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Archives of American Art
Federal Art Project negatives of art and craft work
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fedeartp05
- Creators:
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Federal Art Project (Ohio)
- Dates:
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1936-1940
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Negatives of murals, signs, ceramic figures, furniture, sculpture, toys, posters, and other arts and crafts made for the FAP in the Ohio region.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Federal Art Project was established under Federal Project No. 1 of the WPA. The 48 states and territories were divided into regions and FAP programs were initiated, employing thousands of unemployed artists and craftsmen.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1974 by the Fine Arts Department, Ohio State University.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. 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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