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Start Over Names Ballard, Larry K., 1912-2006

Larry Ballard interviewed by David W. Benavitch

Records the recollections of Larry Ballard, a Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee at Camp 8, Lyndhurst/Sherando Lake, Virginia during the Camp's first year (1933-34). Describes Depression era situation, the CCC selection process at Hopewell, Virginia, his home town; experiences with the Army at Fort Monroe and the formation of the 351st Company (170 men). Mentions early days at the camp site: constructing buildings and creating/clearing roads; i.e., clearing brush and hauling rocks. Talks about experiences learning a trade as a stone mason; his responsibilities as a squad leader in charge of twelve men (as part of the headquarters group); duties running the canteen, and working in the supply room. Talks about food, living conditions (before and after water and electricity); entertainment (minstrel shows); involvement with newspaper writing and the Camp "Spring Owl Newspaper." Reminisces about military and Forest Service personnel, CCC friends, and relations with local town (Waynesboro) residents. In general, records his experiences and impressions of thirteen months as a CCC participant at a camp which became a part of the national forest recreation system

  1. James Madison University
  2. Life in a CCC camp: A history of Camp NF-8 Sherando, Virginia oral histories

Life in a CCC camp: A history of Camp NF-8 Sherando, Virginia oral histories 1 cubic feet 13 folders, 21 audiocassettes, 12 vhs, 2 3.5" floppy disks

Benavitch, David W.
The collection comprises 12 interviews with people associated the Sherando CCC camp as prisoners, enrollees, prison guards, and other various military personel. Interview topics range from camp establishment to the lasting effects and ending of the program.
  1. James Madison University

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