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James Madison University

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
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.
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Edward Vanfossen interviewed by David W. Benavitch

Records the recollections of Edward Vanfossen, retired Forest Service employee, and a Civilian Conservation Corps LEM (Local Experienced Man) and enrollee at Camp 8, Lyndhurst/Sherando Lake, Virginia during the mid 1930's [no specific dates given]. Describes impact of the Depression, losing job as an auto mechanic, and efforts to pay off a $18.00 debt. Talks about employment by the CCC as a LEM, primarily working as a mechanic and general handyman around the Camp. Mentions various jobs including road building and dam construction as an equipment operator (using a trail builder, tractor and shovel); also job as a forest fire water boss. Talks about various people and stories about them: mostly those who worked around the camp such as mechanics, tool sharpeners, the Camp doctor (and his tonsil operations); Forest Service officers; the head stonemason and carpenters; and other LEMs. Recalls chaperoning CCC boys during off time and their excursions into town (Waynesboro). Describes later employment with the Forest Service; their quarters and arrangements at the Camp. In general describes life at a CCC camp that later became a part of the national forest recreation system.

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.

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