Collection Timeline

1905 to 2013

1905
An article outlining the permitted and prohibited uses of the National Forest Reserves as it pertains to timber, water, pasture, mineral, and other resources.

1920
Children portraits from the McKinney Family. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Children portraits from the McKinney Family. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Children portraits from the McKinney Family. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Children portraits from the McKinney Family. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.

1924
Back of photo reads: 'Powell RD. Lolo NF (Clearwater). The head of the Crooked Fork. General character of country. Howard R. Flint 8-3-24.'

1932
A landscape of wooded hills spanning into the distance. Description reads: 'L-Scenery, 270810, Other Regions. View into the head of Steamboat Creek from McDonald Lookout (Coeur d'Alene National Forest, Idaho). Taken by K.D. Swan. July and August 1932.'
Building at the Powell Ranger Station before the CCC was there. There is a truck parked next to the building and two trees in the foreground.
Dated cover of personal photo album, Camp Redfish, Sawtooth National Forest

1933
A boxing match at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho. 'Boxing wound up the day's sports at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho - 3 camps competing.'
A boxing entrant in his corner, being medically examined while a man announces with a megaphone in the background at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho. 'Boxing wound up the day's sports at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho - 3 camps competing.'
Young men dive into the lake from the pier during the swimming race at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho. Observers in the background point to something across the lake.
View of Redfish Lake CCC Camp and Redfish Lake, Idaho.
A boxing match at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho. 'Boxing wound up the day's sports at the CCC Carnival in McCall, Idaho - 3 camps competing.'
View of Redfish Lake CCC Camp and Redfish Lake, Idaho. Sawtooth Mountains loom in the background.
Three men build campground tables at Camp Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.
Three men installing campground stoves at Wood River Campground, Camp Ketchum, in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.
CCC men building campground tables and toilets at Camp Ketchum, in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.
Roadside cleanup on road to Brundage Lookout, Payette National Forest, Idaho. Material piled and ready to burn. Cleanup by boys from State CCC Camp at McCall, Idaho.
CCC men installing campground stoves at Wood River Campground, from Camp Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.
Roadside cleanup by CCC men from F-94, in Targhee National Forest near Osborne Springs and Ashton, Idaho.
Group photograph of the Local Experienced Men (LEMS). The signs in front of each man read: 'Towns, Rowland, Ahlson (seated), Ax, Heikkila, (unidentified man), Morefield, Redman, Allred, Jackson (seated), and Henry. The large sign reads: 'C.C.C. Company 277 S-223.' Courtesy of John Boydstun.
Two boxers circle each other in a boxing ring observed by a referee and an audience. Back of photo reads: 'ECW Historical Record 279966 Boxing wound up the day's sports at the CCC carnival at McCall, Idaho. Three camps competing. Near Idaho National Forest. Taken by K.D. Swan.'
CCC Crew mixing cement and pouring it into wheelbarrows for a guard station at Redfish Lake, Sawtooth, Idaho. Photo taken in August. Writing above photo reads: 'CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Improvements, construction, Idaho. CCC Sawtooth, Idaho Mixing cement for guard station at Redfish Lake Taken by K.D. Swan Aug. 1933'.
Group of CCC men posed around and on a truck at Emerald Creek CCC Camp, F-42 Company 1202. They are on their way to Spokane to celebrate Yom Kippur. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe National Forest. Group of boys at camp F-42. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933'.
Contestants and spectators gather on the beach for the CCC water carnival and diving competition in McCall, Idaho. Back of photo reads: 'Water Carnival staged by three CCC Camps at McCall, Idaho. Near Idaho National Forest. Taken by K.D. Swan, 1933.'
Swimming race contestants posed on the edge of the dock while several other CCC men stand by. Note one man in full military uniform. Spectators can be seen on the shore at the bottom of the photo. Back of photo reads: 'Water Carnival staged by three CCC Camps at McCall, Idaho. Near Idaho National Forest. Taken by K.D. Swan, 1933.'
CCC man diving of the end of a diving board into Payette Lake at a CCC water sports carnival diving competition. A group of men can be seen watching in a boat, while another contestant is exiting the water. Back of photo reads: 'Diving Competition CCC water carnival at McCall. Near Idaho National Forest. Taken by K.D. Swan, 1933.'
Snags being felled by CCC men in a hazard reduction area, near Kaniksu CCC Camp F-31, at Kalispell Bay. Back of photo reads: 'Hazard reduction area on which snags are being felled. Kaniksu Camp F-31, Kalispell Bay. Taken by K.D. Swan.
Group photo of a CCC work crew working on a truck trail to Looking Glass Lookout, in the Priest River Experimental Forest, near Idaho Camp F-110. Back of photo reads: 'Crew working on truck trail to Looking Glass Lookout. Priest River Experimental Forest. Idaho Camp F-110 Taken by K.D. Swan.'
Group photo of a CCC work crew removing snags and downed timber in the Priest River Experimental Forest near Idaho CCC Camp F-110. Back of photo reads: 'Cleaning up snags and down timber on Arboretum area. Priest River Experimental Forest. Idaho Camp F-110 Taken by K.D. Swan.'
View of a temporary CCC camp at Remount Depot in the Lolo National Forest, Montana.
Several CCC men washing up at temporary CCC Camp Remount Depot in the Lolo National Forest, Montana.
Several CCC men making the foundations for barracks at Remount Depot CCC Camp in the Lolo National Forest, Montana.
CCC Work Crew mixing cement for a guard station at Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Back of photo says: 'Mixing Cement for guard station at Redfish Lake, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan, 1933.
Three CCC men eating lunch at Kaniksu CCC Camp, F-31, Kalispell Bay. Back of photo reads 'Boys at lunch Kaniksu Camp F-31, Kalispell Bay Taken by K.D. Swan.'
Two CCC men using shovels to spread dirt and build a road near Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Note one of the men has a pipe in his mouth. Back of photo reads: 'Road work near Redfish Lake, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.
Several CCC men working on a bridge foundation near Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Back of photo says: 'Bridge foundation work near Redfish Lake, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
A CCC man directs a pair of draft horses through a creek upstream of the bridge being built at Redfish Lake. The team is pulling logs from the water. A pile of logs can be seen in the background. Back of photo reads: 'Pulling driftwood from stream above bridge site, Redfish Lake Camp, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
A CCC man directs a pair of draft horses through a creek upstream of the bridge being built at Redfish Lake. The team is pulling logs from the water. A pile of logs can be seen in the background. Back of photo reads: 'Pulling driftwood from stream above bridge site, Redfish Lake Camp, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
A CCC man directs a pair of draft horses through a creek upstream of the bridge being built at Redfish Lake. The team is pulling logs from the water. A pile of logs can be seen in the background. Back of photo reads: 'Pulling driftwood from stream above bridge site, Redfish Lake Camp, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
Four CCC boys pouring the cement for the guard station at Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.
Group of CCC men from CCC Camp F-42, near Fernwood, Idaho, pulling ribes to prevent blister rust in the St. Joe National Forest. Back of photo reads: 'Ribes pulling crew from camp F-42 in action, St. Joe National Forest. Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
Several CCC men working on a bridge building project near Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest. One of the Sawtooth Mountains can be seen in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'U.S. Forest Service Photo. Bridge building near Redfish Lake, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Taken by K.D. Swan 1933.'
Aerial view of the Forest Experiment Station and CCC Camp F-127, Company 573, Priest River, Idaho.
Prichard Camp entrance with sign and personnel posing on the road. Camp F-30, company 967, was renamed Harry Marsh Camp. Writing on the sign reads: 'Camp Harry Marsh (Camp F-30) 967th Company CCC'. The small sing on the right of the photo reads: '5 miles per hour'. There also appears to be a baseball game occurring in the background.
A view of the Hawk Site Ranger Station and CCC Camp used during the construction of the Sissons Bridge.
A view of Prichard CCC Camp F-30, renamed from Harry Marsh CCC Camp. Camp is located in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest on the Coeur d'Alene River. Back of photo reads: 'Museum of North Idaho P.O. box 812 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 Pritchard (Harry Marsh) CCC Camp F-30 on Coeur d'Alene River 1933. Slide Forest Service.'
Aerial view of Big Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-110 Air photo by Leo Big Creek Camp'.
Aerial view of Big Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-110 Priest river Idaho Air photo by Leo'.
Aerial view of Big Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-110 Air photo by Leo'.
Overview of Cataldo CCC Camp. CCC men are gathered around the flagpole. Back of photo reads: 'Gene Fuson 773-5420 1933 (or 1937) Cataldo, Idaho'.
Overview of Magee CCC Camp. Note what could presumably be a baseball field on the right side of the photo behind the tent barracks. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp Magee 1933'.
Aerial view of Camp Big Creek, F-110, and the surrounding countryside. Writing on the photo reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-110 Photo by Leo's Studio'.
CCC men dismantling Camp Packer Meadows, in the Lolo National Forest, Aug. 1933.
CCC men standing in half dismantled barracks at Camp Packer Meadows, Lolo National Forest, Aug. 1933. Writing on the building says: 'CO. 1251 CCC'.
Ranger McKay talking to the CCC boys from Packer Meadows Camp F-23, Selway National Forest, Idaho. Photo taken in September.
View of CCC camp F-120 near Avery, Idaho and the St. Joe River behind. The sign reads: 'CCC Camp F-120'. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-120 Avery 1933'.
View of tent barracks and meadow at CCC Camp Santa Creek, F-40, near Emida, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'Looking onto the meadow from camp F-40 Emida, Idaho Hodgins Fot. Of Moscow, Idaho'.
View of CCC men posing under a sign for Merry Creek CCC Camp F-44 in front of the rest of the camp. Large sign reads: 'CCC Camp F-44' Sign to the left reads: 'Fire alarm'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Post Office Clarkia, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'. Back of photo reads: 'Merry Creek 1933'.
Group photo of CCC men in the CCC Camp Santa Creek, F-40, near Emida, Idaho. The sign on the tent reads: 'Positively No Admittance except on business'. Writing on the photo reads: 'The gang in camp CCC Camp F-40 Emida, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'.
Aerial view of CCC Camp Santa Creek, F-40, near Emida, Idaho. Geoglyph in the field reads: 'F-40'. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-40 Emida, Idaho. Major G.P. Anderson Command Photo by Leo'.
View of CCC Camp Olsen Creek, F-46, near Clarkia, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-46 Company 1224 Clarkia, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'. Back of photo reads: 'Olson Creek F-46 St. Joe National Forest'.
A view of an abandoned Rutledge logging camp that the CCC is moving into. Tents can be seen through some of the buildings. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp moving into abandoned logging camp buildings. Clarkia, Idaho 7/4/33 St. Joe National Forest.
A view down the row of tents at CCC Camp F-42 near Fernwood, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-42 Fernwood, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'. Back of photo reads: 'West Fork Emerald Creek 1933 D.J. Moore CP [Captain] St. Joe National Forest'.
View of CCC Camp Avery, F-120, and the St. Joe River flooded in wintertime. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp #120 Company 1944 (maybe a typo for 1744) Near Avery awash during high water 1933'. Printed on the back are the words 'Post card, correspondence, address, and place stamp here'.
Photo of a CCC man posed with a deer at the Avery CCC Camp, F-120, Company 1744. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-120 Company 1744 Leo's Studio Spokane'. Back of photo reads: 'Avery'.
Photo of a CCC baseball game between Clarkia CCC Camp, F-48, Company 1276 (home), and Fernwood CCC Camp, F-42, Company 1202 (visitors). Writing on the photo reads: 'Baseball Game F-48 Clarkia vs. F-42 Fernwood played at CCC Camp F-48 Clarkia, Idaho. Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'. Back of photo reads: 'Clarkia, Idaho 1933'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo at Emerald Creek CCC Camp, F-42 Company 1202. They are on their way to Spokane to celebrate Yom Kippur. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe National Forest. Boy leaving Camp F-42 for Spokane to celebrate Yom Kippur. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933'.
Group of CCC men posing near and on a truck at Emerald Creek CCC Camp, F-42 Company C-1202. They are on their way to Spokane to celebrate Yom Kippur. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe National Forest. Group of boys at camp F-42. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933.
Two CCC men digging up ribes (wild currant) in an attempt to curb blister rust. Back of photo says: 'St. Joe National Forest. Boys from camp F-44 grubbing out ribes on Merry Creek as blister rust control measure. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933'.
CCC man from Emerald Creek spraying atlacide (weed killer) onto ribes in an attempt to curb blister rust. Back of photo says: 'St. Joe National Forest. Spraying ribes with atlascide. Boy from camp F-42. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933'.
CCC men from Emerald Creek CCC Camp, F-42, work on pulling up ribes in the background while a man in the foreground marks off the area to be worked with a roll of string. Back of photo says: 'St. Joe National Forest. Ribes pulling crew from camp F-42 in action. Photo by K.D. Swan September 1933'.
CCC men loading gravel onto a truck for the Sissons Bridge in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest.
Two CCC men working on a jackhammer on the Sisson's Bridge project, drilling rock.
CCC Crew posed at the worksite for the pier at Sissons Bridge. Back of photo reads: 'Jackhammer work in prep for bridge Pier at Sissons Ambrose 1933'.
CCC man operating a cat tractor pulling a drag line to dredge sand and rock from the bottom of the Coeur d'Alene River. Sand and rock needed to make concrete for the Sissons Bridge. Back of photo reads: 'Loading gravel, Sisson's Bridge Coeur d'Alene River 1933'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'Museum of North Idaho P.O. Box 812 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814'.
CCC men dismantling Camp Packer Meadows. Taken in August. Writing on building reads: 'CO 1251 CCC'. Writing on photo reads: '281598'.
A variety of inspection reports, memos, and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1933-1938 for CCC Camps: Coeur d'Alene (Magee), F-22; (Big Creek Camp), F-16; F-15; F-24; F-27; F-28; F-29; F-30; Big Creek #1, F-131; Magee, F-134; Deception Creek, F-137; Pine Flats, F-151; Rock City, F-153; Nowhere, F-155; Horseheaven, F-156; Hayden Creek, F-180; Wolf Lodge, F-182; Jordan Creek, F-181; Beaver Creek, F-133; Big Creek #2, F-132; and Devil's Elbow, F-154. Note that F-22 and F-24 were 'negro camps'. Also, a large portion of this document is made of truck inspections with no correlation to a camp number.
The Forest Service Office is shown against a hill in the middle of the forest. Back of the photo reads: 'View of the Forest Service office building with the infirmary in the background. Taken in 1933
Company photo in a CCC camp. The men are standing in front of various tents and buildings. Most of the men are in uniform, while a few are shirtless. Writing under the photo reads: 'Company 1290 CCC Idaho 1933'.
Group photo in front of a tent at the CCC camp. Most men are in uniform but two enrollees on each end are wearing white t-shirts. Writing over the photo reads: 'Company 1290 CCC Idaho 1933'.
A CCC man walks through a row of tents in a CCC Camp. Writing below the photo reads: 'Co. ST. 1290 Platsburg, Camp P212 Idaho'.
Two CCC men driving a team of horses and plowing a road. A garage is in the background. Writing above the photo reads: 'Building Road Intermountain Range & Experiment Station Idaho City, Idaho - F-72 Boise National Forest P.J. Fair - 1933.'
Two CCC men driving a team of horses and plowing a road. A garage is in the background. Writing above the photo reads: 'Building Road Intermountain Range & Experiment Station Idaho City, Idaho - F-72 Boise National Forest P.J. Fair - 1933.'
A swimming race occuring in McCall, Idaho where three CCC Camps converged to hold a carnical. A line of swimmers are in the water while spectators line both the shore and the peir where the race began. The town of McCall can be seen across the lake. Description reads: 'Swimming race CCC water Carnival at McCall, Idaho. K.D. Swan - 1933'.
Three CCC men in a boat on the shore of a lake. One of the men is in a suit and tie and holds both oars. Another man, in swimming trunks, is standing half in the shallows and half in the boat. He is holding a camera that is standing on a tripod on the boat. The lettering on the side of the boat reads: 'L.V.C. N3'. Description reads: 'New York takes a hand at the camera. K.D. Swan - 1933.'
Roadside beautification near McCall. CCC enrollees are cleaning up an unsightly burned area lying between highway and Payette Lake. State Camp at McCall, Idaho.
CCC men working on a project clearing burned trees from the side of the road. Description reads: 'Roadside beautification near McCall. Boys are cleaning up an unsightly burned area lying between highway and Payette Lake. State Camp at McCall, Idaho. K.D. Swan - 1933'.
Material piled and ready to burn. Cleanup by boys from State CCC Camp at McCall
Burn piles of logs and dead branches on the side of the road in a forest. Description reads: 'From photo point No. - on road to Brundage Lookout. Material piled and ready to burn. Cleanup by boys from State CCC Camp at McCall. K.D. Swan - 1933'.
Several logged trees on the side of a dirt road in the middle of a forest.
CCC men clearing the roadside at the Boise National Forest (280096) in Idaho. Many men can be seen trying to move a log in the middle forest.
Group photo of a few African American enrollees at a CCC Camp in Northern Idaho. The men can be seen wearing hats and standing and squatting with their arms wrapped around each other.
Work crew drinking at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, August 5, 1933.
Road construction in the St. Maries District, Idaho, July 22, 1933.
Camp view of camp F-24 in Coeur d'Alene, August 16, 1933.
Camp view of a camp near St. Maries, Idaho, July 22, 1933.
Short news clipping about President Roosevelt's re-forestation bill, which he predicted would employ 250,000 men.
News clippings, one discussing the possibility that congress minimize work hours for hard labor to only 30 hour work-weeks, the other following up on Roosevelt's forest program.
Three clippings, the first about Idaho's conservation forestry camps, and how several army officers arrived in Boise to recruit workers from the Atlantic seaboard, the second about the passing of the Muscle Shoals Bill which puts the government into power production business, the third about Idaho asking for $20 million from the government in order to construct three new highways.
Two news clippings, the first about the expectation for the state of Idaho to receive six million dollars for road construction, the second about Governor C. Ben Ross's decision to run for a third term.
Article about the allocation of camps for reforestation workers in Idaho.
Article about the arrival of 200 Forest Conservation camp recruits and the 700 recruits who were held up in Cascade due to a rain storm.
Short article about the completion and beginning of operation for the seven CCC camps in the Payette National Forest.
Two news clippings, the first about the Idaho legislature's upcoming meetings on the taxation and endowment securities of beer, the second about the announcement that Idaho will probably receive upwards of 25 million dollars for public works from the federal public works funds.
Article about selection of war veterans to work in the CCC, who selects which veterans and how veterans can sign up for work.
Transcript from a speech by Cascade Commercial Club President A.D. Robb in which he commends the work and manners of CCC boys, despite hearing of some questionable actions.
Grouping of small pieces of news, including work done by CCC crews and travels taken by city officials.
Grouping of small news pieces, mostly about trips taken by the townsfolk and Catholic services held for CCC workers.
Short column about the Clear Creek CCC crew getting paid after a delay.
Short article about Secretary of War, George Dern's plans to bring the New Deal to Idahoans.
Collection of news in McCall from the week, including new births, vacations and CCC work.
Column about the battle between four CCC men and some giant fish that made it from the Pacific Ocean to Big Creek.
Three short news articles, the first about the new sport of axe-throwing in camp 250, the second about co. 281's visit to camp f-63 and the third about C. Ryman Herr departing from Boise, where he had been visiting his brother, Commander of Co. 250, Major Frederick Herr.
Four short clippings, one about the International World Economic Conference in London, the next about the Women's Christian Temperance Union's plea for a new national political party, the third about the estimated 100 thousand people who are expected to be put to work, and the last about 1025 Idahoans who were sent to conservation camps.
Collection of news pieces from CCC camps, includes baseball news, travel and the construction of a new recreation hall for co. 250.
Collection of CCC news, including the firefighting of Co. 250, more baseball news and the transition of Co. 250 to a new campsite near Edwardsburg.
Column about the movement of many CCC workers, some who will return home to the east coast and some who will continue to work at a different camp.
Preview of the upcoming Cascade Theatre entertainment Wednesday show, in which four CCC workers will perform.
Short recap of the boxing and wrestling entertainment show put on by CCC workers.
Article about a car accident in which several of the workers from Co. 250 swerved off the road due to a passerby's bright lights.
Collection of news items pertaining to the CCC, includes announcement of cancellation of district athletic meet, a speech given by Co. 250 supervisor Ben Rice, the cleanliness of Co. 250 and a pancake feed put on by the pubic.
Short column about several CCC workers leaving Profile Gap and Twin Bridges to return to New York and New Jersey.
Article about Idaho's vote to become the 30th state to ratify the 21st amendment, which repealed the 18th amendment.
Article about the authorization of 25 additional Idaho War Veterans to be enrolled in the CCC during the six months' winter term.
Column about the largest fire of the season near Dillinger Creek in the Chamberlain basin country.
Short article about the transportation of Co. 250, 275, 278, 279, 281 and 291 to Eastern areas due to low enrollment numbers.
Short piece explaining that the Army will not accept enrollments after Oct. 15 for winter CCC camps because of the falling number of camps.
Collection of short news pieces, including travel plans of prominent individuals, marriages, farming, fraternity pledges, illnesses and the departure of CCC enrollees from their camps.
Short recap of a football game between the townsfolk and the highly touted CCC team, in which the locals won 20-0.
Article about highway projects in Idaho that were just getting underway.
Collection of short news pieces, including deaths, travel plans, CCC camp closures, hunting parties, illnesses and chicken theft.
A short article stating that the government is looking to invest extra millions of dollars into winter work programs, with 500,000 enrollees expected to work.
Article about Governor Ross's announcement to employ ten to twelve thousand men in Idaho.
Short article about four new road projects in which fifty men will be put to work on by December 5.
Short piece outlining Governor Ross's announcement that the civil works program will be pouring $760,000 into Idaho a month for state circulation.
Blurb containing an invitation from the officers of the 250th CCC company to attend the opening of Camp F-63 at Profile Gap.
Article detailing some of the work that has been done by 95 newly employed men from the Valley County Civil Works program, including road-gravelling and airport reconstruction.
Article about the opportunity of CCC enrollment for veterans of WWI and the Spanish-American War.
Recap of the baseball game between CCC camps 282 and 279, in which Clear Creek 279 won 4-3.
Two short news pieces, the first about possibly repealing the Volstead law, the second about the allocation of four and a half million dollars from Washington to the state of Idaho for highway work.
Recaps of the several baseball games between camps that had taken place between June 25 and July 16.
CCC-constructed bridge
scenic view of nearby Alturas Lake near Redfish and Sawtooths
This news articles published in The Bonners Ferry Herald on July 20, 1933 names men assigned fire lookouts for summer 1933.
aerial photograph of Redfish Lake tent camp
This news article published in The Bonners Ferry Herald describes in detail the number of camps assigned to Idaho and the Northwest, including where they were to be located. It also describes procedure of enrollment for the Idaho contingent of CCC enrollees.
Bonners Ferry Herald article of June 1, 1933, describing process of enrolling and inducting men for a CCC Camp at Smith Creek.
Map of Boundary County Township 64, Range 3 W.B.M., Boundary County, with caption: '06-01-33 CCC Camp For Smith Creek' describing establishment of Smith Creek and Grouse Creek camps.
public campground, probably constructed by CCC
Lookouts are summoned in,' The Bonners Ferry Herald, September 7, 1933 describes rains and men being called in from Smith Creek district lookouts. Includes a poem written by Walter Peel who served on lookout duty.
Describes local men being assigned to lookouts in the Smith Creek district and states that plans for a CCC camp at Smith's Creek have been abandoned for 1933 and equipment transferred to Grouse Creek CCC camp
Bonners Ferry Herald article of December 28, 1933, describing the call for veterans of WWI and the Spanish American War to fill openings in veteran CCC camps in Sacramento and Redding, California.
aerial photograph of Redfish Lake tent camp
View of the Sawtooths from Redfish Lake
Camp Redfish Lake, 1933, photograph in album
Newspaper article from The Bonners Ferry Herald, Aug. 17, 1933, announcing a baseball game between a local team at Bonners Ferry and the 'colored team' at Grouse Creek, to be preceded by entertainment ('clowning') provided by that camp.
This article published in The Bonners Ferry Herald on June 29, 1933, describe LEM recruits from Boundary County being assigned elsewhere in the state, including and in Boundary County. Camp Grouse Creek, made up mostly African American enrollees from the South and East is mentioned as a site where Boundary County LEMS will be supervising.

1934
Birds-eye view of tents and buildings at Camp Deep Creek.
View of rows of tents surrounded by trees at Camp Deep Creek.
CCC men constructing camp tables at Camp Benedict, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. Sawtooth Mountains loom in the background.
View of tent camp surrounded by trees. Flagpole in the center and an automobile is parked by one of the tents.
Wooden sign to entrance of tent camp reads 'Civilian Conservation Corps Company 952'. Handwritten note reads: 'Road No. N'.
Four young men in swim trunks stand near a natural swimming pool dammed by rocks and logs.
View of a natural swimming pool dammed by rocks and logs next to a wooden building.
Two CCC men use machinery as part of the work crew building Magruder Road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Two CCC men drill holes for the blasting crew while wearing goggles as part of the work crew building Magruder Road in the Bitterroot National Forest.
Group photo of CCC men gathered around several trucks. These men were to fight the Pack River Fire in the Kaniksu National Forest. Photo taken in August. Writing above photo reads: 'Transport to Fire - Trucks Idaho Kaniksu National Forest. CCC boys leaving trucks in the early morning for work on fire line. Pack River Fire. This is on the Kaniksu National Forest. Taken by K.D. Swan Aug. 1934.'
View of Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. Three wooden buildings can be seen, including one hospital unit. Near Shoshone Creek in winter. Two of the buildings have identification signs on the roof. One, the red cross of a hospital, the other the USFS logo. Writing on the photo reads: '26-431 F-132 Big Creek Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of the CCC Camp Big Creek 2, F-132. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air View 17-257- Big Creek CCC Camp Number 2. F-132 Company 1236. Photo by Leo's Studio'.
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek number 2, F-132.
Aerial view of Deception Creek and the CCC Camp there. Writing on the photo reads: '17-227 Deception Creek CCC Camp F-137 Company 1237 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Deception Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: '17-228 Deception Creek CCC Camp F-137 Company 1237 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Glover Creek CCC camp men loaded in truck.
Aerial view of Horse Heaven CCC Camp. On the left side of the photo is a geoglyph or 'hillside letters' displaying F-156. Writing on the photo reads: '17-225 Air view Horse Heaven CCC Camp F-156 Company 569 Leo's Studio'.
A birds-eye view of Camp Ten Mile, F-144, Company 968. Near Golden, Idaho, on the South Fork of the Clearwater River. The writing on the photo reads: 'Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Ten Mile F-144 Co. 968 Golden, Idaho.'
Aerial view of Pine Flats CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Pine Flats CCC Camp F-151 Company 554 Air photo by Leo'.
A view of the tent barracks of Rock City CCC Camp. A geoglyph in the center of the clearing reads: 'F-153'. Back of photo reads: 'Rock City CCC Camp Swan October 1934'.
A view of the tent barracks of Rock City CCC Camp. Back of photo reads: 'Rock City CCC Camp 10/1934 Swan'.
Aerial view of Big Creek #1 CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Airplane [Big Cr]eek Number 1 [C]CC Camp F-131 Company 967 Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Eagle Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Eagle Creek CCC Camp F-152 Company 568 Air view by Leo's Studio'.
View of Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Back of photo reads: 'Summer CCC Camp on Bismark Ranger District. 1934 Camp F-159. Hank Peterson photo, Chuck Peterson Copy'.
Group photo of the 1924th Company of the CCC in front of a building at Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Writing on the photo reads: '1924th Company CCC Veterans Camp F-159'. Back of photo reads: 'Blow Down Number 2'.
Group photo of four CCC men standing outside a building with a banner reading: 'CCC Veterans 1924'. At the Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Back of photo reads: 'Blow Down Number 2'.
View of Marble Creek CCC Camp, F-117, under construction. Also shown is Marble Creek and piles of logs next to the camp buildings. Writing on the photo reads: 'Marble Creek CCC Camp F-117 Company 240 October 20, 1934 Leo's Studio Spokane'.
View of CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1, and a truck. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
View of CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
View of Pheniff, or Funnif, CCC Camp, F-119, and it's surroundings. Writing on the photo reads: 'photo by Leo's Studio Spokane'. Back of photo reads: Pheniff'.
View of CCC Camp Marble Creek, F-117, and the Milwaukee Railroad tracks in the foreground. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-117 Marble Creek'.
View of Palouse River CCC Camp, F-185. Writing on the photo reads: 'Palouse River CCC Camp F-185 Harvard, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of CCC men in the mess hall at Marble Creek Camp, F-117. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 240 Camp F-117 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Marble Creek'.
Group photo of cooks posed in front of a truck at CCC Camp F-120, near Avery, Idaho. Sign on truck reads: 'F-120'. Writing on the photo reads: 'The cooks CCC Camp F-120 Company 1744 Avery, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Avery'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'Nov 20 1934 SHIP'D'.
Group photo of CCC men in Company 1744 sitting on the railroad tracks at CCC Camp F-120 near Avery, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-120 Company 1744 Avery, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio 10/19/34 Captain C.F. Jago C.O.' Back of photo reads: 'Avery'.
Group photo of CCC men arranged around a stone fireplace at the Marble Creek CCC Camp, F-117. Plaque above the fireplace reads: 'Company 245 [or possibly 240] CCC'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 240 Camp F-117 Leo's Studio'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo with three dogs outside of a building at CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1, Company 1995. Franklyn W. Bovey, educational, bottom row second from the end on the left. Note the bulletin board on the side of the building behind the men. One of the bulletins reads: 'One Night Only Al Freeman's Floor Show'. Writing on photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Pettee'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo outside of a building at CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1, Company 1995. Bottom row, fourth from left is Ray Wozny. Note the bulletin board on the side of the building behind the men. One of the bulletins reads: 'One Night Only Al Freeman's Floor Show'. Poster reads: 'The Lure of the National Parks'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo outside one of the buildings at CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1, Company 1995. Note the bulletin board on the side of the building behind the men. Poster reads: 'The Lure of the National Parks'. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Two shingle weavers working and making shingles at CCC Camp Heyburn, Sp-1, Company 1995. Writing on the photo reads: 'SP-1 photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Group photo of CCC Camp Heyburn' cooks and K.P.s, SP-1, Company 1995. Second from the left is Fred Blood. Writing on the photo reads: 'Cooks SP-1 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Group photo of CCC Camp Heyburn cooks and K.P.s posing in the kitchen, SP-1, Company 1995. From left to right: Front Row: Paul Lahaih, with his right arm crossed over his body, Milsen Kellner. Back Row: Unidentified man, Gerald Stewart, Joe Deroshia, unidentified man, unidentified man, Harry Nelson, and Morton Rolf. Writing on the photo reads: 'Heyburn CCC Camp SP-1 1936 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Aerial view of Cow Creek Camp, P-270 Company 531. Writing on the photo reads: 'Cow Creek CCC Camp P-270 Company 531 Air photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Cow Creek'.
Aerial view of Badger Meadows CCC Camp, F-158 Company 557. Roof of building reads: 'F-158'. Next to road two words are visible, they read: 'Indiana' and 'Idaho'. At the top of the photo you can see that the creek has been dammed to form a swimming pond. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air view Badger Meadows CCC Camp F-158 Company 557 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Clearwater'.
Aerial view of Elk River CCC Camp. Note geoglyphs that read: '1238' and 'F-138'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air photo Elk River F-138 Company 1238 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'p. 79 Elk River F-138 Company 1238'.
Three enrollees of company C-535 posing for a photo during the summer of 1934, at camp F-163 near Priest River Idaho. The back of the photo reads 'Four Corners Summer 1934 - CCC Company 535 Priest River, Idaho. Ed (Orzenski?) Claude (Smaully?) Ive Pullum'.
Group photo of a CCC replanting crew being overseen by an officer. Burned logs and dead snags dominate the landscape. Photo taken on the slopes above the Coeur d'Alene River, burned by the McPherson fire of 1931. Photo taken in October of 1934.
Group photo of a CCC replanting crew. Burned logs and dead snags dominate the landscape. Photo taken on the slopes above the Coeur d'Alene River, burned by the McPherson fire of 1931.
Group photo of a CCC replanting crew being overseen by an officer. Burned logs and dead snags dominate the landscape. Photo taken on the slopes above the Coeur d'Alene River, burned by the McPherson fire of 1931.
A CCC man and a mule pose for a photo in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. The mule is carrying saplings for the CCC crew to plant and water for them to drink. Front of photo says: 'Mule taking trees and water to boys on the job. Coeur d'Alene National Forest 1934'.
Group photo of a CCC replanting crew. Burned logs and dead snags dominate the landscape. Photo taken on the slopes above the Coeur d'Alene River, burned by the McPherson fire of 1931.
Group photo of CCC men from Camp Nowhere packing saplings into bags in preparation for replanting in the Coeur d'Alene Forest. Front of photo says: 'CCC boys from Camp Nowhere packing trees in transplanting bags preparatory to planting in the field. Coeur d'Alene National Forest 1934.'
CCC man from Camp Nowhere painting stakes to use in replanting. Front of photo says: 'CCC boy from Camp Nowhere painting stakes to mark forest plantation.' Back of photo says: 'CCC boy Camp Nowhere Coeur d'Alene National Forest 1934'.
View of the McPherson bridge under construction over the Coeur d'Alene River in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, McPherson Ranch can be seen in the background. Back of photo reads: 'McPherson Bridge over Trail Creek largely erected by CCC boys. McPherson Ranch in background. 1934'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'Museum of North Idaho P.O. Box 812 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814'.
CCC men working atop the McPherson bridge. Bridge was built over the Coeur d'Alene River and mostly done by the CCC.
Steam shovel loading a truck at Wolf Lodge Beauty Bay by CCC workers. Back of photo reads: 'Wolf Lodge Beauty Bay'.
A plume of smoke rises over the forest from a fire in 1934. CCC Company 603 fought that fire near Headquarters, Idaho.
A variety of inspection reports from 1934 through 1936 for Big Creek #2 CCC Camp, F-132.
A compilation of several different Christmas postcards, rosters, menus, and other documents from CCC Camps Kalispell Creek, F-102, C-281; Beauty Bay, F-182, C-967; Peone, SCS-2, C-4795; Willow Creek, F-188, C-2524; Cataldo, F-114, C-967; and Blow Down #2, F-159, C-4762. From years 1934-1936.
A variety of inspection reports, correspondence, regarding those reports, and memos from 1934 through 1939 for Deception Creek CCC Camp, F-137.
A variety of inspection reports from 1934-1935 for Grizzly CCC Camp, F-136.
Two inspection reports, one each from 1934 and 1935 respectively, for Hawk Ranger Station CCC Camp, F-150.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1934 for Magee CCC Camp, F-134.
A variety of inspection reports from 1934-1935 for Nowhere CCC Camp, F-155.
A variety of inspection reports from 1934 to 1935 for Pine Flats CCC Camp, F-151, as well as an inspection report from Rock City CCC Camp, F-153.
An inspection report and memo from 1934 for Riley Creek CCC Camp, F-135.
Three inspection reports and a letter of correspondence from 1934 and 1935 for Rock City CCC Camp, F-153.
Two inspection reports from 1934 for Eagle Creek CCC Camp, F-152.
CCC Spike Camp in Asotin, Washington. There is a flagpole in the middle of a courtyard that is surrounded by five white buildings. A dead tree sits in the foreground of the photo and a few trucks and buildings can be seen in the background. Writing on the photo reads: 'Spike Camp CCC Co 1503 Asotin, Wash. Crippen'
Six uniformed CCC men stand outside on a porch in front of a building. One of the men wears a cooks apron, another a white suit and hat. The man with the hat is holding a puppy. The writing on the photo reads: 'Spike Camp CCC Co. 1563 Asotin, Wash. Crippen.'
On a steep mountain road a bulldozer is pulling a road grader (possibly it was stuck?). The photo may have been taken on Magruder Corridor road.
A CCC man drives a bulldozer on the edge of a steep road. The forest falls steeply down the mountainside and another forested hill rises in the background.
Seven men stand for a photo. They are all CCC foremen. The 3rd from the right is Towa Ranta (Finnish), 1st from the right is Ralph Hemphill.
Three trucks in deep snow in the middle of the forest.
Photo of a CCC tent camp and truck in snow at Green Mountain.
A CCC man poses for a photo, leaning out of the drivers side door of a truck on a snowy road. The truck's license plate reads: '15883'.
Three CCC men seated on bulldozers on a road in the middle of the forest.
A CCC man drives a bulldozer in a logged clearing.
A pickup truck on a snowy bridge near Green Mountain CCC Camp.
A CCC man sits in the drivers seat of a bulldozer in front of a building and hill.
Roadwork crew with shovels working on Shafer Butte road.
Road and entrance to Shafer Butte CCC Camp. Tent barracks can be seen in the background. A sign posted to a tree on the left side of the photo reads: 'Camp Shafer Butte CCC Co 290 P.233'. The sign above the entrance reads: 'U.S. Co. 290'.
Groups of CCC men stand outside their tent barracks at Shafter Butte CCC Camp. The barracks are lined up along one side of a road and trees can be seen rising behind the tents in the background.
Christmas card from the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association to the CCC Company P-233. The card features the CCC camp at Shafer Butte. The left panel holds a photo of a line of tent barracks and a few CCC men. The center panel features the road and several other CCC buildings. The right panel shows Shafer Butte and a flagpole. Writing on the left panel reads: 'Civilian Conservation Corps Company P 233 Shafer Peak Camp'. Writing on the center panel reads: 'Christmas 1933-1934 New Year An Appreciation Of your Interest and Cooperation in Forest Protection. Southern Idaho Timber Protective Ass'n.' Writing on the right panel reads: Shefer Peak Lookout Stands high above the forest A friendly guide to .... 'Boise Mountain Park''.
A dramatic narrative and first person account describing the Pete King Fire and the CCC's battle to protect the camp and the Lochsa Ranger Station.
An article describing the inter-departmental relationships between the Army and Forest Service in manning the CCC. It also functions as a call to arms for the Forestry community to step up and care more for the community of foresters and to change the way the Forest Service is run by learning from that inter-departmental exchange of ideas.
Menu from Rosie's Bungalow Cafe where fried chicken and T-bone steaks cost 50 cents.
CCC enrollees at swimming hole at Camp Magee.
A group portrait of the blister rust crew at Camp Magee.
A candid group photo of the dinner lineup at Camp Magee.
A candid photograph of the camp food at Camp Magee, specifically breakfast.
A candid group photograph of some Forestry foremen. Subjects in image: Percy, Frank; Bartell, Bob.
Kenneth Preston with horse gear in the Magee District.
CCC enrollees at swimming hole at Camp Magee.
CCC enrollees at swimming hole at Camp Magee.
Kenneth Preston, after returning home from CCC Camp F-134, and Lawrence Nisson. Subjects appear as listed, left to right: Nisson, Lawrence; Preston, Kenneth.
A chance to work in the forest', a recruitment pamphlet published by the United States Department of Labor. This is the revised edition from September 15, 1934.
CCC album, 1934, S.E.S. 2, Co. No. 1312, Moscow, Idaho
Column about changes seen in America during 1933, including various federal programs and the CCC.
Article about the reduction of CCC camps and enrollees around Idaho due to the government's decision to use local enrollees primarily in the state.
Short news clipping about Rep. Compton I. White's announcement that 70 Idaho CCC camps will be maintained over the summer.
Article about CCC supervisor Ben Rice's announcement that there will be only one camp in the Payette National Forest.
Column explaining that winter CCC work has now ended and enrollees are returning home.
Article stating that 40 more WWI or Spanish-American War veterans will be enrolled for a six month period, ending October 31st.
Article about President Roosevelt's approval of amendments to the lumber code, all directed at forest conservation.
Collection of news items from McCall, including news about new property purchases, store openings and resident travel plans
Collection of news items from Norwood, including entertainment at Arling Grange, medical attention and a church service preview.
Short article about the signing of the Hayden-Cartwright bill by President Roosevelt which will give Idaho over $2 million for highways.
Article explaining that war veterans can now apply for enrollment in the CCC.
Article about the 50 percent drop in total retail sales from 1929 to 1933 and how this drop may effect Idaho's primary industries - farms, forests and mines.
Short article about orders given by the government to fill the vacancies at the CCC camps in McCall and Thorne Creek with local men.
Column about Idaho's favorable economic position, despite the nation's financial stress.
Collection of news items from McCall, including vacations, CCC firefighting and traffic police schedules.
McCall news items, including a preview of the Bar convention and the building of a new road to Shale Rock.
Article about several fires that had popped up in the dry Payette Forest and the successful attempts by CCC workers to extinguish them.
McCall news items, including travels to the Democratic convention, a housefire, the building of a cottage and residents who are going to the Chicago Fair.
Article about a new government program which will employ over 12,000 men and spend over $3.6 million to improve recreation of national forests.
News items from McCall, including residential travels, one graduating from Yale, another from Boise Business College and house construction.
Article about C. H. Hudelson's announcement that the CCC will now accept applications from veterans for enrollment in early October.
McCall news items, including a new walkway on Main Street, a marriage and CCC camp 56's move from Thorn Creek to Riggins for the winter.
Column about the director of Roosevelt's Emergency Council, Donald R. Richberg's recent speech, in which he said the government will look to employ four or five million people.
McCall news items, including a story about residents who were in a hurricane, familys returning home, the return of swan to the town and a new cafe.
Article about the time extension granted to potential veteran enrollees for CCC work.
Recap of the recent elections, in which the entire Democratic ticket was elected.
McCall news items, including a surprise party, the death of a former resident and a story written about a poisoning at the Miller Camp 30 years ago.
Story about the appeal of the Idaho Children's Home in order to provide funding for the homeless children.
Article outlining the announcements from Raymond Thompson, heaad of the public relations department of the IERA, in which he said that 17,082 unemployed men would be working in relief roles.
Donnelly news items, including visits to friends, school vacation announcements, business trips and a Cascade Townsend Club meeting.
Article outlining the public's dependance on federal support programs. There are over 25 million people who look to the government for all or a large part of their support.
Article about the Townsend Pension Plan, a plan to tax retail sales, and the opposition of it by many people.
Collection of news items, including travel plans, business trips and CCC work.
Article about the Federal Emergency Relief Administration's grant of about $1.4 million to the relief of the needy in Idaho.
Collection of news items, including CCC camp improvement, community events and residents returning home.
Column about CWA and IERA workers wives saying that the work had a bad effect on their husbands, as they would work less hours.
A recruitment booklet for CCC enrollees, revised March 15, 1934. The booklet responds to many frequently asked questions regarding the type of work, the eligibility of someone to do the work, the expectations of the workers, and the application process.
Bonners Ferry Herald article of March 29, 1934, announcing the assignment of 1,020 CCC enrollees to 34 blister rust camps on the Pend Oreille Forest in Idaho, as well as 36 on the Coeur d'Alene and 32 on the St. Joe forests in Idaho and 13 on the Cabinet forest in western Montana.
Bonners Ferry Herald article of April 26, 1934, calling for local applicants to meet local quota for camps, including names of those already enrolled.
This article in The Bonners Ferry Herald of January 11, 1934 describes local men and CCC enrolls leaving for Camp Avery
Bonners Ferry Herald article of april 12, 1934, stating that with policy changes, only men whose families have applied for relief can be admitted to the CCC, and noting that camps in the area have crews who were admitted without the regulation will still be working in summer camps.
Short report, written in journalistic style, reporting on CCC crews at work building lookouts, organized for road construction, and being assigned for the firefighting season. Reports on road building projects.
New payroll for relief is above $2,500.00,' The Bonners Ferry Herald, April 19, 1934, describes a drainage area project, possible work for women through the re-employment office for gardening and canning, and urging young men to sign up for CCC camps instead of blister rust camps
Photograph of six men eating at table in a tent, Boundary County, Idaho, with the caption 'Jobs Provided For More Men' and describing how more local men are being hired to fight blister rust. A description of the jobs and number in various categories are included.
This news article published in the Bonners Ferry Herald on April 5, 1934 describes the first CCC camps to arrive in Boundary County: Naples, Falls Creek, Deer Creek, Smith Creek

1935
Six young men play instruments (saxophone, drums, piano, trumpet) as the Camp Heyburn State Park band.
A view of Camp Heyburn trees and buildings.
CCC men participating in a carpentry class.
Manning Crevice Suspension Bridge, built on the Salmon River Road Project by CCC men.
Exterior view of headquarters building at Camp Heyburn. The sign above the door says 'Camp Heyburn SP-1, Company 1955 CCC'. The sign to the left beneath it says 'Office' and the other says 'Supply'.
A man stands in front of a sign advertising for Lake Chatcolet. The sign reads 'Chatcolet Picnicking Swimming Camping Caretak.' The man is standing in front of the last word which may be assumed to be 'Caretaking.'
The front view of the Heyburn State Park entrance sign. The sign reads: 'Entering Heyburn State Park'.
CCC men who had built a the trail, hold the sign for Indian Cliffs. The sign reads 'Indian Cliffs.'
Exterior view of Lake Chatcolet Shelter at Heyburn State Park.
Several CCC men sit around a table reading while attending a class at Camp Heyburn.
The rear view of the Heyburn State Park entrance sign. The sign reads 'Leaving Heyburn State Park'. A man is seated on the sign and there is also some graffiti reading 'C. Hill'.
A view of the mess hall at Camp Heyburn.
Lodge under construction at Heyburn State Park.
Lodge under construction at Heyburn State Park. A man poses on the roof.
Lodge under contruction at Heyburn State Park. Men pose on top the structure.
Lodge under contruction at Heyburn State Park.
A view of flagpole, tents, and buildings at Camp Deep Creek. A young man stands in the foreground. Note tents have changed and become more permanent.
Group picture of the CCC Company stationed at Camp Heyburn.
Lodge under contruction at Heyburn State Park. Men assembling the roof.
Exterior view of the completed lodge at Heyburn State Park.
A view of the mess hall at Camp Heyburn.
An interior view of the recreation hall at Camp Heyburn.
Shelter construction at Camp Heyburn. A man stands inside the shelter.
An exterior view of the quarters of the Supertintendent of Camp Heyburn.
Wishing well at Camp Heyburn.
Group portrait of company 1236 near Wallace and Prichard, Idaho. The writing on the phot reads: 'CCC Company 1236 Camp F-132 Big Creek Number 2 Idaho.'
CCC company in trucks, with their drivers, homeward bound from work. Typewriting on the photo reads: '#23 _-107 homeward bound from work'.
Men at work leading a pack train on a mountainside road. Riggins, Idaho.
Dynamite blasting for a road near Riggins, Idaho.
An aerial view of Camp Riggins On the valley floor near the mouth of the river it reads: 'Riggins' and on the cliff face : 'Camp F-106'.
Men at work on a mountainside along a river. Potentially moving rocks to build a road.
Bridge under construction and temporary bridge.
Dynamite blasting for a road near Salmon, Idaho.
CCC men in a river working on a fish weir.
A view of the tent barracks and field at Camp Black Bear. Taken in August. 'Port of Bertha Hill in background. First four tents on left are officers quarters. Next 3 tents are first, Educational Advisor's tent, First Aid tent, and Forestry personnel tent. Near in is Library tent and Truck supply tent.' Description of photos says Camp number is P-262.
A view of the tent barracks and flagpole at Camp Black Bear. Taken in August. Description of photo says Camp number is P-262.
A CCC man swimming in the North Fork of the Clearwater River near Benton Creek and River Spike Camp (spike camp of Camp Black Bear P-262 at Headquarters, Idaho), downstream from Benton Creek Bridge. Bill Grybus is the man in the water. Photo was taken in August.
Group photo of a CCC work crew constructing a bridge near River Spike Camp (spike camp of Black Bear CCC Camp) over the North Fork of the Clearwater River at Benton Creek. Photo taken in July.
Birds-eye view of a river and surrounding area.
Trucks, hauling men and supplies, arriving at CCC Camp Pine Creek, near Pierce, Idaho.
A photo of a delivery truck on the train tracks being loaded to deliver camp supplies the CCC camps near Headquarters, Idaho. 'Kellogg's Corn Flakes' can be seen written on some of the boxes.
Group portrait of Camp Troy personnel, Company 244, Troy, Idaho. Writing on photo reads '19-402 Photo by Leo' There are also fractions and a musical clef on the blackboard behind the men.
Two men visit a sick man in the Isolation Room at CCC Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. The signs on the wall read: 'Isolation Room' and 'Men'. The small tapestry on the wall reads 'mother'.
Group portrait of Camp Troy personnel, Company 244, Troy, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio 19-398'.
Group portrait of Camp Moscow personnel, Company 1503, Moscow, Idaho. The writing on the photo reads: 'SCS-1 Moscow Leo's Studio 22-226
Group portrait of Company 1224 posing at Camp F-46 near Clarkia, Idaho.
A view of CCC Camp P-210 near Bovill, Idaho. The writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp - P210 Bovill, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'.
Group portrait of some of the men stationed at Camp F-44 near Clarkia, Idaho. Sign reads 'CCC Camp F-44' and the small sign to the left says 'Fire Alarm'.
Group portrait of company 1279 at camp P-210 near Bovill, Idaho. Logs laid out read: P-210. Writing on photo reads 'Hodgins Foto - Moscow Idaho'.
A view of CCC Camp F-44 near Clarkia, Idaho. The sign reads: 'CCC Camp F-44' The small sign reads: 'Fire Alarm'. The writing on the photo reads 'Post Office Clarkia Idaho. Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho.
CCC crew constructing a Guard Station in the Boise National Forest. Back of photo reads: 'CCC activities Constructing Guard Station, Boise National Forest, Idaho. Credit Line! This print may be reproduced with the following credit line 'Photo by the U.S. Forest Service'.'
CCC Crew clearing a fallen log from a road and rolling it onto the roadside, Boise National Forest. Back of photo reads: 'CCC activities Roadside clearing, Boise National Forest, Idaho. Credit Line! This print may be reproduced with the following credit line 'Photo by U.S. Forest Service'.'
CCC officers posed with a dog and seated in front of the officer barracks. Sign in the center reads: 'Tepee of Big Chiefs' while the sign to the right of the photo reads: 'U.S. Forest Service'.
CCC man driving a bulldozer through the forest on a road building project. Label on the bulldozer reads 'caterpillar'. Writing below the photo reads: 'U.S. Forest Service Photo A big bulldozer being driven by a CCC enrollee on a road building job deep in the forests of the North Pacific region. CCC operates some 45,000 pieces of big machinery like this one;learns to operate them and learns to take care of them.'
A view of CCC French Creek Camp, F-109, and French Creek in the Nezperce National Forest, Idaho. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp at French Creek, Idaho, Nezperce National Forest, Idaho. Camp now closed. Credit Line! This print may be reproduced with the following credit line 'Photo by U.S. Forest Service'.'
Trucks loaded with men, near the Crevice on Salmon River, 1935.
CCC Companies 251 and 283 standing at attention to welcome the National Geographic Society at the French Creek CCC Camp.
A view of French Creek Camp in Nezperce National Forest, Idaho.
A view of French Creek Camp in Nezperce National Forest, Idaho.
Glover Creek Camp CCC boys posing for a photo, Selway River, 1935.
A view of Camp Kalispell Bay and the camp itself F-142, Priest Lake, Idaho. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Kalispell Bay'.
A view of Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142, near Priest Lake. Writing on the photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay CCC Camp F-142 on Priest Lake Photo by Leo's Studio'.
A group of men pose in the Camp Kalispell Bay boxing ring, F-142 at Priest Lake, Idaho.
Group of CCC staff posed at Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142 they are part of Company 1994 stationed at Priest Lake, Idaho. This photo was taken in summer. The men are listed left to right as: Burgendorf, B. Yaryan, Fred Blood, E.B. Ball, Capt. Brown, Pop MacMiller, and Oscar Linton.
Men from CCC Company 1994 standing in line for payday at Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142 at Priest Lake, Idaho.
Aerial view of Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142, where Company 1994 is stationed, on Priest Lake, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: ' Calispell Bay CCC Camp - F-142 Air photo by Leo'
Aerial view of Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142, on Priest Lake, Idaho.
Glover Creek CCC camp on Selway River, 1935.
View of Deception Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: '22-109 Deception Creek CCC Camp F-137 Company 545 Coeur d'Alene, ID Photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of Cataldo CCC Camp and the surrounding valley.
Interior view of the Cataldo CCC Camp barracks. The bunks are steel and have springs and the interior of the bunkhouse is painted. The bunk houses at the Cataldo Camp are the finest-equipped in the district.
View of Grizzly Camp and the surrounding scenery. Writing on the photo reads: '21-528 Grizzly CCC Camp F-136 Company 557 Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Grizzly CCC Camp, F-136. Writing on the photo reads: '17-264 Grizzly CCC Camp F-136 Company 557 Airplane photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of Wolf Lodge Bay CCC Camp and hillside in background. Writing on the photo reads: '25-644 F-182 Wolf Lodge Bay photo by Leo's Studio'.
Interior view of an infirmary at Wolf Lodge Bay CCC Camp, F-182. Note the cabinet filled with medicine bottles. Writing on the bench reads: 'F-182'. Back of photo reads: 'Wolf Lodge Beauty Bay'.
Aerial view of Horse Heaven CCC Camp. On the right side of the photo is a geoglyph or 'hillside letters' displaying F-156. Writing on the photo reads: '17-226 Air view Horse Heaven CCC Camp F-156 Company 569 Leo's Studio'.
A view of Horse Heaven CCC Camp. On the right side of the photo is a geoglyph or 'hillside letters' displaying F-156. Note a half-built tent frame in the center of the clearing. Writing on the photo reads: '21-473 Horse Heaven CCC Camp F-156 Company 569 Enaville, Idaho. Leo's Studio Spokane'.
A view of Worley CCC Camp. Also known as Peone. Writing on the photo reads: 'Peone CCC Camp SCS-2 Worley, Idaho photo by Leo's studio'.
A view of Hudlow Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hudlow Creek CCC Camp F-113 Company 546 Enaville, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio.'
Workers constructing a building at the Hudlow Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hudlow Creek CCC Leo's Studio'.
A view of Hudlow Creek CCC Camp. In the center of the clearing, through the trees is an upside-down geoglyph that reads: 'F-113 [546] CCC'. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-113 Hudlow Creek Leo's Studio.'
Uniformed CCC men standing at attention during retreat at Hudlow Creek Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat F-113 Camp Hudlow Creek'.
Uniformed CCC men standing at attention during retreat at Hudlow Creek Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Hudlow Creek CCC Camp F-113 Company 546 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Big Creek #2 CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air View Big Creek CCC Camp Number 2 by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Big Creek #2 F-132 Coeur d'Alene National Forest'.
Aerial view of Devils Elbow CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Devils Elbow CCC Camp F-154 Company __ Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Magee CCC Camp. On the right side of the photo there is a geoglyph that reads F 134. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air view, McGee CCC Camp F-134 Company 544'.
Aerial view of Magee CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air view, McGee CCC Camp F-134 Company 544 Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Pine Flats CCC Camp. Writing on photo reads: 'Pine Flats CCC Camp F-151 Company 554 Air photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Pine Flats CCC Camp. Wallace District. 1935'.
Portrait of Art Moore sitting at a fountain near the Magee Ranger Station. Back of photo reads: 'Art Moore CCC Company 544 1935 Magee R.S.' Stamp reads: 'Nationally Known RAYS LaCrosse Wisconsin, Guaranteed Prints'.
Interior view of a tent at the CCC Camp near the Magee Ranger Station. Back of photo reads: 'Home Sweet Home Magee 1935 Company 544'. Stamp reads: 'Nationally Known RAYS LaCrosse Wisconsin, Guaranteed Prints'.
Uniformed CCC men standing at attention during retreat at Deception Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: ' Retreat Deception Creek CCC Camp F-137 Company 545 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Uniformed CCC men standing at attention during retreat at Deception Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: ' Retreat Deception Creek CCC Camp F-137 Company 545 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Three CCC men posing for a picture on a roof with shingle hammers and other roofing materials at Cataldo CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Shinglers Three CCC Camp F-114 Company 967 Cataldo, Idaho Photo by Leo's Studio Spokane'.
Manning Bridge across the Salmon River, Idaho National Forest, Idaho. Built by CCC boys in 1934.
Group portrait of CCC men from Barracks A in the Cataldo CCC Camp. The man in the 3rd row back, third from left is Bernard Chambers'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks A Company 967 Camp F-114 Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men from Barracks B in the Cataldo CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks B Company 967 Camp F-114 Leo's'.
Group portrait of CCC men from Barracks C in the Cataldo CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks C Company 967 Camp F-114 Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men from Cataldo CCC Camp taken in the barracks. Writing on the photo reads: 'Administration Company 967 Camp F-114. Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men from Barracks D in the Cataldo CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks D Company 967 Camp F-114 Leo's Studio'.
Two CCC men posing for a picture at the Grizzly Ranger Station CCC Camp F-136. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-136 Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of cooks and KP workers in the kitchen at Grizzly CCC Camp, F-136. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio Spokane'.
Portrait of an officer posing at a desk in the office at Grizzly Ranger Station CCC Camp, F-136. Note the bugle behind the man next to the open ledger. Writing on photo reads: 'Leo's Studio Spokane'.
Suspension tower at south end of the Manning Crevice Bridge, built by CCC boys in 1934.
Portrait of a CCC man in front of an automobile at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-180 Leo's Studio'. License plate reads: '19-Idaho-35 1K-12-18'.
Group portrait of three CCC men seated on an automobile at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads F-180 Hayden Creek CCC Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of nine CCC men in front of an automobile at Hayden CCC Camp.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks #3 F-180 Hayden Creek Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-180 Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks #8 F-180 Hayden Creek Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks #6 F-180 Hayden Creek Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks # 1 F-180 Hayden Creek'.
Portrait of a CCC man in front of a piano at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-180 Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-180 photo by Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men in front of the Headquarters Office tent at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Sign reads: 'Headquarters Office'. Writing on the photo reads: Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of two CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads 'Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks #7 F-180 Hayden Creek Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of five CCC men at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men, K.P.'s, and cooks at Camp Heyburn CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hayden Creek F-180 Company 562. Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of two CCC men at Horse Heaven CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads 'Leo's Studio Spokane'.
Group portrait of CCC men, K.P.'s, and cooks at Peone CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'cooks and K.P.'s Peone CCC Camp SCS-2 Worley, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men, K. P.'s, cooks, and other individuals at the Peone CCC Camp in Worley, Idaho, note the man in the bathing suit. Writing on the photo reads: 'Overhead SCS-2 Peone Worley, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Photo of officers handing certificates to three CCC men at Hudlow Creek CCC Camp, F-113, Company 546. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hudlow Creek CCC Camp F-113 Company 546 Enaville, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Portrait of a CCC man posing with a sign that reads: 'U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Deception Creek Branch of the Northern Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station'. Man has been identified as Salvature R. Triassi.
Group portrait of CCC men, likely from Magee CCC Camp. Back of photo reads: 'left to right Overdorf (seated), Homer Jacobs, Ingerlund (foreman), [Farmer Sons], Chester Webster, Dejarnette, McKeown, D. Lepper (right front)'.
Back of photo reads: 'Left to right unidentified man, unidentified man, unidentified man, unidentified man, Chester Webster, Benson Williams, Homer Jacobs, unidentified man, D. Lepper, E. Overdorf. Downstream from Magee 1935.'
Two CCC men using a crosscut saw to saw a log while a third man watches. Back of photo reads: ''Inky' Ingerlund (left) USFS, Pappy Dejarnette Cloverport (KY), Paul Newby, Louisville (KY) Magee 1935'.
Four CCC men pose with a log and crosscut saw. Back of photo reads: '1935 Scars of 1910 Fire Ingerlund, Smith, Homer Jacobs, Pappy Dejarnette between Magee R.S. and Independence Cr.
Group portrait of CCC men drinking at the Canteen in Grizzly CCC Camp F-136. Writing on the photo reads: 'Canteen Grizzly CCC Camp F-136 Enaville, Idaho. Leo's Studio'.
Group portrait of CCC men playing pool and ping pong in the recreation hall at Grizzly CCC Camp, F-136. Writing on the photo reads: 'Recreation Hall Grizzly CCC Camp F-136 Enaville, Idaho. Leo's Studio'.
Two CCC men posed for a photo in a boxing ring while other men look on at the Deception Creek CCC Camp, F-137. Writing on photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Left A. Kelley H. Rose Deception F-137 Company 545'.
Two CCC men playing guitars and smoking cigarettes in a tent barrack at the Deception Creek CCC Camp, F-137. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio, Spokane'. Back of photo reads: 'Max Waugh and Ralph Loyd Deception F-137 Company 545'.
Mose Maggard and another CCC man eating watermelon in the back of a truck. Back of photo reads: 'Mose Maggard 1935'.
Group of CCC boys swimming in Teepee Creek without any swimming trunks. Back of photo reads: 'Swimming in Teepee Creek above Headwaters of Coeur d'Alene River - Magee - 1935'.
Unclothed man prepared to throw a discus and poses for the camera. Back of photo reads: 'Magee 1935'.
Magee CCC Camp Company 544 baseball team posed for a team photo with gloves, balls, and bats in the foreground. Back of photo reads: 'Coeur d'Alene National Forest CCC Company 544 Baseball Team 1935-1937' some of the players shown are listed as 'R. Hardin (KY), Rex Quesenberry, Verne, Felker, and McKeown'.
Two CCC men goofing off and posing for a picture in the snow after having shot a rabbit. Back of photo reads: 'Playing soldier in the snow 1935. Arrow Photo Service Box 184 Minneapolis, Minnesota.'
Two CCC men posed with a horse (which is presumably called Barney) Note the rider is wearing a cook's cap. Back of photo reads: '1935 Barney'.
Group of CCC men standing around and reading newspapers at the Canteen at CCC Camp Big Creek #2. The canteen was at one end of the Recreation Room which had ping pong tables and was where most of the men hung out in their spare time. Norman Perkins is behind the counter. Writing on the photo reads ''Canteen' CCC Company 531 Camp Big Creek #2 F-132 Prichard, ID'.
CCC men assembled with their instruments at Magee View looking toward the Ranger Station. Back of photo reads: 'Music at Magee 1935 View looking toward Ranger Station Magee (?) jay Band 1935'.
Aerial view of Blow Down 1 CCC Camp, F-130. Note geoglyph reading 'F-130' in the center of the field. Writing on the photo reads: 'Blow Down Number 1CCC Camp F-130 Company 593 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Blow Down 1 CCC Camp, F-130. Note geoglyph reading 'F-130' in the center of the field. Writing on the photo reads: 'Blow Down Number 1 CCC Camp F-130 Company 593 Air view by Leo's Studio'.
A scenic spot on the road built on the Salmon River by the CCC men in 1934. The writing on the photo reads: '309673'.
Aerial view of CCC Camp Four Corners, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'Four Corners CCC Camp F-164 Company 594 Air photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksee, National Forest'.
Interior view of a dormitory at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
Bird's-eye view of CCC Camp near Riggins, Idaho.
View of Gleason Ranger Station CCC Camp, F-162 and the CCC men standing at attention. The sign over the door on the building on the right hand side of the photo reads: 'headquarters'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Gleason Ranger Station CCC Camp F-162 Company 281 Priest River, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Gleason Ranger Station CCC Camp, F-162. Writing on the photo reads: 'Gleason Ranger Station CCC Camp F-162 Company 281 Priest River, Idaho Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Boswell CCC Camp, F-163. Writing on the photo reads: 'Boswell CCC Camp F-163 Air photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Boswell Camp Priest River'.
Aerial view of Boswell CCC Camp, F-163. Note geoglyph in the top right hand corner of the photo, it reads: 'F-163'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Boswell CCC Camp F-163 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of Kalispell Bay and the CCC Camp stationed there, F-142. Heavy equipment can be seen building a road in the foreground. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay'
View of Kalispell Bay and a few outbuildings of the CCC Camp stationed there, F-142. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay'
View of Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142 in winter. Writing on the photo reads 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay'.
View of Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142. Writing on the photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay CCC Camp F-142 on Priest Lake Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Kalispell Bay and the CCC Camp stationed there, F-142. Writing on the photo reads: 'Calispell Bay CCC Camp F-142. Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of Lightning Creek CCC Camp, F-111. Note transport truck and two automobiles. Writing on the photo reads: 'Lightning Creek CCC Camp F-111 Clarks Fork, Idaho. Leo's Studio'.
A scenic spot on the road built on the Salmon River by the CCC men in 1934. The road is below French Creek, Idaho.
Aerial view of Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142. Note the geoglyph on the right hand side of the camp it reads: 'F-142'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Calispell Bay CCC Camp F-142 Company 594. Air photo by Leo's Studio'. The 5 and 9 of 'Co. 594' has been blacked out'.
View of Kalispell Creek CCC Camp, F-102, under construction. Writing on the photo reads: 'Kalispell Creek CCC Camp F-102. Leo's Studio'.
View of Kalispell Creek CCC Camp, F-102. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-102. Kalispell Creek. Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kanisku'.
View of Kalispell Creek Camp, F-102, in the winter. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-102 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kanisku'.
View of Twenty Mile CCC Camp, F-124. Writing on the photo reads: 'Twenty Mile CCC Camp F-124 Naples, Idaho. Photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kanisku'.
CCC men standing at attention for retreat of the flag in front of the tent barracks and an administration building at Twentymile CCC Camp, F-124. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Twenty Mile CCC Camp F-124 Company 1285 Naples, Idaho Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kanisku'.
CCC men standing at attention for retreat of the flag at sundown at Twentymile CCC Camp, F-124. Note the bugler (likely playing taps) and the fountain in the center of the field. The rocks laid out likely are a geoglyph reading 'F-124'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Twenty Mile CCC Camp F-124 Company 1285 Naples, Idaho Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Naples, Idaho'.
Salmon River near Elkhorn Creek, Idaho. The crossover is for Howard Ranch.
View of a CCC Camp in winter and snow. Back of photo reads: 'Winter Scene at CCC Camp at [dusk].'
Two CCC men with a crosscut saw, peavies, and an ax working at Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Back of photo reads: 'Blow Down Number 2'.
Six trucks loaded with CCC men at the Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu, National Forest'.
Eight CCC cooks posing in the kitchen at the Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu, National Forest'.
Group photo of cooks and K.P.'s (kitchen police or kitchen patrol) in the kitchen at Four Corners CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Cooks and K.P.s F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu, National Forest'.
Three CCC men lounging in a dorm room at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Trunk under bed reads: 'Armour'. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
Group photo of a company of CCC men in a building at the Four Camp CCC Camp F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
Group photo of CCC men inside the Recreation Hall at CCC Camp Kalispell Creek, F-102. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-102 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kaniksu'.
Group photo of CCC men inside a barrack at Kalispell Creek CCC Camp, F-102. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-102 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kaniksu'.
Group photo of CCC men inside a barrack at Kalispell Creek CCC Camp, F-102. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-102 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Kaniksu'.
Group photo of a CCC Construction crew and their workhorses in front of the Fire Lookout Tower on [Proten] Mountain. Back of the photo reads: 'CCC tower construction and telephone construction crews on [Proten] Mountain. About 1935. Leo Black Photo. Chuck Peterson copy.'
Group photo CCC construction crew members on Hunt Peak. The workers were connecting a telephone line to the Fire Lookout Tower. The man in the center is crew foreman, Leo Black, from Big Creek Camp F-127. Back of the photo reads: 'CCC Telephone line construction crew working on Hunt Peak telephone line to Fire Lookout. Crew foreman in center Leo Black from Big Creek Camp F-127, 1935. Leo Black photo. Chuck Peterson Copy.
Two CCC men lounging in their dorm room at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu, National Forest'.
Interior view of the Recreation Hall with two pool tables and a ping pong tables at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio Recreation Hall Company 594 F-164 4 Corners'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu National Forest'.
Interior view of the Recreation Hall with a piano and chairs at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Note bearskin mounted on the wall. Photo has been hand painted. Writing on the photo reads: 'Recreational Hall F-164 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River Kaniksu National Forest'.
Interior view of the Recreation Hall with two pool tables and a ping pong table at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the wall reads 'The reward of toil'. Note the score keeping wires hanging above the pool tables. Writing on the photo reads: 'Recreational Hall F-164 4 Corners Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
Interior view of the Recreation Hall with two pool tables and a ping pong table at Four Corners CCC Camp, F-164. Writing on the wall reads 'The reward of toil'. Note the score keeping wires hanging above the pool tables. Photo is hand painted. Writing on the photo reads: 'Recreational Hall F-164 4 Corners Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
View of CCC men swimming in Kalispell Bay. There is a life guard standing watch and a row of three men sitting on the shore in the foreground. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Swimming lessons at Kalispell Bay, Headquarters Camp F-142, 1935. Boys were brought to Priest Lake from other camps for swimming lessons. Les [Tam] photo. Chuck Peterson copy.
View of a CCC Camp near Avery, Idaho in winter. Back of photo reads: 'Avery'.
Group photo of CCC men at attention for retreat of the flag at Willow Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Willow Creek CCC Camp F-188 Leo's Studio'.
Back of photo reads: 'Selway N.F. The 'Bunch' - Selway Ranger Meeting, April 11, Major Fenn sitting on bottom steps (w/tie) collection: L Hartig.
Aerial view of Merry Creek CCC Camp, F-140. Note geoglyph that reads: 'F-140'. Writing on the photo reads: ' Air photo Merry Creek CCC Camp F-140 Company 1236 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe'.
Aerial view of Merry Creek CCC Camp, F-140. Note the geoglyph that reads 'F-140'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air view Merry Creek CCC Camp F-140 Company 1236 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe'.
View of CCC men standing at attention during retreat of the flag at Cameron Creek CCC Camp, S-264. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Cameron Creek CCC Camp S-264 Company 1653 Elk River, Idaho Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Cameron Creek CCC Camp, S-264. Note the geoglyph on the left-hand side of the camp that reads 'S-264'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Cameron Creek Camp S-264 Company 1653 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of CCC men standing at attention for retreat of the flag at Palouse River CCC Camp, F-185 (or P-185). Writing on the photo reads 'Retreat Palouse River CCC Camp F-185 Company 1655 Harvard, Idaho Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Cotter CCC Camp, F-161. There is a geoglyph near the camp reading F-161. Writing on the photo reads: 'Air view Cotter F-161 Company 570 Leo's Studio'.
Three CCC men posed while painting a wall on the inside of a building at Marble Creek CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: ' Company 240 Camp F-117 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads 'Marble Creek'.
CCC Man from Marble Creek CCC Camp, F-117, posed at a stone fireplace with a hammer in his hand. Writing on the photo reads: ' Company 240 Camp F-117 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads 'Marble Creek'.
Group photo of CCC men posed in a building at Marble Creek CCC Camp, F-117. Writing on the photo reads: ' Company 240 Camp F-111 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads 'Marble Creek'.
Group photo of CCC men posed in a building at Marble Creek CCC Camp, F-117. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 240 Camp F-117 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of four CCC officers standing in a row in the woods with a man in a suit near St. Joe River CCC Camp, F-187, Company 1239. Writing on the photo reads: 'Officers F-187 St. Joe River Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe River F-187'.
Group photo of a CCC work crew, and a caterpillar tractor hauling a load of cordwood for firewood, in the woods posed with a deer near St. Joe River CCC Camp, F-187, Company 1239. Writing on tractor reads: 'Caterpillar'. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-187 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe River F-187'.
CCC man posed with a cat at Merry Creek CCC Camp, F-140. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe'.
Two CCC men posed for a photo at Merry Creek CCC Camp, F-140, in front of a bulletin board and supplies. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe'.
Panoramic group portrait of CCC Camp Santa Creek CCC men. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-40 Company [1201] Santa Cr.'
Group photo of four CCC men posed with shovels and hand picks at Merry Creek CCC Camp, F-140, in front of a log pile with tents in the background. Writing on photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe Merry Creek'.
Getting ready to put tarp roof on spike camp building.
View of Moscow CCC Camp, SCS-1. Writing on the photo reads: 'Moscow CCC Camp SCS-1 Moscow, Idaho. Leo's Studio'.
View of CCC Camp Bovill, P-210, company 1279, near Bovill, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp P-210 Bovill, Idaho. Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'.
View of CCC Camp Collins, P-208 (also F-141), near Bovill, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp P-208 At Collins Bovill, Idaho Hodgins Foto Moscow, Idaho'. Back of photo reads: 'Clearwater National Forest Collins'.
Putting tarp roof on spike camp building.
Construction of a washroom at a spike camp.
Aerial view of a spike camp.
CCC spike camp at Granite Creek, Idaho.
An aerial view of Camp Four Corners, F-164, Company 533, Priest River, Idaho. Writing on the photo says: 'Four Corners CCC Camp F-164 Co. 533 Air photo by Leo's Studio.'
An aerial view of Camp Four Corners, F-164, Company 533, Priest River, Idaho. Writing on the photo says: 'Four Corners CCC Camp F-164 Co. 533 Air photo by Leo's Studio.'
A view of Camp Four Corners, F-164, Company 533, Priest River, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp 533 F-164 Priest River, Idaho.' The writing on the back of the photo reads: 'a picture of our street. The guy bending over is getting a drink. The building on the end is where we eat.'
Forest and military personnel from camp F-164, Company 533, Priest River, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'officers and forestry men'. Writing on the back of the photograph reads: 'Left to R. [Stnd?] J. McCormick, Oscour Webkiny (Camp Superintendent), [Stnd?] Westfall, Captain Meldrum, a forest ranger (don't know his name) Chaplain McDonnell.'
An aerial view of Camp Four Corners, F-164, Company 533, Priest River, Idaho. Writing on the photo says: 'Four Corners CCC Camp F-164 Co. 533 Air photo by Leo's Studio.' Roof of main building reads 'F-164'.
A view of Camp Kalispell Bay CCC Camp F-142, Company 1994, Priest Lake, Idaho, 1935.
CCC work crew from Four Corners Camp pose at their worksite with shovels and a truck. Men are likely loading sand into the dump truck to be carried to a larger worksite. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 594 Four Corners Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Four Corners Priest River'.
CCC truck on the side of the road during winter. Back of photo reads: 'Mary Neil Kaniksu'.
View of Washington Cabin CCC Camp, P-269, company 1654, near Washington Creek and Headquarters, Idaho with a railroad track running nearby.
View of Washington Cabin CCC Camp, P-269, company 1654, near Washington Creek and Headquarters, Idaho with a railroad track running nearby.
Group photo of uniformed CCC men standing at attention at retreat of the flag at CCC Camp Pollock, F-107, two miles from Riggins, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'Camp Pollock, 2 miles from Riggens. Retreat lowering of flag every night. C.J.P. St. Gertrude's Museum Civilian Conservation Corps'.
Aerial view of Camp O'Hara under construction. And the nearby Ranger Station. Back of photo reads: O'Hara CCC Camp 1935-1936 under construction Ranger Station St. Gertrude's Museum Civilian Conservation Corps.
CCC company 1503 marching through Moscow, Idaho down Main St. There is a arrow drawn to one of the marchers labelled 'me'. This photo is a copy of a postcard. The back of the photo reads: '1-2-97 ask Keith who? Copy of Mike Fritz postcard.'
View of camp P-185 near Potlatch and Harvard, Idaho on the Palouse River. Back of photo reads: '25-13-52 1930's Harvard Palouse R [unidentifiable name] of N. Idaho' There is also a stamp from Leo's Studio, the photographer.
CCC Company 1655 standing at attention in front of an officer and the flagpole. The writing on the photo reads '22-058 Retreat - Palouse River CCC Camp F-185 Co-1655 - Harvard, Idaho. Leo's Studio' Writing on the back of the photo reads: '25-13-51 19305 [unidentifiable name] of N. Idaho Harvard Palouse R.' The stamp reads: ' Leo's Studio University Place Spokane, Washington'.
Aerial camp view of Camp Troy, S-260. Writing on the photo reads: '17-503- Troy CCC Camp S-260 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
CCC Company 1655 standing at attention in front of an officer and the flagpole. The flag is being raised. The writing on the photo reads: 22-060 Retreat - Palouse River CCC. Camp F-185 - Co-1655 - Harvard, Idaho Leo's Studio' The writing on the back of the photo reads: '25-13-50 1930's [unidentified name] of N. Idaho CCC Camp Harvard Palouse R.'
View of CCC Camp F-141 near Bovill, Idaho showing the results of a forest fire and timber harvesting. Writing reads: 'CCC Company 245 Camp F-141, Bovill, Idaho'. Writing on back of postcard reads: 'Bovill CCC Camp 1930's? donor Dawn Martin.'
View of CCC Camp F-141 near Bovill, Idaho showing the results of a forest fire and timber harvesting. Writing reads: 'CCC Company 245 Camp F-141, Bovill, Idaho'. Writing on back of postcard reads: 'original postcard from Mike Fritz'.
Aerial camp view of Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. The back of the photo reads: '1-6-260 c. 2 sec 1-6-257-8 1-1-99 CCC Camp.'
Group portrait of Camp Troy personnel, Company 244, Troy, Idaho.
Group portrait of Camp Troy personnel, Company 244, Troy, Idaho. Writing on photo reads '19-403 Photo by Leo'.
A variety of inspection reports from 1934-1935 for Beaver Creek CCC Camp, F-133.
A variety of inspection reports from 1935 for Big Creek #1 CCC Camp, F-131.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1935 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154.
A variety of inspection reports from 1935-1937 for Hayden Creek CCC Camp, F-180.
An inspection report from 1935 for Horse Heaven CCC Camp, F-156.
A variety of inspection reports, correspondence, regarding those reports, memos, and a camp newspaper from 1935 through 1937 for Hudlow Creek CCC Camp, F-113.
An inspection report and three memos from 1935 for Jordan Creek CCC Camp, F-181.
A variety of inspection reports, memos, and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1935-1937 for CCC Camps Wolf Lodge and Beauty Bay, F-182.
A variety of yearbooks from various CCC Camps during various years. In order they are: Camp Hess, F-204, C-1204, Summer 1939; Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, C-531; Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142, C-1994, Winter 1935-1936; Camp North Fork, F-123, C-5702; and Camp Heyburn, SP-1, C-1995. Each yearbook includes photos and rosters of officers and enrollees of each company. Some also include maps and pages for autographs or 'candids'. Some have pages dedicated to individual work projects or essays on camp life and company history.
Six trucks can be seen driving on a road that circles back underneath itself. Forest covered hills dominate the background. The back of the photo reads: 'Yellowstone Park 1920's from Dr. Bowman'.
CCC men standing in a field (they may or may not be playing baseball) in front of their CCC Camp and a flag pole, which is in front of a large wooded hill.
Rows of Tents and a flagpole in a forested area.
A CCC work crew stands in a line on a dirt road in the wood. Each enrollee is holding an axe with a covered edge. An officer stands at attention on the other side of the road. In the distant background is a parked row of covered trucks.
A CCC man sits at the wheel of a truck. On the driver's side door there is lettering that reads: 'Civilian Conservation Corps U.S. Department of Agriculture'.
A CCC work crew is hiking up a dirt road each holding a hand tool (either axes or shovels).
A CCC work crew digging a line up a hill, perhaps a fire line.
A CCC work crew working in a smoky forest with hand tools, presumably fighting a fire.
A row of CCC men eating lunch in the shade.
A CCC work crew working in a smoky and flaming forest, presumably fighting a fire.
A landscape shot of the Boise National Forest.
Close up photo of a copse of trees on fire.
A man working on a cabin, in the middle of the forest. Scaffolding surrounds the cabin and the man is standing on the scaffolding.
Several men working on a cabin, a forest sourrounds them and a multitude of construction supplies sits in front of the cabin.
Photo of a flagpole in front of a cabin in the woods. A small tent sits to the side of the cabin.
Two men working on a bridge across a small creek.
Two men standing above a bridge and one man below working on the bank of a creek. The bridge may have been constructed by the CCC.
A CCC work crew constructing a building a a CCC Camp. Barrack buildings and hills appear in the background.
An explosion in the Salmon River Canyon on the Salmon River road project. Description reads: 'Shooting rock points on Salmon River road above French Creek. A CCC job. Forest: Nez Perce, State: Idaho, Date: 7/1935, Author: K.D. Swan'.
A CCC Camp sits on a plateau in a river valley surrounded by wooded hills.
Two rows of tents and a headquarters wooden building with a flagpole in front of it. A clearing between the two rows of tents is bordered by rocks. A wooded hill rises in the background.
Two CCC men working on the rocky slope of a canyon. Both are using hand tools. Description reads: 'Swan - Payette. CCC boys cleaning holes preparatory to loading Salmon river road job. July, 1935.'
Manning Bridge above the Salmon River, built by CCC boys in 1934. There is also snow on the ground and tire tracks in the dirt road.
Manning Bridge above the Salmon River, built by CCC boys in 1934.
A mountain rises in the background behind a CCC Camp. The camp is made up of several tents and a wooden building behind a flagpole. The clearing in the center is bordered by rocks.
Manning Bridge spanning the Salmon Riverwith a cliff face and hill rising in the background. Description reads: 'Manning Bridge across Salmon River, built by CCC boys in 1934. Forest: Payette, State: Idaho, Date: 7/1935, Author: K.D. Swan'.
CCC man standing on a dirt path looking out across a river valley while leaning on a walking stick. Writing above the photo reads: 'Payette N.F., by K.D. Swan, CCC Waterboy on Salmon River road job. July 1935'.
Two CCC Men working on the Salmon River road project using hand tools on the cliff face above the river.
Two CCC Men working on the Salmon River road project on the cliff face above the river.
A dirt road meanders along a river at the bottom of a valley.
A CCC work crew working on a rocky hillside. Above them is a small pile of shovels.
The bottom of a river valley includes a dirt road carved into the side of a hill, as well as a small farm on the other side. Hills rise into the background.
A dirt road meanders along a river at the bottom of a valley.
A forested valley stretches below a gravelly road with hills rising on either side of the photo.
A group of six CCC Men standing beneath a CCC Camp Sign that reads: 'Camp F-92 US Forest Service Department of Agriculture Civilian Conservation Corps'. Two rows of barracks stand behind the men and a truck is parked to the side marked with a red cross. Wooded hills rise behind the camp.
A river flows through a wooded valley.
Two men standing on a boat on the river. Snow dusts the bank and hill on the other side of the river and a line runs along the hill that is presumably a road.
A CCC Camp sign stands in the foreground with a CCC tent camp in the background. The sign reads: 'Camp Red Fish Lake F-412 Service Entrance Company 4784 CCC'. The camp is surrounded by scrubland and woods with a mountain rising in the background.
A mountain rises over a lake, framed through two trees in the foreground.
A CCC Crew plays baseball outside of a group of buildings that appears to be a CCC Camp. There is a chain link fence behind the batter, and a water tower among the buildings in the background.
A group of CCC men pose for a group photo outside of a building labeled 'mess hall'. Some are in uniform, others are dressed as cooks. There is some nice landscaping outside the building, including two pine trees and a border of white rocks.
A group of CCC men stand in the clearing between two rows of barracks at a CCC Camp. In the middle of the clearing there are a few trees. Around each of the barracks is some landscaping, small trees and borders of white rocks.
A CCC Camp sits in a valley as seen from the top of a nearby hill.
A work crew of 5 CCC men work on a pile of logs, two use a crosscut saw to even out the end of the log, two shave the bark off of a different log, while the last man stands on top of the pile of logs with an ax over his shoulder.
The many steps of loading gravel into a truck are shown: Two men drive a pair of horses pulling a large shovel to direct gravel to the bottom of a ramp. There is a man at the top of the ramp that is dumping a wheelbarrow of gravel into the waiting truck below. Description reads: 'CCC's load gravel for road to Redfish Lake. Forest: Sawtooth N.F., State: Idaho, Date: 1930's'.
CCC Men and a team of horses loading gravel into trucks. The horses are resting in the foreground, while one man pushes a wheelbarrow full of gravel up a ramp while several other men look on. Description reads: 'CCC's load gravel for road to Redfish Lake. Forest: Sawtooth N.F., State: Idaho, Date: 1930's'.
A field full of cattle is framed by a meandering creek in the foreground and a range of hills in the background. A few coyboys and their dogs can be seen on the edges of the herd of cows. Description reads: 'The fall roundup in Bear Valley. Forest: Sawtooth N.F., State: Idaho, Date: 9-24-35, Author: K.D. Swan'.
A CCC Man at work on the side of a steep hill. The slope falls away behind him and more mountains rise as the backdrop.
A line of 6 CCC men pull on the same rope. They are standing in a large pile of dirt and seem to be working on some type of work or construction project.
Restrooms sits at the edge of a dirt parking lot, there are parking barriers in a row across the foreground of the photo.
A shelter sits in front of a wooded hill and a line of parking barriers lie in a row in front of it. Underneath the shelter a stack of picnic tables is piled high.
A Log cabin sits in the middle of a forest.
A shelter sits in front of a wooded hill and a line of parking barriers lie in a row in front of it. Underneath the shelter a stack of picnic tables is piled high. To the left and across a dirt parking lot is a building, presumably restrooms.
A mountain rises above some wooded rolling hills and plains.
Several rows of logs laying parrallel to the ground on stumps. Also there is a large pile of wood, potentilly firewood. All of this is amidst a copse of conifer trees.
A log cabin sits in a clearing in the woods but is dwarfed by a water tower closer to the foreground.
A Log cabin sits in the middle of a forest.
A restroom made of logs sits in the middle of the woods. A small sign over the doorway reads: 'men'.
A river can be seen through the woods and past rows of log benches. In the foreground are rows of vertical parking barriers.
Two CCC men working on the construction of a cabin in the middle of the woods. Two sawhorses are bing used as supports.
A river can be seen throug the trees and past rows of log benches. In the foreground are rows of vertical parking barriers.
Three campsites in the middle of the woods. Each has a picnic table, a fire circle, and a campstove.
Several campsites in the middle of the woods. The campsites have a picnic table, a fire circle, and a campstove.
A dirt road curves into the woods and a parallel line of vertical, uniform, stumps dissapears into the trees as well.
Two hills and a river surround several buildings. The hill across the river is heavily wooded, the other hill is bare.
A log cabin sits in front of a shrubby hill. A telephone or utility pole stands off to one side.
A CCC man leans against a ladder holding a paint can and paintbrush. He is smiling at a woman who is also holding onto the ladder. They are both standing in front of a cabin.
A CCC work crew building a lodge out of logs.
Two CCC men working on the side of a canyon on a road construction project (Presumably the Salmon River road project). On the side of the path a shovel leans against the hill.
A CCC man drives a bulldozer clearing snow in the forest.
A man stands amongst a pile of stumps and firewood, holding an ax. The picture was taken in the Elk City vicinity.
A group of CCC men pose for a group photo. An arrow points to the man in the back row, second from the left.
Three CCC men pose at the end of the bed of a pickup truck on a dirt road through the forest. There is an arrow that points to the man on the left.
Several CCC enrollees surrounding the rear of a covered trucks on a snowy forest road in winter.
Three CCC enrolles posing in front of truck. Two of the men are pretending to eat food and the last man (standing in the center) has an arrow drawn over his head. The door of the truck has a mark that reads: 'C-511'.
A CCC man drives a bulldozer up an incline pushing logs from the road.
Aerial photo of Camp O'Hara from east. The camp sits along the bank of a river, surrounded by forested hills.
Several CCC men, trucks, a bulldozer, and gravel loader in a quarry with forest in the background.
Three CCC men are playing marbles on a grassy hill in the woods. One of the men is measuring the closeness in a marble game with an axe handle.
Five CCC men are pictured. Two of them hold a dead porcupine in gloved hands.
Photo of a road in winter, with bulldozer tracks in the snow.
Photo of a road with a melting layer of snow.
Several CCC enrollees pose for a photo with a dead porcupine. The man holding the dead animal is wearing gloves.
A group of CCC enrollees in work uniforms posing for a photo, with shovels and dog.
Three CCC men pose in front of a cab of a covered pickup truck.
A crew of CCC men blasting for the Salmon River Road on the Salmon River near French Creek.
A row of wooden boards lean up against some trees on the bank of the Salmon river. Mrs. Standish's protective barriers from Salmon River Road blasts.
National Geographic and CCC staff from CCC Companies 251 and 283 standing on a road in front of a river valley.
A sign hangs between trees and in font of CCC buildings, welcoming the National Geographic expedition visitors to CCC Camp F-109. Several men are walking and standing around the camp and a pile of logs lays in the foreground of the picture. The banner reads: 'Welcome National [Ge]ographic Soc[iety] [C]o. 283'.
A group of CCC men and staff lined up under a welcome sign for the National Geographic Society. The banner reads: 'Co. 251 Welcome National Geograph[ic] S[oc]iety Co. 283'.
A photo of three individuals standing in Mrs. Standish's lawn across Salmon River from Salmon River Road. There is also a chicken, two upright wooden boxes, and a clothes line in the yard. Writing on the box reads: 'Hercules powder'.
Five uniformed men stand posed for a photo in front of a building.
A line of army staff, for CCC companies 251 & 283, stand under a welcome banner for the National Geographic Society at CCC camp French Creek F-109.
Aerial photograph of CCC Camp Lower Beaver, F-147, and surrounding areas. Parts of the plane can be in the foreground.
Truckful of CCC enrollees on their way from Idaho to Andersonville, Tennessee. Most of the men are wearing uniforms, one man is wearing a sweater with the letters 'DE' on it.
Overview of Clearwater White Pine Blister Rust CCC Camp and surrounding area. The area around the camp has been cleared of timber, but there is a forested hill in the background. Writing on the photo reads: 'White Pine Blister Rust Camp 6 Figure 9'.
Photo of the Manning Bridge, spanning the Salmon River. Writing around the photo reads: 'The Manning Bridge Constructed by the CCC'.
Sign over the entrance to CCC Camp S-223. Writing on the sign reads: 'CCC 1907 Company Camp S-223 McCall Idaho'. Writing under the photo reads: '1850.0002. CCC Camp S-223, McCall, Idaho, 1935, Main Gate 1935/36 Author: David Lyon Print (Negetive in '1850 D. Lyon Nagatives') Ilford'.
View of a snow-covered street in downtown McCall. Writing on the photo reads: '1850.0005. CCC McCall - facing east Author: David Lyon 1935/36 Print (from original negative)'. Writing on various signs in the photo reads: 'Goodman's Super Service Westcott Oil Co.' 'Ford' 'Goodman's Cafe' 'Murphy Hotel' 'Coffee Sho[p]' 'N. [F.] Williams General Merchandise' 'Williams May Co. General Merchandise' 'McCa[ll] Light & Power E[lec]tric Service' 'Theatre'
Four CCC men eating, others lie on a field of logs in the background. Writing underneath the photo reads: '1850.0003 CCC (Co. 1997?) Sandy Print'.
Photo of a tent on a platform above the edge of Payette Lake. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0008. CCC Camp S-223 McCall, ID 1935 Shower Tent Erected on Platform of Old Camp. Author: David Lyon Print (x2) (Negative in '1850 D. Lyon Negatives') 3A & 21 A Color'.
Photo of a man walking up the hill away from the lake with other men standing on piers in Payette Lake in the background. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0009. CCC CCC Camp S-223 McCall, ID George Newcomb, carpenter, helped build camp Author: David Lyon Print (x2) (Negative in '1850 D. Lyon Negatives') OA & 17A Color'.
Two rows of tent frames with a dirt path through the two rows. '1850.0011. CCC Camp S-223 McCall, ID 1935 Tent frames at old camp. May have been either a CCC summer camp or National Guard Camp Author: David Lyon Print (x4) (Negative in '1850 D. Lyon Negatives') 6 A, 23A, & 24A Color'.
CCC crew chopping firewood in front of the mess hall at CCC Camp S-223. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0010. CCC Camp S-223 McCall, ID 1935 Firewood crew working in front of messhall. Author: David Lyon Print (Negative in '1850 D. Lyon Negatives') 4A Color'.
Interior of barrack #5 from CCC Camp S-223. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0013. CCC Camp S-223 McCall, ID 1935 Interior of Barracks #5 Author: David Lyon Print (x2) (Negative in '1850 D. Lyon Negatives') 9A & 15A Color'.
Interior of barracks from CCC Camp S-223. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0014. Barracks from norther interior, Camp S-223, McCall, 1935
Two CCC men pose on a roof in the CCC camp. One of them holds a shovel full of snow. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0015. Shoveling snow from roof of barracks, Cam S-223, McCall'
A CCC man stands in the CCC Camp, a firewood pile is in the background. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0016. Modeling CCC fatigue work wear at Camp S-223, McCall'
Two rows of barracks in a CCC camp covered in snow. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0017. Camp S-223 street in winter, McCall, 1935'.
Three CCC men cutting firewood in the snow and loading firewood into a truck. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0018. Firewood cutters, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
A crew of CCC men working in the snow, carrying logs. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0019. Wood crew, S223, McCall,1935'.
The Dining Hall decorated for Thanksgiving dinner at CCC Camp S-223. Writing underneath the photo reads: '1850.0020. Thanksgiving dinner in Mess Hall, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
A row of two barracks covered in a layer of snow. Writing beneath the photo: '1850.0022. Company street with new snowfall, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
Books and Magazines line the shelves in the CCC Camp's education building to form the Camp 'Library'. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0023. Camp Library, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
A wooden path leads past the entrance to a barrack in a CCC Camp, snow covers the ground. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0025. New snowfall, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
A circle of stone surrounds a small hill with a flagpole in the center at CCC Camp S-223. Writing on the photo reads: '1850.0026. Camp Circle with flag pole and Barracks in the background, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
Interior of barrack #5 showing a cot and wooden trunk beneath a window. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0028. Interior of Barracks #5, S-223, McCall, 1935'.
A path splits in two directions between banks of snow at CCC Camp S-223. Trees line the paths and a building can be seen at the end of the path on the right, presumably the recreation hall. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0033. Winter camp, 'Y' Junction, right to Rec Hall, left to Mess Hall, S-223, McCall, 1935.'
Two barracks can be seen across the road, a utility pole and line of trees in front of them. Wildflowers can be seen in the foreground. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Barracks 2, 4, and 6 from Front Street, S-223, McCall, 1935.'
A CCC man poses before entering a truck parked on a snowy road with trees in the background. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0039. CCC member and assigned truck, S-223, McCall, 1935-36'.
Downtown McCall in winter, facing west. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0046. McCall, facing west, in winter, 1935-36.'
Two rows of barracks viewed from above. Trees are scattered between the buildings and there is a bulletin board in the center of the right row of barracks. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0047. Company street, S-223, McCall, 1935'
Camp French Creek, taken during a Boy Scout trip from Riggins to French Creek, circa 1935. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0089. Camp French Creek, Boy Scout trip, Riggins to French Creek, 1935.'
Camp barracks covered in snow in McCall, Idaho. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0094. Barracks, S-223, McCall, 1935-36'
Road blasting and bridge foundation construction can be seen in the distance during the winter in the Idaho National Forest. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0097. Blasting road and bridge foundation, Idaho National Forest, F-108, 1935-36.'
A photograph of four buildings at Camp French Creek, with wood stacked behind the buildings. Photo No. 1850.0098. Camp French Creek, F-108, Idaho National Forest, 1935-36
Enrollees from Camp F-44 grubbing out Ribes on Merry Creek as blister rust control measure. Two men can be seen bent over clearing the roots from the ground.
A photograph of Salmon River Road at the 'crevice', after it was built by the CCC. The back of the photograph reads: 'Salmon River Road built by the CCC's, at the 'Crevice,' Nezperce National Forest'
A scenic spot on the road built up on the Salmon River about 1934.
Salmon River below French Creek showing location of French Creek CCC camps and the road built by enrollees.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows enrollees installing a new headgate to improve irrigation. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows a typical Palouse country grain elevator and storage plant and Genessee Cooperative Union Warehouse. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodacrhome slides that shows enrollees putting in forms in order to build new concrete irrigation distribution channel. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows workers building spring development in irrigated hayland on Manns Creek
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows enrollees constructing a turnout box and rock-lined distribution ditch in order to separate water paths. This does not include the slide image itself
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows beans planted on the contour east of Moscow to reduce erosion. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows the sloped banks on the edges of the North and South highway to prevent severe winter erosion. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows the construction of a stock pond near Troy to increase domestic water supply. This does include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows a stream gauging station to determine effective erosion control and a rock masonry dam to protect the North and South Highway. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows the construction of a stock watering pond near Troy with enrollee Russell Wright pictured using heavy machinery. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows CCC enrollees weeding snowberries for redistribution and roughing wheat grass to remove undesirable plants. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows a demonstration of highway erosion control by enrollees. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows CCC enrollees working on the SCS Nursery in Pullman, handling and planting bitter bush seeds to conserve farming in the area. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows enrollees controlling a small grass fire, preventing economic loss to stockmen. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows J.H. Calvert, irrigator on the farm of cooperator, explaining dangers of improperly designed distribution ditches to assistants A.E. Victor and Roger N. Young. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows enrollees Clifford Bennett and Frank Lucas seeding alfalfa and hay to provide cover for cultivated lands. This does not include the slide image itself.
A description page of Kodachrome slides that shows Calvert describing a new distributing system to worker Roger N. Young. This does not include the slide image itself.
Newspaper headlines, one stating: 'Forest Fires Rage in Northwest, Three C.C.C. Enrollees Lose Lives.' Includes a photograph of an enrollee on relief duty, looking through binoculars at Peg Leg Station, Lassen National Park, CA.
Unknown newspaper editorial describing possibility of forced recruitment into the CCC.
Newspaper clippings displaying song lyrics by CCC workers C.B. Kearfoot of co. 1252 and Ralph W. Clements of co. 1431.
Associated Press story about a fire in Selway National Forest that killed two CCC enrollees, LeRoy McGinnis, Kewanee, Ill. and Lester Johnson, Galesburg Ill., and burned over 10,000 acres of timber.
Biogrophical story by Educational Adviser Myron R. Williams about an unnamed man who found success in life because of his enrollment with the CCC.
Newspaper clippings about company 1651, their journey to Idaho, competition in sport, and the creation of a fraternity called 'Order of the Arctic Tern' within the company.
Clippings and a photograph from the C.C.C. Review depicting the great Tillamook conflagration, a 1933 forest fire that burned over 300,000 acres and killed one CCC worker.
Complete roster of Company 1651 at Camp Dent, including army and forest service personnel, foremen, leaders, assistant leaders and members.
Slang-language used by CCC workers; many of the terms are commonplace today.
Cover and inner-flap of Thanksgiving menu that includes several serving options for workers.
Critical editorial on the CCC asking for more influence on education and help and less on politics.
Several newspaper clippings, one outlining praise for fire-fighting CCC workers from forester Maj. Evan W. Kelley. Other clippings discuss dying down of fires that were started by the burning of a bees-nest by an irate victim of a sting, the death of CCC worker Albert Elvington from dynamite and a sellout crowd of 3,000 at the Nezperce Fairgrounds rodeo.
The 1651st Company's 1935 Christmas menu and roster of enrollees.
Two articles, one outlining the firefighting of members of co. 573 near Pack River after fellow enrollee, John D. Bromet of Boise, died from burning injuries. The other is about the false identification of the body of Clede McGinnis from LaCrosse, Wis., as the body is now believed to be of Leroy McGinnis, Ottawa, Ill. Lester L. Johnson, Galesburg, and William Mattison, Los Angeles, were also killed by the fire.
Comments from Lewiston HQ on Co. 1651 Camp S-261, commending the camp overall but making suggestions relating to organization, repairs and sanitation.
Affidavit filed by enrollees Stuart W. Wright and Anton Sebeckis in which both confirm that enrollees Schroll and Henry have gone A.W.O.L.
Camp Jordan Creek in Enaville, Idaho, June 16, 1935.
Group portrait of Company C-570-Veterans enrolled April 13, 1934.
Kitchen and mess hall in unidentified camp location. Many kitchen and mess halls used the same architectural pattern and building materials.
View of Camp Enaville from above. Buildings and tents can be seen around the camp.
A detailed history of defoliating insects and bark-beetles, how they came to be in North America, and the effects they have on the environment
Piece about President Roosevelt's recent speech, in which he said he was to abolish 'dole' relief and substitute it with a system of jobs.
Article written by Dr. F. E. Townsend in order to expalin that the purpose of the Townsend Pension Plan is to pay fairly and stimulate industry.
Piece about the announcement from Governor Ross that Idaho would receive over $400,000 to help the needy.
Article outlining the rules set by Governor Ross pertaining to relief work.
Poem about a boy and his father that details the new relief system and how it is often unfair.
Article about plans to increase the number of CCC workers to 600,000 and the number of camps to 1,500.
Article about the Supreme Court's ruling that the National Recovery Act is unconstitutional, due to the authority it gave the president.
Short clip stating that enrollment of any veterans in the CCC will be greatly increased.
Report to inform potential veteran enrollees that there are still 100 vacancies.
Short news items from the week, including the passing of a social security plan, the effect of the NRA Act on Idaho and a thank you to the fans of the Cascade baseball club.
Short report on the IERA's plan to shut down projects in order to provide labor in southwestern Idaho.
Article about National Geographic's agreement to sponsor an expedition into the wilderness of the Salmon River country, the least explored area in the United States.
Article about the Acting State Director of Idaho, J.V. Otter's announcement that 4,500 federal and non-federal projects will be started.
Article about the potential replacement of the NRA with the Guffey Coal Bill, which would compel all material suppliers to conform to rates of pay.
Announcement stating that veteran enrollment in the CCC will continue until August 20 because of the unmet quota.
Article about the passing of the new social security bill by President Roosevelt.
Announcement that over five thousands Idahoans over the age of 65 will receive a monthly pension of $30.
Report on a conference held in Boise, in which Governor Ross explained the importance of the work programs to the individuals responsible for administering these programs.
Informative column about Idaho's yearly expenditure to keep the 79 CCC camps running.
Announcement about the total money given in grants and pledged by local sponsors to keep Idaho projects and jobs alive.
Announcement that the two CCC camps on the South Fork Salmon will continue operation throughout the winter.
Piece about WPA administrator J.L. Hood's plans for projects that total $20 million.
Article about how Idaho highway director Joe H. Stemmer will split federal grants amongst different programs.
Column about the construction of the Brundage dam and the praise for Idaho's first WPA project from director of the National Emergency Council for Idaho, W.T. Lockwood
Announcement from Homer Hudelson, Manager of the Veteran's Administration at Boise, that one hundred Spanish-American and World War I veterans will be enrolled in the CCC during October.
Article about the new qualifications that must be met by enrollees in order to qualify for WPA relief.
Announcement that good farm lands are being investigated for the possibility of poor or unfortunate farm families to resettle.
Announcement that the WPA will take over all IERA projects, but the IERA will continue to provide relief until November.
Article detailing a report of Idaho's federal agricultural statistician, Richard C. Ross, in which Ross suggested that every major Idaho crop except cherries will increase in the next year.
Column about the changes in procedure for IERA and the WPA, stating that workers must have been on relief prior to Nov. 1, 1935.
Short piece about powder man John Heard, who was hit in the back with following rock, paralyzing him from the neck down.
Article about the end of the Idaho Emergency Relief Administration, which would be replaced by the WPA under Governor Ross.
Article about the hundreds of new jobs that will be provided by the WPA for relief and to benefit the town.
Article about the possibility of a new WPA project that would employ 600 men on mine-to-market roads.
Short announcement about the Billy Rice Boy Scout Camp, and how there are already about 70 scouts present.
Article about a report in a recent issue of the Statesmen, in which 2,000 pea-pickers must be recruited to pick the fields south of McCall, otherwise, Mexican and Phillipino laborers will be hired.
Announcement about the power line electrocution and death of CCC worker Bernard McLaughlin.
Collection of McCall announcements, including news about recent fires, the electrocution of a CCC worker, a luncheon, a weekend trip to Atlanta and a funeral.
Newspaper article about the construction of Salmon River Road with comments from N.J. Busch, the captain of company 2939 which is in charge of the project.
Construction of a building frame is underway at a CCC tent camp.
A group portrait of the Camp Moscow staff and administrative personnel. The back of the photograph reads: 'Overhead Staff Camp Moscow, C 1503, SCS-1, Cadwaladr Jones Jr., 2nd from left'
Camp Superintendent H. E. Matthews of Camp F-139 stands on a downed log wearing a tank top and shorts and hiking boots.
Personnel of Elk Basin Camp. The men, who are all wearing ties, are standing with their arms around each other. Names read as subjects appear, left to right: Penalta, B.B, Capt.; Gallagher, Hiram, Dr.; Field, E.W, E.A.; Matthews, H.E., Camp Sgt; Mansfield, W.C., Lt.
Men in the photograph are loaded into trucks outside of buildings at a CCC camp.
Lieutenant E. W. Field and Lieutenant W.C. Mansfield stand in uniform outside a tent in a CCC camp.
Two shirtless enrollees sit in the doorway of a building. The back of the photograph reads: 'just two mugs, '
CCC enrollees in the fire squad returning to camp after a days work. The back of the photograph reads: 'Fire squad returning to camp. I am second from the head of the column, Cadwaladr Jones, Jr.' The men in the squad can be seen standing on a dirt path surrounded by fallen trees.
A man identified as Mr. Field bends down to drink water from a stream. The back of the photographs reads: 'Mr. Field-in a most ungentlemanly position!'
A postcard showing one of the camp personnel from the Elk Basin Camp. The man can be seen standing in front of a tent. Names read as subjects appear: Gallagher, Hiram, Dr.
Pat' Saddler was the Fire boss on the Avery fire. He can be seen standing in front of a line of tents. The back of the photograph reads: ''Pat' Saddler - my boss on the fire in Avery.'
Three men dressed as the Camp cook staff pose for a group photo.
A group of enrollees play volleyball at Camp Prichard.
Two enrollees with mess kits. The back of the photograph reads: 'CCC 'diner'!' The men can be seen holding bowls and plates.
Captain B.B. Penalta and Lieutenant W.C. Mansfield stand in uniform outside of a tent in a CCC camp.
Two enrollees talk in the foreground while another group of enrollees stands to the side upon arrival at Camp Prichard. The back of the photograph reads: 'The camp as it was the day we arrived.'
Enrollees splitting wood to work off their excess fines beyond their paychecks. The back of the photograph reads: 'Saturday morning working out their fines!'
Map of Naples, Idaho Township 60, Boundary County, with description: '04-25-35 The first contingent of CCC boys arrived in this district Saturday when camp #124 near Naples was reopened for the season. A total of 83 boys are located at the camp.'
Group picture, 20 men in front of tents, Fort Hall Reservation
Camp street scene with enrollees, Camp F-81, IMG_0013b
Work crew in snow, laying culvert, Ft. Hall
Weekly newspaper column reporting on C-1285, Twenty Mile Creek, reporting on fighting of two small fires, baseball games played against another camp, and a series of nine educational talks, the first on citizenship.
Weekly camp news column published in the Bonners Ferry Herald, May 30, 1935, focused on fire training, fire crews, and two fires put out by Camp Twenty Mile Creek, C-1285.
Horse-pulled plow with men holding reins, possibly clearing a trail with a small plow, Ft. Hall camp.
Aerial photograph of Camp Big Creek No. 1, F-131, C-967, taken by Leo's Studio showing administrative buildings and barracks. '
CCC work crew loaded onto five open trucks. Hand written caption on back: CCC enrollees on trucks at Shafter Butte north of [?] neg #90-017
Work crew with sprayers on hill side, Ft. Hall
Picture of man on grading equipment. Handwritten caption: 'Grader-66' 'Franh's a' Trucks and logs in the background; pipe in the foreground. This is likely to be located at near Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Photograph of entrance to spike camp P-233, C-290, Camp Shafer Butte, showing tents in a forest setting. Handwriting on back says: Shafer Butte Idaho
Tents and enrollees along road, Camp Shafer Butte. Idenfied as Spike Camp Shafter Butte, Idaho on back
Work crew with shovels and vehicles, Fort Hall camp
Newspaper article published in the Bonners Ferry Herald on May 16, 1935 describing the weeks events at Camp Twenty Mile Creek C-1285, including fire fighting safety and visit to a nearby mill.
Fort Hall Reservation
Wood-sided tents in trees, Ft. Hall camp
CCC work crew clearing trail through forest, back reads 'Camp Shafer Butte'
Newspaper article dated May 23, 1935 published in the Bonners Ferry Herald describing the arrival of 218 , enrollees for Camp Smith Creek F-126, the third company to arrive in Boundary County
Picture of man on small tractor with handwritten caption: 'Frank Ferris' 'Cat. Fifteen'. This is likely to be located near Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Newspaper article in the Bonners Ferry Herald, May 2, 1935, describing camp life.
Newspaper article published in the Bonners Ferry Herald, May 9, 1935, announcing number of CCC camps to be established in Idaho, Washington and Oregon: Idaho 87; Oregon 73; Washington 71.
Newspaper article in The Bonners Ferry Herald, February 28, 1935, noting that two CCC officers were visiting in advance of eight camps to be reestablished in the Bonners Ferry area. The representatives were inspecting local dairies as suppliers to the camps.
Photograph showing men with shovels working on the Payette Park Project, Shafer Butte, Idaho; ' Reverse side reads: 'Big Payette [illegible] Shafer Butte Ida. McCall
Weekly column published on June 20, 1935, in The Bonners Ferry Herald reporting on camp activities, including fire fighters training and visitors.
Work crew building a wooden bridge across river. Possibly Shafer Butte. back of photo reads: 'Civlian Conservation Corps, 35-EC-1A-1 National Archives
Picture of wooden building from photo album. Handwritten at bottom: 'The Mess Hall'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Work crew clearing trail, Camp Shafer Butte,
Work crew using pitchforks to load vegetation onto trucks, Palouse SCS District. Back of photograph is labeled in red Palouse SCS District. Credit Line Civilian Conservation Corps, Lot no. 35-SU-3F National Archives
Informal group picture from photo album of nine enrollees and one military personnnel, Barrack 5, South Fork, Idaho. Handwritten in ink: 'That's us Barrack 5 S. Fork Ida.' This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Picture from photo album of a work crew waiting to board trucks. Handwritten caption: 'Work Call'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Work crew in long line, building fence holes with shovels, Fort Hall camp
Work crew stringing wire on fence, Ft. Hall
Two men with four-horse, two man plow, clearing a road, Fort Hall camp
Picture of small administrative building from photo album. Handwritten caption: 'Krassel Ranger Station'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Work crew seeding sloped hillside, Ft. Hall camp
Work crew clearing road or trail through brush, Fort Hall camp
Log shack. Picture from photo album. Handwritten in ink: 'Reed's Stable', This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station and is near Reed Ranch, five miles south of Krassel.
These two images are accompanied by a caption labeling them related to the CCC. The men in the upper image are not regular CCC enrollees but could be LEMS or other CCC hirees. The bottom picture shows a mix of young and older men.
newspaper article published in the Bonners Ferry Herald, April 11, 1935, describing allocation of $8 million for jobs and public works funding in Idaho, including funding for 10 CCC camps in Boundary County, as part of $4.5 billion spending bill.
Barren landscape and hills, Ft. Hall camp
Cooks in front of barracks, Camp F-81, IMG_0013a
Flagged post set in hills, Ft. Hall
Newspaper article of June 27, 1935 published in The Bonners Ferry Herald, reporting on the hiring of local experienced men (LEMS) for various jobs requiring experience, including qualifications.
View of camp with caption 'Our Home' 'South Fork, Idaho'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Weekly newspaper column reporting on C-1285, Twenty Mile Creek, reporting on formation of two spike camps off F-124 at Boulder Creek and Shiloh.
Crossing bridge, windmill and car in field, Fort Hall camp
Work crew with shovels, clearing road through brush, Ft. Hall
Nine men and one woman, group picture, Ft. Hall Reservation
Picture from album of enrollee sitting on poll of corral with two horses in background. Krassel. Handwritten caption ''Joie''. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Company photo, Camp Warm Springs, Ketchum, IMG_0003b.png
Newspaper article published on June 20, 1935, in The Bonners Ferry Herald reporting on speeches given the Kootenai Valley Commercial Club about the purpose of the CCC, and inviting communities to work together.
Picture from photo album of a poll corral. Handwritten caption: 'Krassel Corral'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Newspaper articled published in the Bonners Ferry Herald, May 9, 1935, 'CCC Camp News, Co. 1285 Twenty Mile Creek,' May 9, 1935
Man using pick with other men looking down, Ft. Hall camp
Informal group picture from photo album of nine enrollees and one military personnnel, Barrack 5, South Fork, Idaho (back of photo scan0042R). Handwritten: Barrack 5, Hall, Virga, Odeppo, McMahon, Mullins, Pelech, Beirne, Makar. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Photo form album shows group shot of crew in trucks. Handwritten caption 'Hi-ho hi-ho Its off to work we go'. This is likely to be located at Camp Creek, South Fork of the Salmon River, which built Krassel Ranger Station.
Camp News from C-285 Twenty Mile Creek, describing arrival of heavy equipment, first aid training, educational offerings and sports activity.
Four-man work group with four-horse plow, clearing road, Fort Hall camp
Work crew clearing road through stand of trees, Fort Hall camp
Picture of Captain and Mrs. Lubbin standing in the camp with a wood building in the background.
Ina Quist Davis's handwritten picture caption in her photo album says, "Alice [Quist Davis] and me [Ina Quist Davis] near Beaver Camp Devil's Creek Hill." Note that sisters Alice Quist and Ina Quist married brothers Lydell Davis and Walter Davis, hence they have the same married names. In 1935 Alice was married, but Ina and Walt were not yet. In the picture, Alice is on the left, and Ina is on the right holding a rifle. Alice was living at the camp because her husband, Lydell Davis, was managing a group there, according to Della Davis Munnich, their daughter. Ina went for a visit when these pictures were taken.
Picture of a building with open area in front and forest behind.
View of mountains. Ina Quist Davis identifies the picture as, "Looking over some mountains from a road by Beaver Patrol Station."
View of a path Ina Quist Davis identifies as, "A path near Alice and Lydell's camp in Beaver." This would make it a path near the lieutenant's tents.
Ina Quist Davis's handwritten picture caption in her photo album says, "The CCC boy's [sic] tents in Beaver. The road leads through Beaver back to Clark's Fork."
Creek near Beaver CCC Camp. Ina Quist Davis identifies it as, "A creek near Alice and Lydell's camp in Beaver."
Picture of the East Fork River.
Ina Quist Davis identifies this picture as, "The head of the Coeur d'Alene River that goes through Beaver. " The back of the picture adds, "The East Fork."
Two tents Ina Quist Davis identifies as "Alice [Quist Davis] & Lydell's [Davis] and Lee & Scully's tents at Beaver." On the back of the picture, Ina writes, "Alice's and the Lieutenant's tents." This implies that Lydell Davis was likely a Lieutenant at the camp as well. The car in the picture belonged to Lydell Davis, per Della Davis Munnich, their daughter.
Ina Quist Davis's handwritten picture caption in her photo album says, "Road leading to Alice [Quist Davis] and Lydell [Davis] camp in Beaver."
A row of tents Ina Quist Davis identified as "Beaver CCC Foreman tents."

1936
Panoramic view of CCC Camp Bungalow, F-193, Company 603 and the Clearwater River. (postcard view) Near Jaype and Pierce, Idaho.
A group of men and trucks getting ready to head out to Priest River for an outing. Some CCC men went home if they lived nearby. Taken in the spring at Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142 of Company 1994 near Priest Lake, Idaho.
Barge being repaired on the beach at Kalispell Bay in front of Camp F-142, Company 1994. The lake was frozen over.
A view of Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142, where Company 1994 was stationed. Photo taken in February.
Aerial view of Rock City CCC Camp and surrounding scenery, including areas recently logged and/or burned. Writing on the photo reads: '17-241 Rock City CCC Camp F-153 Company 1504 Air photo by Leo's Studio'.
Men with a 'cat' in winter at Camp Red River, Idaho.
View of the CCC Camp at Kalispell Bay, F-142. Writing on the photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay CCC Camp F-142 on Priest Lake, Idaho Photo by Leo's Studio'.
View of a rock chimney at the end of a cabin at CCC Camp Kalispell Bay, F-142. Back of photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay F-142'
Group photo outside one of the Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142, barracks. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo: 'Kalispell Bay'.
Group photo of a CCC construction crew 'The Chain Gang' posing for a photo. The man holding the chain on the right of the photo is presumably the foreman 'Jim [Parse]'. Back of the photo reads: ''The Chain Gang' Jim [Parse] Carpenter Foreman and crew of CCC's building Fire Lookout tower on Jeru Peak. 1936. Leonard Lynch photo. Chuck Peterson copy.'
Group photo of 6 CCC men in the kitchen at Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142. Writing on the photo reads F-142 Leo's Studio Spokane'. Back of the photo reads: 'Kalispell Bay'.
View of CCC Camp Red Ives and the surrounding area. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-184 Company 2525 CCC Camp Red Ives Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe'.
View of St. Joe River CCC Camp, F-187. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Camp F-187 St. Joe River'.
View of Upper Beaver CCC Camp and the surrounding area. Writing on the photo reads: 'Upper Beaver F-146 Headquarters, Idaho Leo's Studio 1936'.
CCC Camp F-142 in winter.
Forest fire near camp F-159, which housed Company 1235.
Back of photo reads: 'Blowdown - 1936 February Camp F-159, Co #1235 1/2 mile west of Priest Lake and 45 miles north of Priest River, Idaho.
Group photo of CCC cooks at Willow Creek CCC Camp, F-188. Note the man holding a bugle. Writing on the photo reads: 'Willow Creek CCC Camp F-188 1936 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of CCC men posed outside of barrack 'E' at Willow Creek CCC Camp, F-188. Writing on the photo reads: 'Willow Creek CCC Camp F-188 1936 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of CCC men outside of the hospital at Willow Creek CCC Camp. One of the men is standing with crutches and one other is wearing a sling. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hospital Willow Creek Camp F-188 July 28 1936 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of CCC Camp Heyburn cooks and K.P.s posing in the dining hall, SP-1, Company 1995. From left to right: Front Row: Two unidentified men. Middle Row: unidentified man, Paul Lahaih, Milsen Kellner from Dover, Idaho, Gerald D. Stewart, Harry J. Nelson. Back row: Joe Deroshia from Sagle, Idaho, Morton Rolf from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Fred H. Blood from Sandpoint, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: Heyburn CCC Camp SP-1 1936 Leo's Studio.
Lieutenant H.P. Cooper awarding members of Company 2525 at Red Ives CCC Camp, F-184. Graduates in graduation gowns can be seen in the background. Writing on the photo reads: T.H.P. Cooper awarding members company 2525 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'St. Joe Red Ives'.
Company 2525 review at Red Ives CCC Camp, F-184. CCC men can be seen standing in a row, some in graduation gowns, others in uniform. Writing on the photo reads: Company review CCC Camp Red Ives Company 2525 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of CCC graduates from Company 2525, taken at Red Ives CCC Camp, F-184. Writing on the photo reads: 'Graduates Company 2525 9/13/36 Official CCC photo Leo's'. Back of the photo reads 'St. Joe Red Ives'.
Group photo of a CCC crew from Upper Beaver CCC Camp, F-146. Men are posed with saws and peavies with a truck and make-shift shelters in the background. Writing on the photo reads: 'Upper Beaver Camp F-146 Headquarters, Idaho Leo's Studio'. Back of the photo reads: 'Upper Beaver St. Joe National Forest'.
Group photo of CCC men from Bungalow CCC Camp, F-193, posing with items found around the camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Bungalow Camp'.
Group photo of uniformed CCC men standing at attention during retreat of the flag at Bungalow CCC Camp, F-193. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat Bungalow CCC Camp F-193 Company 603 Pierce, Idaho photo by Leo's Studio, Spokane.' Back of photo reads: 'Pierce, Idaho Bungalow'.
View of the North Fork of the Clearwater River from a bridge, near CCC Camp Bungalow, F-193.
View of a bridge below CCC Camp Bungalow, F-193, over the North Fork of the Clearwater River.
Group photo of a large group of CCC men at a fire camp at the mouth of Droogs Creek, on the South Fork of the Clearwater River below Golden, Idaho. Photo taken on August 10, 1936. Back of photo reads: 'This is the same place as other view. Early morning of Aug. 10 1936. Tools are arranged in racks, also a tent [_ ] is spread over cook stove. As near as I can remember and also from reference. Isa Duncan is in charge of the tool rack. At mouth of Droogs Creek, on South Fork of Clearwater. Note telephone on tree in foreground. Fire Camp at mouth of Droog Creek South Fork of the Clearwater. Below Golden Credit given to A.C. Duncan St. Gertrude's Museum Civilian Conservation Corps'.
View of CCC camp Bungalow F-193, Company 603, Bungalow Bridge, the North Fork of the Clearwater River, and the surrounding area.
Group photo of a large group of CCC men at a fire camp at the mouth of Droogs Creek, 12 miles upriver from Castle Creek Station, four miles downriver from Golden, Idaho on the South Fork of the Clearwater River. Back of the photo reads: 'Fire Camp at mouth of Droogs Creek on South Fork. approx. 12 miles upriver from Castle Creek Station and 4 miles downriver from Golden Just around the bend of road beyond the last men is the large over-hanging reach. The year is 1936 as near as I can remember and believe is correct. Both Camp O'Hara CCC boys and Red River CCC Camp were on this fire. Camp Red River had winter quarters at Camp 107 Riggens, Idaho. Photo taken by C. J. Poxleitner and [_] by A.C. Duncan. Picture shows crews [rest] after breakfast [with]. St. Gertrude's Museum Civilian Conservation Corps.'
Frank Bruce Robinson with CCC men at Rowland Park building near Robinson Lake Park. Building is labeled 'Rowland Park' and the writing on the back of the photo reads: '1-10-59 Robinson (in black hat) distributes coffee and sandwiches to CCC workers on Park he donated to County. Old Rowland Park Building next to Robinson Lake Park. 1st person on far left may be Fred Horning, next person is FBR [Frank Bruce Robinson] and W.T. [William] Marineau is standing on back of truck. Circa late 30's'.
Three of the Camp cooks in the mess hall at Weippe, Bovill. Writing on the back of the photo reads: 'Dick Murphy-1936 (?) 25-09-044 Cook for CCC - Weippe, Bovill. Donated by Terry Peterson.
A variety of inspection reports from 1936 for Spike CCC Camp, Latour Creek.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1936 through 1938 for Big Creek #2 CCC Camp, F-132.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1937 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154.
An inspection report from 1936 for CCC Spike Camp, Bunko Ranger Station.
An inspection report from 1936 for CCC Spike Camp, Latour Creek.
A variety of yearbooks from various CCC Camps during various years. In order they are: Camp Hess, F-204, C-1204, Summer 1939; Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, C-531; Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142, C-1994, Winter 1935-1936; Camp North Fork, F-123, C-5702; and Camp Heyburn, SP-1, C-1995. Each yearbook includes photos and rosters of officers and enrollees of each company. Some also include maps and pages for autographs or 'candids'. Some have pages dedicated to individual work projects or essays on camp life and company history.
View of a rough tent camp with pickup truck parked in the foreground. A man sits outside the tent furthest to the left.
Narrative and photographs of two D.G. CCC camps
Narrative and photographs of projects done by two D.G. CCC camps
Orders from Lewiston District CCC Headquarters outlining the Honorable Discharge of enrollee Stuart W. Wright and the several promotions and job changes for others resulting from it.
A copy of the Thanksgiving Day Menu at camp F164 in Priest River, Idaho, November 26, 1936.
Barracks near a Priest River camp, showing Company C-1235, 26 June 1936
CCC forestry truck drivers in Bovill, Idaho, July 9, 1936.
Camp view of Falls Creek, a few miles northwest of Naples, Idaho.
Lewiston, Idaho District annual, 1936. The booklet contains information about the camp personnel, along with pictures of those who worked at the camp. It also provides a histories about the various CCC camps and information about camp resources
A 1935-36 map of Heyburn State Park, including terrain and labels
Three men installing a basalt rock incinerator at Rocky Point in Heyburn State Park
Workers laying floor for Rocky Point stove shelter at Heyburn State Park
Idaho-shaped stone sign with the words, 'Entering Heyburn State Park'
Front entrance of a stone custodian's cottage in the forest at Heyburn State Park
Wood and stone concession building at Rocky Point, Heyburn State Park
Two men in the midst of constructing a bath house at Rocky Point in Heyburn State Park
Two men smooth out a rode in a paver at Heyburn State Park
Two men stand in the snow, facing the camera. Back of photograph reads, "Bill Logan + Mayland Camp N.F."
Two men stand in the road and in front of a street filled with houses and a truck. Back of photograph reads, "John + Shine."
Five men wearing work wear and hats pose in front of a car with a landscape of barren trees and mountains in the background. Back of photograph reads, "Jack hammer crew North Fork."
A man standing in front of two buildings and a mountainous landscape in the background. Back of photograph reads, "Madkins CCC camp."
Three men dressed in uniform pose for a photograph on the top of a flight of stairs and in front of a wooden building. Back of photograph reads, "Arnold was in CCC 1936-1937 3 friends" and "Three Rookies at North Fork."
A woman wearing glasses poses on what looks like a bridge over a body of water. Back of photograph reads, "Friend."
Possibly William Ross posing for a photograph in front of a large tree. He wears a dress clothes. Back of photograph reads, "William Ross CCC co.5702."
A side view of the Camp North Fork. Back of photograph reads, "Side camp–First Mt. Snow in Idaho Sept."
Two women wearing skirts pose in front a tree and grassy landscape.
Three women wearing dresses and skirts stand in front of a tree. The woman in the middle closes her eyes.
A man wearing a tie stands on a log in front of a mountainous landscape. Back of photograph reads, "Sims. CCC Co. 5702."
Two men wearing similar clothes sit on a grassy field in front of a mountainous landscape. Back of photograph reads, "Wealy + Brown North Fork Idaho."
Two men, Herric and Morris, stand near an outdoor awning. Back of photograph reads, "Herric and Morris."
Two men in the foreground stand near a rocky formation, the man on the right is bent and holding a jack hammer. Three other figures can be seen in the background. Back of photograph reads, "Rookies at North Fork."
Two men sitting on a log. A sign reads, "No smoking" on a pillar in the background. Mountains can also be seen in the background. Back of photograph reads, "Truck driver and Truck master North Fork."
Man stands in front of Camp sign
A man, possibly Norris, sitting on a sign that reads, "Trail No. 170 Cold Springs L.O. 12 Mi." Snowy mountains can be seen in the background. Back of photograph reads, "Norris CCC. Co. 5702."
A photograph of possibly Louis Brown posing crouched in front of a building. Back of photograph reads, "Brown Louis."
Ross (left) and Arnold D Bates (right) pose for a photograph. Back of photograph reads, "Ross + me"
Four women wearing dresses and skirts stand in front of a car.
Two men wearing similar clothes stand in front of a building and a sign that reads, "No Smoking." Back of photograph reads, "Herric + Norris North Fork."
A man and woman stand behind a sign that reads, "North Fork of Red River." Back of photograph reads, "Friends."
A man stands under an outdoor sign that reads "U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Camp F-123, North Fork." Back of photograph reads, "Herric Camp North Fork."
Possibly Louis Brown standing in front of a wooden building. He is wearing a tie. Back of photograph reads, "Louis Brown North Fork"
A photograph a man, possibly Ross, holding a jack hammer. Two other figures can be seen in the background also holding tools. Back of photograph reads, "Ross CCC Co. 5702."
A man, possibly Herric, stands in front of a wooden building. He wears a waistcoat and tie. Back of photograph reads, "Herric North Fork."
The foreman of jack hammer crew, (possibly Mr. Ryan) stands in front of a landscape of bare trees. Another man can be seen in the left background. Back of photograph reads, "Foreman of Jack hammer crew North Fork, Mr. Ryan."

1937
An aerial view of Camp McCall on Payette Lake.
Three CCC men from Redfish Lake Camp painting a Guard Station, Challis National Forest. Taken in August. Sign reads: 'Office'. Back of photo reads: 'Idaho Boys from Redfish Lake Camp painting [Skakim] Challis National Forest August 1937.'
View of Stanley Lake spike camp in the Sawtooth National Forest and the Sawtooth Mountains in the background, Idaho. Writing above the photo reads: 'Operation and Information, Camps, Idaho, Sawtooth National Forest. Stanley Lake Spike Camp. Taken by W.H. Shaffer 1937.' Writing below photo reads: 'U.S. Department of Agriculture.'
View of Hayden Creek CCC Camp and surrounding scenery. Writing on the photo reads: '28-109 F-180 Hayden Creek'.
View of three buildings under construction at Hayden Creek CCC Camp. One construction worker stands in the foreground.
A view of Willow Creek CCC Camp, F-188. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-188 Willow Creek CCC Official CCC photo Leo's Studio'.
Shovel and tractor work following the blasting of a roadway on the Salmon River road, below the Middle Fork, Idaho.
A view of Camp Nez Perce near Genesee, Idaho. Writing reads: 'CCC Company 554 Camp Nez Perce SCS-I-3 Genesee, Idaho July 15 1937'. Writing on the back of the photo reads: 'CCC Camp 1937 Genesee' The stamp reads: 'Latah Historical Society 110 S. Adams Moscow, Idaho 83843'.
View of CCC Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. The writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 1503 Camp SCS-1 Idaho June 1937'. The back of the photo reads: 1-6-307 Photo from Dave Hickman'.
An inspection report from 1937 for Spike CCC Camp, Bunko Ranger Station.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1937 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154.
An inspection report from 1937 for Spike CCC Camp, Magee.
Two inspection reports from 1938 for Spike CCC Camp, Mullan.
A photo of CCC men in CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'Taken 1937 This view was taken in front of the headquarters building looking towards the basketball court.'
A CCC building sits just above the Salmon River, with hills rising steeply in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Camp Cove Creek F-401 1937/38 Salmon River right below our Co. 2763 Admin Office my bedroom was right at the left side of this picture.'
Three CCC men working in a smoky forest, presumably to fight fires. Description reads: 'CCC enrollees being trained in fire suppression.'
Two men standing outside the Deadwood Lookout.
Photo of three CCC men on a boat on the Salmon River. Below the men is an air compressor used for drilling rock from the cliffs on the sides of the river.
Copies made from a book detailing the history of the CCC in the Fort George Wright District on the St. Joe River. CCC Camps mentioned are: 'Tin Can Flats, F-187'; 'Turner Flats'; 'Packsaddle Creek'; 'Gold Creek Camp'; 'Marble Creek Camp, F-117'; 'F-120'. The pages hold many photos from the area, describe work projects done by the CCC crews, and list of officers and CCC companies that worked at the CCC camps.
The Superintendent's dwelling in the Northern Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station near Priest River, Idaho.
An aerial view of the Deception Creek Experimental Forest Headquarters in the Coeur D'Alene National Forest.
This cottage served as the field lab at Priest River and was used by personnel as living facilities later on.
A letter from George Spinning to the Educational Department of the CCC camps to instruct them to provide men with magazines, educational films, dramatics and field-trips to influence them to stay through the summer.
Report detailing number of attendees by group, including particpant numbers, hours participated and total participants.
List of 16 mm films available for CCC camp selection, includes film genre, reels, sound or silence and a slight subject of each film or state of focus.
Oleson's personal accounts of his work with the CCC from 1930-1935 in and around Latah and Benewah Counties, mostly in St. Joe National Forest. Oleson praises the work of CCC enrollees and the program itself.
List of steps, acceptable actions and activites for educational advisers and company commanders to follow when educating CCC workers at Fort George Wright, WA.
A copy of an Otis Group Intelligence Scale record sheet with 15 students ranging from ages 17-35, which includes total test score, normative scores, IQ and personal records.
Newspaper photos and stories covering the Heyburn State Park project and progress made by the CCC.
A copy of the Thanksgiving Day Menu for Company C-1239 in Avery, Idaho.
Column about Idaho state game warden, Amos Eckert's appeal to Governor Ross for funding for nesting grounds of migratory fowl as well as an educational program on natural conservation.
Short announcement that construction has begun on three separate schools in Idaho.
Article about the expenditures of the WPA in Idaho, including how many people get paid, how much and for how long.
Article about the introduction of a new public works and national water program by Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior.
Announcement of an upcoming periodical called 'Seeing Idaho.'
Announcement that 51 of the 79 public works administration projects are either completed or in use.
Article about the social security act's effects in Idaho and how 54,000 people are benefitting from it.
Announcement that the National and State Employment services have helped to employ 815 people in Idaho.
Announcement that 1159 people in Idaho will now be eligible for social security benefits.
Article announcing that 1700 men will be employed in northern Idaho to work on controlling blister rust.
Announcement that emergency programs in Idaho have brought in $43,389,624 to the state.
Article about the department of agriculture's million-dollar grasshopper fighting program in Idaho, in which WPA workers will wear masks and spray poison around the state's fields.
Announcement that the federal social security board would approve Idaho's public assistance act, which will provide relief for the old, blind and dependent children.
Short column about the House of Representative's decision to give the CCC just two more years of life.
Article about one of the largest forest fires in years, a blaze that spread about 3000 acres and required hundreds of men to contain.
Article recapping President Roosevelt's three hour visit to Boise.
Article about frequent deaths on Idaho's highways, a toll that will probably take nearly 200 lives.
Article stating that losses from forest fires have been minimal this year, as there have only been 100 very small fires.
Article about the resettlement administration's rehabilitation program, which will conserve soil resources provide max cash income.
Article stating that about 2600 farm families in Idaho are being helped by federal resettlement programs.
Column about the 145,000 acre increase to the 'Idaho Primitive Area,' a 1,232,744 acre plot that is being conserved.
Column about the worst Mormon cricket outbreak in history, an outbreak that affected 12 states due to heavy cricket migrations.
Column about the increase of tuberculosis cases in Idaho to 139 afflicted.
Article about a federal wildlife restoration program, which will fund Idaho nearly $50,000 a year so the state can carry out an extensive fish and game program.
Postcard of Riggins, Idaho in the late-30s. Features Canyon Cafe and the Golden Rule store in the background as well as classic cars and a fuel station. Picture was probably taken around the time of the contruction of the Salmon River Road.
Formal group portrait of administrators in front of the Administration building, Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest
Fire fighting at Deer Creek, Sawtooth National Forest; #360616 'Putting out a forest fire';
Fire fighting at Deer Creek, Sawtooth National Forest; #360219 'Fire is under control;
Overview, Camp Warm Springs, F-18, IMG_0013c
Photograph titled 'The 'New Deal' Magic Square, Ketchum R.S., Sawtooth N.F., Picture #2'
Fire fighting on Deer Creek, Sawtooth National Forest
Trenching a fire on Deer Creek, Sawtooth National Forest
Issue of the weekly newspaper covering activities of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Ft. George Wright District, headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Formal group portrait taken at the end of long barrack, Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest
Photograph titled 'The 'New Deal' Magic Square, Ketchum R.S., Sawtooth N.F., Picture #2'
Group portrait of enrollees in front of barracks 4, Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest, IMG_0007b
Picture of barracks with mountains in background, Ketchum, Sawtooth National Forest
Fire fighting at Deer Creek, Sawtooth National Forest; #360620 'First arrivals to a forest fire.'

1938
Aerial view of the Payette National Forest Service Headquarters in McCall. Also shown is the CCC Camp on the shores of Payette Lake.
Aerial view of the Payette National Forest Service Headquarters in McCall. Writing on the photo reads: 'McCall CCC Camp 1938.'
A view of tents and buildings at Camp Warm Lake. Note building under construction in the bottom right corner.
The Last of the Briar Hoppers,' pose for a group portrait. CCC company C-1503 near Moscow, Idaho, November 8, 1938.
Group of technical personnel at the CCC Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'Technical Personnel Nov 8, 1938 Company 1503 CCC Moscow, Idaho'.
Group of CCC men who are part of the Leaders Club, at camp SCS-1, near Moscow, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leaders Club - Company 1503 CCC - November 8, 1938 - Moscow, Idaho Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Boys of CCC French Creek Camp, F-109, chopping wood. The wood had been insect killed and was nonmerchantable. Photo taken in September. (Picture identifies the camp number as F-1090. Writing on photo reads: '369615'.
Overview of Big Creek 2 CCC Camp taken from the hillside above camp. Buildings are as follows: far left is the headquarters building which housed the supply room, recreation room, canteen, main office, and quarters for the non-coms. Long building in the back is the kitchen and mess hall. Middle row to the right of the u-shaped building is the barracks (8 in total) each sleeping 25 men. Originally there was a latrine between every other barrack but they were replaced by the two buildings on the end of each row of barracks (far right). in-between the two latrines is the Education building/library, this is where the educational advisor stayed. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 531 Camp Big Creek #2 F-132 Prichard, Idaho 1938'.
Interior view of the Big Creek 2 CCC Camp Education Building. Writing on the photo reads: 'Education Building CCC Company 531 Prichard, Idaho December 1938'.
Salvature R. Triassi playing the guitar in front of tent barracks at the Deception Creek CCC Camp, F-137. Writing on the photo reads: 'Deception Creek'.
Aerial view of Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio'.
Aerial view of Blow Down 2 CCC Camp, F-159. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-159 Blow Down #2 Leo's Studio'.
Group photo of the CCC men staying in Barracks 1 at the Blow Down 2 CCC Camp. F-159. Writing on the photo reads: 'Barracks #I F-159 Leo's Studio'.
A view of CCC Camp Hess, F-204 through the trees and the surrounding forest. Note the water tower. Writing on the photo reads: 'Camp Hess F-204 St. Joe, Idaho. Photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: Camp Hess St. Joe'.
A view of CCC Camp Hess, F-204, and the water tower there. Writing on the photo reads: 'Camp Hess F-204 Photo by Leo'. Back of photo reads: Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Group photo of three officers observing a document or map in an office at CCC Camp Heyburn, SP-1. Writing on the photo reads: 'Leo's Studio' Back of photo reads: 'Heyburn'.
Two CCC men posing with the American flag at CCC Camp Hess, F-204, Company 1204. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 1204 Camp Hess Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads 'Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo on a stair railing outside of a building at CCC Camp Hess, F-204, Company 1204. Writing on the photo reads: 'Company 1204 Camp Hess photo by Leo'. Back of photo reads 'Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Group of uniformed CCC men posing for a photo with a dog at CCC Camp Hess, F-204, Company 1204. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 1204 Camp Hess photo by Leo'. Back of photo reads: 'Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Group of uniformed CCC men posing for a photo with a dog at CCC Camp Hess, F-204, Company 1204. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 1204 Camp Hess photo by Leo'. Back of photo reads: 'Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Group of uniformed CCC men posed for a photo with a dog at CCC Camp F-204, Company 1204. Writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 1204 Camp Hess photo by Leo'. Back of photo reads: 'Camp Hess St. Joe'.
View of a bridge under construction on the St. Joe River. Bridge is being built by the CCC men at Camp Hess. Construction was started in 1938. Writing on the photo says: 'Photo by Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'CCC Camp Hess St. Joe'.
Scaffolding surrounds a truck as CCC men work on the Fishhook Tunnel. Note that the tires of the truck have been outfitted with chains and the box of dynamite on the left of the photo. Back of photo reads: 'Fishhook Tunnel 1938 E-Roads (e)-36 CCC'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
Group photo of CCC men posed under and on scaffolding inside Fishhook Tunnel. Back of photo reads: 'Fishhook Tunnel E-Roads (e)-33 CCC 1938-1939'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
View of CCC men at work below and atop scaffolding inside the Fishhook Tunnel. Back of photo reads: 'Fishhook Tunnel E-Roads (e)-34 CCC 1938-1939'. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
View of CCC Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. The writing on the photo reads: '22-225 Moscow CCC Camp SCS-1 Moscow, IDA.' The back of the photo reads: '25-13-48 Leo's Studio [unidentifiable name] of N. Idaho Moscow'.
A variety of inspection reports from 1938 for Beauty Bay CCC Camp, F-137
A variety of inspection reports from 1938 for Wolf Lodge CCC Camp, F-182
Two inspection reports from 1938 for Spike CCC Camp, Mullan.
A letter of correspondence regarding an inspection report from 1938 for CCC Spike Camp, Shoshone Park. The Inspection Report has not been included.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1938 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154.
Two inspection reports from 1938 for Spike CCC Camp, Jordan Creek.
A letter of correspondence regarding an inspection report from 1938 for CCC Spike Camp, Steamboat. The Inspection Report has not been included.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1938 for Hayden Creek CCC Camp, F-180.
Two loaded pack mules stand in front of a CCC tent. The mule in the foreground is presumably named Rosie. The back of the photo reads: 'Rosie, Bird Creek Spike Camp. St. Joe Forest, Idaho. August 29, 1938.'
A group of CCC men stand in front of a tent at CCC Camp.
Three CCC men in Camp S-260 Big Creek CCC Camp, Company 244. There are barracks in the background and snow on the ground.
Three CCC men stand underneath a sign for Camp S-260 Big Creek CCC Camp, Company 244. There are barracks in the background and snow on the ground.
A CCC man sits in the foreground of a photo overlooking the landscape. Back of the photo reads: 'Sep. 1938'.
A photograph of the landscape outside of the CCC Camp. Back of the photo reads: 'Scenery shot of Idaho'.
Two CCC men standing by a bear they had shot. The back of the photo reads: 'Doctor and his bear. Bird Creek, Idaho. September 1938.'
Two CCC men stand in the Mess Hall of CCC Camp F-187 which is set up for a meal. Plates and cups can be seen stacked upside-down on top of one another with utensils placed next to them. Back of the photo reads: 'Mess Hall Company 1239 F-187 August 1938'.
A photograph of the landscape through the fog outside of the CCC Camp. The forest has been laid to waste by a forest fire.
Two CCC men have felled a log and are beginning to chop it up.
A line of CCC men marches across a hillside on their way to a work project.
A train runs along a creek in wintertime.
A photograph of the landscape outside of the CCC Camp. Back of the photo reads: 'Scenery shot of Idaho'.
Three CCC men sit outside a tent on logs. Maybe they are peeling potatoes?
Three CCC men standing in front of a river at their CCC Camp. Two of the men are playing instruments. Back of the photo reads: 'Doug Eier Canter, Bowles Cabin - Tents put up along the Little North Fork River'.
Two men brand a calf inside a corral with mountains in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Cowboys branding a calf. -Idaho'.
A view of CCC Camp, F-187, the surrounding river, and the valley. The back of the photo reads: 'Company 1239 F-187 August 29, 1938'.
A view of CCC Camp, F-187, the surrounding river, and the valley. The back of the photo reads: 'Company 1239 F-187 August 1938'.
Four CCC men in the main kitchen of CCC Camp F-187. Two are sharpening knives and one is stirring the contents of a large pot. Back of photo reads: 'Kitchen - main camp August 29, 1938.'
A CCC man stands in front of a covered truck parked on the side of the snow covered road.
Men, horses, and mules in the forest. A pack train on its way through the woods. The man in front may be Herb VanKirk. Back of the photo reads: 'CCC Avery, Idaho. 1938 Herb VanKirk.'
A Forest ranger and his wife pose with a bear carcass. The ranger is leaning against a fire scarred tree. Back of the photo reads: 'A Ranger and his wife and their catch. Idaho 1938.'
A shirtless CCC man standing in front of a wooden structure with his hands in a bucket that is atop a stool. Likely washing clothes.
A Forest Ranger stands in front of CCC buildings at Camp Devil's Elbow, F-154. Back of photo reads: 'Forest Ranger at CCC Camp 'Devils Elbow' 6 or 7 miles above us on North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Pritchard, Idaho'.
A CCC enrollee poses feeding a fawn from a bottle. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The back of the photo reads: 'Feeding our pet deer (fawn)'.
Two CCC enrollees posing for a photo. One is bandaging the other's leg, which is propped up on a stump. There is also an ax leaning against the same stump. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: ''cutting up' a little wood for barracks stove. Not supposed to cut your leg.'
A CCC maintenance man, likely at the Forest Service Headquarters. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Forest Service Hqtrs?? One of our maintenance crew'.
A CCC barracks leader poses atop a tractor with a cigarette in his mouth. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Bill Whitley (our barracks leader) from Kentucky. Great guy.'
A CCC man stands in a stand of trees in the woods.CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Hillsides are a little steep in this part of Idaho.'
A CCC enrollee sits in front of a barrack performing a contortionist act with his legs wrapped around the back of his head. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: One of our clowns in Co 531 CCC Idaho.' Likely taken at CCC Camp F-132, Big Creek #2.
A uniformed CCC man standing in front of a burnt out tree. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'There were some 'big' trees before the 1910 fire'.
A CCC man stands in the yard with a horse. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'The old corral. One of our work team.'
Two CCC men standing on bridge above a river. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The bridge also holds a water line that feeds the camp. Back of the photo reads: 'water line over Uranus Creek near camp.'
A woman on the banks of a river with two dogs and a fishing pole in her hand. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'She really caught some fish (trout)'
A building is shown at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, with a sign that reads: 'Forest Service Tool house F-132'. There is also a chest on the porch that reads: 'Fire Only'. Back of the photo reads: 'Supply building at camp'.
A CCC man poses with a shovel in the snow. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'How to use a shovel!!'
A group of CCC men pose in front of a barrack with various cleaning tools. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Sat. morning clean up - getting ready for barracks inspection'.
A winter shot of the footbridge and water line over Uranus Creek. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'water line over Uranus Creek'.
A group of CCC men pose along the side of a barrack. The man in the middle is leaning on some sort of cane. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Normen Leubbert (in middle) and friends CCC Camp 531 Pritchard, Idaho.'
A CCC man poses on his cot inside one of the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Fred Lokant from oak hill, W. Va.'
A wide view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'Our home away from home. Co 531'.
Two CCC men stand in the kitchen dressed in cooks outfits with rolls of dough on a table in front of them and lines of plates on shelves behind them. Back of the photo reads: 'Our bakers get the bread ready for a hungry mob'.
Two CCC men dressed in cooks outfits and another CCC man in uniform are in the kitchen. One of the cooks is posing in a threatening manner with a knife held over the uniformed man's wrist. Back of the photo reads: 'Keep your finger there a second longer and see what happens'.
Three CCC men outside of the barracks with two others walking by in the background. The headquarters building can be seen in the background. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
An overview of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, and the valley surrounding it. Power poles and snags can be seen in the foreground while the camp and river lay in the valley below.
A CCC man, 1st Sergeant, poses in front of the barracks and headquarters building. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: '1st Sgt. on company street at CCC Co 531'.
A CCC man perches atop a barracks roof at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'High and dry. Checking the barracks roof'.
A CCC man poses on a snow-covered road, a tree-covered hill in the background. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Mike Misconish our driver of the team of Belgian horses we logged with. From the Steubenville area (mingo jet.)
An overview of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, and the hills surrounding it. The camp and river lay in the valley below.
Two CCC Drivers posed in front of their vehicles. The truck on the right is labeled 'ambulance'. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'Our Rec truck and ambulance 'Red?' on left and Smoky Gosselt on right - drivers.'
Several CCC men lounging in the barracks, several cots in the foreground. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
Four CCC men in the kitchen at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Lanterns and kitchen utensils hang from the ceiling. One of the men perches on a trash can while another can sits in front of the island counter.
A view of Uranus Creek nearby CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man poses in a field. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A man dressed in a shirt and tie, with a sweater over them, suit pants, scarf, and hat stands in-between the barracks. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A baby fawn is photographed with one of the CCC buildings and hills in the background.
Two CCC men pose in front of the distant CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132 and the river.
A CCC man stands in the snow next to the roadway by a sign that reads: 'Hunters Be Careful CCC Camp 1/2 mile ahead'. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Roads were not too great in winter. Taken just below camp at Big Creek.'
Three CCC men pose in front of the barracks in the snow with one of the men holding a guitar. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A view of Uranus Creek nearby CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A blank sign in the foreground points across the creek to the left.
A CCC man poses on skis on a snow-covered mountain. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man in front of a tent barrack at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man poses with his foot on the bumper of an automobile at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
Two CCC cooks standing outside the mess hall at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: ''Cooks' outside our messhall'.
Two CCC men pose in front of the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, in the snow.
A photograph of a bison in front of a rocky landscape. Back of photo reads: 'Here is a few more pictures that was taken out west. Big old fellow, all alone. Probably looking for mama buffalo.'
A CCC man poses with a tennis racket next to a basketball hoop. The photographer's shadow stretches across the foreground of the photograph. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man sits on a chest in the barracks with a pipe and newspaper and/or comic. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man posed in a suit and jacket at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Ed Sash - ready to ship out for home.'
A CCC man perches on the fence of the corral, looking back at the horse inside the fence. Snow is piled on the fence, and covers the man's pant leg. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
Four CCC men look down from a lookout tower near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Our fire tower on Uranus Peak.'
A CCC man poses in front of a CCC truck at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man poses in front of a log cabin.
A CCC truck is parked on the road.
A CCC man in a swim suit smoking a pipe in front of the tent barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
Four CCC trucks parked in a row with their drivers posed in front. Snow covers the ground and truck tires.
Several CCC men pose together on a baseball diamond.
Four CCC Men standing in front of one of the tent barracks. A small sign marks it as Barracks 'B'.
Three women in the foreground of a photo depicting Shoshone County Park. Back of the photo reads: 'Shoshone Co. Park Shelter house in background. We built several throughout the park.
A CCC man poses next to a snow-covered creek near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Wally Pietreyak from Steubenville area. CCC Co. 531 As you can see it is winter in Idaho.'
A CCC man poses for a photo next to the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. He is standing in front of a small shelter with long loops hanging from a beam, presumably fire hoses. Back of the photo reads: 'Fire equip't at barracks'.
A CCC man poses in the snowy woods near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Can't remember name - good guy in my barracks'.
A CCC man stands next to the railroad tracks raising something to his face, potentially a pair of binoculars, near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man sits on the edge of a log in the woods near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man stands in the middle of the creek next to a bridge near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The back of the photo reads: 'Bridge over big Creek below camp'.
Five CCC men pose in front of a tent barrack at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. One of them is smoking a cigar and another is chewing on a toothpick.
A photo of the mess hall at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, decorated for Christmas. A cook looks over his shoulder at the camera. Back of the photo reads: 'Christmas in the mess hall'.
An overview of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, covered in snow. Back of the photo reads: 'Taken from road above dispensary at Camp Big Creek'.
An overview of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, and the Coeur d'Alene River. Back of the photo reads: 'Camp area at lower left. Looking down on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.
An overview of a city near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Could be Prichard or Wallace. Forested hills rise in the background.
A view of the water line over Uranus Creek in the winter near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The banks of the creek are covered in snow. Back of the photo reads: 'Good shot of our water line crossing Uranus Creek. It took some engineering skill to get this just right.'
A view down the middle of the barracks with the headquarters building in the background at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Company Street - looking toward Hqtrs building CCC Co. 531'.
A CCC man looks down from the top of a cliff near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A view upstream of a creek with towering trees on either side near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A photo of the mess hall at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A bear can be see running down an overgrown dirt road. Back of the photo reads: 'Some highway near camp, a bear is ambling along, probably heading for the garbage dump.'
View of the mess hall and kitchen inside a tent structure at a spike camp of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Mess hall at spike camp'.
The road that leads away from CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'The road 'home' from camp to Wallace, Idaho; about 35 miles.'
An interior view of one of the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The cots are made and extra shoes and boots are laid out in rows underneath them. One of the cots in the foreground has a stack of extra mattresses stacked all the way to the ceiling. The wood stove can also be seen in the middle of the room.
An interior view of one of the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The men are lounging about on the cots and one is hanging upside-down from the ceiling from a wooden beam. One has a pipe in-between his teeth. Back of the photo reads: 'Barracks all cleaned up for inspection.'
Five CCC men standing outside a row of tent barracks. Back of the photo reads: 'Tent camp while barracks were being built'.
A CCC man tips his hat at the camera and perches atop the fence of the corral at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A horse can be seen through the rungs. Back of the photo reads: 'I'm an old cowhand! Corral at Co. 531'
A CCC man stands on the rocky bank of a creek near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Dry river bed until spring floods.'
A CCC man lounges on his cot, reading a book, inside of a tent barrack at CCC Spike Camp near Mullan, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'After a hard day's work at Spike Camp Mullan, Ida.'
A view of the truck garage at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Garage for our 5 or 6 trucks'.
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Headquarters building sits in the foreground while the barracks are in two rows in the middle of the photo. Back of the photo reads: 'Looking down on Company area CCC Co. 531. Coeur d'Alene River in the background.'
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Headquarters building sits in the foreground while the barracks are in two rows in the middle of the photo. Back of the photo reads: 'Rec Hall in foreground. Barracks T-shaped building to left is messhall'.
A view of a mining town nearby CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A sign on one of the buildings reads: 'Conoco' and there are a couple automobiles parked on the side of the road. Back of the photo reads: 'Lead and silver mining town 1938/39'.
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A forest-covered hill rises in the background.
A CCC man poses on the side of a snow plow near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The plow is attached to a large truck which has chains on its tires. Back of the photo reads: 'Ready for winter?'
A shelter and water fountain at Shoshone County Park. Built by CCC Company 531. Back of the photo reads: 'Shelter house in Shoshone Co. Park water fountain in foreground.'
A gate and cattle guard over the road that leads into Shoshone County Park. Trees and hills dominate the landscape. Back of the photo reads: 'Cattle crossing at entrance to Park'.
Two draft horses stand in a snow-covered corral at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Our alternative to hand power. They really could haul some loads.'
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Headquarters building is in the background while the barracks are in two rows in the middle of the photo. Smoke is rising from many of the chimneys. Back of the photo reads: 'Cold weather all the stoves are working.'
A CCC man stands above the valley and the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River and CCC Camp, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'On the edge. The river is 'way' down below. Some mountain'.
A CCC man stands in CCC Camp Big Camp #2, F-132. There is writing on the photo that can be read in reverse. It reads: 'Isaac Sanders CCC 531 Prichard, Idaho'
Two CCC men inside and in front of a tent barrack at the Spike Camp in Mullan, Idaho. The man standing in front of the tent is wearing a cook's outfit. Back of the photo reads: 'One of our cooks at Spike Camp - Mullan.'
Two photos of an area of forest that has been clear-cut in front of a line of trees that have not been logged. Back of the photo reads: 'logging operations (clear-cutting)'
A CCC man stands in front of a tent barrack at the spike camp in Mullan, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'One of our leaders at Mullan spike camp. We built Shoshone Co. Park near there. Esther and I visited the park in 1978. It was still in good shape.'
A CCC man stands outside a building at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, with the sign of the red cross above the door.
Two CCC men pose at CCC Camp Big Creek, F-132, in the snow. Back of the photo reads: 'Couple of 'rookies' ready for liberty'
A CCC man stands in front of a tent barrack at the spike camp in Mullan, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'Spike Camp'
A CCC man stands at parade rest in a field near CCC Camp big Creek #2, F-132. Writing on the photo reads: 'Isaac Sanders 1938 CCC 531.'
A CCC man poses next to a road sign in front of a creek and tree-covered hill. The sign reads: 'Big Creek' on the left and 'Prichard' on the right. Back of the photo reads: 'We didn't need a sign to tell us where we were, 'nowhere'.'
A CCC man poses on a steep slope, a rocky gulley in between two cliff faces. The top of the gulley has logs laid horizontally across it. The man has a rock in his hand, cocked back, ready to throw. Back of the photo reads: 'Rough country (Leader) Bill Whitley from Kentucky'
A CCC man perches atop a road drain on the worksite. The back of the photo reads: 'One of road crew putting in drains Pritchard, Idaho CCC'
A CCC man leans against a tree in the middle of the snow-covered woods. The tree has ax-marks at the base and presumably the man is going to finish chopping it down. Back of the photo reads: 'Small stick of wood'.
A log cabin stands in a meadow in front of a wall of trees near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Probably the Forest Ranger's cabin. He was near camp.'
A view of a snow-covered hill. There appears to be a small building on the top of the hill. Back of the photo reads: 'near Sunset Peak, looking South toward Kellogg.'
A CCC man stands on the side of a hill at the same height as the CCC Camp behind him the camp is Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'One of our 'foremen' at CCC Co. 531'.
A CCC officer stands in front of a building and firewood pile at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'St. Salu one of our Co. 531 officers'.
A CCC man poses in the snow that comes up to his hips near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A snow-covered forest rises on a hill in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Joe Bugaj?? 3ft of snow near main camp Big Creek'.
A CCC man poses in the snow that comes up to his thighs near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A snow-covered forest rises on a hill in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'I think the snow is deep enough!'
A CCC man poses with his leg up on a ledge next to the barracks in CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The barrack behind him has a ladder that leads up the side of the building and onto the roof.
Two CCC men perch on the fence of the snow-covered corral with two draft horses at CCC Camp Big Creek #2,F-132.
Two CCC men leaning against a tree in the woods near CCC Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Taking a break from Blister-rust work'.
Two CCC men standing in the kitchen in front of rows of plates and behind a counter full of peeled potatoes. Back of the photo reads: 'man on right [undecipherable word] Johnny Muscar camp Baker. Can't remember his ass't. Met Johnny in Portland, Me 1943 He was in U.S.C.G.'
A CCC man stands in front of the Barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A CCC man stands in front of the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: ''Red' Emry'
A photo of a snow-covered creek near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Uranus Creek'.
A view of the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River and the water pipeline that leads to CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'View of the river showing the water pipe line bridge in the background. Taken 1938'.
Two CCC men stand in front of the infirmary at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The building has the sign of the red cross above the door. Back of the photo reads: 'Our 'Doctors' Really just hospital attendants'.
A view of the water line over The North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'This is the water pipe line we built across the river to bring water down from Uranus Creek 1938'.
A CCC man standing in the woods under a telephone pole with a camera in his hand. The camera is pointed outward, as if the photographers were taking portraits of each other.
A photo of a train passing through a wooded valley near Spike Camp Mullan, ID. Back of the photo reads: 'Northern Pacific R.R. making its way over Mullan Pass loop.
A photo of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132 in the snow. Back of the photo reads: 'Paths shoveled out between buildings'.
A CCC man in front of several trucks, including an ambulance, at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A building can be seen in the background. Snow covers the ground. Back of the photo reads: 'Great old trucks mostly 37 Chev.'
Four CCC men lounging in the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. The barrack is full of cots, chests, lockers and extra blankets. Back of the photo reads: 'Our home away from home. Note the bare rafters. Nothing fancy here'.
A CCC man stands in front of the sing for CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The sign reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-132 Co. 531' Back of the photo reads: 'Big Fred Sokant (from W. Va) holding up the sign.'
A CCC man poses in front of a herd of horses near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. A few CCC men can be seen lounging outside the barracks. The grounds are very well landscaped.
Three CCC men pose in front of tent barracks with several other men in the background.
A view of several tent barracks in a CCC Camp.
An overview of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132 and the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River and the valley surrounding. Back of the photo reads: 'Taken from mountain above Camp Big Creek'.
A CCC man in uniform stands in front of a building in CCC Camp Big Creek #2 F-132.
CCC men stand around in a town square with a towering rock face in the background. A pedestrian bridge spans the road. Two storefronts read as follows: 'Y. Bing Cafe & Hotel' and 'Green Gander Beer'
A CCC man leans against a sign in front of a truck in a field at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The sign reads: 'Hunters Be Careful CCC Men Working'.
Five CCC men standing outside in front of CCC Big Creek Camp #2, F-132 Garage. There are large sliding doors behind them and a sign that reads: 'Forest Service Garage F-132'
Two CCC men standing on a snowy road with two forested hills in the background. One enrollee is peeking out behind the shoulder of the other.
A CCC Man poses in-between two barracks with a towel around his neck. Photo taken at CCC Camp Big Creek, F-132.
View of a house near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
Two CCC men posed in the snow outside of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
View of a house near CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132.
View of several buildings, including an infirmary, at a CCC Camp.
An overview of the valley that holds CCC Camp Big Creek #2 and the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.
A sign that reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-132 Co 531' leans against a building on a porch at Big Creek #2.
A shot of two CCC men atop a large snow-covered rock formation.
A CCC man runs across a bridge over the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.
Two CCC men stand on top of a snow-covered rock formation next to a tree.
Four CCC men posing for a photo, leaning up against a tree stump.
A man stands out in front of the 'Miles City Mercantile Co.' There is also a sheltered carriage, a truck, and a couple of train cargo cars.
A close shot of the of the 'Miles City' town hall. A sign in the bottom right reads: 'telegraph'.
A view of the headquarters at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132
A CCC man stands on the railroad tracks with houses in the background.
A photo of a lake surrounded by snow covered ground and forested hills.
A lake in the middle of a snag-covered crater. Back of the photo reads: 'One of the 'twin' lakes above the Shoshone County Park. Near where Hi-way 90 crosses Mullan Pass into Montana.'
A photo of a House perched on a hill above the lake. It appears one of the hills rises from the lake and may in fact be an island.
A woman stands in a driveway with her arms crossed. A house and car are in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Fairlynn Foster, Mullan, Idaho 1939. Father Louie Foster and I were good friends.'
Four CCC men lounge outside of a tent barrack. One is holding a guitar. A sign outside the barrack reads: 'A'. Back of the photo reads: 'Elya Burg (Staffy) playing guitar in spike camp.
Two young women hug each other in the outfield of a CCC Baseball Game. Back of the photo reads: 'Just a couple of the girls who came to the park from Burke Canyon (a small town near Mullan).
A CCC man poses on a snowy road with his dog in front of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The camp buildings and forested hills can be seen in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'All camps had a dog'.
Three CCC men pose against the side of a building at CCC Camp big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'John, I am under the x with a couple of friends, ready for week-end duty in camp. X=John E. Platt Berghalz, Ohio'.
Two CCC men perch atop a snow-covered roof at CCC Camp Big Creek Camp #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Cleaning off the barracks roof - you can just see the corner of the window to the right - some snow!'
Four covered trucks driving into a snow covered CCC Camp, Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'On the way to a big weekend in Wallace, Idaho'.
A CCC man lies on his stomach in the snow near a hole in the ice. Back of the photo reads: 'Boy am I thirsty!'
A CCC man stands outside CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, in the snow a forested hill behind him. Back of the photo reads: 'George Bugai?? From near Tiltonsville, Ohio.
Two CCC men posing for a photo in the middle of the snow-covered woods. Back of the photo reads: 'Bill Whitley on left (our leader on woods crew)'.
Three CCC men pose at work in the woods. One man carries an ax, and another stands atop a snow pile. Back of the photo reads: 'Very narrow valley. We were cutting out an old log jam that turned the river against our road and was washing it away. Leader Bill Whitley on top of snow pile.'
A snow-covered road runs past a building, woodpile and tractor as well as other unidentified structures. Back of the photo reads: 'Our camp area, including maint bldg in foreground. Coeur d'Alene River in background. All grown up now in 50 to 60 yr old pines.
A CCC man poses underneath a sign for CCC Camp Big Creek #2, it reads: 'Big Creek CCC Camp F-132 Co. 531'. The Forest Ranger Garage and the barracks can be seen on either side of the photo in the background. Back of the photo reads: ''Red' (Can't remember name) The F-132 was our forestry camp designation. HQ was at Ft. George Wright in Spokane, Wash.'
A view of the courtyard of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. There are several buildings and a flagpole around the edge of the courtyard and a truck parked on the edge. One of the buildings is an infirmary. Hills rise in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Camp Big Creek'
A CCC man stands inside a large burnt-out tree trunk in the middle of a field. Back of the photo reads: 'A stump left from the 1910 fire which burned from state of Washington all the way through Idaho to western edge of Montana. A strip 50 to 75 miles wide. It destroyed almost all the virgin timber.
A view of the recreation room at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Pool table dominates the foreground with chairs and a camp stove lining the walls. A piano sits in one corner with a couch in the other. Back of photo reads: 'Our 'rec' hall. You had a choice ping-pong, pool, or just B.S. each other. We went to the movies in Wallace; once a month.'
Six CCC men sitting in the barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, on their cots. Extra blankets are stacked on the beds and a camp stove in the center of the room. Back of the photo reads: 'More barracks. You can see our 'heating' system. We cut and split every stick of wood we burned; both for heat and the cookin' in the kitchen too. It took a lot.'
Two CCC men in front of a large pile of logs covered in snow with peavies. Back of the photo reads: 'Using cant hooks to turn the little piece of wood.'
A CCC man stands under the bridge fishing in the creek. Back of the photo reads: 'Another view of bridge over Big Creek. We built them solid.'
Three CCC man in CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, the headquarters building in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'A little recreation in camp.'
A photograph down an abandoned flume. Back of the photo reads: 'An old 'Flume' for skidding logs off the mountain.'
A pile of logs set up in a semi-orderly fashion in a field full of stumps, a forest lines the field in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Bottom picture shows a 'bear trap'. We took them a long way off and released them hoping they would leave our 'garbage dump' alone.'
Five CCC men stand in front of a tent barrack at the spike camp in Mullan, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'L-R 1st man not ident. 2nd Chick Wethington (Head Cook) 3rd Smokey Gosselt (truck driver) 4th man not ident. 5th Ed Sash (from near Steubenville)'.
Six CCC men sitting in the snow in the middle of the woods around a camp fire. Snowy woods can be seen through the smoke. Back of the photo reads: 'Snow bunnies at work? Probably lunch time. We carried 2 sandwiches and on apple in a cloth 5 lb sugar sack tied to our belt.'
A CCC man poses against a tool shed with a cigarette in his mouth at the spike camp in Mullan, Idaho. Back of the photo reads: 'Don't recall name at spike camp'.
A view of railroad tracks going past a 76 Gasoline station as the top sign advertises. Other signs read: 'Texaco' 'John East' 'Insulated' 'Star Brano Shoes' 'Theodore's Men's Wear'. Back of the photo reads: 'Train tracks thru Burke, Idaho - Mining town near Mullan. They go right down the main street.'
An overview of Mullan, Idaho. Back of photo reads: 'photo from Hi-way 10 Now US 570 not sure of my dad's handwriting Mullan, Idaho'
Two bear cubs tied to a tree and behind a fence. Back of the photo reads: 'Our neighbors and playmates/near camp'
Two bear cubs tied to a tree and behind a fence. Back of the photo reads: 'Friendly little fellows but still wild animals. Dad labeled the album photo - Our friends and playmates tied up for safety.'
A bear cub tied to a tree, sitting in front of the woods. Back of the photo reads: 'More neighbors Album title was 'I think I'll sit this one out'.'
A group of CCC men standing outside in front of their barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132 on a snowy day. Back of the photo reads: 'titled in album: All Cleaned up and no place to go. Likely looking crew'
A view of the mess hall at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'Typical mess-hall. Always scrubbed clean and kept neat.'
A CCC man stands in front of the door of the Headquarters building at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. The sign above the door reads: 'Headquarters CO. 531 C.C.C.' Back of the photo reads: 'Elmer Gerbach 1st Sgt of CO 531 Pritchard'
Two CCC men stand in front of a snow-covered log jam with a crosscut saw poised to start cutting a log. Back of the photo reads: 'Good size log. We did everything by hand tools in those days. We were tough kids. It helped m[ake] good soldiers when the war broke out.'
A view of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, covered in snow. Back of photo says: 'Winter at Camp Big Creek'.
A CCC man sits in the snow holding an ax. He is sitting next to a log outside of CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. A forested hill rises in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'Getting out the logs we used for cribbing up the edge of the roads we built. All dirt in those days.'
An overview of the valley that holds CCC Camp Big Creek #2 and the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River. Back of photo reads: 'I really loved these mountains. Part of the Bitterroots between Wash state and Montana. Called the panhandle region of Idaho.'
A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. A fence lines a ridge below the tower. Back of photo reads: 'Fire tower near Mullan Pass'.
A CCC man stands shirtless in the snow-covered forest. Back of the photo reads: 'Boy I'm tough!'
Three CCC man posed on a dirt road in the middle of the woods. Back of the photo reads: 'Lost in the woods!!'
Five CCC men pose Like linemen and the quarterback in front of a tent barrack at the Mullan, Idaho spike camp. Back of the photo reads: 'Our team, we had fun'.
Four CCC men pose outside of a tent barrack at the Mullan, Idaho spike camp. Back of the photo reads: 'On right Ed Sash 2nd from right Elya Burge from Rayland, Ohio below Steubenville. Can't remember others.'
Two CCC men posed for a photo, one in a chair with a towel over his chest, the other standing behind him. Back of the photo reads: 'Getting' a haircut'
A train engine sits on the railroad tracks in the woods. Back of the photo reads: 'Close up of engine on Northern Pacific line near Mullan. Note size of engine for hauling freight thru mountains.'
Five CCC men in white swim tunks and boots holding buckets full of water next to a river. Back of the photo reads: 'Water fight - main camp August 1938'
Two shirtless CCC men standing in front of a tent. Back of the photo reads: 'H. VanKirk C. Banku Bird Creek Camp St. Joe Forest, Idaho. August 29, 1938'
Three uniformed CCC men standing in the woods behind a wild deer. Two more men's shadows can be seen in the foreground. Back of the photo reads: 'Our tamed deer 'Spike'.'
A view of the St. Joe River and the wooded hills surrounding. Back of the photo reads: 'St. Joe River, Idaho. August 1938.'
A view of a river, contextually likely to be the St. Joe River, with wooded hills rising in the background. Back of the photo reads: 'July 9, 1938'
A CCC man stands in front of a Forest Service Truck, which is parked below a snow-covered slope. The seal on the truck reads: 'US Forest Service Department of Agriculture' and the label below the seal is: 'T-216' Back of the photo reads: '1938-1939- Aver, Idaho CCC - Herb with his blond wavy hair - hauling dynamite for the Fishhook Creek Tunnel Company 1239, F-187 Avery, Idaho. A company also along the St. Joe River in the Bitter Root Mts.'
Two uniformed CCC men standing in front of a large pile of snow, obscuring a snow-covered building and field in the background.
A CCC camp under construction. Both tents and wooden buildings occupy the camp, which is scattered with tree stumps.
A group of CCC men huddle around a dead bear. Three men sit directly behind the bear, the two on the each end holding a shotgun. Writing to the side of the photo reads: 'Bear shot in camp. Tracy, Doc, Ranger'
Three CCC men standing in a CCC tent camp. Above each of their heads their names have been written. They read left to right: 'Red, Azy, Les' and below the picture reads: 'Part of gang'.
Several CCC men working in the woods pulling up ribes in the fight against blister rust. Writing by the photo reads: 'Fighting Blister Rust'.
Several CCC men working in the woods pulling up ribes in the fight against blister rust. Writing by the photo reads: 'Sharky, Vitallo, Jackson'.
A small company of CCC enrollees lounging in front of several buildings with a connected porch. The nearest building has a sign above the door that reads: 'Matthies Restaurant' and the writing underneath the photo reads: 'Headquarters, ID'.
CCC men sitting at a table in in a CCC bunkhouse in Headquarters, Idaho. Writing below the photo reads: 'Bunk H(ouse) Headquarters'.
A line of laundry hangs to dry outside a tent, with tree stumps in the foreground. Writing below the photo reads: 'Wash day in camp'.
A shadowy face of a CCC man pokes out from a tent flap. Other tents can be seen rising in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Camp Dix'
Several men and pack mules stand in front of buildings with a logged hillside in the background and foliage in the foreground. Writing under the photo reads: 'A Pack Train'
Two men posing next to or on a lookout tower. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lookout Tower Bic Berthia'
A CCC man sitting on a rock in the woods.
A logging flume curves through the forest.
A CCC boy stands in his shorts carring a basket and a string of fish. He is standing in front of a wooden framed structure that is covered by canvas.
A logging flume curves through the forest.
Several CCC Foremen standing behind a downed tree in the forest. Writing on the photo reads: 'Our Foremen'. Writing below the photo reads: Sharker Schk, Red-Schen, All Gornsey Idaho Micky-Troy'.
Five CCC men sitting on the bunk underneath a tent. Writing under the photo reads: 'Platsburg'.
A CCC man stands on a ramp in front of a building. Writing on the photo reads: 'John E. Creed' Writing below the photo reads: 'John E Creed Co. Commander'.
A group of CCC men group in front of a building in a CCC camp. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Tent No. 3'
An interior view of a tent in a CCC camp. There are at least six cots in the tent with folded blankets on the end. Writing under the photo reads: 'Inside Tent 3 Idaho'
Several CCC men standing in a flume with other flumes nearby either under construction, or deteriorating. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Gang leaving for work'.
CCC men loading into a train. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Speeder from camp to headquarters'.
Two CCC men posing on a wooden structure with a building and forest in the background. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Bill - Searight = 020 Ray Saladin'.
Several men walk through a row of tents in a CCC camp. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Co. ST. Camp Dix 18th Discharge'.
Several CCC men waiting around on a train platform and exiting the train. Writing next to the photo reads: 'Train from the West'.
A CCC man stands in a tent in a CCC Camp. There is a cot in the background.Writing on the photo reads: 'Earl Richmond'.
Two CCC men standing and posing for a photo in front of a faint landscape. The man on the right is posing shirtless with a cigarette in his mouth. Writing below the photo reads: 'Redmond Bohanan'.
Five CCC men posing for a photo on a wooden structure with a building and forest in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Joan - sch. S. Right - Ogo Rhy - Whall J Frisslet & Sulz Red Watll'.
Seven CCC men posing outside two tents in a CCC Camp. Writing under the photo reads: 'From C Whitehall'
Four CCC men posing for a photo in a CCC camp. Two of the men have boxing gloves on, one is on the ground, while the other has his fist raised in the air. Writing under the photo reads: 'L. Bohanan W.Hall C. Lesett W.Hall P. Gordon W.Hall C. Roberts Granum'.
A photo from the train of a small Montanan town. Writing next to the photo reads: 'A Town in the West Mont.'
Several CCC men loitering around a railroad station. Writing below the photo reads: 'Rock Springs Wyoming'.
Photo taken from the train of Harrisburg. Above a short concrete wall are several buildings. One advertizes 'Swift & Company'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Harrisburg, Penn'.
A few people standing around the Glendive, Montana Railroad Station. Writing under the photo reads: 'Glendive, Montana'.
Several industrial buildings can be seen from the railroad station in Spokane, WA. There is also a theatre 'Empress Theatre' as well as a parking lot and some landscaping in the foreground. Writing under the photo reads: '[Spokan]e, [Wa]shington'.
Chicago, IL seen from the train, with the railroad tracks in the foreground. Writing on the next to the photo reads: 'Chicago'.
A street lined with trucks in the morning light. The photographer's shadow can be seen in the foreground. Two signs read: 'Cafe' and 'U.S. 10' Writing next to the photo reads: 'Sidney Nebraska'
Chicago, IL seen from the train, with a river, bridge, and sign in the foreground, and buildings in the background. Writing on the sign says: 'River Taxi 56 Michigan Ave. Bridge, 15'.
A Chicago, IL residential street, with trees down the sides can be seen from the train across several lanes of railroad tracks. Writing next to the photo reads: '
A grey and dull view of Sandpoint, ID from the water as the train passes by. Writing under the photo reads: 'Sandy Point, Idaho'.
A photo of the river taken from a moving train in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Writing below the photo reads: 'Phildelphia'.
A view of a city with a railroad car and railroad tracks in the foreground. Writing below the photo reads: 'Altoona Wisconsin'.
A photo of several automobiles crossing over a river, via a bridge, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city can be seen through a layer of fog in the background. Writing below the photo reads: 'Phildelphia'.
A view of a bridge over a river from the train, with several buildings right on the waterfront. Faint lettering can be seen on the left building that reads: '[F]light'. Writing below the photo reads: 'Phildelphia'.
A photo of a CCC man standing in a tent in front of a cot.
A photo taken from the hill above a CCC camp. Several buildings lay at the base of a valley. A road and creek can be seen meandering through the valley floor. Trees surround the camp.
Several CCC men at work in a rocky environment. The photo is taken from above and two of the men working are posing for the camera. Tools and various supplies are strewn about the worksite, some of them in boxes.
Two men in a CCC camp. One is sitting in a chair, wearing a small smock, and the other man is standing next to him holding a razor or a pair of siccors to the first man's head. Writing below the photo reads: 'Red DeLarens O'Russel Vitalo Bear Our Company Barber'.
A photo of a train at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania train station. Writing below the photo reads: 'Phildelphia'.
Two men in a CCC Camp. One is sitting on a bench, wearing a small smock, while the other straddles the bench and holds a razor or scissors to the first man's head. Writing below the photo reads: 'Red DeLarens O'Russel Vitalo Bear Our Company Barber'.
A photo of Chicago, IL taken from a split in the railroad tracks at the train station. Writing under the photo reads: 'Chicago'.
A view of the train platforms at the Elgin, IL train station. Several CCC men stand on the platform and two trains can be seen on either side.
Blurry photo of a road through the hills. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston Hill'
Black bear named Marge, the camp mascot, on a chain. Writing on the photo reads: ''MARGE' CCC - Camp Moscow, Idaho'.
Two CCC men pose in front of a barrack at the CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. Behind them another CCC man is carrying a bed through the doorway of the barrack. Writing on the photo reads: 'Bob Clark' over the man on the left. Writing above the photo reads: '2 sleepy people (night guards)'.
Three CCC men standing in front of a official-looking building. Writing on the photo reads: ' John' and 'Duck'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Moscow, ID'.
Three CCC Men sitting on a bumper of a car in their swim trunks. Writing that labels an arrow under the photo pointing to the man on the left reads: 'John'.
A CCC man leans on a car and appears to be smoking a cigarette. Writing on the photo reads: 'Robert F Buekler 435 N. Miami Ave. Sidney Ohio. U.S.A.'
Two CCC men standing in front of a automobile and a house, surrounded by a snow-covered lawn. There are also a few trees in the yard.
A CCC man sits at a desk with a typewriter. Behind him are filing cabinets, a locked safe, and a chalkboard filled with writing. In the foreground is another desk with what appears to be a pencil sharpener.
Three CCC men posing in the CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. The two men on the left are wearing chefs hat and aprons. The men are standing in front of a pile of firewood and a building.
A snow covered view of a town.
Several CCC men lounging on the lawn in front of a CCC building. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho'.
View of town across the road. Two pedestrians stand across the road. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho'.
Four CCC men posing on a path in front of a couple buildings in a CCC camp. The two men on the ends are wearing cook's aprons. Writing under the photo reads: 'camp'.
An ocean freighter at the dock in Puget Sound. Three small rowboats surround the freighter. The writing on the side of the ship reads: '[Mustise Lite]' and 'L[ea]st Merchant'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Ocean Freighter in Puget Sound. Wash. 1938'.
View of Seattle from above. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle Washington'.
A blurry photo of the Cascade mountains. Writing under the photo reads: 'Cascade Mt'.
View down a town street with hills in the background. Several parked cars line the road and a pedestrian crosses the street in the distance. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle Wash.'
A road curves in the distance of a snowy and hilly landscape. Writing under the photo reads: 'Cascade Mt'.
A blurry aerial photo of Seattle from above. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle Wash.'
Photo of a large rock face in the Cascade Mountains. Writing under the photo reads: 'Cascade Mt'.
Five CCC men posing on a path in front of a building in a CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. The two men kneeling on the path are wearing aprons. Writing under the photo reads: 'camp'.
Photo of the mountains behind a row of houses. Writing under the photo reads: 'Cascade Mt'.
Piles of firewood in a snowy field with a forested mountain in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Cascade Mt'.
View of a Seattle from above. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle Wash.'
Photo of a CCC man sitting on a log in front of several CCC buildings at the Moscow, Idaho camp. Behind the camp is a forested hill.
Close-up photo of a CCC man. He is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and khakis. He is also wearing a necklace. Photo is taken in front of a thicket or bush.
A CCC man wearing a cowboy hat leaning against a truck on a road. Writing on the photo reads: 'Johnny 1938-39'.
Photo of a town street with several businesses and telephone poles. Writing under the photo reads: 'Dryden Wash'.
Four men standing in front of an airplane. Some of the men could be CCC enrollees, others could be pilots, or they could be both. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle, Washington'.
Two men standing together for a photo in a parking lot full of cars in front of a store front. Writing on the building behind the men reads: '[]inting' 'Lightning' 'Battery' 'Storage' 'Bay'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Duck + Brandy'.
View of Seattle from above. Writing under the photo reads: 'Seattle Washington'.
Photo of a CCC camp sign. The camp is covered in a layer of snow.
Two bears are wandering through the snowy CCC camp. Small sheds, firewood, and the base of a tower can be seen behind the bears.
Two bears are wandering through the snowy CCC camp. Small sheds, firewood, and the base of a tower can be seen behind the bears.
CCC building covered in snow and a flag flies in the cloudy sky.
Three CCC men standing in a snowy yard in front of a CCC building. Next to the men is a large bulldozer or snow plow.
A snow-covered sapling in front of a building with icicles on the roof.
Three CCC men standing in a snowy yard in front of a CCC building. Next to the men is a large bulldozer or snow plow.
Photo of a CCC enrollee standing in a snowy CCC camp with a building and truck in the background. Writing on the photo reads: 'Steve'.
Basketball team group photo. Names of each player are written across the photo in red ink. Writing of the photo reads: 'Basketball team'.
Photo of a bridge over a river with railroad tracks in the foreground.
A CCC man leans against the hood of a covered truck on a road in front of a building in a CCC Camp. The front of the truck has two plates on it. One of them reads: 'Moscow', the other is a license plate: '16846'. There is a pile of snow on the side of the road. Writing under the photo reads: 'CCC Camp Moscow, Idaho 1938-1939'.
Side view of Camp Moscow with tents. Writing underneath the photo reads: 'CCC - Camp Moscow, Idaho 19-'.
Photo of Lieutenant William G. Haltzel, Co. Commander and CCC camp sign. The sign reads: 'CCC Company 1503'. There is some writing in red ink at the bottom of the photo.
A CCC man kneels next to a canid on the lawn of a CCC Camp. The animal is either a dog, wolf, or coyote. There is a sign in the background, but it is illegible.
Photo of the inside of barracks with beds and barrel stove at a CCC camp. A pile of folded blankets sits at the end of each bed. Some beds at the end near the door have trunks at the foot of the bed. Writing above the photo reads: 'K.P. Barracks'
Photo of the front of a CCC car. Writing on the album page reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho 1938 CCC Camp'. Writing under the photo reads: 'camp'.
A CCC man sits on top of a covered truck on a road in front of a building at a CCC Camp in Moscow, ID. Two plates are on the front of the truck, one reads: 'Moscow' the other is a license plate: '16845'. Writing on the album page reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho 1938 CCC Camp'. Writing under the photo reads: 'camp'. Writing on the photo reads: 'Babe'.
Photo of a CCC enrollee standing in a snowy CCC camp with a building in the background.
A scenic photo of a large building surrounded by fenced fields and roads with a sidewalk. There are also a range of hills in the background. Writing on the album page reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho 1938 CCC Camp'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston Idaho'.
A CCC enrollee holds a canid on a leash at a CCC camp. The animal is either a coyote, small wolf, or dog.
A german shepard mix stands and barks at a seated animal (bear or other canid?) on a long chain in front of a building at a CCC Camp.
Group photo of a kitchen crew in front of a building in a CCC camp. Writing above the photo reads: 'Mercer's Shift'. Names of each cook are written across the photo in red ink: 'Jones, Ricketts, Teeters, Earl and Spence'.
A CCC enrollee kneels on a path in front of a building in a CCC camp. The left half of the photo is blurred.
Two CCC men standing on the porch of a CCC building. Writing on the photo reads: '2-Hogjaws' in red ink.
A group of four CCC men pose for a picture in the Moscow, ID CCC Camp. Writing under the photo reads: 'CCC Camp Moscow, Idaho 1938-1939'. An arrow pointing to the shadow in the bottom right hand corner is labeled: 'Johnny'.
A view of a CCC camp with cots set out on the lawn in front of the barracks.
A CCC man stands next to a collared bear climbing on a pole in a CCC camp.
A CCC man stands next to a collared bear climbing on a pole in a CCC camp. Writing on the bottom right hand corner of the photo reads: 'Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Photo of the Moscow, Idaho CCC camp canteen. Writing on the photo reads: 'Photo by Leo's Studio'.
Photo of four CCC men posing in a snowy CCC camp.
Portrait of a CCC man standing on the porch of a CCC barrack. Writing to the left of the photo reads: 'Brandy'. Writing above the photo reads: 'Hogjaw'.
A CCC man poses on a cot on the lawn of a CCC camp, there are other cots on the lawn and a trunk sitting at the end of his. Writing to the left of the photo reads: 'Spahgetti'.
Three CCC men pose on a cot on the lawn of a CCC camp. There are other cots on the lawn and a trunk at the foot of the cot the men are sitting on.
Group photo in front of a CCC barrack with a ladder leaning against the side. Writing to the right of the photo reads: 'Some of the Boys.'
Group portrait of 'The Safety Kids' a group of CCC enrollees. Writing on the photo reads: ''The Saftey Kids' Nov. 8, 1938 - Co. 1503 CCC - Moscow, Ida[ho] Photo by Leo's Studio'. There is an arrow under the photo labeled 'John'.
A travelling trunk that belonged to Johnny 'Duck' Pollauf. The writing on the trunk reads: 'Johnny 'Duck' Pollauf Jr. E. Toledo, Ohio CCC Co. 1503 Moscow, Idaho'.
Interior of a travelling trunk that belongs to Johnny 'Duck' Pollauf. There are flags inside the trunk that read: 'San Diego', 'San Francisco', 'Los Angeles, 'Notre Dame.'
Self-Portrait of a CCC man taken in the interior of a CCC building at the Moscow, Idaho CCC camp. Writing under the photo reads: ''Duck''. Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
Photo of the interior of a barracks at the CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. There are rows of beds and a wood stove. Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
Photo of a long pile of firewood in a snowy field. Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
School photo of a young boy. Writing under the photo reads: '1938-39' Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
School photo of a young boy. Writing under the photo reads: '1938-39' Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
School photo of a young girl. Writing under the photo reads: '1938-39' Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
School photo of a young boy. Writing under the photo reads: '1938-39' Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
Two CCC men kneeling next to a CCC barrack holding two stringed musical instruments. One appears to be a mandolin, the other a small guitar. Label on the album page reads: 'John's friends Idaho'.
A CCC man leans out of a train to get a view of a nearby river and bridge. Label on the album page reads: 'John's friends Idaho'.
Three men lean against a fence in front of a building. The man on the left is wearing a jacket and dress hat. Label on the album page reads: 'John's friends Idaho'.
John Pollauf photographic album cover. The writing on the interior of the cover of the photo album reads: 'John Pollouf CCC Co 1503 S.C. St. Idaho Collection of photographs taken in Moscow, Idaho between the month of Oct 1938 + March 1939 'Property of one John B. Pollauf Jr. 254 Spring Grove Ave. E. Toledo Ohio.''
A group of CCC men posing in front of a CCC camp barrack. Writing on the photo reads: 'KP's and cooks' Label on the album page reads: 'CCC Camp 1938-1939 Idaho'.
Night shot of Grand Coulee dam in Washington. The dam is topped by scaffolding and spotlights. Writing above the photo reads: 'Grand Coulee Dam Wash 1938'
A CCC man kneels holding a dog next to a loaded truck.
A uniformed officer in the snow standing next to his truck. Writing on the photo reads: 'Wash State Patrolman at Lake Keechelus, Wash'.
A group of four CCC men pose in front of a car in the road in front of a building at the Moscow, ID CCC Camp. Writing below the photos reads: 'The boys that I went to Walla Walla Wash. with'. Writing on the photo is the name of each man. Writing on the album page that includes a duplicate photo reads: 'Lewiston, Idaho 1938 CCC Camp'. Writing under the duplicate photo reads: 'camp'.
Discharge papers for John Pollauf. Writing on the document reads: 'Honorable Discharge from the CCC' for Pollauf. Writing on the document reads: 'Honorable Discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. To all whom it may concern: This is to certify that*John B. Pollauf, CC5-276354 a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, who was enrolled October 14, 1938 at Bellefontaine, Ohio, is hereby honorably discharged therefrom, by the reason of** Convenience of the Government prior to E.T.E. expiration of term of enrollment, declined to reenroll Said John B. Pollauf was born in Toledo in the State of Ohio. When enrolled he was seventeen years of age and by occupation a laborer. He had brown eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, and was five feet nine inches in height. His color was white. Given under my hand at Ft. Benj. Harrison, Ind, this Twenth Seventh day of March, one thousand nine hundred and thirty nine. Arvel R. Ricketts.
Discharge papers for John Pollauf. Writing on the document reads: 'Record of service in Civilian Conservation Corps 3/21/39 to 3/27/39 under war dept. enroute to and at Hq. Indiana Discharge Comp Travel & Deprocessing Satisfactory **served: a. From 10-14-38 to 10-15-38, under War Dept. at Bellefontaine, Ohio Type of work Processing *Manner of performance not observed b. From 10-16-38 to 10-17-38, under War Dept. at Xenia, Ohio Type of Work Processing *Manner of performance Not observed c. From 10-18-38 to 10-21-38, under War Dept. at Company 1503, CCC Enroute to join Moscow, Idaho Type of work travel *Manner of performance Satisfactory Camp Moscow SCS-1 d. From 10-22-38 to 12-3-38, under War Dept. at Company 1503, CCC Moscow, Idaho Type of work SCS, Dam Construction *Manner of performance Satisfactory e.From 12-4-38 to 3-20-39, under War Dept. at Camp Moscow SCS-1 Company 1503, CCC Moscow, Idaho Type of work Night Guard Manner of Performance Excellent. Remarks: Educational Qualifications: Three years high school, Occupational Qualification: Laborer, one year, Company Commander's AEstimate: An excellent worker, capable reliable, and efficient Mailing address of enrollee: 264 Spring Grove Ave, Toledo Ohio. 10/28/38 10/22/38 10/15/38 Discharged:7/_/1989 at Ft. Benj. Harrison Ind. Transportation furnished from Ft. Benj. Harrison, Ind. to Toledo, O. Arvel R. Ricketts'.
Four CCC men posing in front of a building, fenced lawns, roads, and range of hills. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Lewiston Gym'. Writing on the photo includes each man's name.
Photo of a CCC enrollee. Writing on the photo reads: 'Babe Preston' Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Lewiston Gym'.
Group of CCC men posing for a photo standing next to a barrack. Writing on the photo reads: 'Batch + Louie' and refers to the two men standing furthest to the right of the photo. Writing under the photo reads: 'Leweston Idaho'.
A group of CCC men posing for a photo. On the ground in front of a men is what appears to be some sort of animal in a Santa Claus costume. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston Idaho'.
A photo of two CCC men posing for a photo in the Moscow, Idaho CCC camp. The photo has been colored. John and Bill; color photograph. Writing on the photo labels each man as 'Duck' and 'Bill' from left to right. Writing under the photo reads: 'Johnny 1938-39 CCC - Camp'.
CCC man rolling a wheelbarrow down a path next to a barrack at CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. Writing under the photo reads: 'Slim Nelson'.
Photo of a long pile of firewood in a snowy field. Writing under the photo reads: 'Paradise Ridge'.
A CCC man stands by next to a washing machine in a CCC camp in Moscow, Idaho. Writing on the photo reads: 'Whitey Ball'.
Icicles hang from the edge of a roof of a CCC building in a camp in Moscow, Idaho. There is also a small snow-covered tree in front of the building.
A CCC man uses a clothing press to iron a pair of pants. A wall of cubby holes stands behind him, some of the cubbies are full of folded clothing, most are empty.
Photo of the side of a hill taken from below. Writing on the hill reads: '35'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lewiston Hill'
Blurry photo of the CCC District Headquarters at the Lewiston State Normal School. Writing under the photo reads: 'Headquarters'.
Overview of Gallagher CCC Camp and the surrounding hills.
Narrative and photographs of projects done by two D.G. CCC camps
Box lake sits in a crater in the middle of the woods. Writing beneath the photo reads: '1850.0048. Box Lake, Camp French Creek, 1938'.
A man stands in front of a 1937 Ford Truck that serves as one of the camp's trasnport vehicles. The truck has a covered load tied to the flatbed of the truck. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0078. Transport and driver, Smith's Ferry, C-1997 (?)'
CCC men chopping wood and performing insect control at Camp French Creek, F-1090, at the Idaho National Forest (369615)
A photograph of the Canyon Creek Ranger Station in the Clearwater National Forest. It was taken as part of a record of administrative structures in the Clearwater National Forest.
Newspaper article notice telling kids who are interested in Fourth of July boxing program to present themselves to the doctor at 6 o'clock on Tuesday.
Article discussing the smallpox quarantine of the McCall CCC camp, the camp's work will not be halted.
Article about the CCC's involvement in clearing runway to make way for new salalom course at the winter sports area in Payette.
Article about the work done on Lake Highway in McCall by new CCC enrollees from Pocatello.
Article in which L.F. Parsons, secretary of the state chamber of commerce, outlines Idaho's relief population and expenditure increases.
Report outlining the rapid increases in Public Works Administration jobs in the Northwest.
Newspaper article about how the new Payette Lakes Ski Course will be open by November 20.
Article about the relief crisis in Idaho and how Governor Clark is handling the relief for the unemployed.
Short column about how Idaho's unemployment is well below the national average.
Announcement that more WPA work will be done, especially on Crawford road.
Short column about a Sandpoint sheriff's investigation into a barracks fight that resulted in the death of the 19-year-old William Barnes.
Short article about a $96,400 PWA grant and how it can still assist in constructing a $208,000 state tuberculosis hospital.
Collection of news items, mostly about collecting money to fund construction projects.
Article about the upcoming costume party hosted by the Good Fellowship club.
Article about the reports of the committee that traveled to Ogden in hopes to convince forest officials to appropriate forest service funds for improving roads.
Column about the Gallagher CCC camp's upcoming work on the Warm Lake vicinity.
Article announcing the fears displayed by fishermen that the spring salmon run had disappeared from the Columbia River.
Recap of the baseball game between Cascade and CCC camp Gallagher, in which Cascade edged out the enrollees in the ninth inning.
Preview of a boxing event held at the Cascade fairgrounds.
Recap of a baseball game between Cascade and the Warm Lake CCC team, in which Cascade won, 14-2.
Article previewing the upcoming fight card scheduled for Saturday night at the Thunder Mountain grounds in Cascade.
Recap of Cascade's victory over Warm lake CCC camp at Warm Lake, Cascade retained a perfect record with a 13-6 win.
Editorial about how the New Deal has not helped, in fact, it has hurt America.
Collection of national news items from the Associated Press, including eliminating intercommerce barriers, WPA employment and the Secretary of Labor's plans for a nationwide rehabilitation program.
Political cartoon about the unemployment problem in the country.
Editorial about the new depression in the United States that has not affected the business state as much.
Political cartoon about America's road to economic recovery.
Announcement from Secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce L.F. Parsons that Idaho's relief population has increased 14.9 percent and relief expenditures gained 9.18 per cent.
Article explaining that PWA jobs in the Northwest are beginning to be constructed quickly.
Announcement stating that 10 more field supervisors will be implemented in Idaho due to increased demands for the Farm Security Administration from farmers who are unable to acquire credit.
Article about the recent 1938 general elections, in which Whitehead and Bottolfsen were elected on the Republican ticket.
Article about the beginning of work on 63 projects which totalled expenditures of about $3.8 million.
Two photographs showing enrollees planting of yellow pine on burned and cut over land nine miles north of Bonners Ferry, May 5, 1938
Map of Township 63, Boundary County, Kaniksu National Forest and caption dated 08-25-28 describing the completion of a fire lookout town on Keno Mountain at the head of Keno Creek by a CCC camp near Priest River.
Photograph and caption, reforestation project near A. C. White Lumber Company land, nine miles north of Bonners Ferry, May 5, 1938.

1939
Roadside cleanup by CCC men from Camp F-78, near Pine, Idaho in the Boise National Forest. The caption reads 'Tree cutters sharpening tools in Blue Point Creek.'
A view of a CCC Camp at the mouth of Shoshone Creek. Photo is mounted on a piece of cardstock. The writing on the front of the cardstock reads: '391 O&I Administrative Structures'. The writing on the back of the cardstock reads 'Old CCC Camp - Mouth Shoshone Creek 1939 G.B. Valentine'.
Group portrait of CCC men in the kitchen of Wolf Lodge Bay CCC Camp. Writing on the photo reads: 'F-82 Leo's Studio'. Back of photo reads: 'Wolf Lodge Beauty Bay Richardson'.
Group portrait of two CCC men at the Wolf Lodge Bay CCC Camp. The two men are posed with a pet fawn. Back of photo reads: 'Beauty Bay left to right Ralph McGraw behind Bill McGinnis truck driver.'
Elton (Al) Dawson feeds a black bear from a stick near Independence Creek CCC Camp. Back of photo reads: 'Independence Creek 1939 Elton and old 'Bill''.
Group photo of a CCC fire crew resting and eating after fighting the Spirit Lake Fire. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
Group photo of a CCC fire crew resting and eating after fighting the Spirit Lake Fire.
Group photo of a CCC fire crew resting and eating after fighting the Spirit Lake Fire. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
Group photo of a CCC fire crew resting and eating after fighting the Spirit Lake Fire. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
Photo of CCC fire crew members being served food in the chow line at the CCC Spirit Lake Fire Camp.
Photo of CCC fire crew members being served food in the chow line at the CCC Spirit Lake Fire Camp. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
Photo of a CCC man getting his hand bandaged by another man in front of a wall of sleeping bags at the CCC Spirit Lake Fire Camp. Between the two men is a cigarette box that reads: 'Lucky Strike A Light Smoke'.
Group photo of CCC men posing at the CCC Spirit Lake Fire Camp. Stamp on back of photo reads: 'If this photo is reproduced credit must be given as follows: 'Photo by K.D. Swan, courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.''
View of the completed Fishhook Tunnel. Back of photo reads: 'Fishhook Tunnel E-Roads (e)-32''.
A view of CCC Camp Red River, F-102, Company 573, in the Valley. Back of photo reads: 'Red River Valley 1939 CCC Camp to left. C.J. Porlutner St. Gertrude's Museum Civilian Conservation Corps'.
Aerial camp view of Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. The writing on the photo reads: 'CCC Company 1503 Camp Moscow SCS-1 Moscow, Idaho April 1939. The back of the photo reads: 'also 1-1-99 on Lewiston Highway S of Moscow later Chinese Village and Plantation Moscow CCC Camp April 1933'.
View of CCC Camp SCS-1 near Moscow, Idaho. Writing on photo reads: 'CCC Company 1503 Camp SCS-1 Moscow, Idaho. Writing on back reads: -6-257 CCC Camp April 1933 on Lewiston Highway S. of Moscow later the Plantation and Chinese Village see 1-6-260, 258 1-1-99'.
A variety of inspection reports from 1939 for Beauty Bay CCC Camp, F-137
A variety of inspection reports from 1939 for Wolf Lodge CCC Camp, F-182
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1939 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154. Also includes inspection reports from Spike Camp Steamboat and Jordan Creek.
A memo and inspection report from 1939 for Spike CCC Camp, Steamboat.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1939 for Hayden Creek CCC Camp, F-180.
A variety of yearbooks from various CCC Camps during various years. In order they are: Camp Hess, F-204, C-1204, Summer 1939; Camp Big Creek #2, F-132, C-531; Kalispell Bay CCC Camp, F-142, C-1994, Winter 1935-1936; Camp North Fork, F-123, C-5702; and Camp Heyburn, SP-1, C-1995. Each yearbook includes photos and rosters of officers and enrollees of each company. Some also include maps and pages for autographs or 'candids'. Some have pages dedicated to individual work projects or essays on camp life and company history.
A partly frozen-over river runs between a CCC camp and a railroad track at the bottom of a valley. The back of the photo reads: ''Avery Valley' Feb. 1939'.
A power shovel works along a creek in the snow. Back of the photo reads: 'Bay City Diesel engine shovel. Idaho March 1939.'
A view of the train in wintertime, across the creek, with a portion of the bridge in the background. Back of the photo reads 'Avery Valley Freight train pulling out. Feb. 1939'.
Several CCC men sit in and on top of a vehicle on a paved road in front of a billboard. The back of the photo reads: 'The Gang April 1939'.
A CCC man stands in the snow in front of a sign that reads: 'Hunters Be Careful CCC Men Working'. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads 'George Petrisko from Steubenville CCC Co 531 Pritchard, Idaho 1939'.
A CCC man poses in front of the barracks. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of the photo reads: 'John (Dad) Barracks 7 CCC Pritchard, Idaho 1939'.
A CCC man stands in a field with horses in the background. CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Back of photo reads: 'Johnny Muscar. The 'baker' for CCC Co. 531 1939. Met Johnny in Portland, Me. 1942. He was in the Coast Guard there.'
A view of Highway 10 and its surroundings. Back of photo reads: 'U.S. Highway 10 going down from Mullan Pass toward Mullan, Idaho. (1939)'
Five CCC men pose in front of their barrack at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Snow covers the ground. Back of the photo reads: 'Winter of 38/39'.
A CCC man stands in front of the Barracks at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. Snow covers the bottom step. Back of the photo reads: 'Winter '38/'39 CCC Co. 531'.
A view of the Infirmary at CCC Camp Big Creek #2, F-132. There is a pile of snow in front of the building and a hill rising in the background. The sign of the red cross is on the roof. Back of the photo reads: 'winter of 1939. We had plenty of snow to play in.'
Two CCC men lean against a fence that disappears underneath a pile of snow at CCC Camp Big Creek CCC Camp #2, F-132. Behind them is a snow-covered field, forest and hill. Back of the photo reads: 'near Camp Big Creek, (1939 winter).'
Three CCC men standing on the bank of a creek. Each man is holding a thick stick over his shoulder with a large fish on the end. Description reads: 'Salmon fishers on Marsh Creek near Lolo Creek camp. Forest: Challis State: Idaho Date: July 1989 Author: Paul S. Bieler'.
Three CCC men stand in a creek holding the fish that they caught. Description reads: 'Salmon fishers on Marsh Creek near Lolo Creek camp. Forest: Challis State: Idaho Date: July 1989 Author: Paul S. Bieler'.
Three CCC men sitting on a log railing in front of a low building in a CCC Camp. Writing below the photo reads: 'Mike and Frank and Me'.
Hot springs swimming pool at Warm Lake. Writing on the photo reads: 'Hot Springs Warm Lake IDA'.
Portrait of Mike McKinney. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Close-up photo of a bed and trunk inside a barracks. The trunk reads: 'CO 202'.
A photo of an old cannon at Fort Dix, NJ. Writing below the photo reads: 'Fort Dix'.
Several CCC men working on a road, many holding hand tools, with a truck parked in the background. Writing below the photo reads: 'Super-Crew'.
CCC crew gathering around 4 trucks, with open beds, to take them to the work site. Writing below the photo reads: 'Work Call'.
CCC men standing in the open bed of a truck get ready to set out to fight a forest fire. The photo is tinted. Writing on the photo reads: 'Off to the fire CCC. Co. 202'.
One man uses a cycle machine to set a fire line while several CCC men watch. The photo is tinted. Writing below the photo reads: 'Fire'.
Photo of an overturned truck with CCC men looking on. Writing underneath each photo is one word that makes the sentence: 'This truck overturned by accident' Word on this image is: 'This'.
Photo of an overturned truck near the river. Writing underneath each photo is one word that makes the sentence: 'This truck overturned by accident' Word on this image is: 'Truck'.
Photo of an overturned truck near the river. Writing underneath each photo is one word that makes the sentence: 'This truck overturned by accident' Word on this image is: 'Overturned'.
Overturned truck in the process of being righted. Writing underneath each photo is one word that makes the sentence: 'This truck overturned by accident' Word on this image is: 'By'.
Overturned truck in the process of being righted. Writing underneath each photo is one word that makes the sentence: 'This truck overturned by accident' Word on this image is: 'Accident'.
Two CCC men with a crosscut saw. Writing below the photo reads: 'Me - 'Tex''.
Portrait of a CCC man 'Tex', posed on a rock with a cigar in his mouth. Writing under the photo reads: 'Tex'.
Portrait of a CCC man in front of the door to the barracks. Writing under the photo reads: 'Tex'.
CCC crew getting ready to head to the work site, standing in the road around 4 trucks with open beds. Writing below the photo reads: 'Work call'.
CCC company standing in camp with a fire burning the hills in the background. Writing on the photo reads: 'Forest Fire C.C.C. Co 202'.
View of a CCC Camp with a fire burning the hills in the background. Writing below the photo reads: 'Fire seen from camp'.
Portrait of Mike McKinney with a cigar, leaning up against the flagpole. Writing below the photo reads: 'Me'.
A pack string on the move. Several horses moving up a steep slope carrying supplies or riders. Writing below the photo reads: 'Packers'.
A photo of the road from Cascade, ID with buildings on either side. Writing below the photo reads: 'Coming from Cascade'.
Photo of Mike McKinney in truck. Writing below the photo reads: 'Me and 'Ha-Ha''.
A corral in the process of being constructed. Writing below the photo reads: 'The corral'.
Flag on a flagpole at half-mast with trees in the background. Writing below the photo reads: 'At half mast'.
CCC crew posing on a bridge. Writing below the photo reads: 'Super-Super Crew'.
CCC man sitting on the front steps of a barrack in a CCC Camp. Writing below the photo reads: 'Barrack #3'.
Two CCC men cross-cutting a log with a saw. Writing below the photo reads: ''Tex' and I'.
CCC work crew eating lunch in the shade. Writing below the photo reads: 'Chow'.
A CCC man posing with a bat over home plate.
CCC work crew eating lunch at picnic table. Writing below the photo reads: 'Chow at Four-Mile'.
Photo of a fork in the road in the middle of the woods. Writing below the photo reads: 'To Cascade'.
Three CCC men posed together outside a building in a CCC Camp. Next to them is a barrel reading '[T]ire 202'. Writing below the photo reads: 'Lotte - McCann -'.
A CCC man posing with an axe in front of a tall pine tree. Writing below the photo reads: 'McMann'.
A CCC man posing with a bat over home plate.
Photo of a forest fire. Writing below the photo reads: '!!! Forest Fire !!!'. Tinted photo.
A CCC man posing with an axe over a log. Writing below the photo reads: 'Him Again'.
A CCC man sitting on a logged tree holding an axe, other circular pieces of the log sit around him. Writing below the photo reads: 'Bobbs'. Writing under a duplicate photo reads: ''Bubby' Kesaday'.
A CCC man posing with a drag saw standing over a cut log. Writing below the photo reads: 'McCann and the drag saw'.
A group of four CCC men crowded into the entrance of a tent barrack.
Several CCC men fighting a forest fire using hand tools, several felled trees rest in the foreground and smoke obscures the background. Photo is tinted. Writing below the photo reads: 'Fighting'.
Photo of a forest fire. Writing below the photo reads: '!!! Fire !!!'. Tinted photo.
A large, isolated house sitting below a large bluff.
4 CCC men posing at a work site, one man is leaning on a shovel. Writing below the photo reads: 'At 'work''.
Photo of a forest fire. Writing below the photo reads: 'Forest Fire!'.
Photo of a CCC man posing for a photo and pointing at his bicep. Writing below the photo reads: 'Heinson'.
CCC Man setting a fire line with a bicycle driptorch. Writing below the photo reads: 'A'. Tinted photo.
Several CCC men lounging outside of a barrack. Writing below the photo reads: 'Waiting for work call'.
Photo of a forest fire. Writing below the photo reads: 'Forest Fire!'.
Photo of a CCC man posing with his shirt off in front of a forest. Writing below the photo reads: 'McMann'.
A CCC man posing with a bat over home plate.
A group of CCC men posing over home plate.
A group of CCC men posing over home plate.
Several people relaxing at Warm Lake Swimming Pool surrounded by cars. Writing underneath each photo is a phrase that makes the sentence: 'A couple of the boys relaxing warm lake pool.' Phrase on this image is: 'A couple of'.
Several CCC men relaxing at Warm Lake Swimming Pool on the diving board. Writing underneath each photo is a phrase that makes the sentence: 'A couple of the boys relaxing warm lake pool.' Phrase on this image is: 'the boys'.
Two CCC men posing at Warm Lake Swimming Pool on the diving board. Writing underneath each photo is a phrase that makes the sentence: 'A couple of the boys relaxing warm lake pool.' Phrase on this image is: 'relaxing in'.
Several CCC men relaxing in the swimming pool at Warm Lake Hot Springs. Writing underneath each photo is a phrase that makes the sentence: 'A couple of the boys relaxing warm lake pool.' Phrase on this image is: 'warm lake pool'.
Photo of a CCC Camp barrack with two other buildings in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Barrack #3'.
A CCC work crew with a truck, wire frame in the foreground may have been used to right it, as it had been recently crashed. Writing underneath each photo is a word that makes the phrase: 'In Riggins.' Word on this image is: 'In'.
Group photo of a CCC work crew with a truck in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Super Crew'.
Photo of a truck turned on it's back with a river in the background.
Photo of CCC Camp F-168 near Cascade, ID on the South Fork of the Salmon River.
Photo of the road to Cascade, ID from CCC Camp F-168. Writing under the photo reads: 'Road to Cascade'.
Photo of a road through a forest.
Photo of a truck overturned near the river. Writing underneath each photo is a word that makes the phrase: 'In Riggins.' Word on this image is: 'Riggins'.
Two CCC men constructing an outdoor stove. Writing under the photo reads: 'John and Frank'.
CCC men stick their heads out of the windows of a moving train to gain a view of the small town they are passing. Another set of railroad tracks can be seen, as well as a row of power lines and several buildings.
Photo of a river curving through a forest, which rises into the hills above the river.
Two CCC men sitting evenly on a seesaw with the woods in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Me and Jake'.
CCC man in a truck. Writing under the photo reads: ''Tex' and Minnie'.
Photo of a railroad engine coming down the tracks as the photographer's train passes it.
Traveling CCC men in formation at Fort Dix with the train in the background. Writing under the photo reads: ''All off' at Fort Dix'.
Two CCC men with their fish that they caught. Writing under the photo reads: 'Me - 'Tex''.
Interior view of barrack #5 in CCC Camp F-168. Beds are neatly made and trucks sit at the end of each one. Coats hang in pairs along the row of beds against the wall. Writing under the photo reads: 'Barracks #5'.
A CCC man, identified as Mike McKinney, sitting on top of an uprooted tree. Writing under the photo reads: 'Me'.
Photo of a CCC work crew walking along a road with their supervisor. Some of the men are carrying boxes. A bulldozer can be seen working on the road in the background. The river runs by the river. Writing on the photo reads: 'Cecil and Crew'.
Photo of a CCC man posing with an axe next to a dragsaw and two felled trees. Writing under the photo reads: 'Bubby - 'Working''.
Photo of a falling tree. Writing under the photo reads: 'Timber!!'.
Photo of a CCC work crew felling trees, large and small in a small area. In the center of the photo there is a shirtless man with an axe. Writing under the photo reads: 'McMann'.
Photo of a truck in the middle of an airfield under construction with trees lining either side and a hill rising in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'The Airport'.
Two CCC men posing for a photo with a wooded hill in the background. In the foreground the photographer's shadow can be seen falling across the ground.
Photo of a CCC man leaning against a felled tree and reading while sitting near a dragsaw. The stump of the tree is in the foreground. Writing under the photo reads: 'Caught in the act'.
Three members of a CCC work crew posing for the camera, two with hand tools, while their supervisor sits nearby. Writing under the photo reads: '3 of us and - Cecil'.
Two CCC men sitting atop a bulldozer in the woods. Writing under the photo reads: ''Tex', I and the 'Pussy''.
Crew of CCC Men and a convoy of trucks on a paved road with a town in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'on the march'.
View of Donnelly, ID from the train A few building can be seen with snow-covered mountains in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'In Donnelly'.
Three CCC men in front of a tent at a CCC Camp. One man had a pipe in his mouth. Writing under the photo reads: 'at warm lake'.
A photo of a small stream packed with logs and flowing at a high rate.
Photo of the airfield near CCC Camp F-168, with two felled logs laying across the field.
Photo of a CCC man posed in front of his barrack, another man can be seen on the steps of the barrack. Writing under the photo reads: 'Heinson'.
Photo of a truck in front of a building at a CCC Camp.
A CCC man posing with a bat over home plate.
Five CCC men posing on a baseball field with wooded hills in the background. One of the players is holding a bat.
Photo of a forest fire. Writing under the photo reads: 'Fire!'. Tinted Photo.
Photo of a forest with smoke rising through the trees.
Four CCC men pose in and around a truck. Letters on the truck door read: 'CCC' But there is a visible spot on the door in the shape of a crest, likely where the Forest Service Emblem used to be displayed. Writing under the photo reads: 'Taking a Sun-bath'.
Eight CCC men pose in front of a truck in the middle of the woods. Writing under the photo reads: 'All 'Rookies''.
Photo of a CCC man sitting outside of a camp building with a mailbox in front of it. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lotte'.
Photo of a CCC man in a truck. Writing under the photo reads: 'Lotte'.
Photo of the highway along the river and a car driving on it. Writing on the photo reads: 'So. Fork Highway'.
The CCC men rest in camp after dinner. Here they are seen standing around in the road between buildings and barracks. Writing under the photo reads: 'After Chow'.
Group of CCC men posed on the front steps of their barrack. Six men are sitting and three are standing, but their upper bodies are cut out of the photo. Letters on the bucket hanging on the wall reads: 'BKS'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Some of the boys'.
Pack horses and their riders in a line across a field. Rising above them in the background is a craggy hill, in the foreground is a small dog. Writing under the photo reads: 'Packers and Teams'.
Photo of a CCC work crew in front of truck on a rocky road.
A shirtless CCC man with a shovel. Maybe shoveling snow? Writing under the photo reads: 'McMann'.
A company of CCC men line up for dinner outside a building with a sign that reads: 'Mess Hall'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Come and get it'.
A CCC man sticks his head out of the train for a look at the railroad tracks and bridge crossing above the train ahead.
CCC man (possibly an LEM or foreman) sitting on the side of a truck, his hat shading his eyes. Writing under the photo reads: 'John'.
A CCC work crew having lunch at the job site. In the center of the photo are three CCC men standing in a line, while two dogs beg for food at their feet. The other CCC men are sitting or standing in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Chow time on Airport'.
Overview of CCC Camp South Fork, F-168. Writing under the photo reads: 'Camp F-168'.
Photo of an official or stately building. Potentially a Railroad Station.
Photo of a CCC man posed at the corner of a building, small pine trees grow to his right. Writing under the photo reads: 'Me'.
Two CCC men at work building an outdoor stove. Writing under the photo reads: 'Bubby and McMann'.
CCC Camp overview, likely South Fork, F-168.
A CCC man posing with an axe chopping a log in the middle of an airfield under construction. Writing under the photo reads: 'Geurge McMann'.
CCC Camp overview, likely South Fork F-168. Writing under the photo reads: 'Camp'.
Several CCC men walking across an airfield in the distance. Both sides of the field are lined with trees and a wooded hill can be seen in the far background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Back to work'.
Photo of a road and log fence leading through the woods. Writing under the photo reads: 'Picnic Ground'.
Photo of a bridge. Writing under the photo reads: 'Somewhere in PA.'
Two CCC men sitting in an airfield, forested hills rise in the background. Writing under the photo reads: ''Two-stips' and Lotte'.
CCC Company 202 in formation at sundown for the retreat of the flag. Writing on the photo reads: 'Retreat C.C.C. Co. 202 #41'.
Two CCC men standing in the foreground, in front of a large house in the background. Writing under the photo reads: 'Two 'rookies''.
A truckload of CCC men returning to their CCC camp after being away for 26 days fighting fires. Writing under the photo reads: 'Back from fighting fire for 26 days'.
A company of CCC men walking along the bank of the Salmon River. Construction on the Salmon River Road was given up and the road was never completed. Writing on the photo reads: 'Roads End'.
A CCC work crew on the Salmon River road. Writing under the photo reads: 'Bill's Crew'.
Photo of a CCC man posing on the steps to a barrack. Writing under the photo reads: 'Nickerson'.
Photo of a CCC man standing outside a barrack at CCC camp F-168. He is standing next to a barrel and holding a bucket on the wall that reads: 'BKS'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Mazak'.
Photo of a river running rapidly, with a downed narrow construction leading from the bank into the middle of the river.
An overview of the Manning Bridge and Salmon River.
Two CCC men, one holding a pick axe, the other a shovel, pose on the edge of a river canyon, the ground falling away behind them, the river barely visible, and a tall cliff on the other side of the bank.
Photo of a CCC man posing on the edge of a river canyon. The river can be seen far below and a tall cliff face rises on the other side of the bank.
Photo of a CCC man leaning in the doorway of a barrack.
Two CCC men posing in front of a barrack at CCC Camp F-168. Writing under the photo reads: 'Mosca and Myself'.
Mike McKinney posing in a field with an axe in his hand and his foot on a log. Writing on the album page reads: 'Vincent 'Mike' McKinney' Writing under the photo reads: 'Me'.
Mike McKinney standing in CCC Camp F-168 with a fish. Writing on the album page reads: 'Vincent 'Mike' McKinney' Writing under the photo reads: 'Me and fish'.
An overview of a small sheep ranch and valley, with the small town of Riggins on the other side of the river.
CCC Camp overview with mountains in the background.
Photo of a road along the South Fork of the Salmon River. Writing below the photo reads: ' So. Fork Salmon River'.
A CCC work crew walking back to camp from road work. Writing below the photo reads: 'Knocking off'.
tinted photo of Camp South Fork Writing on the photo reads: ' #42 C.C.C. Camp So. Fork - Salmon River IDA'.
Landscape view of lake, and three figures sitting in a motorboat. Writing below the photo reads: 'Warm Lake Idaho.'
Mountain outside of the CCC Camp with a geoglyph reading: 'CAMP F-106'.
A postcard of the South Fork of the Salmon River. Writing on the photo reads: 'So. Fork Salmon'.
Portrait of Mike McKinney. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Portrait of Mike McKinney. Writing on Album Page reads: 'Mike and family photos'.
Bridge at Alexander Flat over the Middle Fork of the Boise River.
Idaho State Foresters Headquarters under construction. Five men are silhouetted against the sky on the roof of the building.
An extensive list of the numbers and contributions of 'colored youth' to the CCC, and the financial gains therein.
Five people stand above Box Lake. Writing beneath the photo reads 'Photo No. 1850.0049. Camp French Creek, 1939'
A photograph of French Creek Inn with cars parked in front and to the side of the main building. Writing beneath photo reads 'Photo No. 1850.0050. French Creek Inn, Camp French Creek, 1939 (?)'
Four men stand holding a line of fish caught from Lake Cascade at Camp French Creek. Writing beneath the photo reads 'Photo No. 1850.0051. Fish on line hooks, Camp French Creek, 1939.'
A group of men eat lunch in the forest near the Smiths Ferry camp. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0084. ''We eat!' eating lunch in the woods' C-1997 (?)'
Five men work at a project site. One man is digging with a shovel and another spots while one man operates a pneumatic jack hammer. Writing beneath the photo reads: 'Photo No. 1850.0088. View of CCC work, South Fork Road, 1939.'
Bonners Ferry Ranger Station dwelling, Smith Creek District, Kaniksu National Forest
A selection of pages from the Fort George Wright C.C.C. District yearbook from 1938-39. The yearbook pictures those in command of the district and those men working in the companies. It also talks about various national forests, work projects, and company histories.
Recap of the first Payette Lakes Ski club tournament at the winter sports area.
Article previewing the CCC's construction of a road over Lake Fork creek route that will connect McCall with the South Fork of the Salmon River.
Column outlining what the CCC's downfalls and accomplishments, and if it should be continued or not.
Grouping of short news items, mostly outlining where certain townsfolk had travelled during the week.
Short piece about the temporary establishment of a CCC service shop, where mechanics and equipment are repaired, in Cascade
Article about the spring migrations of the French Creek and Riggins CCC camps for the purpose of constructing new camps and roads.
Column about the opening of the road over Secesh Summit and spring planting near the Winter Sports area by CCC workers.
Article outlining Payette's fire school, its activities and who participated in it.
Column about the untapped tourist industry in Idaho and how beautification projects are increasing the state's income.
Article presenting a copy of a letter written by Walter A. Duffy, regional director of the Farm Security administration, in which Duffy explains that farm families have an opportunity to increase profits because of credit programs.
Short piece about fire danger in the state, particularly about a six-acre blaze in South Fork that took 100 CCC men to extinguish.
Story about a hundred-acre blaze in the Payette National Forest. About 500 men, CCC enrollees and volunteers, were needed to extinguish it.
Article about the practicality of reseeding grazing ranges to conserve condition.
Letter to the Payette Lakes Star appealing to readers of the paper to watch out for CCC workers while hunting.
Preview of the upcoming baseball game between the McCall Loggers and the highly touted Riggins CCC team.
Column about WPA expenditures, especially spending in 1936, when the WPA put forth over $23 million.
Article about how America's forests may not be able to be used for Christmas trees anymore, due to timber shortages in the nation's forests.
Political cartoon about public opinion's role in scaring radicals.
Announcement that relief is the biggest problem facing the country today and that other program appropriations can wait.
Column about the filming of the upcoming, 'Northwest Passage' film in McCall.
Column about how Unit No. 1, the group featuring the principal stars, is nearly done with filming of 'Northwest Passage.'
Article outlining the positives that can come from enrolling youths in the CCC.
Summation of the Payette National Forest's most recent fire, a disastrous blaze cause by a railroad spark that destroyed 6,000 acres before it was put under control, 48 hours after it started.
Recap of a Farm Security Administration meeting in Seaside, Oregon, in which officials discussed ways to keep American farmers secured on their land.
Announcement that a new Farm Security Program, one that increases the net worth of farm families with supervised credit, has been implemented to over 4,930 Idaho farm families.
Short article about CCC worker Ambrose Mitchell, who drowned in Warm Lake after his boat capsized.
Article about CCC men who subdued the Sulphur Creek fire, a blaze that destroyed approximately $4,300 worth of property.
Editorial column about the originial members of President Roosevelt's 'brain trust,' and how most of them have been forgotten by the public.
Editorial about a destructive fire in the Payette National Forest, a blaze that destroyed 100 acres of timber and took nearly 500 CCC men to extinguish.
Article about Payette's largest forest fire of the year, one that completely stopped transportation between Cascade and Boise and required nearly 1000 firefighters to contain.
Capt. Nicholas J. Busch USMCR in front of Headquarters of Camp French Creek, F-109, C-2939, 1939 or 1940.
Work crew on snowy road, with truck loaded with sticks. SCS-1, C1503, Moscow, Idaho. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
John Rais, Cincinatti, Ohio. Enrollee and owner of Smith Ferry CCC album for year 1939.
Work crew, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939. Caption: 'to/from fire'
Log road along Smith Ferry. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Baseball team, captioned 'Moscow.' Man in center is wearing a Ward Paint and Hardware shirt, a local business. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, Moscow, Idaho, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston and Robinson Lake area, 1938-19
Robinson Park Lake, built by SCS-1, C-1503, Camp Moscow. Captioned 'Robinson Park'. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Group Portrait, SCS-1, C-1503, Camp Moscow, Idaho, April 1939. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39
Crew working in the corner of a field among rolling hills. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
View across river at Smith's Ferry. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939
Two men in military uniform posing next to CCC covered truck. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Looking across Payette River down on Smith Ferry. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Enrollees in room full of cots, possibly a school auditorium. No location indicated. SCS-1. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SC-1, C-1503, Moscow, Idaho, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39
Group Portrait, SCS-1, C-1503, Camp Moscow, Idaho, July 2, 1938. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Men in open truck on way to fire. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939. Captioned: 'to fire'
Thanksgiving Menu, Company #2527; Camp F-70
Men in uniform loaded onto a truck, one holding a guitar and one in front with a handheld camera. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Four men with truck hauling a large loaded flatbed. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Three enrollees with administrative buildings in background. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939. Caption: 'the team'
Enrollees taking a break while on fire duty. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Three men, posed in field, center man in uniform, SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Man resting in deep gully above fenced field. SCS-01, C1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Work crew with tractor pulling a grader leveling a road surrounded by fields. SCS-01, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Bear, captioned 'Marjorie,' standing in front of a low shed, SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two men in military uniform. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Unidentified administrative building in a fenced area with other structures in the background.
Picture of a military camp administrator in uniform, labeled 'Lt. Foster'. From the Paul Saft photographic album, depicting camp life in SCS-1, C-1503, Moscow, Idaho, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-19
Tall and short enrollees posing side-by-side. SCS-01, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two men in western hats posing as a hold-up, SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Boxers, a referee, and spectators in outdoor boxing rink. SCS-01,C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Work crew, soil conservation project. SCS-1, C-1503.
Boxers and referee, Cougar Mountain and Payette River in background. Identification l-r: unknown, John Rais, Wally Wallingford (from Norwood/Cincinnati). Smith Ferry, 1939.
Camp Smith Ferry buildings. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Batter and catcher at the plate. Captioned 'Lewiston 'Tour'.' Lewiston, Idaho. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
CCC Baseball team wearing CCC shirts and caps. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, Moscow, Idaho, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-19
Five men posing on log and post bridge over river. SCS-01, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Three men in football gear, posed in a pyramid. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Four men standing on shore of lake, SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two men in jackets, captioned: 'Paradise Ridge'. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Work crew, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939. Caption: '?tree-cutting'
Two men in officer uniforms, captioned 'Buddies'. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Camp view, Smith Ferry, 1939, view toward south. Mess hall and bunk house on second floor is tall far building. Camp superintendent house is visible.
Three men in football gear, SCS-01, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Man in foreground, captioned 'Doc'. Truck and other men in background. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Group picture, bunkhouse, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939
Moscow, Idaho, looking north on Main Street. Captioned 'Main Street, Moscow, Idaho. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two enrollees wearing dark shirts, one holding a tool handle, posed in front of round wooden trough. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Overview, Camp Moscow, SCS-1. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Man standing in front of camp buildings, captioned 'Mercer'. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Camp Smith Ferry buildings. Photo taken in 2000. Captioned: 'rear of camp logs and roofs are same as 1939' .
Picture of long gravel road through tall trees. Caption: 'Through the St. Joe National Forest on North & South Highway'. Floyd Foto, Moscow, Idaho. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-19
Picture of enrollee standing in front of a large building. From the Paul Saft photographic album, from SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39.
Bridge across Payette River at Smith's Ferry. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Man standing in front of building, captioned: 'W. Wallingford'. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Three kneeling basketball players in CCC jerseys. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Barracks No. 1, SCS-1, Moscow, Idaho. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39
Photograph of a pole cabin under construction at the end of camp at Smith Ferry, 1939, with trees and log truck in background.
Cover, 'Photographs' with Sun Valley decal and bridge photograph, Camp Ponderosa, F-70, C-2527, Cottonwood, Boise National Forest
Living area at Camp Smith Ferry, 1939
Batter and catcher at the plate. Captioned 'Proroncho'. Lewiston, Idaho. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Man standing in front of a covered truck, SCS-1. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, Moscow, Idaho, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39
Batter at the plate, SCS-1, captioned 'Fritz'. From the Paul Saft photographic album, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-39
Shallow lake, captioned 'Good duck hunting.' SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Military officer, standing on a dog house in front of a row of cars and trucks, SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
John Rais, Cincinatti, Ohio. Resting against cut log. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Man leaning against rock in snow, captioned 'Paradise Ridge,' SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Batter at plate. Captioned: 'Uchtman'. SCS-01, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Man posed in front of large wood pile, with bear cub on chain in the background. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two camp cooks posing with large pan. SCS-1, C-1503, Moscow, Idaho. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Camp Moscow sign in front of camp buildings. SCS-1, C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Two men rowing a small boat or pontoon. Captioned: 'lake above camp'. Camp Smith Ferry, 1939.
Picture of man standing with a bat, with large building in background. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-19, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake area, 1938-19
Fire duty, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939. Caption: 'fire duty, slept on ground'
Work crew with truck. SCS-1,C-1503. From the Paul Saft photographic album, SCS-1, C-1503, 1938-39, depicting camp life, taken mostly in the Moscow, Lewiston, Robinson Lake areas.
Dining room, in mess hall, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939
Wash room, Camp Smith Ferry, 1939

1940
Fenn Ranger Station near Selway River. The sign on the building says: 'Nez Perce National Forest Fenn Ranger Station'.
Manning Crevice Bridge over the Salmon River, 1940, Idaho National Forest, Idaho. Taken in April. 'Salmon River Canyon - Crevice bridge on Idaho National Forest connecting with Nezperce single track cable suspension with I-beam stiffening truss. Span 240'.'
Manning Crevice Bridge over the Salmon River, 1940, Idaho National Forest, Idaho. Writing on the photo says: '406184'.
Road construction along the Salmon River, 70 miles downriver from Salmon, Idaho. The men are from CCC Camp F-401. Photo taken in January of 1940.
Tent frames without cloth walls.
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Spike CCC Camp, Nowhere.
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Wolf Lodge CCC Camp, F-182
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Beauty Bay CCC Camp, F-137
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Spike CCC Camp, Steamboat.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1940 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154. Also includes inspection reports from Spike Camp Nowhere and Steamboat as well as an education and training program document.
An inspection report from 1940 for CCC Spike Camp, Mullan.
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Spike CCC Camp, Nowhere.
A variety of inspection reports from 1940 for Spike CCC Camp, Steamboat.
A group of CCC men standing in the woods next to a pile of logs and several covered CCC trucks. A couple of the men are holding axes.
Three CCC men working in a field of conifer seedlings, each holding one is holding a hand tool. Wooded hills rise behind them in the background. Description reads: 'CCC boys working in Smiths Ferry nursery maintained by Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association near Payette N.F. August 1940 B.W. Schubert'.
A mountain is visible across a valley and between two hills. Description reads: 'Hyndman Peak (12,078 ft. elevation) as seen from upper Big Lost River near Kane Creek on Forest Road to Ketchum. Forest: Challis, State: Idaho, Date: 7/1940, Author: P.S. Bieler'.
A mountain rises above some wooded foothills. Description reads: 'Telephoto view of Mt. Borah (12,655 ft. elevation) highest mountain in Idaho, taken from Grazing Service CCC Camp Chilly #111. Forest: Challis, State: Idaho, Date: 7/1940, Author: P.S. Bieler'.
Group of CCC men posed on the front steps of their barrack. Three men are sitting, three more are standing but their upper bodies are cut out of the photo. Letters on the buckets hanging on the wall of the barrack read: 'BKS' Writing on the barrel reads: 'Fire'. Writing under the photo reads: 'Before the work call'.
Graphic depicting problems congress faces, including debt limit, agricultural issues, defense spending and commerce.
Political cartoon depicting the year 1940 as a child who brings new elements to Mrs. America such as progress and peace, foreign-'ism' cleaner, business expansion and aids for government economy.
Article about the delay in construction of a recreational sports area near Cascade.
Two editorial columns, the first about the first old-age retirement payments from the government, the second about issues with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Front page article about the death of Idaho governor William E. Borah, the 'Lion of Idaho.'
Announcement that the body of young William Brennan, a CCC enrollee who drowned in Payette Lake, was found by a searching party under 225 feet of water.
Cover story about the planned construction of the Cascade dam, which will cost around $1.2 million.
Column about FSA loans that have been given to farm families in need, totalling over $26,000.
Cover story about a $1.1 million appropriation to be signed off on by the president that will allow construction of the Cascade reservoir.
Announcement that the forest service and Stibnite mine crew have recently plowed open the Big Creek and Warm Lake summits, allowing for travel out of the Yellowpine, Warm Lake, Stibnite and Big Creek settlements.
Column about the recent planting of over 40,000 Ponderosa pine trees by Garden Valley CCC crews on 55 acres of burned land in the North Fork Canyon.
Political cartoon criticizing the government's planned economy, saying that it could hurt the public.
Announcement that the rumors that President Roosevelt had vetoed the bill which included appropriatoins for the Cascade dam are without foundation.
Article about the increase in fires in Valley County because of the recent heat wave.
Article explaining the presidential approval of the bill that will make the construction of the Cascade dam assured.
Article about a fire that started in the boiler room of a mill and spread throughout the town, destroying the Brown sawmill and causing nearly $100,000 in damage.
Column about the rising number of forest fires in the Payette Forest, 19 caused by lightning and 10 by people.
Article about Elk Creek ranger station guard Carl H. Johnson, 21, who was flown to Boise for medical attention after falling from a tree while repairing a telephone line.
Front page announcement that nearly 450 firefighters had finally gotten the Garden Valley blaze, which had burned 1500 acres, under control.
Recap of boxing and wrestling matches that were held at the 500-seat arena at Pea Camp, two miles east of MacGregor.
Article about a forest fire that spread over 600 acres in five days, eventually extinguished by 125 CCC workers and 200 civilian firefighters.
Column describing this summer as the summer of fires, as 90 blazes, most within a seven-day period, have kept 1200 fighters busy while buring over 2000 acres of woodland.
Announcement that a new group called the Long Valley Cooperative, Inc. has been formed for the purpose of obtaining government assistance in using electrical power.
Announcement that Valley county has been selected as the newest area to feature the Food Order Stamp Plan, a plan of food distribution.
Announcement that more counties will be included for the food stamp plan, including Adams, Ada, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee and Payette counties.
Article about the new process in which men register for the draft at each local voting precinct.
Article about the Long Valley Power Cooperative's hiring of Norman Mackenzie, a consulting engineer who will survey and map Valley county for the proposed Rural Electrification Project.
Article stating that the problematic Cascade dam project will be delayed again because of the government's decision to put more interest in the defense program.
Column about the overwhelming number of young men who registered for conscription on registration day.
Article about the imminent implementation of electrical power for 200-300 rural families.
Long column outlining the most newsworthy events in Cascade during each month of 1940.
Far shot of two young Busch children, Michael and Pete (aged seven and six), waving from the gate of their family cabin at Jack Howard Ranch near Elk Horn Creek and Salmon River Road in the winter of 1940-41. The Busch's lived here from summer 1940 to spring 1941.
Photograph of Elk Horn Creek in the winter of 1940-41. Because there was no plumbing to the Busch house, an approach path can be seen leading to the water.
Young Michael Busch poses by a snowman in front of the gate of his family's cabin at Elk Horn Creek.
Camp Ketchum memory book for the summer of 1940. The book contains photos of the camp's personnel, including forest service members, kitchen staff, and members of the company. It also has information on the history of the company, the work project, and the camp's baseball team. Towards the end there are autograph pages where other members of the company signed their name, wrote their address, and wrote some remarks.
USFS Crews Develop New Camping Sites - Development work on the Robinson Lake campground??' December 12, 1940. Typewritten description of CCC and ERA built campground in Boundary County.

1941
CCC company group picture, C-2939, McCall. Handwritten note reads: 'Company 2939 McCall Idaho Porter L. Martin [Com'd'q] [Mar.] 1924 NOCK #400'.
Several CCC men participate in a National Defense training in the woods. The training is given by the McCall Radio School and the U.S. Office of Education, near Camp Lake Fork, Company 2939. Writing above photo reads: 'Camp Lake Fork Company #2939, McCall, Idaho July, 1941. National Defense Training - McCall Radio School - The radio instructor of the McCall radio school, McCall Idaho, has a group of CCC enrollees out in the nearby forest demonstrating how to unpack, set up, and operate a Forest Service SPF radio set. This is but one of the many features stressed in an intensive six month radio training course sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service. Technical service supplied by the State of Idaho and the U.S. Office of Education, National Defense Training. Photo by W.J. Mead.'
Several CCC men participate in a National Defense training on how to build radios. The training is given by the U.S. Office of Education and the McCall Radio School near CCC Camp Lake Fork, company 2939. Taken in July. The writing above and on the back of the photo reads: 'Camp Lake Fork Company #2939, McCall, Idaho July 1941. National Defense Training -McCall Radio School- Unit Radio Production - Here are a group of CCC enrollees attending classes at the McCall, Idaho national defense radio school. Students in the class are being shown how to produce and build their own radio oscillators for code practice. Each man learns to assemble a specific part of the set. The enrollee in the front is laying out the front panel which he will drill for the parts which the second is wiring. The third enrollee is making a check on the different (over) (Cont'd.) instruments before the fourth one finally places the panel in its metal case. Final check-up and test is made by the enrollee at the end. This training, on a smaller scale, is given to enrollees to adapt them, if need be, to small scale radio set production in factories. Photo by W.J. Mead.'
A variety of inspection reports from 1941 for Wolf Lodge CCC Camp, F-182. Also included is an evaluation of the education program at the camp and a training program sheet filled out in December of 1940.
A variety of inspection reports and correspondence, regarding those reports, from 1941 for Devil's Elbow CCC Camp, F-154.
Four CCC men laying out piles of logs in perpendicular rows on top of one another. There is a tall construction (presumably a creosoting plant) just visible through the trees behind the men.
Two CCC men working with logs at a large construction (presumably a creosoting plant) in the woods. Several barrels lay in the background. Writing above the photo reads: 'CCC Enrollees preparing fence posts and telephone poles and operating creosoting plant at Stewart Flat. These products are used as far as 100 miles from this plant. By Paul S. Bieler. July 1941'
Four CCC men working with a tall construction (presumably a creosoting plant), to make fence posts and telephone poles.
Four CCC men laying out piles of logs in perpendicular rows on top of one another. Three of the men are shaving off the bark from the logs. There is a tall construction (presumably a creosoting plant) visible through the trees behind the men.
CCC men fighting fires in Idaho. Many men can be seen bent low and working among the burnt trees.
Enrollees being trained in fire line construction at Boise National Forest, near Idaho City. A long line of men can be seen through the forest, working on the construction.
Appreciation ad from Dave Callender, thanking everyone who saved his store from fire.
Personal about Idaho National Forest Supervisor J.W. Farrell's attendance at meetings in connection with CCC activities.
Short piece about the dismantling of the Riggins CCC camp by Capt. Annett of the Boise District and his 25 CCC enrollees from the Pollock CCC camp.
Personal about W.E. Murray and Walter E. Mann leaving Payette for Ogden after the completion of their audits of the forest office, ranger stations and CCC camps.
Article about the implementation in Boise and Payette of a federal food stamp plan.
Blurb educating the public on a national 'open house' of CCC camps to commemorate the program's eighth anniversary.
Announcement that CCC Director McEntee will gradually reduce the enrolled strength of the CCC.
Story about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement to distribute food stamps on a mail-order basis.
Piece announcing that Idaho CCC camps may now be joined by Idaho youth, age 17-24 because of the falling number of enrollees.
Story about Cascade's Robert Callender, the new chairman of Valley County Surplus Foods committee, trying to organize cooperation amongst food retailers to set up the Food Stamp Plan in the county.
Collection of four stories relating to forestry, including a bid from Brown's Tie & Lumber Co. on board-cutting, the delivery of Ponderosa Pine seedlings around the state and news of the new Goose Creek campground.
Story about an announcement from State Forester Franklin Girard of Boise in which a new CCC company with 200 enrollees will be constructed over the next five years at Crown Point, Payette Lake peninsula.
Column outlining the opportunities former McCall CCC camp enrollees have been offered as of late.
Story about the adoption of the food stamp plan, a program intended to move surplus crops off over-laden farms, by Valley County.
Article about the National Youth Administration's opening of an office at Emmett High School, with the purpose of employing out-of-school youth.
Short piece about remaining openings at Lakefork CCC Camp F-415, despite 38 men having been recently transferred.
Article about the Farm Security Administration urging farmers to increase production of milk, chickens, eggs and pork so they may to share in the profits from the expanding market of these products.
Story urging the state to preserve the beauty and tourism benefits of Payette Lakes by reducing private lot purchases.
Column about CCC Director McEntee's fears that the lack of enrollees may severely handicap the program.
Grouping of short news items, including the location of a new CCC camp near Crooked River, a Boise dentist's repair work at a camp and a company commander's transition into the military.
Story about Smith's Ferry camp's transformation into a new prison labor camp.
Article explaining the need for farm and orchard hands in Idaho, the purpose for furloughing CCC enrollees.
Article that relays the possibility of the Lakefork CCC camp moving into the vacated McCall Barracks.
Article about the Lakefork CCC camp taking over the McCall barracks, but with only 43 members, the camp must recruit nearly 100 more.
Story about the creation of a five-member County Farm Security Administration Council in Valley County for the purpose of planning an attack on local problems.
Piece about upcoming repair work and the opening of two clerk positions at the McCall CCC Barracks.
Story about the replacement of Lt. Charles M. Carman with the former educational advisor of the Ontario camp, Porter L. Martin.
Story about E.L. Thompson's forestry growth project, in which he and his 10 workers have grown 800,000 trees at their nursery for reforestation.
Article about the importance of the State Fish and Game Department's annual live-beaver trapping/transplanting program in preserving irrigatio nditches, cannals and streams.
Column about the importance of training CCC members and the safety that comes along with it.
Blurp about the arrival of a U.S. Navy Representative in McCall to recruit young men.
Piece outlining the steps the new 14 members of the Pocatello CCC camp must take in becoming fully trained members, as well as information about how to enroll.
Opinion column from the Idaho Statesman about the effects of dictatorships on the freedoms of reporters.
Political cartoon depicting the sometimes negative political influence on the nation's defensive program.
Opinion article expressing the fear of many Americans; that America will be at war with Japan because of Japan's means to take over the Pacific.
Article about the realistic possibility that the new food stamp plan will extend to the rest of the state.
Political cartoon suggesting the public's jubilance expressed at the government's industrial defense production.
Article expression an announcement from A.J. Tillman, acting Director of the Idaho State Employment Service, in which Tillman appeals to unemployed workers to register with state employment.
Article explaining the glorified history of CCC workers in the Payette National Forest.
Announcement outlining what the new food stamp plan is and who is eligible to receive it.
Announcement that the Valley County CCC camp has openings for 198 additional enrollees.
Announcement that the Rural Electrification Project in Valley county is underway and very likely to be completed soon.
Article about Robert Callender's acceptance of the chairmanship of the Valley County Surplus Foods committee, in which he will be responsible for setting up the Food Stamp Plan in the county.
Announcement that a new CCC camp will be built near Crown Point at some time in the near future.
Article about the implementation of the Food Stamp Plan in five counties.
Article describing the opportunities former CCC enrollees may see after work is completed.
Article outlining the large amount of loans used by farmers and stockmen, totaling over $300,000.
Picture with accompanying description about America's first internment camp, where nearly 300 members of the German ship 'Columbus' will be housed for the duration of the war.
Article urging Idaho youths to enroll with the CCC for good experience.
Article announcing that electrical engineers have conferred in Donnelly to prepare to start configuring electricity in rural areas.
Political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam throwing a 'radical agitator' into a trash can filled with 'business baiting' and 'experiments.'
Short piece about Lakefork CCC camp's move to Lake Fork Creek.
Political cartoon depicting plastics, new processes, high power fuels, new metal alloys and synthetic rubber being pushed by industrial research into national defense.
Article about a tree nursery in McCall that grows hundreds of thousands of trees before moving them for purpose of reforestation.
Feature about an educational course at Grimes Pass in which CCC workers learn firefighting techniques.
Announcement that the United State Senate appropriated another $1,000,000 to the construction of the Cascade dam.
Political cartoon depicting 'industry' writing ammunition, airplanes, tanks and rifles underneath national defense while the public sits idly by.
Editorial opinion piece accurately predicting that more people will need to work in order for the United States to win the war.
Article affirming the inevitable passing of a measure that will finalize appropriations for the Cascade Dam.
Article about a group of ranchers touring through Idaho and conducting a study of agricultural and range conditions throughout the state.
Article about the overall improvements that CCC workers have made to the state, including addition of grazing lands, firefighting improvements, tool caches and dam creation.
Announcement that fresh vegetables, shell eggs, oranges, peaches, pork lard, pork meats, corn meal, grits, dry edible beans, prunes, wheat and whole weat flour and raisins can be purchased with blue food stamps throughout July.
Article about the FSA's urges for farmers to increase production of milk, chickens, eggs and pork to share in the expanding market for said products.
Announcement that President Roosevelt will likely add $500,000 to the Cascade dam construction budget, pushing the total to $1.4 million.
Short piece announcing that there are now 38 vacancies at the Lakefork CCC camp.
Article about the NYA's opening of an office at Emmett high school for the purpose of training youths for future work.
Political cartoon depicting congress blindly fishing while a cat, labelled as 'wasteful non-defense spending,' steals the fish, labelled as 'revenues for national defense.'
Article about the increase in arrests of 'firebugs,' or, people who start fires.
Announcement that the national defense program may extend its reach into Cascade if the Hallack and Howard Mill can obtain a contract to cut 1.5 million feet of lumber.
Opinion column following up on the ideas of propaganda with a piece about the nation's propaganda teachers.
Article about the retirement of former FSA official R.M. Keyes and his quick replacement by Maurice V. Sorenson, a farm-devoted University of Idaho graduate.
Announcement that a new prison camp is being constructed near Smith's Ferry.
Article about the unexpected cancellation by Washington D.C. of bids for the dam at Cascade.
Article outlining the general feeling of citizens in Cascade after the bombings on Pearl Harbor.
Short piece about the progressing winter construction by 60 CCC enrollees of a road to Stibnite.
Article about the arrest of ski-instructor Sepp Bennedikter for speculated immigration issues.
Article about the new prison camp at Smith's Ferry which was just approved by the Idaho Prison Board.
Political cartoon depicting a single soldier on land, labelled 'Japan,' while a giant wave approaches from the ocean, labelled 'American defense production.'
Political cartoon depicting a horn labelled 'government economic planning' sucking in several ideas and entities, including 'class hatred,' 'red tape,' 'regimentation,' 'loss of freedom,' 'censorship' and 'bureaucracy.'
Announcement that CCC employees will be sent out wherever more work is needed around the state.
Announcement that the McCall CCC camp will host a ship-building course in which anyone who is interested can attend.
Article about the involvement of Valley county farmers in the 1942 Food Defense program, in which they will send a portion of production to assist defense workers and Great Britain.
Article about the five newly named leaders of the County Farm Security Administration Council for Valley county.
Column about the two CCC camps in Cascade, what project each is planning and why each still exists.
Cover and 7 pages related to the CCC in history of the Minidoka National Forest compiled 1941-42.
Cover and three pages related to the CCC. In History of the Sawtooth National Forest, Febr. 15, 1941.

1942
Two men hand-splitting and re-sawing shakes, Headquarters, Idaho.
Article about the FSA's financing of food raising programs because of the impact of World War II.
Editorial exhibiting American fears of the Japanese during WWII, the author commends the FBI and asks that all Japanese be moved from 'vital areas.'
Story about the WPA's new project in which a 'contact man' will be established in each area to place workers accordingly.
Response from Idaho Governor Chase A. Clark to the fear of Japanese people exhibited by Idaho's people, in which Clark appeals to the people of Idaho not to sell land to the Japanese.
Article announcing the opening of the new Donnelly Farm Security Labor Camp just south of Donnelly, the new camp features several amenities to make it livable.
Article about the completion of the new 'tent city' camp for agricultural workers outside of Donnelly.
Story about WPA crews shipping scrap metal from rural areas and abandoned mines.
Story about the War Relocation Authority's plan to use American Japanese evacuees for farming labor in Idaho, Montana, Utah and eastern Oregon.
Article about the WPA's vocational training programs held in Seattle and Logan, and how these programs have led to success down the line for workers.
Document with information about the termination of CCC in Ninth Corps Area

1945
A variety of documents detailing the process of the auction and sale of Willow Creek CCC Camp, F-188, near Emida, ID. Descriptions of each of the buildings and their contents are included as well as their selling price and what responsibilities the buyer has upon purchasing the buildings. Correspondence with perspective buyers and the Federal Building in Missoula, MT is also included.

1949
Several CCC men standing outside of an airplane. The hatch behind the wings is open and there is a ladder leading up to it. The back of the photo reads: 'firefighters loading Lewiston '49'.

1954
Weyerhaeuser project interview in which Harry Shellworth shares a complete and detailed history of his time in the northwest and includes several letters from friends and colleagues congratulating him on birthdays, asking him to write a book etc.

1963
Part one of Harry Shellworth's interview with Elwood Maunder. Shellworth discusses his early family background and the events leading up to his move to Idaho and joining of the military.
Later installment of Shellworth's interview with Maunder. Shellworth discusses his time working with timber resources, particularly in the state of Idaho, where exploitation of forests was prominent.
Article written by Philip Weiner, a New York writer for the National Observor, describing the CCC and his time as an enrollee served in the Idaho Panhandle, on the occasion of President John F. Kennedy bill to start a Youth Conservation Corp

1964
Michael Malone's 1964 interview with Harry Shellworth in which Shellworth discusses his political life and people he was involved with, mostly pertaining to policies surrounding forests in Idaho and Washington.
Interview of Harry C. Shellworth by Michael Malone, conducted at his residence in Boise, Idaho on February 1, 1964. Describes his relationships with Idaho Governor C. Ben Ross, other government officials, including Senator Borah, and his role in how the CCC was implemented in Idaho.

1966
Typewritten responses to a questions created by Elmo R. Richardson, Department of History, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

1973
An at length history of the Salmon National Forest, starting with the history of the Shoshone Indians who lived there and the Lewis and Clark expedition through the miners and trappers who explored the area. The report also covers the history of the personnel and administration of the Salmon National Forest as well as general information about it's geography, natural resources and land use. There are also two miscellaneous sections and 10 Appendices.

1978
A study of the impact of the CCC-ID on the Sioux peoples in the Dakotas of the United States.

1979
An interview with Henry Kottkey by David Barton. Another individual is noted in the transcript as 'XF'. The three discuss what it was like in Wallace, ID during the 1930's and 40's. David asks about the Red Light District in town as well as alcohol, gambling, and slot machines. David asks Henry how different geographical features in the area were named. Lastly David asks Henry about his time as a Local Experienced Man (LEM) for the CCC.

1980
A view of a lodge built by the CCC at Heyburn State Park in the 1980s.

1982
The first sentence of the introduction reads: 'This overview of cultural resources has been written to address both management and research needs on the Salmon National Forest.' This research also studied the location of the historical sites within the National Forest, including some CCC camps. But the report mostly focuses on the flora , fauna, climate and natural resources of the forest, as well as the history of how humans have used those resources. There is also a conclusion drawn about how best to protect those resources in the future.
Correspondence between Tom Coston, Regional Forester and Beryl Johnston, Director of Engineering with the Forest Supervisors regarding an inventory of CCC buildings in Region 1 of the Forest Service. The document also includes said inventory.

1983
A letter from Rolf B. Jorgenson to Mr. Morden, the Forest Supervisor of the Idaho Panhandle Forests written in 1983 about information regarding CCC Camp Gold Center, F-45 from May-October 1933 in the St. Joe National Forest. Enclosed was said information in the form of a one page type-written document.
An overview of the history of the CCC, it's purpose and how it was founded. Then the history of the CCC's presence and influence in the Klamath Nationl Forest, Southern Oregon, and Northern California is explained. Included as well are several lists of CCC camp locations and company assignments as well as a list of work projects done by the CCC in the area.
Mention of CCC camp at Warm Springs Creek above Penny Lake building a bridge

1985
Interior view of Lodge doors with radiators, tools, and a Pepsi can. An automobile can be seen through the windows on the door. The doors were built by the CCC Back of photo reads: 'Rocky Point Lodge Doors Ken Hart'. Ken Hart was a member of Company 1995

1986
Using CCC enrollees from Camp Kamiah, working out of Warm Springs Creek Camp.

1987
Two men working on the shelter at Heyburn State Park that was built in the 1930s.
Two men working on the shelter at Heyburn State Park that was built in the 1930s.
Two men working on the shelter at Heyburn State Park that was built in the 1930s.
Four large logs for the Chatcolet Shelter loaded in a truck.

1989
Town sign for Riggins. Sign reads: 'Welcome to Riggins Pop. 588 Elv. 1800 Gateway to 7 Devils M[T]NS Complete Tourist Accommodations Riggins Rodeo in May'.

1990
A history of fire on the Payette National Forest, including descriptions of Lookouts and Smokejumper bases and frequency of fires throughout the 70's and 80's, with a list of fires from 1944-1989 included at the end of the report.
A letter from Tom Kovalicky to Everret Loomis relaying the history of the Salmon River Road.
biography of Nicholas Busch, officer at French Creek

1991
Several elderly men and women outside of the Rocky Point Lodge and the entrance sign which reads: 'Enterin[g] Heyb[urn] Sta[te] [Park]'. One of the women in the center of the photo is wearing a Forest Ranger uniform. The sign behind the lodge sign presumably reads: '[Welco]me C.C.[C.]'.
Five people standing behind a sign for the Indian Cliffs trailhead. One of the men is wearing a forest ranger's uniform. The sign reads: 'CCC Nature Trail, Indian Cliffs Trail'.
A view of the Chatcolet Shelter built by the CCC stationed at Heyburn State Park in the 1930s.
A line of children can be seen moving along the grass away from the Chatcolet Shelter at Heyburn State Park. Several picnic benches are scattered across the lawn behind them.

1993
An article written summarizing how the CCC has affected the Forests and Forest Service. It was written after the first enrollment period in 1933 and before the second period of enrollment began in 1934. It gives details of what projects could and could not be worked on by the enrollees under the Emergency Conservation Work Act.
A historical report about the development of Ranger Stations and other administrative sites in the Boise National Forest. Also included are the blueprints used by the Forest Rangers to build different kinds of structures.

1994
A report on the history of the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Associaton (SITPA) and the work the did from 1904-1994. SITPA's main goal was fire prevention and was a cooperative group of Lumber Companies, National Forests, and the State Government. Together these groups built Fir Lookouts and fought fires.

1996
A narrative description of one Harold Leland's time spent in the CCC
Newspaper article with a picture of the kitchen crew at Chatcolet, Idaho

1998
Newspaper article and picture of guitar players at Deception Creek Camp, Coeur d'Alene Press, published April 27, 1998
Men tunneling Fish Hook Tunnel in St. Joe Valley in 1938. Sixteen men stand on and around a scaffolded platform to carve the tunnel.

1999
An RV is parked in front of the Fishhook Creek Tunnel, South of Avery, ID on Fishhook Creek. The back of the photo reads: ''Fishhook Creek Tunnel' Built by CCC 1938-1939. Visited July 1999 by Herb VanKirk and CCC + T.V. Crew from Public T.V. 'Outdoor Idaho' from Boise, Idaho.'

2004
An overview of the Intermountain Region (Region 4) of the USDA forest Service to identify and evaluate the historic administrative facilities in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. This includes regional historic context statements and photographs of the locations.

2005
A report on the role of fire in the National Parks Systems divided into two parts. The first focuses on the early era of the National Parks when the policy was to supress and put out all fires. The second half of the report focuses on how fire has been reintroduced into the Park System, both policy-wise and legislatively, as well as practically.
A report investigating the integrity of part of Camp Heyburn as a National Historic Site. This report is being conducted in order to determine if construction may be done that will further destroy the integrity of the site. The report finds that construction may commence and that Camp Heyburn is not suitable for the National Register of Historic Places.

2006
A biography and history of work done by George Lee Nichols for the Forest Service during his career as regional architect.

2009
An evaluation of the McCall District Administrative Site for reconsideration to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010
Michael Busch pictured waving next to Elk Horn Creek Cabin, his family's home for a brief time in the early 40s. The giant spruce tree pictured has been standing since at least 1940.

2011
An article describing a brief history of the CCC and the work that the men performed. Mostly the article consists of several narratives of injured (fatally or non-fatally) CCC men and the reports filed about them. The article concludes with a persuasive argument of the value of the accident records for researchers.
A long and in depth overview of administration buildings in the Lemhi, Salmon, Challis, and later Salmon-Challis National Forests. There is a chapter for the CCC camps and one for each ranger district, among a few others.

2013
An application for the Deep Creek (Magruder) Ranger Station to be included in the National Register of Historic Places. The application is quite comprehensive, including not only pictures and descriptions of the ranger station and other buildings on the site, but their historical background and the historical background of the CCC and Bitterroot National Forest.
A thesis that examines the flexability and differences among the CCC camps in the Columbia National Forest.