They Came To Work In The Woods History Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Henderson

Description: Hello: This is a softcover book: They Came Top Work In The Woods, A Pictorial History of Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1608 by Scott & James Henderson. Copyright 2015, published by PelMar Publishing, Ltd.Tells the stories of the CCC Camp 1608 near Tomahawk, WI.Book has been read, shows signs of use and wear on edges, no writing, rips or tears, pages tight to spine.I ship to US only. Kindly ask any questions before purchase."They Came to Work In The Woods–A Pictorial History Of The Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1608 by Scott and James Henderson provides a detailed description of a state forest service CCC camp near Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Built in 1933, the camp could house up to 200 enrollees and staff. Through interviews with camp members and their descendents, CCC camp newspapers, and historical documents from government files and county historical societies, the authors recreate what life was like at Camp Tomahawk. The book includes 245 high quality black and white photos taken by camp members. An overview of the CCC in Wisconsin is followed by descriptions of camp buildings, biographical sketches of enrollees and staff, health and safety practices, work projects, education and camp activities. A final chapter describes the camp’s closure, the disposition of buildings and subsequent reunions held by former enrollees. An extensive glossary provides details about individuals associated with Camp Tomahawk and the CCC during the 1930s in Lincoln and Oneida counties. Over 1,100 individuals that resided at Camp Tomahawk between 1933 and 1941 are listed in the camp roster. An index allows the reader to easily find camp members mentioned in the book. A foldout page provides the reader with a panoramic view of the camp. Softcover, 11 ¼ x 9 in., 272 pages."

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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