WWII Civilian Public Service: Photographs

This collection includes photographs documenting the activities in U.S. Civilian Service camps for conscientious objectors during World War II.

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"Whither?"

Photograph of a painting by Waldo S. Chase. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Al Benglen

Al Benglen, CPS member working as a hospital attendant at the Washington State Hospital.

16-Apr-43

Al Hastings

Member of CPS Camp #21. Photograph taken at camp.

ca. 1942

Alan McRae

Photograph taken at Lost Lake side camp for CPS #21.

ca. 1942

Allen Hastings

Hastings was a CPS member and Social services worker at the Washington State Hospital.

summer 1943

Allen Hastings

Hastings was a CPS member and Social services worker at the Washington State Hospital.

summer 1943

Allen Hastings

Al Hastings, CPS member, assigned as social worker at the Washington State Hospital.

22-Apr-43

Bathroom facilitites

Unidentified camp members in the bathroom facilities at Cascade Locks.

1942

Belden

Photograph of a painting of a mountain cabin by Waldo S. Chase. Title at bottom left of photograph appears to read "Belden," which was the location of a Civilian Public Service Camp on the Feather River in California. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Benton G. Meeks and son Warren

Photograph taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon, Civilian Public Service Camp 21.

January 13, 1946

Bertha and Dana L. Miner

Photograph taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

February 26, 1946

Bertha and Dana L. Miner

Photograph taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

February 26, 1946

Bertha and Dana L. Miner

Photograph taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

February 26, 1946

Bertha and Dana L. Miner

Photograph taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

February 26, 1946

Bertrand Collins, author of "Rome Express"

Photograph of a painting by Waldo S. Chase. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Bill Everson's moods

Photograph of a drawing by Waldo S. Chase. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson, CPS member, working as an attendant in the senile ward at the Washington State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom CPS Camp #51.

26-Apr-43

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson, CPS member, working as an attendant in the senile ward at the Washington State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom CPS Camp #51.

26-Apr-43

Bill Jadiker

Photograph of a drawing by Waldo S. Chase. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips working on a poster for the Brethren Service Committee.

20-Apr-45

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips working on a poster for the Brethren Service Committee.

20-Apr-45

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips working on a poster for the Brethren Service Committee.

20-Apr-45

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips working on a poster for the Brethren Service Committee.

20-Apr-45

Brethren Service Committee meeting

Portland, Oregon?

c. 1943

Brethren Service Committee meeting

Photograph labeled "Portland Conference."

summer 1943

Brick work

Unidentified CPS worker laying brick at the Washington State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom CPS Camp #51.

4-Jul-45

Brick work

Unidentified CPS worker laying brick at the Washington State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom CPS Camp #51.

4-Jul-45

Brick work

Unidentified CPS worker laying brick at the Washington State Hospital, Fort Steilacoom CPS Camp #51.

4-Jul-45

Broadus (Buss) J. Erle

Portrait taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

January 13, 1946

Broadus (Buss) J. Erle

Portrait taken at Cascade Locks, Oregon.

January 13, 1946

Camp building construction

Splitting wood for the roof. Unidentified CPS #21 camp members.

1942

Camp council

CPS #21 camp council 1941-1942

1942

Camp facilities

View of the Cascade Locks CPS camp looking north toward Wind Mountain.

ca. 1942

Carmel Mission

Photograph of a painting by Waldo S. Chase, dated July 1941. Chase was an artist in residence at the Waldport and Cascade Locks CPS camps.

July 8, 1945

Cascade Locks CPS #21 group portrait

Weekend gathering of campers, families, and friends in front of dining hall.

ca. 1942