CPS Camp Number 076

CPS Camp Number 076

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 76, a Forest Service camp located near Glendora, California opened in January 1943, continuing the work of CPS Camp No. 2, San Dimas Camp. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) operated both camps until AFSC withdrew from CPS in April 1946. Selective Service operated the camp during its last months until it closed in December 1946. The men performed many kinds of work in multiple locations. They fought fires, conducted fire and soils studies, maintained recreational areas, planted trees, conducted a forest tree survey and filled a variety of staff roles.

CPS Camp No. 76
CPS Camp No. 76
Glendora. Mobile Disaster Unit.
CPS Camp No. 76
CPS Camp No. 76
5 CPS men sweeping and cleaning while wearing protective suits with face masks
CPS Camp No. 76
CPS Camp No. 76
Putting on face masks (oxygen gear)
CPS Camp No. 76
CPS Camp No. 76
De Todo was a newsletter published by the men at Chilao which was a spike camp for Camp 76.
Digital image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG 002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Glendora, California | Opened: January 1943 | Closed: December 1946