CPS Camp Number 013

CPS Camp Number 013

Technical Agency: Forest Service

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 13, a Forest Service base camp located east of Bluffton, Indiana and operated by the Mennonite Central Committee, opened in June 1941 and closed in March 1942. Part of the men worked in forestry activities and the rest raised pheasants.

CPS Camp # 13
CPS Camp # 13, Bluffton, Indiana
Much sand is used in preparing the sand beds for the nursery.
Box 1, Folder 11. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive.
CPS Camp No. 13
CPS Camp No. 13
Camp 13, Bluffton, Indiana. Broadside view of the camp as seen from the east.
Box 1, Folder 11. MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive
CPS Camp No. 13
CPS Camp No. 13
Camp 13, Bluffton, Indiana. All aboard for the project. The work day begins at 7:00.
Box 1, Folder 11 MCC Photographs, Civilian Public Service, 1941-1947. IX-13-2.2. Mennonite Central Committee Photo Archive
CPS Camp No. 13
CPS Camp No. 13
Civilian Public Service camp #13, Bluffton, Indiana, flag raising; postcard
Digital image at Mennonite Church USA Archives, North Newton, Kansas
Date: ca. 1942

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Bluffton, Indiana | Opened: June 1941 | Closed: March 1942