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  Robert Marshall writes to Paul Schaefer on January 17, 1933 to congratulate Schaefer on his successful fight against the Porter-Brereton amendment.

  Robert Marshall writes to Paul Schaefer on January 17, 1933 to congratulate Schaefer on his successful fight against the Porter-Brereton amendment.
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  John S. Apperson Jr., Senator Ellwood M. Rabenold, and Colonel C. Seymour Bullock (left to right) at an annual meeting of the Forest Preserve Association of New York State during the 1930s. Photograph by J. S. Cawley.

  John S. Apperson Jr., Senator Ellwood M. Rabenold, and Colonel C. Seymour Bullock (left to right) at an annual meeting of the Forest Preserve Association of New York State during the 1930s. Photograph by J. S. Cawley.
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  A birthday party with the members of the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club, circa 1930.

  A birthday party with the members of the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club, circa 1930.
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  Paul Schaefer and an unidentified man, possibly his brother Vincent, fishing in a stream, circa 1930. Paul stands on a rock in the stream holding a fishing rod and a fishing basket wearing a plaid hunting jacket. The unidentified man is standing behind him wearing a white shirt and a newsboy hat.

  Paul Schaefer and an unidentified man, possibly his brother Vincent, fishing in a stream, circa 1930. Paul stands on a rock in the stream holding a fishing rod and a fishing basket wearing a plaid hunting jacket. The unidentified man is standing behind him wearing a white shirt and a newsboy hat.
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  An early photo of Paul Schaefer (left) and Carl Schaefer (right) with a hiking basket in the foreground.

  An early photo of Paul Schaefer (left) and Carl Schaefer (right) with a hiking basket in the foreground.
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  In the 1980s Paul Schaefer’s personal library became the Adirondack Research Library. This photo depicts their 1985 Steering Committee Meeting.

  In the 1980s Paul Schaefer’s personal library became the Adirondack Research Library. This photo depicts their 1985 Steering Committee Meeting.
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  Self portrait of Paul Schaefer taken in his den in the attic of 2637 Augustine Ave. Schenectady, NY in 1925. Next to him is a taxidermied owl that he took in 1923 and had mounted by Joseph Sahatler of Long Lake, NY.

  Self portrait of Paul Schaefer taken in his den in the attic of 2637 Augustine Ave. Schenectady, NY in 1925. Next to him is a taxidermied owl that he took in 1923 and had mounted by Joseph Sahatler of Long Lake, NY.
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  G.E. camp for female employees and family in Tongue Mountain on Lake George, circa 1920.

  G.E. camp for female employees and family in Tongue Mountain on Lake George, circa 1920.
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  Four Boy Scouts posing while on an outing with Apperson removing dead wood from a fire hazard area near a sign saying "Dangerous Fire Hazard - No fires until dead wood removed".

  Four Boy Scouts posing while on an outing with Apperson removing dead wood from a fire hazard area near a sign saying "Dangerous Fire Hazard - No fires until dead wood removed".
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  Apperson and associates prepare educational material for a Forest Preserve Association meeting at Apperson’s Camp Chilhowie.

  Apperson and associates prepare educational material for a Forest Preserve Association meeting at Apperson’s Camp Chilhowie.
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  Birthday party with Mohawk Valley Hiking Club members Gertrude Schaefer Fogarty, Marion Lipe, Muriel Allen, and Carolyn Keseberg Schaefer, 1931.

  Birthday party with Mohawk Valley Hiking Club members Gertrude Schaefer Fogarty, Marion Lipe, Muriel Allen, and Carolyn Keseberg Schaefer, 1931.
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  Seven Campfire Girls holding a flag and rocks standing in John S. Apperson Jr.'s boat ART.7.-SEC.7., which is loaded with rocks for riprapping. The boat is named after Article VII Section VII of the New York State Constitution, more commonly referred to as the Forever Wild clause.

  Seven Campfire Girls holding a flag and rocks standing in John S. Apperson Jr.'s boat ART.7.-SEC.7., which is loaded with rocks for riprapping. The boat is named after Article VII Section VII of the New York State Constitution, more commonly referred to as the Forever Wild clause.
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  Two figures pose smiling over the remains of a dismantled squatter cabin on Big Burnt Island, Lake George, NY, 1917.

  Two figures pose smiling over the remains of a dismantled squatter cabin on Big Burnt Island, Lake George, NY, 1917.
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  Six figures tearing down squatters' cabins on Big Burnt Island in Lake George, NY, 1917.

  Six figures tearing down squatters' cabins on Big Burnt Island in Lake George, NY, 1917.
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  Cover of the Lake George Islands Pamphlet, created by John S. Apperson Jr. and distributed to New York State legislators in 1917. Apperson wanted to show them the damage that had been done to the islands and to encourage them to vote for an appropriations bill for riprap work on Lake George. It contains numerous captioned pictures and letters about the islands of Lake George. Apperson's campaign was successful and the appropriation was approved.

  Cover of the Lake George Islands Pamphlet, created by John S. Apperson Jr. and distributed to New York State legislators in 1917. Apperson wanted to show them the damage that had been done to the islands and to encourage them to vote for an appropriations bill for riprap work on Lake George. It contains numerous captioned pictures and letters about the islands of Lake George. Apperson's campaign was successful and the appropriation was approved.
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  Tree on Gravelly Island, Lake George, NY, before riprapping, 1918.

  Tree on Gravelly Island, Lake George, NY, before riprapping, 1918.
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  John Burroughs’ response to Apperson’s plea for help at the 1915 Constitutional Convention.

  John Burroughs’ response to Apperson’s plea for help at the 1915 Constitutional Convention.
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  A depressing forest scene left behind after a logging crew, circa 1915.

  A depressing forest scene left behind after a logging crew, circa 1915.
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  The "Cruise of the 'Dirty Rovers'" was a camping trip taken by John S. Apperson Jr. from June 14 to June 28, 1913 in the Adirondacks of New York State. The trip was full of fishing, hiking, and canoeing. His group interacted with several other campers during the trip as well as a local guide named Bill Ballard.

  The "Cruise of the 'Dirty Rovers'" was a camping trip taken by John S. Apperson Jr. from June 14 to June 28, 1913 in the Adirondacks of New York State. The trip was full of fishing, hiking, and canoeing. His group interacted with several other campers during the trip as well as a local guide named Bill Ballard.
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  Photograph of 7 men and three women wearing bathing suits and waving at the camera with rocks while riprapping an island on Lake George with John S. Apperson Jr.'s barge "Article 7 Section 7," c. 1910.

  Photograph of 7 men and three women wearing bathing suits and waving at the camera with rocks while riprapping an island on Lake George with John S. Apperson Jr.'s barge "Article 7 Section 7," c. 1910.
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  Apperson skis up a mountain, pausing to take in the vista, circa 1910.

  Apperson skis up a mountain, pausing to take in the vista, circa 1910.
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  John S. Apperson Jr. in a bathing suit throwing a rock from a boat toward an island for riprapping in Lake George, NY, 1910.

  John S. Apperson Jr. in a bathing suit throwing a rock from a boat toward an island for riprapping in Lake George, NY, 1910.
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  Dr. Irving Langmuir in repose measuring cloth for skate sails in 1910. The glass negative has a second exposure showing part of lamp shade made from a wrapper for N.B.C. Soda Crackers, c. 1910.

  Dr. Irving Langmuir in repose measuring cloth for skate sails in 1910. The glass negative has a second exposure showing part of lamp shade made from a wrapper for N.B.C. Soda Crackers, c. 1910.
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  Edwardian dressed campers.

  Edwardian dressed campers.