for Ursula Edith Kolmstetter, The Roanoke Times, January 3, 2024, available online from Legacy.com, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/roanoke/name/ursula-kolmstetter-obituary?id=53995534, accessed September 19, 2025.

Dan Casey, "Physician was caretaker for people, trails," The Roanoke Times, March 28, 2019, p. 1-2, accessed online from NewsBank on September 22, 2025.

Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter Obituaries2019, 20241933RATC Cornboil Photos by Sigfried Kolmstetter1978, 1980, undated1934RATC Removing Trash from Catawba Mountain and Roanoke Clean Valley Day Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1988, undated1935Signs and Blazes Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1974, 1987, 1992, 20241936RATC Hikes Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1973-1991, 20241937Scope and Content

Includes letter and thank you note from 1991.

Building Campbell Shelter Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter and Trail Blazer19891938Scope and Content

The Trail Blazer issue contains an article about the Campbell Shelter. The cover is missing, but it is probably the Fall 1989 issue.

Wildflowers on the AT Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1983-19901939McAfee Knob Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1977-19951940Making Boundaries Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1993, undated1941Snowstorm on Catawba Mountain/McAfee Knob Photos by Siegfried Kolmstetter1998-011942Hike Schedules1972-19801943The Catawba Mt - Daleville Appalachian Trail Corridor19861944Trail Blazers1985-19961945Subseries H: Andy Layne1977-1990, undatedBiographical Note

Andy Layne (1912-1991) joined the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club in 1978. He led numerous hikes and helped with hike scheduling; attended workhikes and backpacking trips; and oversaw a section of the trail. Layne also served in several positions on the RATC Board, including shelter supervisor (1980), vice president (1981), and counselor (1985-1986). On the 10th anniversary of his death, the Andy Layne Trail in the Tinker Cliffs area was dedicated in his memory.

Source:

Box 19, Folder 46, "[Andy Layne biographical information]," of this collection

[Andy Layne biographical information]undated1946Shelters1984-1985, undated1947Scope and Content

Includes Campbell Shelter, Catawba Shelter, New Wilson Creek Shelter, Wapitu Shelter, and Big Pond Shelter Move. The photos in this folder remain in their original groupings.

ATC1987, undated1948Scope and Content

Includes 1987 ATC Conference at Lynchburg College and Natural Bridge. Please note: there are remnants of a rubberband attached to some photos.

Brushy Mtn?undated1949Andy's Snake File1985, undated1950Sue Scanlin1984, undated1951John's Creek Relocation and Bridgetundated1952Archives1984-1986, undated1953Funeral of Lena Dooley19851954Sigfried [Kolmstetter]undated1955[House and hiking photos on Georgia AT]undated1956Scope and Content

These photos were grouped together but have no identifying information.

[Hike photos]undated1957[Groups of photos]1978-1990, undated1958Scope and Content

The photos in this folder are without identifying information and remain in their original groupings.

[Groups of photos]1977-1985, undated1959Scope and Content

The photos in this folder are without identifying information and remain in their original groupings.

[Loose photos]1978-1990, undated1960-61Subseries I: Roger Holnback1980-2012(bulk 1990s-2000s)Biographical Note

Roger Holnback joined the RATC in 1996 and served in numerous positions, including as president (2006-2009, 2015-2016), vice president (2003-2006, 2016-2017), land management supervisor (2009-2013), and conservation supervisor (2013-2015). He also was an ATC Land Trust coordinator and Roanoke Valley Greenways liaison in the 2000s and 2010s. His wife Lauren Taylor Holnback was also an RATC member.

Holnback served as executive director of the Western Virginia Land Trust (2001-2012), which worked with the City of Roanoke and other groups to place over 11,000 acres of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve under a conservation easement in 2008 and 2009. He was given the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition's Cool Citizens award in 2012. Later, he was chairman of the Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District and president of the Pathfinders for Greenways.

Sources:

Box 3, Trail Blazer newsletters, of this collection

Trail Blazer newsletters, Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, https://www.ratc.org/newsletter/, accessed Oct. 2, 2025.

Mason Adams, "From land and air, teams work to preserve Carvins Cove's aura," The Roanoke Times, January 6, 2011, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

"Western Virginia Land Trust director steps down," The Roanoke Times, February 10, 2012, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

Danielle Dunaway, "Cool Citizens awards laud energy-efficient efforts," The Roanoke Times, March 16, 2012, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

Sam Wall, "Hinchee Park opens in Roanoke County - Hinchee Park opens in Roanoke County," The Roanoke Times, September 29, 2019, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.

"Board and Staff," Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District website, https://www.brswcd.org/team-2, accessed October 2, 2025.

Scope and Content

Some materials are the papers of Lauren Taylor Holnback and of Eric Nasar from the Trust for AT Lands.

The Knoxville Partnership Meeting Follow-Up Report1992141Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

ATC Local Management Planning Guide (Revised February 1997)1996-1997142-3Scope and Content

Also includes management brochures. [Removed from binder.]

Virginia Outdoors Plan2002144Landscape Aesthetics: A Handbook for Scenery Management (Dec. 1995)1995-1996145Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

Virginia Appalachian Trail Management Plan (February 1990, First Edition)1990-02146Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

The Trust for Appalachian Trail Lands1997-1999147-8Scope and Content

Topics include the Trail and Land Management Committee and Carvins Cove easement. [Removed from binder.]

[Corridor Monitoring and Appalachian Trail Land Tract Records]2003, undated149Land Management - Corridor Monitoring1997-19981410Land Management - Handbook for Corridor Monitoring19981411Land Management - Monitor Reports1996-19971412[Fence stiles]19961413[Tracts No. 1363, Z-1363a, 1364, Z1364a, and Z1364b]1992-19931414[RATC AT Condition Assessment Form]20031415[Memoranda of Understandings and Cooperative Agreement for the AT]1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, undated1416[RATC Correspondence with NPS, USFS, ATC, and Virginia Department of Transportation]1997-20051417Scope and Content

Includes memoranda about land tracts.

Trail 311 Parking Lot Plans1997-2002, undated14181513[National Trails System Act and NPS AT Compendia of Orders]1993-19991419[Management pamphlets and tool flyer]1992, 1996, 19981420[AT Tracts with Structures and Shelter Maintenance Reports]1997, 20001421[Handdrawn map of Tract 475-01/475-02/475-20]undated1422[Concord Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey and Monument Reference Sheets of the AT for NPS, Segment 474 and 475]1994201[Concord Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey and Monument Reference Sheets of the AT for NPS, Segments 476 and 477]1993202Scope and Content

Includes Tract 476-32.

[Concord Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey and Monument Reference Sheets of the AT for NPS, Segment 477]1993203Scope and Content

Includes Tract 477-22, Parcels A and B.

[Concord Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey and Monument Reference Sheets of the AT for NPS, Segment 478]1993204Scope and Content

Includes Tracts 478-34, 478-35, 478-36, and 478-37.

[Draper-Aden Associates, Inc., Drawings of Monument Reference Sheet for Survey of the AT for NPS, Segment 478-VA]1987, 1993205[Draper-Aden Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of AT for NPS, Segment 478-VA]1987, 1993206[Hartmann Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of the AT for NPS, Segments 474, 475, 476, and 477]1999-2000207-8Scope and Content

Includes monument sets.

[Hartmann Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of the AT for NPS, Segments 476-VA and 477-VA]1988, 1993209[Hartmann Associates, Inc., Drawings of Monument Reference Sheet of the AT for NPS, Segments 496-VA and 497-VA]1988, 19932010[Hartmann Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of the AT for NPS, Segments 496-VA and 497-VA]1988, 19932011[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office Plat Maps for Botetourt and Roanoke Counties, Virginia, AT Segments 473, 474, 475, and 476]1985-1995211[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office Plat Maps for Craig, Giles, Montgomery, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia, AT Segments 480, 481, 482, 483, and 484]1981-1993212[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office Plat Maps for Craig and Giles Counties, Virginia, and Monroe County, West Virginia, AT Segments 487, 488, and 489]1984-1993213[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office Plat Maps for Craig, Giles, Montgomery, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia, AT Segments 490, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, and 499]1980-1993214[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office Plat Maps for Giles and Bland Counties, Virginia, AT Segments 500 and 501]1985-1993215[NPS's AT Land Acquisition Field Office, Interpretive Segment Map, Fictional Map Sample for Training Purposes Only]1985216[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Drawings for Monument Reference Sheets for AT for NPS, Segment 473]1990-09217[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Drawings for Monument Reference Sheets for AT for NPS, Segments 473 and 474]1990-09218[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of the AT for NPS, Segments 473 and 474]1990-09219[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Property Drawings for NPS's Land Acquisition Division, Craig County, Virginia, AT Segment 484]1986, 19932110[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Drawings for Monument Reference Sheets for AT for NPS, Segments 494, 495, and 496]1989-19932111[Stultz and Associates, Inc., Plat Maps for Exterior Corridor Boundary Survey of the AT for NPS, Segments 494, 495, and 496]1989-19932112[USFS and NPS Plat Map for AT Catawba Parking Lot]undated2113Lashley [property]1993-20001423Maryland AT Management Committee1999-20001424Land Protection News [Western Virginia Land Trust newsletter]1998-20001425Maryland Land Trusts19941426Historical [Sites and Associations]1992-20001427Georgia Land Trusts20001428Chesapeake Bay19991429Scope and Content

Documents concern the Chesapeake Bay Program and Agreement related to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Appalachian Restoration Campaign1996-19981430-31Pennsylvania Projects1999-20001432Shell [Tract Acquisition]20001433Scope and Content

Documents relate to the acquisition of the Shell Tract along the Elk River in Tennessee.

Turner [Tract]1999-20001434Scope and Content

Documents relate to the Turner Tract on North Mountain in Virginia.

Woodshole1987, 20001435Scope and Content

Documents relate to the Roy and Tillie Wood's home the Woodshole, where AT hikers were invited to stay.

Western Virginia Land Trust19971436Western Highlands Conservancy1999, undated1437Scope and Content

Documents are about attempting to make Blackwater Canyon a national park.

Virginia Trails [Summit]19971438Virginia Outdoors Foundation1992-08-251439[Virginia Outdoors Foundation]1996-20001440Valley Conservation Council1994, 1997-19981441Virginia Land Conservation Foundation1999-20001442The Conservation Fund1997, 1999-20011443Forest Legacy1999-20001444Scope and Content

Documents are about the USFS Forest Legacy Program and Virginia's Forest Legacy program.

Federal Programs19991445Great Outdoors Conservancy1999-20001446Estate Planning for Forrest Landowners20001447Trail Blazer newsletterSpring 2001171Thurston Griggs/Guy Mullinix1982-20011722114Scope and Content

Includes reports from Griggs and Mullinix of the ATC Land Trust.

Trail Lands: The Newsletter of the ATC Land Trust, Vol. 17, No. 1Spring 2001173Conservation Buyers Program Property Listing2001-04174Report on ATC Land Trust Activities[ca. 2001]175[ATC correspondence and proposal for liability insurance]1999-2000176Virginia Department of Forestry1995, undated177Orion Society1999178Virginia Conservation Land Coalition1999-2001179North Carolina1998-20001710Public Funding Sources, PA-GAundated1711[Western Virginia Land Trust]1998-1999, 20011712Scope and Content

Most materials specifically relate to the Western Virginia Land Trust.

[The Nature Conservancy]1997-1998, 20001713[Conservation easements]1998, undated1714[Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails]2000, undated1715Carvins Cove20001716Explore Park1998-20001717[RATC Board Meetings]2000-20011718[RATC email and printed materials]1999-20011719[AT and ATC materials]1999, undated1720Turner - Tom and David1997-20011721-22AT Countryside Partnership Databaseundated1723Land Trust Alliance1994-20011724Lewis Property1999-20001725Scope and Content

Includes information on Andy Layne Trail.

Lewis - Andy Layne Trail2000-20011726Scope and Content

Includes information on Roanoke Greenways and on laws.

[Virginia United Land Trusts (VaULT)]20011727NRV [New River Valley] Land Trust20001728Transportation - Gov. Conf. [Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails]1998-19991729Western Virginia Land Trustundated1730Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

[Assorted publications]1998-20002115Roger Holnback - ATC Land Trust2001, 2009, 2011-20121731RATC Management Plan for the AT, 4th edition1991-091732Scope and Content

[Removed from binder.]

Strategic Planning ATC Land Trust2000-20011733ATC Club Presidents Handbook2000-061734Brochures for AT and ATC Land Trust[1994?], 2000, undated1735Signs for US Boundary on AT and Campingundated1736Maps for Pedlar Ranger District in the AT and Washington-Jefferson National Forests1996, 19981737Maps for Blacksburg Ranger District in AT and Washington-Jefferson National Forests1993, 19981738Maps of Botetourt and Montgomery Counties19991739Maptech AT - The Virginias Region [CD-ROM]19991740Craig County Larry Wallace floppy disk2000-011741Subseries J: Linda Akers[ca. 1983]-1992, 2000-2015, 2022Biographical Note

Linda Akers joined the RATC in 1969 or 1970. She served in numerous positions on the board, including secretary (1981-1982), editor of the Trail Blazer (1982-1985), and social chair (1987-1999, 2013-2017). She received the Appalachian Trail Park Office's Silver Service Award in 2002.

Sources:

Box 17, Folder 41, "[Linda Akers Interview notes by Diana Christopulos]," of this collection

Box 19, Folder 33, "Sigfried and Ursula Kolmstetter Obituaries," of this collection

[Linda Akers Interview notes by Diana Christopulos]20221742[Linda Akers photos][ca. 1983]-1990, 2000-2001, undated1743-44[Articles, notes, and printed materials]1991-1992, 2002-20151745[RATC and ATC Hiking Information]1992, 2002-2003, undated1746