Charles Lewis Wallace was born in 1910. During World War II, Wallace was given conscientious object status based on his religious beliefs as a Methodist. Wallace was drafted in Petaluma, California and assigned to Civilian Public Service (CPS) Camp #37 at Coleville, California on July 10, 1942. During his short time in the camp, Wallace was involved in the leadership of the camp and also spent time on assignment at CPS Camp #76 at Glendora, California. Wallace left CPS for health reasons on November 18, 1942.
Includes correspondence, documents, pamphlets, and photographs.
Arranged in a single series by media type.
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The Charles Wallace Collection (OLPb081WAL), Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.
Donated to Lewis & Clark College in 2011 by Barbara Webster.
Processed in 2012.
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9 photos of and around Tanbark Flat/Glendora, California
10 photos of Camp Dalton/Glendora, CA (CPS 76) including facilities and camp members.
1 photograph
13 photos and negatives showing camp facilities and camp members.
4 photographs
6 letters from Charles Wallace to his mother