United States, Works Progress Administration, Washington reports, 1936-1939.

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United States, Works Progress Administration, Washington reports, 1936-1939.

WPA reports on mineral resources in Washington State; 1936-1939.

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United States. Works Progress Administration (Wash.)

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The Works Progress Administration was created by federal legislation on May 6, 1935 to provide jobs for the unemployed who were able to work. The WPA provided oversight and administration for projects that were individually sponsored by Federal, state and local agencies. In Washington State, WPA workers constructed public buildings, roads, parks, and bridges, while skilled artists, writers, and others participated in the Federal Arts Project, the Federal Music Project, the Federal Theater Projec...