Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records
Collection
Identifier: LR002546
Scope and Content
The Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records contains reports created by the Works Progress Administration under the National Research Project and National Bureau of Economic Research. The reports focus on the viability of industry jobs such as mining, lumber, and agriculture. Additionally, the reports examine technological advances and their impact on employment.
Important Subjects: Cement industries Coal mines and mining Farming Great Depression and the New Deal Leatherwork Lumber industry Studies in employment and unemployment
Important Names: United States. Works Progress Administration, Division of Research
Important Subjects: Cement industries Coal mines and mining Farming Great Depression and the New Deal Leatherwork Lumber industry Studies in employment and unemployment
Important Names: United States. Works Progress Administration, Division of Research
Dates
- 1937 - 1940
Creator
- United States. Works Progress Administration (Organization)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
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History
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was signed into creation by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in order to research and develop solutions for unemployment in America. During its tenure, the WPA built roads, schools, hospitals, parks, and airports. Additionally, the WPA had a hand in funding some plays, literary publications, and art projects. The WPA was dissolved in June 1943 at a time when American unemployment was relatively low as a result of the creation of jobs due to World War II.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (2 SB)
Abstract
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was signed into creation by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in order to research and develop solutions for unemployment in America. During its tenure, the WPA built roads, schools, hospitals, parks, and airports. Additionally, the WPA had a hand in funding some plays, literary publications, and art projects. The WPA was dissolved in June 1943 at a time when American unemployment was relatively low as a result of the creation of jobs due to World War II.
The Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records contains reports created by the Works Progress Administration under the National Research Project and National Bureau of Economic Research. The reports focus on the viability of industry jobs such as mining, lumber, and agriculture. Additionally, the reports examine technological advances and their impact on employment.
The Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records contains reports created by the Works Progress Administration under the National Research Project and National Bureau of Economic Research. The reports focus on the viability of industry jobs such as mining, lumber, and agriculture. Additionally, the reports examine technological advances and their impact on employment.
Arrangement
PLEASE NOTE: Material in this collection has been arranged by series ONLY. Folders are not arranged within each series – we have provided an inventory based on their original order. Subjects may be dispersed throughout several boxes within any given series.
The collection is arranged in original order.
Folders in each series are simply listed by their location within each box. They are not arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout several boxes within each series.
The collection is arranged in original order.
Folders in each series are simply listed by their location within each box. They are not arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout several boxes within each series.
Acquisition
Donated to the Reuther Library on October 9, 2014.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Meghan McGowan on January 21, 2015.
Creator
- United States. Works Progress Administration (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Meghan McGowan.
- Date
- 2015-01-21
- 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 Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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Detroit MI 48202 USA