Manley, Atwood

Cranberry Lake is part of the network of lakes and ponds, connected by streams and canoe-carry trails, which stretch across the central and western plateau of the Adirondacks known as the Lake Region. Cranberry is the third largest body of water in the Adirondack Park; it was nearly doubled in size by the completion of a dam in the spring of 1867. Cranberry Lake region is known for its hunting, fishing, logging and summer camps.

From the description of Cranberry Lake Collection, 1814-1970 (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 40137029

G. Atwood Manley, author, newspaperman, reconteur and outdoorsman, was born on October 31, 1893 and died September 6, 1989 in Canton, New York. He graduated from Canton High School in 1912 and from St. Lawrence University in 1916. While a student he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and was involved with the college newspaper. Later he became the secretary of the Alumni Association from 1917 to 1944, and an alumni trustee from 1940 to 1950. Manley, a prolific writer, was the author of numerous articles and books, "Frederic Remington, In the Land of His Youth", "Henry Rushton and His Time in American Canoeing", and wrote special articles for the Watertown Daily Times. Mr. Manley served in various capacities in Canton, including: Chairman of the Universalist Church Board, Director of the Canton Savings & Loan Association and the First National Bank of Canton.

From the description of Atwood Manley papers, 1807-1989. (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 40741819