Citizens’ Military Training Camp

Title: Citizens’ Military Training Camp

 Reference Code: Mss-1812

 Inclusive Dates: 1923

 Quantity: 000.03 cu. ft.

Location: Sm Mss

Abstract: The collection pertains to the Citizen’s Military Training Camp, Sixth Corps Area, at Camp Custer, Michigan.  Its purpose was to “promote good citizenship and an interest in national defense.”  The course ran for four weeks and was sponsored by the United States War Department.

Scope and Content: The records consist of a general information brochure, a partially completed application from Ewald Levin Wiedner of Milwaukee, and a list of doctors in Milwaukee County who volunteered to perform physical examinations for candidates to the camp.

Access and Use: No restrictions

Language: English