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I had a face-up commission for another CCC Fidelia Vampire.
She is a green fairy, and called Absinthe, which I love <3
She also has a little bit of sparkle, though it's hard to see in the pics.
As the sign reads:
Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt's New Deal included Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Begun in 1933, the Corps employed men throughout the U.S. building roads and dams, and planting trees for flood control. Jobless boys ages 18-25 received three meals a day and usually $30.00 a month (most of which went to dependents). By 1941, 2 million youths had participated.
The other side of the sign reads:
CCC at Cumberland Falls
Some 80,000 Kentuckians served in Civilian Conservation Corps. Three camps located in area (Companies 509, 563, and 1578). All helped develop Cumberland Falls State Park, blazing foot trails, drawing maps, and erecting cabins. Men also built DuPont Lodge; original log structure had 26 rooms, kitchen, and dining room. Lodge and cabins dedicated and given to Ky., 1934.
Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, these there sandstone cabins were to accommodate travelers going along the old Arrowhead Trail, one of the first interstate roadways built in the country that cut through the Valley of Fire. The cabins, which are now unused are National Park Rustic in design, with lots of pueblo influences.
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada
Along the way we stopped back by the registration office to get a couple of maps and a Coke. Inside they had some exhibits about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp). In the prism of my readings what I saw was a bit chilling.
The men employed in the CCC were not some massive, ideologically motivated youthful volunteer force. They were, in effect, economic refugees joined together and employed by the same government that could arguably be shown to have exacerbated the economic conditions that put them there. One should not forget these men had jobs and skills prior to their service in the CCC.
Having said that, their work in the CCC cannot be overlooked nor trivialized. They worked hard and accomplished much. My own Grandfather served in their ranks.
I merely hope that I was not looking into the future.
This was my first participation. Janet has now received my card so here it is. You can visit my blog for more details.
www.infinite-possibilities.blogspot.com
TFL
Pathfinders from the S.S.F. Samoan Pathfinder group, Central California Conference, perform during the drill event on Thursday Aug. 14, 2014 at the Forever Faithful International Camporee (FFIC) Photo by Enno Müller.