Museum Collections Up Close : MNHS.ORGEvery object tells a story, and Collections Up Close presents short, illustrated features that highlight the stories and history behind selected items in the Minnesota Historical Society's museum collections.Civilian Conservation Corps- March 12, 2008 This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, established March 31, 1933. Curator Matt Anderson commemorates the occasion with a look at CCC pieces in the Minnesota Historical Society&8217;s collection. (4 min. 32 sec. 11.7 MB) The CCC is a focus of the Minnesota&8217;s Greatest Generation project. Visit MGG&8217;s In Their Words ...http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=150 |