Shadowbox containing Spencer bullets, .69 and .58 caliber bullets, pocket knives, and button pieces. All of the materials in the shadowbox were dug at Parkers Crossroads Battlefield in Henderson County, Tennessee.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Concessions (Amusements, etc.)
A young man posing in front of merchandise in the PX of the 496th Civilian Conservation Corps Company. Various items are for sale in the stand, including tobacciana, pencils, key cases, candy, and chewing gum. Note: PX is an abbreviation for...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
A small ensemble of musicians from Civilian Conservation Corps, Company 1466, Camp Sam Houston. The instruments featured include a trombone, snare drum, guitar, saxophone, tuba, upright piano, and a washboard.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Basketball; Athletes
The five-member Camp Sam Houston basketball team and another man, presumably the coach. The player in the middle holds a basketball. Camp buildings are visible in the background.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Camps -- Food Service; Food Service Employees
Nine cooks at Camp Sam Houston posing in the mess hall kitchen, five on the left and four on the right. Between the two groups is a table with cooking accoutrements.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Carpentry; Technical education; Vocational education
Eight woodworking students outside the Camp Sam Houston workshop. The students hold various kinds of saws, hammers, drills, and squares. A sign above the workshop door reads, "Educational Department Work Shop" and features an image of a crossed...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Basketball; Athletes
Civilian Conservation Corps company's eleven-member basketball team also features a man in a suit and another in a military-style uniform. The team is photographed in two rows: seven men stand in the rear, and the remaining four team members and...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Boxing
Two members of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 496 battle each other in a boxing ring on camp grounds, as camp spectators gather around the ring to watch.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Five Civilian Conservation Corps members in a mix of dress and work uniforms pose on and in front of the circular gong used to notify the camp of fire and meal time. One of the men is holding the hammer used to strike the gong and sound the alarm.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Four members of a Tennessee Civilian Conservation Corps hiking club are pictured seated on the steps of a building and leaning against the building. They are outfitted for hiking with their walking sticks and canteens. Two members are eating...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Civilian Conservation Corps dining hall in Powells Station, Tennessee. An inscription on the back reads: "This camp on Morris Freeway Hwy #441 at Knox & Anderson county line." "Sent by Otto F. Haslbauer Norris" is also written on the back of the...
Letter to Nancy Susan Clack from her husband Spencer Clack written from Fort Rice, Dakota Territory. Transcription included. Spencer Clack was in Company B, 1st U.S. Volunteer Regiment.
Military pass issued by the Provost Marshal's office to Mrs. Spencer for herself, her carriage, and driver through Federal lines to three miles out Lebanon Pike- good for 60 days. Signed by Captain H. H. Curling, Assistant Provost Marshal.
