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Leland Haig CCC photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5855

Content Description

In this collection are 32 photographs depicting the camps, people, and work of those in the early Civilian Conservation Corps in Idaho.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1933

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research

Biographical / Historical

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was founded in 1933 by President Theodore Roosevelt, as an executive order. There are CCC camps in 48 out 50 states, and those involved spent their days building camps, fire watch towers, and roads, planting trees and fighting fires.

Extent

32 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection features 32 photographs of early Civilian Conservation Corps in Idaho.

Arrangement

Original arrangement kept.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials received from Walter Haig, son of Lelan Haig in 2021 (MA 2021-60).

Bibliography

CCC Website (https://ccclegacy.org/history-center/ccc-brief-history/)
Title
Guide to Leland Haig CCC photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Finding Aid prepared by Knox Carter
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository