Works progress administration project records 1937-1941.

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Works progress administration project records 1937-1941.

Series documents activities relating to Multnomah County Works Progress Administration projects. Records include certificate of sponsor, contributions, federal vouchers, balance sheets, correspondence, payroll summaries, allotment requests, and project proposals. Folders contain project name and number. Projects are primarily concerned with road work including the construction of embankments along Portland area highways.

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