The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin : nature's army at work / Jerry Apps.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Apps, Jerry, 1934- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--History.

Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.).

Conservation projects (Natural resources)--Wisconsin--History.

Conservation projects (Natural resources).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Madison, WI : Wisconsin Historical Society Press, [2019]

Summary:

Between 1933 and 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps, a popular New Deal relief program, was at work across America.During the Great Depression, young men lived in rustic CCC camps planting trees, cutting trails, and reversing the effects of soil erosion. In his latest book, acclaimed environmental writer Jerry Apps presents the first.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Approximate Location of CCC Camps in Wisconsin

Preface

Part I: Background

1. Introduction

2. The Great Depression and Natural Resources Abuse

3. CCC Legislation and Administrative Organization

4. The CCC Recruit

5. The Spoolman Journals

Part II: The CCC Camp

6. Wisconsin CCC Camps

7. Around a CCC Camp

8. Everyday Life in a CCC Camp

9. Educational, Recreational, and Religious Opportunities

10. Community Relations

Part III: CCC Work Projects

11. Overview of Projects

12. Forestry and Fish Hatchery Work

13. Soil and Water Conservation Work

14. State Park, County Park, and Municipal Projects

15. The University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Part IV: Criticism, Success, and Ending

16. The CCC and Its Critics

17. Accomplishments and Accolades

18. The Program Ends

19. Memories Remain

Notes

Acknowledgments

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-87020-905-1

OCLC:

1050140828