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1. CCC launched during the depths of the Depression- article written for the Lakeland Times by David Sheeley 1932-1942 - The articles talks about the purpose behind the creation of the Emergency Work Act which evolved into the Civilian Conservation Corps and the camps located in the Northwoods.

   8/28/1998

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Collection of CCC Camp Mercer photographs. 1933-1942 - These images are from the Rhinelander CCC Museum located at Pioneer Park Historical Complex.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. Collection of photographs of CCC Camp Crystal Lake, Company 1601, located on White Sand Lake in Boulder Junction, WI 1933-1942 - These images are from the Rhinelander CCC Museum located at Pioneer Park Historical Complex.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Collection of photographs of CCC Camp Star Lake, Company 650, located in Star Lake, WI. 1933-1942 - These images are from the Rhinelander CCC Museum located at Pioneer Park Historical Complex.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Hometown Hero Roy Jacobson 1961-2012 - An article about Roy's military career in the US Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism as a Green Beret in Vietnam. The article discusses his continued service after the war and the publication of his Special Forces experience.

   10/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Image of CCC Camp Mercer before the administration buildings were added in 1935. ca <1935 - This image is from the Rhinelander CCC Museum located at Pioneer Park Historical Complex.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Interview with Charles Matthew Rayala Jr, II 12/8/2015 - Transcript of interview conducted by Koller Librarian Janelle Kohl. Charlie talks about his life growing up in Manitowish Waters and his involvement in the community.

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. Loveless - Ray LaFave -1945 - Loveless Photo collection Man in military uniform sticking out his tongue, holding a cigarette, trees in the background. Uniform is WWII Army (infantry). Two dashes on sleeve show 1 yr overseas service (6 mo each). Combat Infantry Badge above ribbon bar shows he saw combat. Thin rope around his right shoulder possibly for a whistle (it is NOT a braided aiguillettes). "Ray LaFave in 1945"

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Richard "Dick" Sleight was in flight training school in the Army during World War II. ca 1943 - Dick trained at Maxwell Field, Alabama and Dorr Field in Florida.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Sgt. Roy Jacobson awarded the Bronze Star with a V-insert. Roy was Special Forces- Green Beret in the US Army. 1965 - Roy displayed extraordinary heroism during a military ground operation in the Vietnam War. Read the clippings for details of his selfless service.

    July 1965

    Record Type: Archive