Table of Contents

Enrollees modeling old and new dress uniform.
Courtesy of the National Archives.

Cover

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: A Brief History of the CCC

Origins
Establishment
The Early Years
The Pre-War Years
The War Years and the Conclusion of the CCC

Chapter 2: The National Park Service Role

National Parks and State Parks Programs
Establishment
Responsibilities
Support Personnel
ECW Land Rental or Purchase Authority
1936 Consolidation Program
Impact on NPS Regionalization
Administrative Relationships
The Army and the War Department
The ECW/CCC Directorate
The Forest Service
The Embezzlement Issue -- Internal Corruption

Chapter 3: The National Park Service Camps

Administration
Camp Description
Enrollment
Daily Routine
Training and Education
Problems and Challenges
Desertions
Enrollee Behavior and Public Reactions
Black Enrollment

Chapter 4: Contributions

Fire Fighting
Insect and Fungus Control
Resource Conservation vs. Park Development
Technical Assistance
Archeological and Historical Work
Development of Recreational Demonstration Areas
Other Highlights

Chapter 5: Overall Accomplishments, 1933-1942

Appendixes

Appendix A: Selected Draft Legislation, Legislation, and Executive Orders Affecting the CCC
Appendix B: Selected Items on the Organization of the CCC
Appendix C: Selected Items on CCC Camp Locations
Appendix D: Certificate Issued to Youths
Appendix E: Selected Items Related to Work Accomplishments of the CCC
Appendix F: Listing of National Park Service Motion Picture Projects, Fall, 1933-1935

Bibliography