Contributed by Maine Conservation Corps
Description
Rollins B. Kelley wrote to Norman "Red" Wetherington about his experiences serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He served in the CCC's, Princeton Camp.
He wrote, "I learned that wrestling is a lot different than Boxing. I got my nose broken."
Weathering collected memories of CCC members in Maine, and coordinated CCC reunions. He is the author of "In the Public Interest: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Maine."
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About This Item
- Title: Rollins B. Kelley Letter on CCC, Beals, 1985
- Creator: Rollins B. Kelley
- Creation Date: 1985-04-25
- Subject Date: 1933–1942
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Locations:
- Beals, Washington County, ME
- Bar Harbor, Hancock County, ME
- East Machias, Washington County, ME
- Farmingdale, Kennebec County, ME
- Newport, RI
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 28 cm x 21.5 cm
- Object Type: Text
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Other Keywords
- C.C.C.
- Civilian Conservation Corps
- FDR
- Fish hatchery
- Grand Lake Stream
- Great Depression
- Princeton Camp
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Maine Conservation Corps124 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-6092
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