Civilian Conservation Corps "1614th Co." Pennant, 1934
THF293213 / Civilian Conservation Corps "1614th Co." Pennant, 1934
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Artifact Overview
Michigan native Stanley Zaleski (1915-1973) enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in April 1934 when he was 18. The CCC, established in the early years of the Great Depression, enlisted unemployed, single young men to work in America's public lands, forests, and national parks. Zaleski, who helped with reforestation, was stationed with company 1614 at Camp McComb near Munising, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1934
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.118.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dave Zaleski.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Dark blue
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 33.75 in
Length: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
on front:
CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS. / US / Co. 1614 / C.C.C.
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