George Chase Letter on CCC, Brownville Junction, 1991

Contributed by Maine Conservation Corps

Description

George Chase wrote to Norman "Red" Wetherington about his experiences serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and in World War II.

He wrote, "Got $21 a month and it was a very educational part of my life."

Chase served in the CCC in Bar Harbor in 1937 and 1938. He is Native American and served General George Patton in World War II.

Weathering collected memories of CCC members in Maine, and coordinated CCC reunions. He is the author of "In the Public Interest: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Maine."

View/Add Comments

Transcription

Item has a transcription view a full transcription


About This Item

  • Title: George Chase Letter on CCC, Brownville Junction, 1991
  • Creator: George Chase
  • Creation Date: 1991-06-22
  • Subject Date: circa 1940
  • Locations:
    • Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County, ME
    • Bar Harbor, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 14 cm
  • Object Type: Text

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

People

Other Keywords


For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Conservation Corps
124 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-6092
Website

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.

How to cite content on this site


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.