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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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
G.E. camp for female employees and family in Tongue Mountain on Lake George, circa 1920.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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".
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Apperson and associates prepare educational material for a Forest Preserve Association meeting at Apperson’s Camp Chilhowie.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Birthday party with Mohawk Valley Hiking Club members Gertrude Schaefer Fogarty, Marion Lipe, Muriel Allen, and Carolyn Keseberg Schaefer, 1931.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Two figures pose smiling over the remains of a dismantled squatter cabin on Big Burnt Island, Lake George, NY, 1917.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Six figures tearing down squatters' cabins on Big Burnt Island in Lake George, NY, 1917.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Tree on Gravelly Island, Lake George, NY, before riprapping, 1918.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
John Burroughs’ response to Apperson’s plea for help at the 1915 Constitutional Convention.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
A depressing forest scene left behind after a logging crew, circa 1915.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Apperson skis up a mountain, pausing to take in the vista, circa 1910.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
John S. Apperson Jr. in a bathing suit throwing a rock from a boat toward an island for riprapping in Lake George, NY, 1910.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
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.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Edwardian dressed campers.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Apperson’s canoe camp on Dollar Island, circa 1910.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
John S. Apperson Jr.'s contract of employment with the General Electric Company from February 2, 1904. Apperson was paid $14 per week when he was hired as an engineer in 1904.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Scenic view of Lake George, circa 1915.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
Campers on Golden Beach on Raquette Lake, NY, circa 1900.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness
A man leaning against the doorway of an Adirondack a migrant hunting cabin, circa 1915.
- Grassroots Activism and the American Wilderness