Text excerpt describing Whitaker Woods as a 100-acre area in North Conway with nature trails, pine trees, a brook, and no paved roads or firearms allowed.
Excerpt from a document about land conservation, stating land shall be used for public recreational purposes, to be maintained as wild and natural, with timber cutting and brush practices approved by conservation authorities.
Text excerpt about Mr. Whitaker highlighting his conservation efforts in North Conway, emphasizing his work in preserving woodland and riverland areas for various sports.

Voices from

the Past

A newspaper letter to the editor dated November 14, 1970, from Betty Whitney in Jackson, North Carolina, praising Mr. Whitaker for preserving a scenic area along the Whitaker Woods trail.
A typed document discussing Barat's contact with Jos. Quinn regarding federal funds, a reverter clause, and Mr. Whitaker's concerns about property preservation.
Newspaper article about AAUW conservation commissions, mentioning Miss Helen E. Nute leading a meeting at Miss Deborah Goldman’s home in Conway on February 3 at 10:00 a.m., discussing conservation efforts and Whitaker Woods.
A newspaper article headline titled 'Town Meeting to Consider Two Articles Regarding Purchase of Whitaker Land' with body text discussing the purchase of a 100-acre property, its location, and the surrounding natural features, mentioning a town meeting on March 9th.
A newspaper clipping about a Conway Conservation Commission meeting at Rotary Club discussing plans for a 90-acre property with views and natural state, including a tour scheduled for Sunday.
Historical newspaper clipping discussing Whitaker property sale for $87,500 with restrictions on land use, and two articles about town votes on funds for survey and land conservation.
Excerpt from a newspaper article discussing Mr. Whitaker's plan to sell land to the town for a natural park, highlighting the land's beauty, location, and the desire to preserve it as a natural park.