Identifier
GRSA FR30
Contributor
University of Northern Colorado; National Archives at Denver
Coverage
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Date
December 27, 1950 to January 17,1951
Description
In light of heightened defense mobilization and increased rates of selective service inductions in the 1950s, the Park Service determined it would be beneficial to plan for and find locations to construct "Conscientious objector camps" for purposes similar to the Civilian Public Service Camps of World War 2.
Language
English
Publisher
United States Department of Interior
Cross-Department Submission
History, History Student Work
Rights
Copyright restrictions may apply. User Responsible for all Copyright compliance.
Recommended Citation
Davis, John M. and Bean, Glen T., "1951 Memorandum Regarding Conscientious Objector Work Camps" (2024). Great Sand Dunes National Park. 31.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/grsa/31