Special Collections Research Center

Camp Yonahlossee


The digitized scrapbooks, photographs, guest books, and other items in this digital collection are from AC.867 Camp Yonahlossee collection. Founded in 1922 by Mrs. A. P. Kephart as a summer camp for girls, Camp Yonahlossee was the female counterpart to Camp Yonahnoka located nearby in Linville, North Carolina. In 1954 the camp was sold to Mr. and Mrs. George M. McCord and Mrs. Agnes Jeter. The camp's primary focus was outdoor recreation with programs including horseback riding, archery, rifle shooting, swimming, sailing, and fencing. Crafts and dance were also taught at the camp. The camp closed in the 1980s and became a resort focused on equestrian activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Users should be advised that, due to the historical nature of some resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.


Select items from the Camp Yonahlossee Collection
Camp Yonahlossee "Centennial Celebration: 1923-2023" Autographed Book

Photo Album of Molly Weeks, 1936-1937

This 40-page photo album contains numerous photos of Camp Yonahlossee activities, such as tennis, swimming, and horsemanship, from the years 1936 and 1937.

This large collage contains photographs of various camp buildings and activities as well as group portraits. Several dates are written on the photographs including 1927, 1929, 1936, and 1940.

This large collage primarily contains group portraits as well as a few photographs of Agnes Jeter. Other photographs feature animals such as sheep or dogs. One photograph is marked "1934," and another is marked "1935."
Photo Collage: Outdoor Recreation and Wagons

This large collage contains photographs of outdoor exercise and recreation activities as well as group portraits and photographs of wagons and farm animals. There is also a group portrait of children with the names "Dorothy," "Ruth," "Wayne," and "Margaret" and the date "1920" written on the photograph. Another photo is marked "1934."

This large collage contains photographs of various indoor and outdoor activities at the camp as well as group portraits and photographs of camp founders, Dr. Adam Perry and Margaret Kephart. One photograph is marked "1940."
Camp Yonahlossee Scrapbook

This scrapbook contains campers' poetry, stories, and illustrations. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camp Yonahlossee Guest Book

This guestbook contains the names and addresses of visitors to Camp Yonahlossee.
Camp Yonahlossee Log Book, 1939

This book contains campers' written accounts of camp activities as well as illustrations and poetry. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
"Chippewa" Group Scrapbook

This scrapbook contains the group's oath and other writings as well as photographs of campers and advisors and camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camp Yonahlossee Photo Album (1920s-40s)

This album contains photographs dating from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
"Croatan" Group Scrapbook

This scrapbook contains the group's song and list of members as well as photographs of campers and camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
"Tuscarora" Group Scrapbook (First Five Weeks)

This scrapbook contains the group's song and list of members as well as photographs of campers and camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camper Holding Fish and Wearing Camp Yonahlossee Sweatshirt

Camper Paddling Canoe

Camper Jumping into Pool

Equestrians with Mountains in the Background

"Pawnee" Group Portrait

This item provides the names of campers featured in the photograph, including: Jane Mosher, Ellen Wiebel, Sharon Sgrosso, Louise Scott, Elizabeth Anderson, Lorraine RolIins, and Elizabeth Patrick.
"Pawnee" Campers Jump Into Water

Audience of Campers

Two Swimmers

Photo Collage of Campers Outdoors

Second Session "Chippewa" Group Portrait

"Julia Sensenberger" is handwritten on the item.
"Watauga" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph, including: Sharon Ellis, Ashley Van Camp, Pam Silver, Laura Ratchford, and Brady Whitley.
"Paradise" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph, including: Nilla Dudley, Resi Golding, Susan Ing­lett, Debbie Harris, Susan Clayton, Paula Johnston, Carol Dehaven, Kelly Dee, Adelaide Marshall, Margaret Britt, Ann Garner, Cam Sieck, Emily Jones, Martha Stanley, Randie Mulholland, Beth White, Kay Huckabee, Barbara Foskett, Laura Weatherspoon, Eyleen Runge, Kathy Litschi, Susan Taylor, Elizabeth Allen,
Mimi Spears, Cindi Lewis, Catherine Morton, Hannah Craighill, Jennie Jarrell. .
"Unaka" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph.
"Mohawk" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph, including: Jessica Lipman, Pansy Brandt, Bonnie Bernath, Liliana Gonzalez, Kelly Reynolds, Heather Teague, and Carol King.
"Den" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph.
"Shangri-la" Group Portrait

Item lists names of persons featured in the photograph including: Nan Dabbs, Beth Gardner, Clayton Plum­lee, Mary Craighill, Julie Clarkson, Tara Sieck, Debbie Bain, Laura Armstrong, Carol Brown, Kendall Page, Robin Brit­ton, Ann Bryan, Cindy Hoff, Dede Harris, Kathy Moore, Kris Thompson, and Michelle Antosek.
"Pawnee" Group Portrait

Item lists the names of persons featured in the photograph, including: Porter Page, Pat Lawrence, Poozle Brady, Beverly I Denton, Bonnie Bohall, Marjorie Keyser, Susan WiI­liams, Sally Hackney, Shirley Snyder, and Anita Allen.
Group Portrait

"Paradise" Group Portrait

The item features a portrait of campers in the "Paradise" group. The photograph also features a dog, and a list of the names of persons featured in the photograph is provided, including: Anne Henkle, Ann Wolfe, Tara Sieck, Kendall Page, Clayton Plumlee, Beth Gardner, Julie Clarkson, Babs Smith, Cindi Lewis, Laura Weatherspoon, Carol DeHaven, Julie Moore, Debbie Harris, Ruth Gore, Amy Vernberg, Gari Sellers, Cary Toledano, Anne Peyton, Mary Craighill, Nan Dabbs, Laura Armstrong, Mar­garet Britt, Beth White, Elizabeth Bruce, Nilla Dudley, Grayson Deyton, Noel Hinton, Lisa Lindsey, Mar­sha Edwards, Lark Leonard, and Pete Stanley.
Second Session "Chippewa" Group Portrait

"Tuscarora" Group Portrait

"Shawano" Group Portrait

"Lakeside" Group Portrait

Three Scrapbook Photos, Mostly of Swimming

"Paradise" Group Portrait

"Shangri-La Paradise" is written on the item. A list of the names of persons featured in the photograph is provided and includes: Marsha Edwards, Karen Reynolds, Babs Brumer, Beth White, Laura White, Mary
Ann Leslie, Jane Farley, Les­lie, Jennings, Wendy Gilson, Beth Rogers, Pete Stanley, Margaret Britt, Meneta Phillips, Gina Whichard, Anne
Brawner, Tori Clement, Cathy Macfarlane, Cathy McNider, Tootie Mclean, Linda Macauley, Vickie Collett, Sally Barringer, Ginny Howerton, and Sissy Mackorell.
"Utopia II" Group Portraits

Item lists the names of persons featured in the group portrait, including: Kit Kimberly, Snookie Walborsky, Anne Schwartz, Lynnie Carlson, Candy Williamson, Shelly Dixon, and Suzie Ives,
"Croatan" Group Portrait

"Lakeside" Group Portrait

Campers Riding Horses

The words "Lakeside" and "Wickiup" are written on the item.
Second Session "Chippewa" Group Portrait

Infirmary: Mary Helen and Graycie

Scrapbook of Group Portraits and Camp Activities

This scrapbook contains group portraits with the names of persons in the portrait provided. It also contains black-and-white photographs of camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camp Yonahlossee Scrapbook

This scrapbook contains group portraits with the names of persons in the portrait provided. It also contains black-and-white photographs of camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camp Yonahlossee Scrapbook

This scrapbook contains group portraits with the names of persons in the portrait provided. It also contains black-and-white photographs of camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Camp Yonahlossee Scrapbook, 1966

This scrapbook contains individual and group portraits with the names of persons in the portraits provided. It also contains black-and-white photographs of camp activities. Note: University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) believes in providing access to the historical record in support of the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the communities it serves. Due to the historical nature of resources, users may encounter language or content that is harmful or difficult to view.
Photo Album of Group Portraits and Camp Activities

Bean Bag Toss

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