Leo Kimmett papers, 1934-1935.

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Leo Kimmett papers, 1934-1935.

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Contains a manuscript of "Life in a CCC camp - 1934" by Leo Kimmett; a hand-drawn map of the area of Yellowstone National Park; copy print photographs of Kimmett's time at the CCC camp in the park; and a 1935 cadet ball program from the University of Wyoming.

.1 cubic ft. (1 envelope)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7704516

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)

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The Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal agency, was created as part of the New Deal in 1935. From the description of Civilian Conservation Corps photograph collection [graphic]. 1936. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38548415 On March 31, 1933, congress passed the Emergency Conservation Work Act, creating the Civilian Conservation Corps. On April 5, the president appointed Robert Fechner of Tennessee as Director of Emergency Conservation Work. Fechner, a vic...

Kimmett, Leo

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Leo Kimmett was born and raised on a farm in Powell, Wyoming. In 1934, at the time of his high school graduation, Kimmett applied for a job and was accepted to the Civilian Conservation Corps. This corps, YNP-2, was stationed in Yellowstone National Park. While on duty, Kimmett was employed as a member of work detail, a camp clerk, and he also volunteered for a sub-camp that built a fire trail around Mary Lake. From the description of Leo Kimmett papers, 1934-1935. (University of Wyo...