Contributed by Maine Forest Service
Description
The Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Alfred operated under the Maine Forest Service from June 1933 to November 1941.
The primary task of the CCC men was insect and disease control. Here, a crew is cutting diseased apple trees.
The camp was organized at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and most of the men were from Massachusetts.
On the back of the photo is written "Pingree."
About This Item
- Title: CCC crew, Alfred, ca. 1933
- Creation Date: circa 1933
- Subject Date: circa 1933
- Location: Alfred, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 7 cm x 14 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Trees--Maine--Alfred
- Laborers--Maine--Alfred
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry--Facilities
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry--Employees
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
- Insect pests--Control
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Forest ServiceMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, 18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-3156
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