At Work in Penn's Woods: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Pennsylvania

At Work in Penn's Woods: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Pennsylvania
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Publisher : Penn State Press
Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 0271047372
ISBN-13 : 9780271047379
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Download or read book At Work in Penn's Woods: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Pennsylvania written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of the most popular programs created by FDR as part of the New Deal, examines Pennsylvania's CCC program, discussing their successful work in the reforestation of the state, upgrading state park recreational facilities, historic preservation, soil conservation, and relief assistance to Pennsylvania families in need.


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