Lewes Delaware Civilian Conservation Corps Real Photo Postcard

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps, such as Company No. 1214, Camp S-60, were integral to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives during the Great Depression. Established in 1933, the CCC provided employment for young, unmarried men, primarily aged 18-25, engaging them in extensive natural resource conservation and public works projects throughout the United States. These camps were designed to be temporary, housing thousands of enrollees who would contribute to national recovery efforts.