Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.). New Mexico District.

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The Emergency Conservation Work Program was established by the federal government in 1933 to provide unemployment relief and vocational education; its name changed to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937. The CCC operated 44 camps in New Mexico, under the jurisdiction of the New Mexico District headquartered in Ft. Bliss, Texas. Supervising agencies for the camps were the U.S. Forest Service, Grazing Service, Soil Conservation Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Reclamation.

From the description of Civilian Conservation Corps, New Mexico District records, 1935-1942. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38548412

Role Title Holding Repository
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Mexico
Subject
Conservation of natural resources
Conservation projects (Natural resources)
Vocational education
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1935

Active 1942

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