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.
The CCC served a dual purpose: alleviating widespread unemployment and addressing environmental degradation. Enrollees undertook a variety of projects including reforestation, soil erosion control, flood prevention, and the development of state and national parks. The "S-60" designation likely indicates a state park or forestry camp, highlighting the CCC's significant role in building public infrastructure and improving natural landscapes during a critical period of economic hardship and environmental need.
The CCC served a dual purpose: alleviating widespread unemployment and addressing environmental degradation. Enrollees undertook a variety of projects including reforestation, soil erosion control, flood prevention, and the development of state and national parks. The "S-60" designation likely indicates a state park or forestry camp, highlighting the CCC's significant role in building public infrastructure and improving natural landscapes during a critical period of economic hardship and environmental need.
