Schenck's Office
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.
Marker can be reached from U.S. 276 0.4 miles south of Yellow Gap Road.
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