Archives of American Art

Pennsylvania Federal Art Project records

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.fedeartp07
Creators:
Federal Art Project (Pa.)
Dates:
1940-1942
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
110 Items
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Project proposals; personnel sheets; lists and rosters; radio scripts; and various booklets on art during the WPA.

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

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel NDA 10 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals returned to the Philadelphia Museum College of Art after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1964 by the Philadelphia Museum College of Art via Richard Doud.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.

Keywords

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