Tuesday, August 14, 2018

CCC Camp right here in Chippewa Park Brandon MN


The Civilian Conservation Corps(CCC) was a work relief program that gave millions of young men employment on environmental projects during the Great Depression.  Considered by many to be one of the most successful of Roosevelt's New Deal programs. The CCC planted more than three billion trees and constructed trails and shelters in more that 800 parks nationwide during its nine years of existence.  The CCC helped to shape the modern nation and state park systems we enjoy today.  There is a great deal of information on these camps on the internet.  Can you identify any of the men in these photos?

Joe Tamble is up front holding the bottle and wearing a tie and hat. 




Joe Tamble is far left by the horse/donkey's.

Photos are courtesy of  Mary Cariveau and Ann Combs who are granddaughters of Joe and Louise Tamble. The Tamble family were pioneers in Brandon.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Ladies Bowling Tournament in Minneapolis 1964

Photo Courtesy Nora Goodburn

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Brandon School Over The Years


 Picture is labeled 1921 but the new school 

may have been built as early as 1901

First Addition 1935


Second Addition 1947  


School Demolition 1969
Notice in the background you can already see construction on the new school.
  










New School 1970


School Pictures Taken 2005



Photos courtesy of:
Chris Korkowski
Jeanine McFarlane
Elphege Webskowski