“Little River”, c. 1940’s, Thompsons Commercial Photographers, color lithograph printed on card stock, 3.5 inches high, Robert Mann, 1979.5.1118.75.
An autumn view from Tennessee State Route 73 of Little River as it flows through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This postcard was published by Thompsons Commercial Photographers, a family owned company that operates today as Thompson Photo Products. The photograph was likely taken by James (Jim) Thompson, who was recognized for his images of the Great Smoky Mountains in local and national publications.