Name/Title
CCC Camp, Cascade Locks, 1938 (Copy 2012)Entry/Object ID
2021.1.300Description
Image of the group of individuals stationed at the Wyeth during WWII. The image consists of roughly 150 individuals that were involuntarily placed at the camp during WWII. Individuals are lined up in three rows with the first row seated on benches, and the back to rows standing. In the background there are mountains, trees and structures. Individuals are all in similar uniforms in varying shades.
Base of image reads; " Company 1452 C.C.C. Cascade Locks, Oregon. Lt. Alex M. Kravitz, Commanding. Lt William S. Coci Senior Officer. Mr. Bill Johnston Project Sup. Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1941. CC Camp F-7 Wyeth Camp 21."
The Civilian Pubic Service Camp 21, was created as a camp to give people the opportunity for alternative military service for conscientious objectors. Conscientious objectors were offered noncombat military postilions but those who refused any military involvement were sent to CPS camps. Most camps were ran with the help of peaceful religions such as the Mennonites and the Church of the Brethren. CPS #21 was a Brethren camp.
A conscientious objector is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion. In some countries, conscientious objectors are assigned to an alternative civilian service as a substitute for conscription or military service.
Sticky note on matting reads; "1938, CCC Camp in C. Locks. (Company 1452) LT. Alex Kravitz, Commanding. Picture Donated by: Pete Weaver 7459 Olive Tree LN. Highland, CA 92346 By mail- APR 22."Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Date, InscriptionLocation
Printed on base of image.Transcription
Company 1452 C.C.C. Cascade Locks, Oregon. Lt. Alex M. Kravitz, Commanding. Lt William S. Coci Senior Officer. Mr. Bill Johnston Project Sup. Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1941. CC Camp F-7 Wyeth Camp 21.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
Matting DimensionHeight
14-1/4 inLength
9-3/8 inDimension Description
Image Dimension (2)Height
5 inLength
7 inColors
Color
Black, Off-White/Cream, White, Tan, GrayColor Notes
Image is in black, white, and gray scale with tones of off-white and tan.
