CPS Camp Number 067

CPS Camp Number 067

Technical Agency: Soil Conservation Service<

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 67, a Soil Conservation base camp located near Downey, Idaho operated by Mennonite Central Committee, opened in November 1942 and closed in February 1946. The men worked in construction and improved irrigation systems on farms in the area.

CPS Camp No. 67
CPS Camp No. 67, Downey, Idaho
Civilian Public Service camp 67, Downey, Idaho.
Photo 164 Box 2, Folder 6. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive
CPS Camp No. 67
CPS Camp No. 67, Downey, Idaho
Civilian Public Service camp 67, Downey, Idaho. Side camp leaders' training school, Downey, Idaho.
Photo 165 Box 2, Folder 67. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive
CPS Camp No. 67
CPS Camp No. 67
Marsh Valley Echo was a newsletter published by the men at Camp 67 from December 1942 to October 1945.
Digital Image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
CPS Camp # 67
CPS Camp # 67, Downey, CA
Mennonite Central Committee Archival Photo

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Downey, Idaho | Opened: November 1942 | Closed: February 1946