Friday, August 14, 2015

Entry - August 14, 1936

8.00 P.M. What a day! I had to argue with every guy on my crew today to get them to work. I sent one in to the army and they sent him home. Had another fire today but I was lucky to get out of going. Mansfield went out on a lookout today to chase smoke.

 Robert

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Comments from Chris

 The army was ultimately in charge of the CCC and unlike the military, it was easy enough to kick people out. I wonder if the recent fire fighting has taken a toll on morale.

 I thought this photo would go along with taking out some frustration. 
Robert smiling in the back row above the left boxers right glove
From Robert's CCC Photo Collection
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4 comments:

  1. Kelly StewartAugust 15, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    So I guess when the guys got sent home, they were without a job.

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  2. Chris FitzgeraldAugust 15, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Coming out of the CCC was much like the leaving the military. You could have honorable and dishonorable discharges. Either way you would be looking for a job once you left, but tours in the CCC were a very positive thing to have on your resume. Some of this will be covered in a future post.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    found is

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    meant found it

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