Charles Wagner interviewed by Norman Taylor, transcribed by Joy K. Stiles, 1991

Creator:

Wagner, Charles R. (Charles Ronald), 1915-1991, Taylor, Norman, and Stiles, Joy K.

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Records an interview with Charles Wagner, who came to the Shenandoah Valley in 1935, after enlisting in the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC), and was stationed near Luray, Virginia. Describes his career in the CCC, working as a laborer, cook, truck driver and eventually being promoted to First Sergeant. Mr. Wagner describes the hierarchy of the CCC camps, the command structure and the types of work performed by the enrollees. Detailed accounts of everyday life in the camps, from the living and working conditions to the educational and recreational opportunities are given. Mr. Wagner also relates his first-hand experiences with local entrepreneur George Freeman Pollock, owner of nearby Skyland resort, who was a major influence in the establishment of Shenandoah National Park. There is no audio recording for this interview; interview consists of transcript only.

Names:

Wagner, Charles R. (Charles Ronald), 1915-1991
Taylor, Norman
Stiles, Joy K.

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