Contributed by Maine Forest Service
Description
A Civilian Conservation Corps crew from Camp Jefferson on lunch break at the State Park in Augusta where they were working on clearing a ravine, planting trees, and building trails and benches.
The Jefferson CCC camp was made up of World War I veterans through September 1935, when it began enrolling younger men.
It was under the supervision of the Maine Forest Service and its main task was tree disease and insect control.
About This Item
- Title: CCC crew lunch break, Augusta, 1935
- Creation Date: 1935
- Subject Date: 1935
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8.6 cm x 6.2 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Public service employment--Officials and employees--Maine--Augusta
- Laborers
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.). Company 1163 (Jefferson, Me.)
- Eating & drinking--Maine--Augusta
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry
- Construction--Maine
- Veterans--Maine
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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