Narrative reports, 1936-1940.

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Narrative reports, 1936-1940.

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The narrative reports include monthly reports submitted by State officers of the Federal Music Project (FMP), and also correspondence, printed and processed material such as official bulletins of the WPA in the States, lists of concerts given, and related documents. The reports vary in form and content. They may include details about specific performances, number of persons employed, numbers of classes and concerts presented, sizes of audiences and classes, comments on performances, financial matters, and special difficulties encountered in carrying out FMP aims. There are narrative reports for 43 States for most of the years 1937-1940, and also the District of Columbia. There are no reports for Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

5 linear ft. (11 boxes).

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