CPS Camp Number 037

CPS Camp Number 037

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 37, a Forest Service base camp located in Coleville, California and operated by the American Friends Service Committee, opened in June 1942 and closed in March 1946. Men fought fires and performed fire prevention work in the forests.

CPS Camp No. 37, Antelope, Coleville, California
CPS Camp No. 37, Antelope, Coleville, California
Road building. Men at work in the mountains.
Digital Image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
CPS Camp No. 37, The Mono Log
CPS Camp No. 37, The Mono Log
The Mono Log was a newsletter published by the men at Camp 37 beginning in July 1942.
Digital image from American Friends Service Committee: CPS Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Coleville, California | Opened: June 1942 | Closed: March 1946