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Historical Reflections





This photo shows some of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers assigned to Camp 722 in Hovland taking a break to play some basketball against a Ft. William, Canada team. The photo is from the collection of Joe Spitznagle, the educational advisor assigned to the camp. It is annotated “The gang at Pigeon River – March 1937.”

This photo shows some of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers assigned to Camp 722 in Hovland taking a break to play some basketball against a Ft. William, Canada team. The photo is from the collection of Joe Spitznagle, the educational advisor assigned to the camp. It is annotated “The gang at Pigeon River – March 1937.”

Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@boreal.org; or stop by our office at 15 First Avenue West.


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