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Archives of American Art
Photographs of work by Federal Art Project artists in New Mexico
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fedeartp04
- Creators:
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Federal Art Project (N.M.)
- Dates:
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1935-1943
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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40 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs of works by FAP New Mexico artists: Gene Kloss, Manville Chapman, Zena Kavin, and James S. Morris, from the collection of the Museum of New Mexico Fine Arts Gallery; and a checklist of the photographed work.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Federal aid art project during the Depression. The Federal Art Project (FAP) fell under the jurisdiction of Federal Project No. 1 of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), established in May 1935 specifically as a work relief program for unemployed artists. Each state and territory had its own programsand were administered aid from the federal government via a local agency.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel NDA 15 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Prints purchased from Fine Arts Gallery, Museum of New Mexico, 1964.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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