Work Projects Administration Collection

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse - 6 Days Only - The Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit in "Professor Mamlock" - Friedrich Wolf's Sensational Social Drama - Directed

Children's Festival Week, Los Angeles, CA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Hansel and Gretel; Marionette Circus; Music in Fairyland, Rip van Winkle marionettes; Pinocchio...Saturday Matinees - Hollywood Playhouse

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - Adults 25 c[ents]

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Theatre poster, Los Angeles, [193-]. Free! Federal Theatre Project - Division of Works Progress Administration - Invite You To Attend The Following Theatres: Beaux Arts Theatre, Beacon near 8th

Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton picker with her baby, 1939

Migratory cotton workers, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Migratory cotton workers, 1939

Flight, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Flight, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Eternal Prodigal, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Eternal Prodigal, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Einmal Mensch…!, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Einmal Menscha!, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Dictator, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Dictator, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Class of 29, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Class of 29, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

American Holiday, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
American Holiday, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Native Ground, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
Native Ground, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Experimental Theatre Presents - Chalk Dust - directed by James Light - by Harold Clarke and Maxwell Nurnberg'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. "Judgment Day" by Elmer Rice...Mayan Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the US Works Progress Administration in 1935

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan Theatre...C. E. Reynolds "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" - Thrills! Chills!...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

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"Capturing the Stories of Work Projects Administration: A Glimpse into America's Past" Step back in time and explore the fascinating work projects undertaken by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s. This proposed portfolio titled "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania" offers a unique study of craftsmanship from an unknown creator, showcasing the rich heritage of this region. Witness the impact of economic downturn as captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange. In Malone, Grays Harbor County, Washington, Lange's lens reveals how the closure of a mill led to not only job losses but also forced a church to shut its doors. The poignant image speaks volumes about community ties severed by economic hardship. Traveling further west to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, we encounter another WPA project - a new courthouse standing alongside its predecessor. Through Lange's lens, we witness architectural progress juxtaposed against historical significance. Lange continues her documentation with thought-provoking portraits that shed light on racial dynamics during this era. Her photograph featuring a colored family near Houston, Texas serves as a powerful reminder of inequality and challenges faced by minority communities. Returning to Malone in Grays Harbor County, Western Washington once again through Lange's lens unveils company houses left abandoned due to mill closures. These haunting images remind us of lost livelihoods and shattered dreams within these forgotten communities. The devastating effects of drought are brought into focus as we journey to Yakima Valley in Washington state. Here we see drought refugees struggling for survival amidst barren landscapes through Lange's compassionate portrayal. Lastly, meet Mr. Roberts from Malheur County in Oregon who laments his exclusion from WPA assistance while others benefit from it nearby. This striking portrait captures both frustration and resilience amid challenging times. These snapshots offer glimpses into America's past - stories etched forever through photographs that reveal human struggles and triumphs during one of our nation’s most challenging periods.