Related Records

1. 1983 newspaper clippings of CCC Camp Mercer article. 1933-1942 - These clippings were saved by the Bill Summers family. Bill was the Project Superintendent at the camp for most of its existence.

   9/13/1983

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. 660th Co. CCC Camp Mercer group photo. 1934-1938 - Camp personnel.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. Ax from Camp Mercer CCC 1934-1940 - From Camp Mercer project superintendent, Bill Summers. The ax case was purchased by MWHS.

   Ax

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Bill Summers' photos from CCC Camp Mercer. 1933-1942 - Bill was the Project Superintendent at Camp Mercer for most of its existence and was well respected by supervisors, staff and enrollees. He was on staff at the time the Camp was closed and dismantled in 1942.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Booklet commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in text and images. 1933-1942 - This booklet was published by the Wisconsin chapter of CCC alumni for the third Biennial Convention of the National Association of CCC alumni held in Eagle River, WI, September 1983. As it commemorates the 50th anniversary, this publication is a comprehensive look at this New Deal program and is rich with history and images from across the US.

   1983

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Bottle feeding the CCC camp fawn mascot 1933-1934 - Bottle feeding the CCC camp fawn mascot Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 660, Mercer, WI Photograph album 1933-1934

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Camp Exchange at CCC Camp Mercer ca late 1930s - Postmark looks to be 1940. Writer of postcard refers to "Grandpa Laffin"

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Camp Mercer CCC complex 1934 - Picture taken before the administrative buildings were constructed in 1935.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. "Camp Mercer CCC is Active; Many Projects Carried on by Enrollees" Newspaper article written by Bill Summers, Camp Mercer project superintendent, published in the Ironwood Daily Globe. 6/20/1933 - The article reviews the purpose and accomplishments of CCC Camp Mercer, specifically fire prevention and suppression.

   6/20/1933

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. CCC beer party 1934-1935 - Beer party Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 660, Mercer, WI Photograph album 1933-1934

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. CCC cabins or bunkhouses along Manitowish River 1934 - CCC 660 Company Camp Mercer along the Manitowish River. View of the cabins or bunk houses. Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM86470

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. CCC Camp 660 mess hall. 1933-1934 - Exterior image of CCC Camp 660 mess hall. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 660, Mercer, WI Photograph album 1933-1934

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. CCC camp along the Manitowish River with snow cover 1933-1934 - CCC camp along the Manitowish River with snow cover Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 660, Mercer, WI Photograph album 1933-1934

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. CCC camp ambulance 1934-1935 - Ambulance Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 660, Mercer, WI Photograph album 1933-1934

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. CCC Camp Mercer: a group of enrollees at work 1937 - CCC Company 660 Camp Mercer image from 1937 Sparta District, Sixth Corps Area annual or yearbook. "A group of enrollees at work". Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1651

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. CCC Camp Mercer: bakers at work 1937 - CCC Company 660 Camp Mercer image from 1937 Sparta District, Sixth Corps Area annual or yearbook. "Bakers at work". Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1651

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. CCC Camp Mercer: Bulldozer working on fire lanes 1937 - CCC Company 660 Camp Mercer image from 1937 Sparta District, Sixth Corps Area annual or yearbook. "Bulldozer working on fire lanes". Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1651

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. CCC Camp Mercer: camp library 1937 - CCC Company 660 Camp Mercer image from 1937 Sparta District, Sixth Corps Area annual or yearbook. "Camp library". Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1651

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. CCC Camp Mercer: Camp members or staff 1937 - CCC Company 660 Camp Mercer image from 1937 Sparta District, Sixth Corps Area annual or yearbook. "Army Overhead". Wisconsin Historical Society https://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1651

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. CCC Camp Mercer Commander Lt. Robert Ermentrout 1935 - Ermentrout authored the book "Forgotten Men- The Civilian Conservation Corp: The CCC- its origin, growth, achievements and demise".

    Record Type: Photo