Camp Wyoming, Company 1538, P-54
Camp Wyoming was operated by CCC Company 1538 from June of 1933 to late spring of 1936. Designated as P-54, the company was responsible for construction of cabins, ranger stations and towers. Co 1538 also made  other important contributions such as road-building and in fighting/suppressing fires. For an extensive look at the company, see Gold Medal CCC Company 1538 by Kathryn Mays Smith.  This documentary covers all aspects of this company from formation to its termination.



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An early view of Camp Wyoming when tents on wooden platforms were predominant which was typical of the early CCC camps throughout the country in the 1933-35 time frame.

 An early view of Camp Wyoming when tents on wooden platforms were predominant which was typical of the early CCC camps throughout the country in the 1933-35 time frame.

A later picture of the camp when most of the tents have been replaced by neat-appearing wide,
 barracks that border the company street.





Officers and enlisted, army leaders of Camp Wyoming. Standing, L to R are Captain Charles May, Lt C. Barrien, Captain J. West and the camp surgeon, Lt L. Zwick, MD. Kneeling/sitting, L to R are SSgt N. Capps, Sgt A. Gardner, Sgt E. Wiggins and  Pvt E. Yonkowski, cook (Source: NACCCA and "Written on the Land")
 Officers and enlisted, army leaders of Camp Wyoming. Standing, L to R are Captain Charles May, Lt C. Barrien, Captain J. West and the camp surgeon, Lt L. Zwick, MD. Kneeling/sitting, L to R are SSgt N. Capps, Sgt A. Gardner, Sgt E. Wiggins and Pvt E. Yonkowski, cook (Source: NACCCA and "Written on the Land")