Project manuals, 1935-1943.

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Project manuals, 1935-1943.

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These manuals describe the purpose of a project, its goals, requirements in terms of a sponsor and material, and administrative procedures. Some manuals are more a handbook for field workers giving only details of the actual duties of the worker.

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