Federal Writers' Project (N.M.)

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The Federal Writers' Project was established in 1935 under Federal Project No. One of the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Its primary objective was to create and provide jobs for the individuals, particularly those of the white collar field, who would have otherwise been left unemployed and destitute. Areas covered on FWP programs include cartography, history, art and a variety of other topics.

From the description of Federal Writers' Project records relating to art in New Mexico, 1936-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515167

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creatorOf Federal Writers' Project records relating to art in New Mexico Archives of American Art
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associatedWith United States. Works Progress Administration. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Mexico
Subject
Art and state
Artists
Federal aid to the arts
New Deal, 1933-1939
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Active 1936

Active 1938

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