RG1574.AM: Charles E. Humberger, 1910-
Papers: 1933-1938
Fairbury, Jefferson County, Neb.: Civilian Conservation Corp (C.C.C.) worker
Size: 1 folderBACKGROUND NOTE
Charles H. Humberger lived on a farm near Fairbury, Nebraska, during the depression of the 1930s. In need of a job, he enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This collection contains reminiscences and photographs relating to Humberger's experiences in the CCC.
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection consists of copies of "Memoirs of Company 762," a reminiscence describing Charles Humberger's experience while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Nebraska, 1933-1938. Also included are discharge papers, a petition requesting an investigation of an officer, and copies of Yank magazine and Stars and Stripes.
Note: The photo component of this collection consists of fifty-eight photographic prints. Included are photographs relating to Charles Humberger's work with the Civilian Conservation Corps, ca. 1933-1938. The photographs show Chadron State Park, Chadron, Nebraska; Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mumper, Nebraska; Red Cloud, Nebraska; and Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska.
DESCRIPTION
Misc. papers relating to the CCC in Nebraska
ADDED ENTRIES:
Civilian Conservation Corps. (Neb.)
Chadron State Park (Chadron, Neb.)
Company 762 (Neb.)
Conservation of natural resources -- Nebraska
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Mumper, Neb.)
Depressions -- 1929
Fairbury (Neb.)
Gering (Neb.)
Humberger, Charles E., 1910-
Mumper (Neb.)
National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps. Alumni (St. Louis, Mo.)
National parks and reserves -- Nebraska
Natural monuments -- Nebraska -- Scottsbluff
Natural resources -- Nebraska
Red Cloud (Neb.)
Scotts Bluff National Monument (Scottsbluff, Neb.)
State parks -- Nebraska
World War, 1939-194507-31-2009 Revised TMM/tmm
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