George Washington Lawson (1862-1931)
Title | George Washington Lawson (1862-1931) |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 1988 |
Authors | Lawson, Herbert |
Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter |
Volume | 14 |
Issue Number | 4 |
Pages | 108-120 |
Date Published | winter |
Subjects | Businesses, Park development, Personal narratives |
Description | George Lawson was one of the founders of the Caton-Lawson Drug Store, which became the Sevierville Drug Store. This article describes his life, the events around the drug stores, and entries from his diary of 1896-1897. It includes two photographs and copies of primary sources such as contracts, advertisements, and his donation to the GSMNP. |
Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |