This photograph from the late 1930s belonged to James Doran, and showed one of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camps he had worked at in his youth. He identified it as Camp Gingko, in the Petrified Forest of Washington State. The actual picture is 2.5" by 3.5", and on close inspection it shows a truck with … Continue reading Photos of the Week – CCC Camp Record of James F. Doran
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Photo of the Week – Researching the CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran
This photograph of John J. Doran (1923-1944) was most likely taken in Montana while he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. It's a very unusual picture, because it seems to be two separate photos that were developed as one. On the left side, Johnny is shown sitting in the middle with two … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Researching the CCC Camp Record of John J. Doran
Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ
During World War II the town of Harrison, in Hudson County, NJ, lost 64 young men in the conflict. Here is a photo of John J. Doran before signing up for service, while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Montana. He looks so handsome, strong, carefree, and happy. And this is just the … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ
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