CPS Camp Number 056

CPS Camp Number 056

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 56, a Forest Service camp located very close to the ocean at Waldport, Oregon and operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in October 1942 and closed in April 1946. The men fought fires, worked to prevent them and maintained equipment, roads and trails. During 1943-44 the men created a School for Fine Arts.

CPS Camp No. 56
CPS Camp No. 56
David Jackson at CPS Camp No. 56.
Manchester University Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Francis Barr CPS Collection, MC2011/233
CPS Camp No. 56
CPS Camp No. 56
Harry McNeary, Don Fillmore, Lloyd Brandt, and Olie Olson at Camp 56.
Manchester University Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Francis Barr CPS Collection, MC2011/233
CPS Camp No. 56
CPS Camp No. 56
The "Sign Shop Gang" at Camp 56. From left to right: Francis Barr, Wilbur Stuckey, Don Fillmore.
Manchester University Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Francis Barr CPS Collection, MC2011/233
CPS Camp No. 56
CPS Camp No. 56
A.J.R. Penney, Francis Barr, Warren Sanger, and Ernie Barr at Camp 56, Waldport, Oregon.
Manchester University Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Francis Barr CPS Collection, MC2011/233
CPS Camp No. 56
CPS Camp No. 56
Left to right: John Johnson, David Jackson, Francis Barr at Camp 56, Waldport, Oregon.
Manchester University Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Francis Barr CPS Collection, MC2011/233

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