Interview with Jason Dector McSwain - OH 115

Interviewee

Jason Dector McSwain

Interviewer

David B. McSwain

Files

Abstract

Mr. Jason Dector McSwain (1917-2007) talks of his service in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Kings Mountain, S.C., which was part of the New Deal program established by President Roosevelt during the great depression. He talks about how he joined the C.C. Camp and his lifestyle living in the barracks, including his uniforms, schedule, food, activities, classes and lessons, writing home, and getting paid each month. Mr. McSwain also talks about serving in the military for a time before returning to the Civilian Conservation Corps as a leader. Mr. McSwain served in World War II and served as Post Commander of the V.F.W. in Clover, SC. He worked at the Celanese Plant in Rock Hill and was a farmer.

Publication Date

12-16-1980

Unique Identifier

OH 115

Format

1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;

Length

00:51:51

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

History 616

Disciplines

Oral History

Keywords

Civilian Conservation Corps, Kings Mountain

Recommended Citation

McSwain, Jason Dector, "Interview with Jason Dector McSwain - OH 115" (1980). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 115.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/162