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W. P. A. Federal Writers Project

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1503

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photocopies of records compiled in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Federal Writers' Project, District 6, Mobile, Ala., I.D. # OI49-5073. These are concerned with historically significant individuals, geographical areas, monuments, parks, buildings, ceremonies, forts, squares, social customs, theatres, folklore, and art. Each section has bibliography listing interviews or publications.

Dates

  • unknown

Creator

Extent

0.15 Linear Feet (2 items, approx. 300 pieces, photocopies;)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Photocopies of records compiled in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) Federal Writers' Project, District 6, Mobile, Ala., I.D. # OI49-5073, concerning with historically significant individuals, geographical areas, monuments, parks, buildings, ceremonies, forts, squares, social customs, theatres, folklore, and art.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mildred Lamar Smith, 1983

General

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Title
Guide to the W.P.A. Federal Writers Project
Status
Completed
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513