Civilian Conservation Corps Collection

The longest siphon in the world crosses the Malheur Valley, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The longest siphon in the world crosses the Malheur Valley. It carries water to the bench land beyond a division of the project called Dead Ox Flat. Malheur County, Oregon-67

Siphon - the worlds longest - which carries water 5 miles to Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Zion National Park, Utah. USA. East Temple rises above frosted cattails & bridge over Pine Creek
Zion National Park, Utah. USA. East Temple rises above frosted cattails and bridge over Pine Creek (built by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC))

OR, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, shelter at overlook built by CCC

NEW DEAL: C. C. C. 1941. Civilian Conservation Corps worker, part of the National
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. 1941. Civilian Conservation Corps worker, part of the National Youth Administration (NYA), building a house for the defense housing project construction program in Colorado

Black Elk Wilderness, South Dakota. USA. Stone watchtower built by Civilian Conservation Corps on summit of 7242 foot Harney Peak, highest point in South Dakota. Black Hills

Overlook built by the Civilian Conservation Corps on the Little Missouri River, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA and fog in the valley at sunrise

Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. CLASS. Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem, Virginia. Shop foreman O.W

Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps laying adobe bricks on the walls of a storage building at the Mission of
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. 1938. Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps laying adobe bricks on the walls of a storage building at the Mission of the Immaculate Conception near Lompoc, California

Civilian Conservation Corps workers plant trees on a hillside. Photographed c1933
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. c1933. Civilian Conservation Corps workers plant trees on a hillside. Photographed c1933

Aerial of Deception Pass bridge between Fidalgo, Canoe and Whidbey Islands. Joseph Whidbey discovered pass in 1792 while on expedition with Vancouver aboard ship Discovery

A Young Mans Opportunity. Works Progress Administration poster for the Civilian Conservation Corps, c1935, by Albert M
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. A Young Mans Opportunity. Works Progress Administration poster for the Civilian Conservation Corps, c1935, by Albert M. Bender

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"The Civilian Conservation Corps: Preserving Nature and Building a Better Future" In 1939, Dorothea Lange captured the remarkable sight of the longest siphon in the world crossing the picturesque Malheur Valley in Oregon. This engineering marvel carried water for an impressive five miles to Dead Ox Flat, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiative during the Great Depression. Its mission was two-fold: to provide employment opportunities for young men and to conserve America's natural resources. The impact of their work can still be seen today. One such example is found in Zion National Park, Utah, where East Temple majestically rises above frosted cattails and a bridge over Pine Creek - a testament to both nature's beauty and CCC's commitment to preserving it. Moving along the coast, we find ourselves at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in Oregon. Here stands a shelter built by CCC workers that overlooks breathtaking vistas. These structures not only provided refuge for visitors but also served as lasting reminders of their hard work. Returning to Oregon's Malheur County, we encounter once again that extraordinary siphon - stretching five miles across rugged terrain towards Dead Ox Flat. It symbolizes how CCC transformed barren landscapes into thriving ecosystems by providing vital water sources. The impact of CCC extended far beyond Oregon; it reached South Dakota as well. In Black Elk Wilderness stands a stone watchtower constructed by these dedicated individuals who understood that protecting our natural heritage required constant vigilance. Traveling further east brings us to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, where another overlook built by CCC offers panoramic views of Little Missouri River valley - evidence that they not only conserved but also enhanced our nation's scenic wonders. Not limited solely to conservation efforts, CCC also focused on education and skill-building. Young men were given the opportunity to study motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem, Virginia.