The Foreman's Boys

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During the Great Depression, employment opportunities were scarce, especially for unmarried high school graduates. President Roosevelt’s New Deal introduced the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), aimed at providing jobs for young people aged seventeen to twenty-five. These individuals seized the chance for full-time work, enrolling for six-month stints that took them into the unknown. After medical exams and receiving gear, they were sent to work camps, where they would spend the next six months focused on restoring America’s depleted forests and lands. The projects included tree planting, removal of harmful vegetation, and construction of roads, bridges, and parks, all aimed at promoting conservation. This book chronicles the experiences of CCC Company 1333 at Camp S-63 in Poe Valley, central Pennsylvania. It details the camp's activation, work projects, and the construction of a dam that created Poe Valley Lake, featuring stories from veterans, camp administrators, and military commanders. With hundreds of names from the roster of enrollees included, the book offers a glimpse into life at a CCC camp during and after work hours. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in camp operations and activities, as well as for anyone researching family history who may find a familiar name.