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Archives of American Art
Pennsylvania Federal Art Project records
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fedeartp07
- Creators:
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Federal Art Project (Pa.)
- Dates:
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1940-1942
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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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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Archives of American Art
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