Contributed by Maine Forest Service
Description
Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps Alfred Camp line up in front of the dining hall.
The camp, operated by the Maine Forest Service, opened in June 1933 and closed in November 1941.
CCC members at the camp were involved in insect and disease control, including gypsy moth control from September to May and white pine blister rust control from May through September.
About This Item
- Title: CCC Alfred Camp, 1935
- Creation Date: 1935
- Subject Date: 1935
- Location: Alfred, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 602 cm x 8.6 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--Company 130 (Alfred, Me.)
- Public service employment--Officials and employees--Maine--Alfred
- Gypsy moth--Control--Maine
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry--Facilities
- Insect pests--Control
- Laborers--Maine
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--Facilities
- Mess halls--Maine--Alfred
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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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