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Archives of American Art
Lee Norvelle scrapbook on the Federal Theater Project (Ind.)
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.norvlee
- Creators:
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Norvelle, Lee Roy, 1892-
- Dates:
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1936-1937
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Volume(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A scrapbook of clippings, programs, and photographs relating to the Indiana Federal Theater Project.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Federal Theater Project (FTP) was a program established under the Federal Project No. One of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. It sought to create employment for actors and others involved in the performing arts during the Depression. Dr. Lee Norvelle was the director of the Indiana Federal Theater Project.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel NDA10 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals returned to Dr. Norvelle after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1964 by Dr. Lee Norvelle.
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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