Olsen, Victor T., 1915-2000.

Established by the Emergency Conservation Work Act of 1933, the CCC was envisioned as a means to tackle the growing problems of poverty and unemployment in the United States during the depression of the 1930s. The program engaged over three million unemployed male volunteers in public works projects designed to conserve natural resources and improve recreational and communication infrastructure. In Washington State, host to over 200 CCC camps, the CCC was involved in forest and soil conservation, construction of trails, roads, bridges, telephone lines, and park and recreational facilities. Former member Vic Olsen and his wife Mae Olsen were instrumental in preserving the history of the CCC and their achievements in Washington State. The Olsens founded the Everett Chapter (Chapter 78) of the CCC Alumni Association in March 1983, and worked to help build and establish the CCC interpretive center at Deception Pass State Park, dedicated on July 16, 1988.

From the description of Vic and Mae Olsen Civilian Conservation Corps collection, 1930-2001. (Western Washington University). WorldCat record id: 56141676

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