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One of 16 tempura-on canvas murals from Thomas Hart Benton's mural "A Social History of the State of Indiana" that Benton painted for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair

One of 16 tempura-on canvas murals from Thomas Hart Benton's mural "A ...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. This piece of the Benton work is one of four Great Depression-era murals mounted in the historic Indiana University Auditorium, built ... More

103 union presidents meet with Green to urge Congress to change WPA wage-hour rates. Washington, D.C., July 12. Leaders of the American Federation of Labor's national and international unions met today to plan methods of persuading Congress to restore old wage and hour rates of pay for WPA workers who now work 130 hours for the same pay they once received for as little as 55 hours a month. Here are Frank Morrison, Secretary-Treasurer of the AF of L, Herbert Rivers, Secretary and Treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Department, and William Green, President of the AF of L photographed at the meeting this morning

103 union presidents meet with Green to urge Congress to change WPA wa...

A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Women's Press Club skit instructs future first ladies on how to get along. Washington, D.C., March 11. America's next first lady, whoever she may be, was last night instructed on how to be successful in a skit presented by the Women's National Press Club during an annual stunt party. The skit runs through different satiric phases of women in national politics and ends with the president being offered the job of president of Mars with the biggest WPA project yet--to fix up a wireless so that Mrs. Roosevelt can wire her column back to earth. Wives of practically every contendor for the presidental nomination were guests, and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke off-the-record to the members and guests. 1 - Mrs. Smith goes to Washington as a new senator, and learns her first lessons from the taxi driver who picks her up at Union Station. '..Don't you keep a letter file-keep an incinerator, Senator.' Driver, Katherine Wilson of the Des Moines Register and Tribune; Mrs. Smith, Emma Budbee, N.Y. Herald-Tribune

Women's Press Club skit instructs future first ladies on how to get al...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Manhattan Mayor praises relief program. Washington, D.C., May 8. Mayor Fiorella La Guardia, Mayor of New York, testified before the House WPA Investigating Committee with gestures. He praised the federal relief program as 'the American way' dealing with unemployment and termed its discontinuance as tragic. He appeared as a representative of the U.S. Conference of Mayors of which he is airman

Manhattan Mayor praises relief program. Washington, D.C., May 8. Mayor...

A group of men sitting at a table with papers. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

AF of L meets to try to solve WPA strikes. Washington, D.C., July 12. William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, today pledged to presidents of 103 unions to do everything in the federation's power to persuade Congress to rescind the new wage provisions that reduced hourly rates. He disclaimed AF of L responsibility for the strikes of 77,000 WPA employees and the sympathy strike of some member unions

AF of L meets to try to solve WPA strikes. Washington, D.C., July 12. ...

A black and white photo of a man standing at a podium. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mayors discuss WPA strike situation in special session. Washington, D.C., July 14. At an extraordinary session called this morning by their president, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, the Executive Committee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors surveyed the entire strike of WPA employees throughout the country. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor LaGuardia announced that the Executive Committee would confer immediately with Commissioner Harrington on the strike situation. Front row, left to right: Harold H. Burton, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio; Mayor LaGuardia of New York City; Daniel W. Hoan, Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Back row, left to right: C.D. Scully, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Paul V. Betters, Mayor of Amarillo, Texas; Joseph D. Scholtz, Mayor of Louisville, Ky.; and Richard W. Reading, Mayor of Detroit, Mich.

Mayors discuss WPA strike situation in special session. Washington, D....

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Col. F.C. Harrington, WPA administrator, at White House

Col. F.C. Harrington, WPA administrator, at White House

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

WPA works O.K. in Louisiana, House committee told by Lousiana Washington, D.C. May 18. Governor Richard W. Leche of Lousiana, today told the Special House Committee Investigating the WPA that the WPA 'works satisfactorily in Lousiana' and helps take care of unemployed brought to his state 'by the humanitarian laws

WPA works O.K. in Louisiana, House committee told by Lousiana Washingt...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Truman Felt, Chief of Press Relations, WPA

Truman Felt, Chief of Press Relations, WPA

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plays part in AF of L meet on WPA situation. Washington, D.C., July 12. George Meany, President of the New York State Federation of Labor photographed this morning at the AF of L meeting which was called to urge Congress to rescind the new wage provisions that reduced hourly pay rates for WPA workers and which now has 77-627[?] workers on strike

Plays part in AF of L meet on WPA situation. Washington, D.C., July 12...

Two men sitting at a table signing papers. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

WPA Administrator and ace 'brain truster.' Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes and 'Tommy' Corcoran, the administration's ace - brain truster, pictured leaving the White House today after a conference with President Roosevelt

WPA Administrator and ace 'brain truster.' Washington, D.C., Dec. 6. S...

A black and white photo of two men sitting in a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Timberline Lodge: WPA Project, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

[History of San Francisco mural "Earthquake and Fire of 1906" by Anton Refregier at Rincon Annex Post Office located near the Embarcadero at 101 Spear Street, San Francisco, California]

[History of San Francisco mural "Earthquake and Fire of 1906" by Anton...

Title devised by Library staff based on information provided by the photographer. Mural title and artist name from San Francisco Mural Arts website, 2013. Date and keywords provided by the photographer. The Rin... More

Women Take Part in WPA Clothing and Woodwork Project - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Women Take Part in WPA Clothing and Woodwork Project - Bureau of India...

Public domain photograph related to native Americans, Reservations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

WPA Administrator Hopkins indicates to house plan to increase relief load. Washington, D.C., April 20. Appearing before the House Appropriations Committee today, WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins indicated in his testimony he was preparing to increase the relief load during the first seven months during the next fiscal year beginning July 1. Hopkins (left) is pictured as he explained the was figure which he said is necessary to President Roosevelt's $4,512,000,000 Recovery Drive, to Rep. Clifton A. Woodrum (center) Chairman of the Subcommittee, and Rep. Edward T. Taylor, a member of the Committee.

WPA Administrator Hopkins indicates to house plan to increase relief l...

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New SEC member takes oath. Washington, D.C., Dec. 27. Declaring himself to be neither a radical nor a conservative but an enthusiastic "new dealer", Jerome N. Frank today took the oath of office as a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Frank, a former legal counsel for the WPA and the AAA, succeeds James M. Landis who resigned his post to become Dean of the Harvard Law School. John. W. Hanes, the other new commission appointee, will be sworn in after the first of the year. Left to right: Francis P. Brassor, Secretary of the Commission; Chairman William O. Douglas; and Frank

New SEC member takes oath. Washington, D.C., Dec. 27. Declaring himsel...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New SEC member. Washington, D.C., Dec. 27. A new informal portrait of Jerome N. Frank who was sworn in as a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission this morning. Frank, formerly of the AA and WPA, succeeds James M. Landis who resigned his post to become Dean of the Harvard Law School. John W. Hanes, The other new commission appointee will take the oath of office soon after the first of the year

New SEC member. Washington, D.C., Dec. 27. A new informal portrait of ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

To fight curtailment of aid for drought-stricken farmers. Washington, D.C., Dec. 30. At a joint Conference today 30 Senators and Representatives from drought stricken states decided to name a steering committee to Lay plans for a fight against any curtailment in general aid for drought-hit farmers. 15 members, one each from the states in the drought area, will compose the committee. Representatives from the RA, WPA and the Interior Department were also present at the meeting. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Senator William J. Bulow, South Dakota; Senator Elmer Thomas, Oklahoma; Rep. Jack Nicholds, Oklahoma, who presided at the meeting; Senator Lynn Frazier, North Dakota; and Senator Gerald P. Nye, North Dakota

To fight curtailment of aid for drought-stricken farmers. Washington, ...

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

WPA Head urges expansion of Federal Works Program. Washington, D.C., April 8. In urging an expansion of the Federal Works Program and Social Security Aids, WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins told the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee today that about 18,000,000 men, women, and children in 6,000,000 households were receiving public assistance at present as compared to a peak of 27,000,000 persons on the winter of 1933-34. For the reason that some un-employment will always be with us, Hopkins told the committee that the country must plan a permanent security program, 4/8/38

WPA Head urges expansion of Federal Works Program. Washington, D.C., A...

A man sitting at a table with a cigarette in his hand. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Money man. J.R. McCarl, Comptroller General of the United States, photographed as he called at the White House to be one of the first to see the president upon his return from an extensive vacation. McCarl has been passing upon applications for funds on the WPA program

Money man. J.R. McCarl, Comptroller General of the United States, phot...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hopkins slams Gov. Landon. Harry Hopkins, administrator of FERA and head of WPA, tells reporters that Gov. Alf Landon of Kan., "balanced his budget in Kansas by taking money out of the hides of the needy." He said further that Landon's administration "had never put up a thin dime for relief." 11/1/35

Hopkins slams Gov. Landon. Harry Hopkins, administrator of FERA and he...

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Wash. D.C. Helping thespians. Hallie Flannagan, in charge of the Dramatic Department of the WPA, is working out a nation-wide campaign to help unemployed actors and actresses. Her department will share $27,000,000 allocated by Harry Hopkins for artists, actors, writers and musicians. She is from New York. 10/8/35

Wash. D.C. Helping thespians. Hallie Flannagan, in charge of the Drama...

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The National Youth Administration's Boston Drafting Unit

The National Youth Administration's Boston Drafting Unit

This photograph depicts a young woman as she works at the Boston drafting unit for a National Youth Administration project. National Youth Administration (NYA) Photographs showing Projects in New England and New York

Eleanor Roosevelt Visits a National Youth Administration Project

Eleanor Roosevelt Visits a National Youth Administration Project

This photograph depicts First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt as she visits students participating in a National Youth Administration program in New England. National Youth Administration (NYA) Photographs showing Proje... More

Sculpture exhibition A survey of work produced by artists in the Sculpture Division of the WPA Federal Art Project.

Sculpture exhibition A survey of work produced by artists in the Sculp...

Poster announcing exhibit of sculpture by WPA Federal Art Project artists at the WPA Federal Art Project Gallery, 7 East 38 Street, New York City.

WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning

WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More

Exhibit - WPA Federal Art Gallery, State of New Jersey Opening Nov. 15, Calumet B'l'd'g., 17-19 William St., Newark, N.J.

Exhibit - WPA Federal Art Gallery, State of New Jersey Opening Nov. 15...

Poster announcing opening of exhibit of WPA art at the Federal Art Gallery at 17-19 William St., Newark, New Jersey, showing drafting and painting equipment. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Adm... More

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free symphony concerts

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free symphony conc...

Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free symphony concerts at the Y.M. & Y.W.H.A., 1511 Fulton Ave, Bronx, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Lyman Bryson, famous forum leader, will discuss "Are we done with democracy?" at Roosevelt High 8th year of Des Moines Public Forum / / designed and produced by Iowa Art Program WPA.

Lyman Bryson, famous forum leader, will discuss "Are we done with demo...

Poster announcing a public forum to be held at Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa, at which Lyman Bryson will discuss the future of democracy. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administrati... More

Free art classes for children & adults Under direction of Federal Art Project, WPA / / h.

Free art classes for children & adults Under direction of Federal Art ...

Poster announcing free art classes for children and adults. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hiking WPA recreation project--Dist. no. 2 / / Shari.

Hiking WPA recreation project--Dist. no. 2 / / Shari.

Poster showing a woman hiking. Date stamped on verso: Apr 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Federal Theater Div. of WPA presents the play that rocked Broadway "Class of '29" It dares to tell the truth.

The Federal Theater Div. of WPA presents the play that rocked Broadway...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Class of '29" at the Waterloo Theater, showing a row of students in caps and gowns. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More

"Art & Mrs. Bottle" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Arpil 26 to May 7.

"Art & Mrs. Bottle" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Ar...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Art & Mrs. Bottle" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a silhouette of an artist painting at an easel... More

WPA Federal Music Project will present 8 roof garden concerts at Jamaica YMCA Free to the public.

WPA Federal Music Project will present 8 roof garden concerts at Jamai...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of a series of concerts at the Jamaica YMCA, 8925 Parsons Blvd., New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the road. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies. The father, aged thirty-five, is an intelligent fellow, a painter by trade. Advanced tuberculosis, victim of an occupational disease. Ineligible for WPA (Works Progress Administration), rated as totally disabled. As a state charge under Oklahoma relief standards, the family were told the maximum relief would be seven dollars every two weeks. They lost their home, their furniture, took to the road a year ago and when the photographs were made they were found to be without money, shelter, and without food for the four children

Migrant family from Oklahoma in Texas. A family of six alongside the r...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts [at the] Brooklyn Museum

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts...

Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free band concerts at the Brooklyn Museum, showing a man conducting. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters ... More

A good lunch - one hot dish, meat, vegetables - sandwich - fruit - milk WPA school lunch.

A good lunch - one hot dish, meat, vegetables - sandwich - fruit - mil...

Poster promoting good eating habits in school. Date stamped on verso: Jul 7 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Centers Arts & crafts, archery, dancing, music, drama, gym classes, shop hobbies / / poster by Iowa Art Program WPA.

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...

Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Centers Arts & crafts, archery, dancing, music, drama, gym classes, shop hobbies / / poster by Iowa Art Program WPA.

East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...

Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More

Exhibition - WPA Federal Art Project / HG [monogram].

Exhibition - WPA Federal Art Project / HG [monogram].

Poster announcing WPA Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Jun 7 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Pet show WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 / / Gregg.

Pet show WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 / / Gregg.

Poster showing a dog wearing a blue ribbon, flanked by cats. Date stamped on verso: Apr 3 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los... More

WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, [and] Francis Colburn Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston.

WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, [and] Fran...

Poster announcing exhibition of paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Dec 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA exhibition water colors [and] prints, Federal Art Gallery / / HG [monogram].

WPA exhibition water colors [and] prints, Federal Art Gallery / / HG [...

Poster announcing WPA exhibition of watercolors and prints at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., showing brush, roller and paper or printing plates. Date stamped on verso: May 5 1938. Work P... More

Oklahoma migrant, Texas. An example of how they fall between the relief agencies. The father, aged thirty-five, is an intelligent fellow, a painter by trade. Advanced tuberculosis, victim of an occupational disease. Ineligible for WPA (Works Progress Administration), rated as totally disabled. As a state charge under Oklahoma relief standards, the family were told the maximum relief would be seven dollars every two weeks. They lost their home, their furniture,

Oklahoma migrant, Texas. An example of how they fall between the relie...

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1920s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Water colors, WPA artists of New York, Ottumwa Art Center / designed & made by Iowa Art Program, W.P.A.

Water colors, WPA artists of New York, Ottumwa Art Center / designed &...

Poster announcing exhibit of watercolors by WPA artists from New York at the Ottumwa Art Center, Ottumwa, Iowa. Date stamped on verso: Nov 8 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hopkins denies AGC Charges. Washington, D.C. October 11. In a radio speech this morning WPA Administrator, Harry Hopkins, denied charges made by the Associated General Contractors of America that the WPA should be blamed for labor shortage. He said that "WPA projects in communities have been efficiently run and that the unemployed on these projects have been well treated, when the AGC complained that cities were unable to find workers because they were all employed in the WPA. When charged of boondoggling, Hopkins replied that it reminded him of the "Old Story of the bandits in South America," He said "they are never in the town which you are visiting, they are always just over the hill, and the townspeople will tell you they are there but when you look for them you never find them"

Hopkins denies AGC Charges. Washington, D.C. October 11. In a radio sp...

Public domain photograph of people in office, interior, the 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Exhibition of recent fine prints Etchings, lithographs, wood engravings by artists in the Graphic Art Division of the Federal Art Project, WPA : For allocation to tax-supported public institutions.

Exhibition of recent fine prints Etchings, lithographs, wood engraving...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of fine prints by WPA artists, at the Federal Art Gallery, 7 E. 38 Street, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More

Register now - informal study group WPA Workers Education Project, Henry Street Settlement.

Register now - informal study group WPA Workers Education Project, Hen...

Poster announcing formation of educational study groups for workers at the Henry Street Settlement, 263 Henry Street, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More

Symphony concerts WPA Federal Music Project of New York City Theatre of Music.

Symphony concerts WPA Federal Music Project of New York City Theatre o...

Poster announcing Federal Music Project symphony concerts at the Theatre of Music, 254 West 54th Street, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Textile factory built by Work Projects Administration (WPA) and leased to private industry to bring payroll to Brookhaven, Mississippi

Textile factory built by Work Projects Administration (WPA) and leased...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

WPA Federal Theatre [presents] If ye break faith

WPA Federal Theatre [presents] If ye break faith

Poster for WPA Federal Theatre Project presentation of "If Ye Break Faith" showing the Grim Reaper with scythe harvesting cross-shaped tombstones. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Iowa. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Iowa. Farm Security Admi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 - presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Elliott's Theatre.

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 - presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ell...

Facsimile of poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Horse Eats Hat" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th St., showing a horse eating a hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2

Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2

Poster showing two dogs. Date stamped on verso: Apr 3 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Excursion" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Sail in and see living actors in a live play.

"Excursion" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Sail in and s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Excursion" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a ship "SS Happiness" sailing towards Coney Island. Work Projects... More

WPA Federal Art Project paintings, Barnstable High School, Hyannis

WPA Federal Art Project paintings, Barnstable High School, Hyannis

Poster announcing exhibition of WPA Federal Art Project paintings at the Barnstable High School, Hyannis, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA paintings, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston

WPA paintings, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston

Poster for exhibition of WPA paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Oct 9 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Who's who in the zoo Illustrated natural history prepared by the WPA Federal Writers Project : On sale at all book stores, zoos, and museums.

Who's who in the zoo Illustrated natural history prepared by the WPA F...

Poster advertising WPA Federal Writers' Project illustrated guide to natural history. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Attributed to Sidne... More

WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition

WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 21 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More

Exhibition Oil paintings from the easel division : N.Y.C. WPA Art Project, Work Projects Administration.

Exhibition Oil paintings from the easel division : N.Y.C. WPA Art Proj...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of oil paintings. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hopkins denies AGC Charges. Washington, D.C. October 11. In a radio speech this morning WPA Administrator, Harry Hopkins, denied charges made by the Associated General Contractors of America that the WPA should be blamed for labor shortage. He said that "WPA projects in communities have been efficiently run and that the unemployed on these projects have been well treated, when the AGC complained that cities were unable to find workers because they were all employed in the WPA. When charged of boondoggling, Hopkins replied that it reminded him of the "Old Story of the bandits in South America," He said "they are never in the town which you are visiting, they are always just over the hill, and the townspeople will tell you they are there but when you look for them you never find them"

Hopkins denies AGC Charges. Washington, D.C. October 11. In a radio sp...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date (year) based on date of negatives in ... More

[WPA poster design showing the head and hands of a woman holding flowers and wheat above a blank banner]

[WPA poster design showing the head and hands of a woman holding flowe...

Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: New York State WPA Art Program. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA water colors, prints exhibition, Federal Art Gallery / HG [monogram].

WPA water colors, prints exhibition, Federal Art Gallery / HG [monogra...

Poster announcing WPA exhibition of watercolors and prints at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Nov 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of ... More

WPA in Ohio Federal Music Project presents Verdi's grand opera "Il trovatore" Cast of 75 : Rudolph Schueller director.

WPA in Ohio Federal Music Project presents Verdi's grand opera "Il tro...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Il Trovatore." Date stamped on verso: Mar 1 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Health for efficiency Free courses in health education sponsored by Adult Education Project of the Board of Education and the WPA.

Health for efficiency Free courses in health education sponsored by Ad...

Poster for Adult Education Project announcing free courses in health education. Caption continues with course listing: Everyday problems in healthful living ; Family health and family recreation ; Problems of t... More

WPA national print exhibition, Federal Art Gallery

WPA national print exhibition, Federal Art Gallery

Poster announcing exhibition of fine prints at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon Street, Boston, showing roller and tube of printers ink. Date stamped on verso: Aug 31 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster... More

Forum In cooperation with Forum Div., Board of Education, WPA : Admission free / / jr [monogram].

Forum In cooperation with Forum Div., Board of Education, WPA : Admiss...

Poster announcing public forum sponsored by the New York City Board of Education. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Whe... More

See how WPA welfare services protect Americans Exhibition National Museum / / galic.

See how WPA welfare services protect Americans Exhibition National Mus...

Poster for exhibition of WPA welfare services; text in red, white and blue.

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts [at the] Bronx County Building

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts...

Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free band concerts at the Bronx County Building, showing half-length portrait of a music conductor. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More

WPA Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper, sponsored by Newspaper Guild of N.Y., presents "Injunction granted"

WPA Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper, sponsored by Newspaper...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper presentation of "Injunction Granted" at the Biltmore Theatre, 47th St. east of 8th Ave., showing police officer holding up court order. Date stamped on vers... More

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewel embroidery.

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewe...

Poster announcing exhibition of embroidery designs in watercolors at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury St., Boston, showing embroidered design.

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free orchestra & band concerts Educational Alliance, 197 East Broadway.

WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free orchestra & b...

Poster announcing free concerts, showing musical instruments. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibition WPA Connecticut artists.

Exhibition WPA Connecticut artists.

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of WPA Connecticut artists at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing tree stem with leaves. Date stamped on verso: May 8 1939. Work Projects... More

WPA Federal Music Project presents songs and piano music everybody should know Free to the public / / BL.

WPA Federal Music Project presents songs and piano music everybody sho...

Poster for a Federal Music Project series of programs on songs and piano music at the Prospect Plaza Community Centre, 912 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libra... More

WPA Federal Music Project presents four evening programs devoted to chamber music, lieder, and piano soli of Ludwig van Beethoven

WPA Federal Music Project presents four evening programs devoted to ch...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of chamber music, songs, and piano solos by Beethoven at the Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Coll... More

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta, farmers near Anthon, Iowa. They have groceries to last for only ten days unless they sell some of their livestock which is most essential for farming next spring. They hardly have a ton of wheat straw, and all the WPA money has been spent for livestock feed

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta, farmers near Anthon, Iowa. They have groce...

Picryl description: Public domain image of 1930s woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

WPA federal art regional exhibit, Montclair Museum Easel painting, graphic arts, poster display, index of design.

WPA federal art regional exhibit, Montclair Museum Easel painting, gra...

Poster announcing opening of regional exhibit of WPA art at the Montclair Museum, Montclair, New Jersey, showing text superimposed over palette. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration P... More

Summer Evening - Engraving, Public domain image

Summer Evening - Engraving, Public domain image

Emil Ganso (American (born Germany), Halberstadt 1895–1941 Iowa City, Iowa)

WPA Federal Art Project in Ohio presents exhibition [of] Index of American Design

WPA Federal Art Project in Ohio presents exhibition [of] Index of Amer...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of "Index of American Design," showing perspective of hand holding brush, painting. Date stamped on verso: Nov 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

Playbill for the WPA production of Macbeth.

Playbill for the WPA production of Macbeth.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during the Great Depression. The program put people t... More

WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston / RW(?) [monogram].

WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston / RW(?)...

Poster for exhibition of WPA women painters at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., showing a woman painting outdoors. Date stamped on verso: Feb 23 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewel embroidery.

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewe...

Poster announcing exhibition of embroidery designs in watercolors at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury St., Boston, showing embroidered design. Date stamped on verso: Jan 27 1939. Work Projects Administration... More

Chief Executive meets with administration experts on flood control projects, Washington, D.C., August 10. Seeking a decision as to what flood control projects will be started as soon as Congress makes available $330,000,000 authorized in the omnibus flood control ? as well as projects that can be begun with funds now on hand, President Roosevelt called in those administration experts today. Left to right: Frederick A. Doland and Abel Wolman, of National Resources Board; H.H. Bennett, Director of Soil Conservation, Dept. of Agriculture; General Edward M. Markham, Chief of U.S. Army Engineers; and Aubrey Williams, Assistant Administrator of WPA

Chief Executive meets with administration experts on flood control pro...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "African vineyard" by Gladys Unger & Walter Armitage

WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "Afr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "African Vineyard" at the Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, California, showing an African American woman with a basket of fruit and flo... More

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA presents "Brothers" by Herbert Ashton Jr.

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA presents "Brothers" by Herbert Ashton ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Brothers" at the President Theatre, showing two men turned away from one another and removing gloves. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Adminis... More

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, singing, dancing.

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

PWA Administrator. Washington D.C., July 14. Harry Hopkins, WPA Administrator, arriving at the White House for a conference with President Roosevelt on housing, 7/14/37

PWA Administrator. Washington D.C., July 14. Harry Hopkins, WPA Admini...

A black and white photo of two men standing next to a car. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Family of Blaze Gallagher, former farmer, now living in Crosby, North Dakota. Doing WPA (Works Progress Administration) work

Family of Blaze Gallagher, former farmer, now living in Crosby, North ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Railroad station used as WPA (Work Progress Administration) office. Cooperstown, New York. Otsego County, New York

Railroad station used as WPA (Work Progress Administration) office. Co...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a train station, railroad tracks, railway depot, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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