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Ames

Cleo Oscar (Freeman) Ames (Pappy)

Omaha, NE

1934-35, 2737, Fullerton (NE), SCS-4,
1936, 2737, Presho, SCS-2,
1936-37, 2737, Hartington (NE), SCS,
1938-39, 789, Este, F-3,

Cleo Oscar Ames daughter donated hundreds of photos, a District Annual, albums, a notebook and several CCC certificates that indicate that Mr. Ames was in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1934 – 1939. He severed at several camps and participated in several educational programs.

Reviewing his notebook reveals that Oscar Ames made many friends and that he was referred to as "Pappy" by some.


Do you have additional information about Cleo Ames

We would like to included it. Please write or email us at History "at" SouthDakotaCCC "dot" org.

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