CPS Camp Number 043

Technical Agency: Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 43, a Puerto Rican Restoration Administration (PRRA) camp began as a cooperative enterprise between the PRRA and the Brethren Service Committee. The overall venture was called the Castaner Project, and grew to include the Friends and Mennonites under Brethren overall administration. The first unit, located in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, opened in July 1942, and the last unit closed in December 1946. Four units developed programs in medical care, public health and social services, each project directed largely by its own local staff. The Brethren and Mennonites continued their relationship with the projects after CPS ended.

CPS Camp No. 43, Aibonito, Puerto Rico

The Community Center. The boxes being carried on the heads of the men are little caskets with the bodies of prematurely born triplets attended by Dr. Preheim

Digital Image at Mennonite Church USA Archives, North Newton, Kansas

Date: ca. 1943

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Construction under way.

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Dan Boehm's picture of most pf the medical staff or related (kitchen, housekeeping, etc.); on front end of hospital.

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Wilbur Holderread and assistant use oxen power for plowing.

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Spanish class.

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 4, St. Thomas Virgin Islands

Blackbeards CPS Unit Quarters. From the J. Henry Dasenbrock Collection

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 2, Aibonito, Puerto Rico

Aibonito, Puerto Rico, camp 43.

Box 1, Folder 24. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 2, Aibonito, Puerto Rico

Aibonito, Puerto Rico, camp 43. The inaugeration crowd at the front of the hospital for the official opening after the dedication address delivered by Dr. Hiebert in the community center.

Box 1, Folder 24. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Late August, 1943

CPS Camp No. 43, subunit 1, Castñer Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico