Schenck's Office

Schenck's Office (HMTEJ)

Location: Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Transylvania County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 21.141', W 82° 46.842'

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Wtiting the book on forestry in America

Local handyman Judson Meece converted an abandoned barn into a fine office for Dr. Schenck. While Eleanor Ketchum, his secretary, and Dan Marshall, the bookkeeper were busy in the front office, Dr Schenck prepared his lectures, graded papers and planned timber projects in the back. His beloved dachshund, Minnie, kept him company, resting at his feet.

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Since there were no English-language forestry books at the time, an important part of Mrs. Ketchum's work was to help Dr. Schenk publish his lecture notes. Dr. Schenk furnished the office with the presses needed to bind his own textbook.
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Date Added Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 5:40am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 338199 N 3913573
Decimal Degrees35.35235000, -82.78070000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 21.141', W 82° 46.842'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 21' 8.46" N, 82° 46' 50.52" W
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Area Code(s)828
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 11250 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest NC 28768, US
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