Guide to the Ranchester CCC Camp Collection

Collection — Box: 718

Identifier: H2014-11

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Two issues of "The Pine Bur" published by CCC Co. 1811, Camp F-3-W, Ranchester, WY. The newsletters include information about projects at the Ranchester camp and other side camps. The publications also feature news about various camp activities and personnel.

Dates

1938

Creator

Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a federal public work relief program to employ primarily young, unmarried men and teach them marketable skills during the Great Depression. Active between 1933 and 1942, CCC camps employed nearly 3 million men. In Wyoming, camp work included planting trees, building trails, fighting fires, and construction of picnic shelters, signs, and the museum at Guernsey State Park.

Ranchester is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Extent

1 file folder

Additional Description

Abstract

Two issues of Ranchester CCC camp newsletter.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Habit for Humanity of Johnson County in 2014.

Related Material

Additional CCC camp newsletters can be found in the Center for Research Libraries online catalog.

Examples of CCC camp newsletters appear in museum and archival collections around Wyoming, including the Rockpile Museum in Gillette.