Orrin R. Lathrop Civilian Conservation Corps Papers, 1934, 1952, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Lathrop, Orrin R.

Abstract:

The papers consists of correspondence, photographs, publications, notes, and miscellaneous relating to Lathrop's experience with CCC camps in Michigan.

Extent:

.25 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by E. Brilinski, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes materials relating to Lathrop’s experience with the CCC camps, particularly at Hoxeyville, Wellston, Camp Axin, Cadillac, Camp Sable River, Peacock, Camp Luzerne, Luzerne, Camp Hartwick Pines, Grayling, Camp Wolverine, Clarion, Camp Eldorado, Roscommon, Camp Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt, Camp Sturgeon River, Foster City, Camp Black Lake, Rogers City, and at Camp Custer, Michigan.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

O.R. Lathrop earned a B.S. in August 1933. He lived in Bellaire, Michigan, and was married with at least one son. He taught classes in Bellaire. During the Depression, he served as the Educational Advisor for several Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Acquisition Information:

No Acc#

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Names:

Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--History.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--History--Michigan.
Lathrop, Orrin R.

Places:

Bellaire (Mich.)--History.