CPS Camp Number 017

CPS Camp Number 017

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 17, a Forest Service base camp located in Stronach, Michigan and operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in August 1941 and closed in June 1942. Men fought fires in fire season and completed preventive as well as preparatory work for fire control year round.

CPS Camp No. 17
CPS Camp No. 17, Stronach Michigan.
Wash house at left; dormitories at right.
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CPS Camp No. 17
CPS Camp No. 17, Stronach Michigan.
Project supervisor George Milnes and act tree planter Harold McKimmy.
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CPS Camp No. 17
CPS Camp No. 17, Stronach Michigan.
License plate, cost 50 cents for truck.
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CPS Camp No. 17
CPS Camp No. 17, Stronach Michigan.
General camp meeting.
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CPS Camp No. 17
CPS Camp No. 17, Stronach Michigan.
Left to Right: Robert Eshlemen, business manager; Floy Eshleman, dietician and nurse: Mrs. Blickenstaff; Lloyd Blickenstaff, camp director.
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Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Stronach, Michigan | Opened: August 1941 | Closed: June 1942