Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown

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Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Created Equal, Springfield, MA, 1938. Auspices of American Youth Council - One Performance Only...Springfield Auditorium..."Created Equal" - by John Hunter Booth - A Dramatic Chronicle Based Upon the Constitution'. 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, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances

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This photograph showcases a playbill for the theatrical production of "Created Equal" in Springfield, Massachusetts, during the 1930s. The play, created by John Hunter Booth, was presented under the auspices of the American Youth Council and the Federal Theatre Project, initiatives of the United States Work Progress Administration (WPA). The Federal Theatre Project was established in 1935 with the aim of preserving and enhancing the skills of theater workers, providing them with employment on public relief, and making live theater accessible to thousands of Americans who had never experienced it before. This was a significant component of the New Deal, a series of programs and projects initiated by the United States government to provide relief and employment during the Great Depression. The playbill's design is both simple and evocative, with bold, clear lettering that effectively conveys the title, date, and location of the performance. The use of a quill pen and the phrase "One Performance Only" adds an air of exclusivity and importance to the event. The color palette, primarily consisting of shades of brown and red, reflects the era's aesthetic sensibilities and enhances the overall visual appeal of the poster. The Constitution of the United States is prominently featured in the title, emphasizing the significance of the document and its role in American society. The political and cultural importance of the play, as well as the historical context in which it was produced, make this playbill an invaluable piece of American heritage art.

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