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A Midwestern Runaway Remembers the CCC
During the Great Depression, many young people left home to search for economic opportunity (and sometimes adventure) on the open roads of America. Jim Mitchell was a sophomore in high school when his father lost his job, sending the family into [...]
Item Type: Oral History
Historical Era: Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
A Midwestern Runaway Remembers the CCC (with text supports)
Jim Mitchell, who joined the CCC in 1933, recalls how joining the program gave him a sense of purpose and pride, as well as skills. This document includes text supports, including definitions.
Item Type: Oral History
Historical Era: Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)