Cecil Flowers Papers
Dates
1930s–1997
Creator
Flowers, Cecil
Summary/Abstract
These papers pertain to the life of Cecil Flowers (1923- ), particularly his relationship with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni (NACCCA). During his time in the CCC, Flowers and other workers were instrumental in the development and maintenance of Tennessee state parks. After leaving the CCC, Flowers remained interested in the organization and became active with the NACCCA in the 1980s and 1990s. These papers reflect a lifetime of accumulated memorabilia and documents associated with this interest.
Quantity/Physical Description
3 linear feet
Language(s)
English
Repository
Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, (615) 898-2632
Restrictions on Access
None
Copyright
Cecil Flowers conveyed and assigned all right and interest in the donated materials to Middle Tennessee State University. It is presumed that corporate and individual copyrights in manuscripts, photographs, and other materials have been retained by the co
Preferred Citation
(Box Number, Folder Number), Collection Name, Albert Gore Research Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Acquisition
Donated by Cecil Flowers, 2000
Processed By
Original processor undetermined. Additional processing by Brad Miller, graduate assistant, 2013.
Arrangement
The Cecil Flowers Papers are arranged in three series: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni (NACCCA), and Local History Publications. The papers also include associated materials: films, books, post
Biographical Note
Cecil Flowers joined the CCC in 1940 at the age of 16. During his time in the CCC, he was involved in several park construction and soil conservation projects. Flowers joined the Army Air Forces in 1942. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Flowers directed efforts to have monuments placed at each of the Tennessee parks built with CCC labor. He remained active in the NACCCA through the 1990s.
Scope and Content
The Cecil Flowers Papers are primarily arranged in three series. Additional material not incorporated in the three primary series such as books, posters, photographic slides, and a reproduction CCC uniform are described below in the associated materials and stored separately from the rest of the papers.
Series 1: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This series includes contemporary newspaper articles, reports, company-level information from Tennessee and company histories, and notes from Flowers's research about regional camps.
Series 2: National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni (NACCCA). This series includes commemorative calendars, national convention programs, planning documents for reunions and monument construction initiated by Flowers throughout Tennessee, member speeches, and anniversary sheet music.
Series 3: Local History Publications. This series includes booklets, magazines, and journals pertaining to Tennessee history, folklore, and genealogy. The material primarily focuses on Pickett County, Tennessee
Associated Materials
None
Related Collections
Patsy Weiler Papers Hobart Parrish and Johnnie Corbitt Papers Oral history interview with Cecil Flowers, MT11 Oral history interview with Perry Bullock, MT72 Oral history interview with Ben Hutcherson, MT73 Oral history interview with Johnnie Corbitt, MT7
Subject Terms
Persons/Families
Flowers, Cecil
Organizations/Corporate Names
Places
Pickett County, Tennessee Clarksville, Tennessee Jackson, Tennessee, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Big Ridge State Park, Cove Lake State Park, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Montgomery Bell State Park, Morgan State Forest, Norris Dam State Park, Pickett State
Subjects (General)
Civil Conservation Corps, Great Depression, New Deal, World War II, National and State Parks, National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni
Occupations
Material Types
Newspaper clippings, Published material, Programs, Slides, Video Tapes, Clothing
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