This collection includes photographs documenting the activities in U.S. Civilian Service camps for conscientious objectors during World War II.
Photograph taken at Fort Steilacoomb, Washington, CPS #51.
November 17, 1944
Photograph taken at Fort Steilacoomb, Washington, CPS #51.
November 17, 1944
Photograph taken at Fort Steilacoomb, Washington, CPS #51.
November 17, 1944
Photograph taken at Fort Steilacoomb, Washington, CPS #51.
November 17, 1944
Splitting wood for the roof of one of the buildings at Cascade Locks. Hugh Merrick on the right.
ca. 1942
Splitting wood for the roof of one of the buildings at Cascade Locks. Hugh Merrick (far left), Henry Dasenbrock (second from left), .
ca. 1942
Unidentified workers from CPS #21 taking a break on a hillside overlooking the Columbia River.
1942
Unidentified CPS #21 men relaxing in the camp recreation room. Bock and Hall written on back of print.
1942
Unidentified CPS #21 members constructing a rock wall at the Cascade Locks Ranger Station
1942
Unidentified CPS #21 workers unloading wood for making shakes for the house at the ranger station.
1942
CPS #21 camp members loading onto a truck in preparation for forestry work after the morning work call.
1942
Unidentified CPS #21 camp members constructing a rock wall at Herman Creek near the camp.
1942
Unidentified CPS #21 camp members constructing a rock wall at Eagle Creek.
1942