Dr E is clearing out the AlexandriaofEngbeck Librarium from FB "Spiritual Liberation" page-group and then over to the web page. This one has 30 entries.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802581426692706/search/?q=Conservation
BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE
The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corps
Joseph H. Engbeck Jr
(California State Parks, 2002)
(Engbeck, JR, 2022) Joe was a purposeful man … a former USARMY/DoD spy, Emeryville scrap metal dealer, UC Berkeley graduate, the great Grandson of a Swedish merchant marine, John, who married a Scottish Woman named “Smurthwaite.” He was/is teleological in his agnostic natural belief system … the world according to Joe ...which he, in turn, shared deliberately with SunJohn in the wilds since age 4. Joe also had a cat that weighed 24 pounds and lived 24 years named “Tahoe,” and whose descendants yet traverse the backyards of Berkeley with the signature tabby M on their forehead. Likewise, in Joe-the-Dad’s legacy and trajectory are the Berkeley barriers and the Claremont Canyon natural preserve. As he gleaned a creative force to emerge-reemerge on earth … like a great Toltec MagicBird… one knight… he championed a moment in time called “John Randolph.” He said to Quetzylcoatyl in that moment… “Make it so he can never lose to evil…” and is,” utterly relentless …” My Father gritted his teethe just then… with all his acquired and hoped for “mettle” … a peaceful man driven to extreme measures… he sent his SunJohn as God sent Jesus… and Joe remained ever faithful to Mother Nature his entire life.
“I recall the face of my Father…” Roland of Eld, The DarkTower (2020)
Joe was a good man who championed good cause. His legacies are many ...and this one, SunJohn...is just getting started making change. Hoora! Hooa!
https://www.claremontcanyon.org/
https://www.claremontcanyon.org/new-blog/2016/7/11/redwoods-of-claremont-canyon-by-joe-engbeck
The New Deal. The CCC. The WPA. DURING CRISIS... helping the "embattled youth" to build with "social cooperation." Stimulated & supported by Govt. The Nation demonstrated care for its young people ...especially the men at that time who could have become "dispirited" in crisis. The environmental message ... that California and Nature are fast friends. Kevin Starr, whose Father was an early CCC worker beneficiary, thus a preamble to Mr Kevin himself!, recalls and repeats the message of "Care for Nature." HELPING CALIFORNIA HELP ITSELF.
CCC contributions to California State parks. Tough and grueling manual labor which lead to gentle art and rich history. The tallest trees in the world. Pristine waters. TRIBUTE TO CALIFORNIA BY THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS.
CONTENTS of JH Engbeck's great book about The California Conservation Corps: Creation of the CCC * National and State Parks * Various Works of The CCC: Prairie Creek Redwoods, Castle Crags, McArthur-Burney Falls, Humboldt Redwoods, Russian Gulch, Mendocino Woodlands, Armstrong Redwoods, Dl Bliss, Calaveras Big Trees, Mount Tam, Mount Diablo, Big Basin, New Brighton, Point Lobos, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Tule Elk, La Purisima, Mount San Jacinto, San Clemente, Palomar, & Cuyamaca Rancho. WWII and the demise of the CCC...the WPA...and the Revival of Youth Service Concept as well as the return of the CCC!
The WPA and The WBA were parts of the New Deal intended to provide positive and gainful employment for young people and to combat The Great Depression. The works were in the form of "Public Benefit Projects" and employed some 2M people. In 1931, the CCC was formed. It also affected/effected "national thought." The structures yet endure as does the term "rustic," which describes them. The 1930's were the Golden Era for Parks!
CCC, FERA, SERA, USFS, WPA. Public Works. Great Depression. Population encouraged by the CCC. In 1933 the GNP had plummeted, 1/3 of all banks had closed, "The forgotten Man." "100 days." Laws of Emergency. ECWA. THE THRAT OF FORCED IDLENESS IS TO SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STABILITY. TR and Pinchot, then Pinchot and FDR.
The CCC and National and State Parks. FDR's original vision was to employ homeless and poor young men from cities...to go and plants trees, fight fires, Clean slash, build fire roads, LOOKOUT STATIONS, and other landscaping. The unemployment was highest in the East and there were more parks in the West, TRANSFERRED RESPONSIBILITY TO NATIONAL PARKS. Mather. National Conference on State Parks. Increasing urban situations. Horace Albright. The CCC and NPS greatly accelerated the production of new parks! Conrad Wirth. 30,000 young men received national funding for state parks and Parks went from 67to over 300! Merriam, President of The Save The Redwoods League. Merriam gathered experts in natural resources, and went to UC Berkeley where William Penn Mott was achieving his Masters in Landscape Architecture 1933-1937. The ECW became The CCC.
PARK DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE PROTECTION. Excessive development vs nature concerns. Vow of no damage to Nature in Parks. Use consistent with natural Grace. Auto accessibility viewed as a negative factor of the CCC's works. NATIVE and NATURAL as "improvements." Walking to a destination and from a destination are measuring sticks. Artificial Lake example. NATURAL VALUES. Cultural Resources. Park Planning. Landscape Architects. Utilitarian, Aesthetics, and and Philosophical Values of Park Works. Park and Recreation Structural considerations Imagery in the build outs lead to the park motif of appearance becoming "rustic." [Rustic is an organic metaphorical lever!] The Ahwahnee Hotel, for example, used this style prior to the CCC. DESIGN CHARACTER of American parks which has emanated from The Rustic improvements by the CCC to alleviate tensions over natural resource usage. Natural unfinished materials and hand craftmanship List of Classified Structures. Protections! INCONSPICUOUS and RUSTIC buildings are intended to blend and harmonize the manmade improvements in natural settings. INCONSPICUOUS and RUSTIC buildings are intended to blend and harmonize the manmade improvements in natural settings. INCONSPICUOUS and RUSTIC buildings are intended to blend and harmonize the manmade improvements in natural settings. (Please also see Emerson & Thoreau on "ORGANIC HYDRAULIC METAPHOR."
CCC in CA. The CCC teams were deployed for the fires. There were 19 camps at the time comprising a strength of men at 3,800.00. The Army presided and formed the disciplined format for the camps. Educational and Vocational Training were provided. Local Experienced Men (L.E.M.) trained the boys in many forms of vocation and skill.
The first CCC formations were in 1933. Big Basin, Cucamonga, Big Trees, Humboldt, and La Purisima. Budgets fights ensued. The Parks depended completely on the CCC then for development. The men stayed in tents and eventually achieved indoor bunkbeds and cabin like barracks quarters.
Joe, my Popswillie, next presents page after page showcasing the state parks where the work of the CCC accomplished grand park improvements: Palomar, Prairie Creek, Patrick's point, Castel Crags and Castle Rock Springs, MacArthur Burney Falls, Humboldt Redwoods and bull Creek, russian Gulch, Mondocino Woodlands and the Forest Theater.
Bibliography and References Pp 154
Photo Credits Pp155
Sources and Notes Pp 152-3
Maps (Pp151)
