Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Hobart Parrish describing what attracted him to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. He could get an education, earn money, and learn a trade. It was difficult to go to college, and he felt he would get the same preparation in the Civilian...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Parrish states that the Tennessee Valley Authority had 40 camps, such as the ones at Pickwick and Norris Dam. Pickwick was built by Civilian Conservation Corps, but the camp was operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. They did work the...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Upon enlisting in the Civilian Conservation Corps you're supposed to stay 6 months, and most stayed 6 months. They were supposed to discharge a camp member after 2 years. Because of the work he was doing and his position as Civilian Conservation...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Yearbook of the Company 420, Tennessee SP-12 in District C of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Bristol, Tennessee. There is a history of Company 420, as well as photographs of of the camp facilities and activities, including the mess hall,...
Recreation hall at the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Lewis County, Tennessee. Benches line the walls and two table tennis tables can be seen at the far end of the room. Other tables, possibly for cards or other games, can also be seen.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Advertising -- Forest fire prevention; Fire prevention
A wooden sign attached to a carved log post built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Picket State Park. The sign reads, "Fires Decrease Wealth." A wooden fence can be seen in the background in front of a heavily forested area.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
A flag raising at the barracks of Camp Sam Houston features a row of men facing the flag as it is raised in the center of the camp. The photograph was taken as the flag was being raised so the flag is blurry in the image.
