Smith, Alfred Edgar, 1903-1986
The Works Progress Administration (renamed during 1939 as the Work Projects Administration; WPA) was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects.
From the description of Work Projects Administration records, 1934-1951. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 740015649
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| creatorOf | Smith, Alfred Edgar, 1903-1986. Work Projects Administration records, 1934-1951. | Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University | |
| referencedIn | 002.11 Special Groups - Negroes Jan - Mar 1942 | National Archives at College Park |
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| associatedWith | Hopkins, Harry L. (Harry Lloyd), 1890-1946. | person |
| correspondedWith | Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 | person |
| correspondedWith | Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Work Projects Administration. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Works Progress Administration. | corporateBody |
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| New Deal, 1933-1939 |
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Birth 1903-12-02
Death 1986-05-26
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