Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Corps Network
- Abstract:
- The Corps Network records contain artifacts and materials collected by the Corps Network. There is a particular focus on records documenting the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni's efforts in the 2000s to raise awareness of and commemmorate the Civilian Conservation Corps through statues, museums and publications. There are copies of general histories of the CCC and articles from members of the public referring to the CCC as inspiration for further service corps efforts, as provided to Sally Prouty of the Corps Network. In addition, there are publications created by and in collaboration with the Corps Network about both modern national service efforts and the CCC.
- Extent:
- .5 Cubic Feet (1 letter-size Hollinger box.)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
The Corps Network Records, 1975-2018. Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, University Library, Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis.
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of records collected by the Corps Network, placing materials the Corps Network were involved in creating and publishing first. The bulk of the collection in turn focuses on the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni, starting with correspondence between Corps Network and the NACCCA, then materials created by the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni or otherwise discussing or recognizing the Civilian Conservation Corps. Each subject is otherwise arranged chronologically.
- Acquisition information:
- Collected and sent by Leslie Wilkoff and Molly Renfrow of the Corps Network. Includes accessions A2023/24-017 and A2019/20-022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Dimensions:
- 12 1/4" by 10 1/4" by 5"
Access
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The copyright laws of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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The Corps Network Records, 1975-2018. Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, University Library, Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Indianapolis
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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University Library 0133755 West Michigan StreetIndianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Indianapolis
- CONTACT:
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speccoll@iu.edu