MS-139
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
The Youth Conservation Corps Collection was added to the Flesh Public Library Archives in December, 2005. It contains three boxes with 55 files, 9 booklets, 1 notebook, 1 plaque, 7 cases of YCC 1979 slides, and a box of slides, no date. The material is from years 1975-1983. There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS
The Youth Conservation Corps Collection includes information and artifacts from the YCC camp located at Lockington, Ohio, from the years 1975-1983. The files are organized by year.
HISTORY
The Youth Conservation Corps program was funded by the federal government (75%) and local government (25%). State and local agencies also gave technical support. The program was open to both men and women between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. Its purposes were to (1) provide gainful employment for America’s youth in a healthful outdoor atmosphere, (2) provide an opportunity for understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s natural environment and heritage, and (3) provide for further development and maintenance of the natural resources of the United States by the youth who will ultimately be responsible for managing these resources for the American people.
A basic philosophy of “work, learn, and earn” served as the motto for the YCC program in Ohio. High school students were selected upon completing applications which were obtained from teachers and/or guidance counselors.
In Miami County, the YCC operated Camp Lockington. In 1978 the camp director was J. Pat Garland. Work Coordinator was Ken Davis. The Environmental Education Instructor was Keith Roeth. Crew Leaders were Dan Hoying and Luanne LaRue. 39 campers comprised the work crew.
The following is a list of accomplishments that the YCC achieved:
- Cleaned and weeded a portion of the canal at Port Jefferson.
- Trimmed and pruned trees at the Community Gardens area in Sidney.
- Helped set up the Riverfest ’78, ran a YCC booth, and cleaned up afterwards.
- Painted bridges at Watkins Glenn across from the Sidney Boat Club.
- Installed park benches in Sidney.
- Trail maintenance at Camp Evergreen.
- Trail and canal maintenance at Camp Wakonda.
- Weeded and policed the canals at Lockington.
- Construction and placement of guardrails at Lockington Dam.
- Constructed outdoor grills in Lockington Park and repainted basketball court.
- Worked on the Twin Arch Culvert.
- Trail maintenance on inter-urban nature trail.
- Worked on trails from Lock #6 in Lockington to Johnston’s Farm.
- Painted the parking lot, built trails, and mowed weeds at canal boat rides area at Johnston Farm.
- Worked in Piqua’s city parks.
- Worked on trails and canoe landings on island no. 1 in Troy
- Cleaned part of the old channel in Troy.
- Painted the fronts of the Eldean Covered Bridge in Troy.
- Finished a shelter and helped to restore a lob cabin at Brukner Nature Center.
- Cleaned and maintained the New Park Canoe landing in Tipp City.
- Hung signs for canoeists on bridges throughout Miami County.
- Constructed and placed wood duck boxes throughout the two county area.
- Painted artesian wells at Port Jefferson.
- Cleaned up at the 1888 Water Works building in Sidney.
- Worked at Shelby County Fairgrounds.
CONTAINER LISTING
Box 1
File 1 – Site data sheets 1975: Kirkwood Rd; Lockington Rd.; Landman Mill Rd; Route 66
File 2 – 1977
- Sites locations, starting at Lockington, Ohio.
- Agreement with Miami County and Ohio Natural Resources.
- Evaluation Reports.
- Students enrolled – Camp Lockington – names.
- River Corridor Project
- Pictures
- Projects
File 3 – 1977
A & B – bills & receipts
File 4 – 1978
- Modification of Agreement between Shelby County and Ohio Natural Resources
- Bills & Receipts
- Camp Handbook
- List of student names & test papers.
File 5 – 1980
- Value of work performed
- Types of projects
- Amended Act – students not have to do as much paper
File 6 – 1981
- Student medical releases
File 7 – 1983
- Historical Map: Miami & Shelby Co.
- Lockington Lodge
File 8 – Pictures
- River Corridor
- Loramie Creek – 73
File 9 – 1978
- YCC slides, Great Miami River Corridor
File 10 – 1980
- YCC slides, MRC committee collection
File 11 – 1978-80
- some slides
Booklets
1976 – Conservation Corps in Ohio
1977 – Camp Lockington
1977 – Forest Management Cruise
1977 – Soils-Shelby County
1978 – Soil Survey-Miami County
1978 – Camp Lockington
1978 – Water Conservation Treatment Plant
1979 – YCC in Ohio-US YCC
1971-1979 – Working for the Earth-YCC in Ohio
Notebooks – n.d.
Permanent camp copy
Plaque
Lucia Hobart Bravo Service Awards
1975-1983/1982-84
Slides
YCC 1979 – 7 cases
Box – n.d.
Box 2
1978
File 1 – Completed daily forms
File 2 – Equipment used – (In-kind contributions)
File 3 – Weekly Summary
File 4 – Personnel Services Worksheets
File 5 – Materials Worksheets
File 6 – Personnel Services
1979
File 7 – YCC unpaid bills
File 8 – Camp Lockington – 1st & 2nd sessions – names & addresses
File 9 – YCC – Grant, Lockington
File 10 – Work Projects, schedules & contact people
File 11 – Miscellaneous Info
File 12 – Personnel files of following campers:
Adams, Jeff |
Long, Mark |
Williams, Becky |
Ballard, Don |
McCrossin, Edward |
Alstaetter, Beth |
Berry, Kent |
McGillvary, Randall |
Anderson, Leslie |
Bond, Mike |
Martin, Jeff |
Berning, Michelle |
Caulfield, Mark |
Martin, Tim |
Boersma, David |
Eilerman, Sharon |
Monnin, Sandy |
Brant, Ronald |
Fair, Jace |
Muir, Earla |
Caldwell, Dan |
Garrett, Wayne |
Sirch, Tyrone |
Carnes, Scott |
Hartley, Paul |
Welker, Lisa |
Conley, Bill |
Henman, Dennis |
Wildenhaus, Chris |
Crist, Patty |
Jones, Mark |
Bond, Bernadette |
Dismukes, Kurt |
King, Mike |
Heber, Chuck |
Echhols, Randy |
Fair, Jo |
Fogt, Kim |
Freeman, Sallly |
Hasselbeck, Mary |
Hassler, Gregory |
Henss, Blake |
Jacoby, Randy |
Jarrett, Mark |
Jones, Aaron |
Jones, David |
Little, Brian |
Lukey, Julianna |
McDonald, Teresa |
Masteller, Lisa |
Mathis, Marty |
Merritt, Tawnya |
Neth, Tammy |
Peddemors, Jon |
Raterman, Cindy |
Reed, Charles E. |
Renner, Allen |
Smith, Rex |
Spearman, Tom |
Staley, Joe |
Stubbs, Dan E. |
Voisard, Brenda |
White, Greg |
Wolfe, Jeffrey |
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1980
File 13 – YCC Ledger
File 14 – Paid bills – Attendance Records
File 15 – Staff Résumé’s
File 16 – Incoming Correspondence
File 17 – YCC Correspondence
File 18 – Yearbook Info-Pictures
File 19 – Personnel Files of following campers:
Allen, Mike |
Duckro, Matt |
Stephens, Lloyd |
Ault, Jeanette |
Ellsman, Janice |
Stone, Sherry |
Brandstra, Esther |
Freeman, Bob |
Supinger, Betty |
Barhorst, Curt |
Goings, Wayne |
Thompson, Deborah |
Baumer, Jim |
Jenkins, Dave |
Ware, Kelly |
Bayless, Peg |
Neth, Tammy |
Wells, Angela |
Beavers, Scott |
Peddemors, Jon |
Wynia, Sharon |
Boggs, Vearl |
Schaefer, Kim |
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Brandt, John |
Sherman, Kevin |
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Daniel, David |
Shiflett, Scott |
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Davis, Durward |
Stangel, Bruce |
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Box 3
1980
File 1 – 2nd Session – Daily Sheets completed
File 2 – 1st Session – Daily Sheets completed
File 3 – Projects – Summaries – Lockington
File 4 – YCC cash receipts (Miami, Shelby, Lockington)
File 5 – Personnel Files – campers:
Foster, Terry |
Kuck, Craig |
Penny, Tonia |
Fishbaugh, Jane |
Long, Curt |
Robbins, Susan |
Freshour, David |
McKinley, V. Bruce |
Rodeheffer, Jeff |
Fries, Teresa |
McMartin, Shirley |
Schaffner, John |
Gifford, Doug |
Markley, Richard |
Schaffner, Lyndy |
Hammer, Randy |
Monnin, Alan |
Schmidt, Lori |
Hauschild, Brenda |
Monnin, Andy |
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Hauschild, Scott |
Newbold, Willie |
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1981
File 6 – YCC Project Reports (copies sent to Columbus)
File 7 - Daily Reports – 2nd Session
File 8 – work records, materials & equipment
File 9 – lease on vans for YCC program
File 10 -YCC camper payroll, attendance, staff
File 11 -YCC correspondence
File 12 - Environmental Education
File 13 - Miami County Auditor’s Records
File 14 - Miami County Auditor’s Vouchers
File 15 - Budget Appropriations
File 16 - Staff Payroll
File 17 - List of Contributions
File 18 - YCC Incoming Correspondence
File 19 –Resolutions & Agreements
File 20 - Senior Camper Letters of Appreciation
File 21 – YCC camper confirmation
File 22 – Original YCC forms
File 23 – Bi-weekly Attendance Sheets – 1st & 2nd Sessions
File 24 – Personnel Files – Campers (per city)
Anna |
Jackson Center |
Piqua, cont’d. |
Jarrett, Dan R |
Schilling, Rodney B. |
Wynia, Sharon K. |
Locker, Aaron F. |
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Port Jefferson |
Worthington, Michael |
Kettlersville |
Jones, Don W. |
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Robbins, P. Karen |
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Bradford |
Robbins, Sue |
Russia |
Miller, John E. |
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Elsas, David J. |
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Laura |
Magoto, Judy A. |
Conover |
Merritt, Sonya R. |
Mangen, Allen J. |
Smith, Brenda G. |
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Monnin, Lisa M. |
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Piqua |
Philpot, Susan |
Covington |
Adams, Jon L. |
Seger, Kelly A. |
Fast, Lori |
Ault, Rob A. |
Sturwold, Wilbur J. |
Girouard, Michael J. |
Burger, Candy K. |
Voisard, Deanna L. |
Richard, Ronald S. |
Hauschild, Mike T. |
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Webb, Kevin R. |
Freeman, M. Angie |
Sidney |
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Reed, Jerry A. |
Heber, Dianna M. |
Fort Loramie |
Rohr, Glenna L. |
Hughes, Terry B. |
Barhorst, Lisa M. |
Selle, William V. |
Johnston, Deron W. |
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Sherman, Kathy A. |
Long, Sharon M. |
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Vestal, Jess W. |
Hammer, Jill E. |
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Box 3
1981
File 24 cont’d.
Sidney cont’d.
Sanders, Tony R.
Sturgill, Melissa K.
Wilson, Rick R.
Troy
Freshwater, Melinda L.
Versailles
Armstrong, David L.
Bensman, Sheila A.
Den, Paul A.
West Milton
Markley, Richard (Chip)
Renner, Christine A.
No Date
File 25 – Pictures (19)