WPA Project Photographs from 1935-1936

These photographs are representative of many of the WPA projects in operation from October 1, 1935, to August 15, 1936. Project types included those for men, skilled and unskilled and for women, work typical for that era.

WPA Workers Install Water Filters.

WPA Workers Install Water Filters. GGA Image ID # 127dc28f56

WPA Worker Involed in Mosquito Eradication Project.

WPA Worker Involed in Mosquito Eradication Project. GGA Image ID # 127de32018

 

Clerical Workers (top) and Hot Lunches for School Children (Bottom).

Clerical Workers (top) and Hot Lunches for School Children (Bottom). GGA Image ID # 127e0a43b1

WPA Scientists Perform Chemical Research

WPA Scientists Perform Chemical Research. GGA Image ID # 127e1005bf

Large Group of Women in WPA Sewing Project.

Large Group of Women in WPA Sewing Project. GGA Image ID # 127e7c34df

WPA Workers Building Farm-To-Market Road.

WPA Workers Building Farm-To-Market Road. GGA Image ID # 127e824f75

WPA Construction Crew Building a New Stadium.

WPA Construction Crew Building a New Stadium. GGA Image ID # 127eb353c6

Many WPA Workers Are Assigned to the Construction of Public Buildings.

Many WPA Workers Are Assigned to the Construction of Public Buildings. GGA Image ID # 127f102ea1

WPA Flood Control Project

WPA Flood Control Project. GGA Image ID # 127f233668

WPA Workers Construct New Sidewalks.

WPA Workers Construct New Sidewalks. GGA Image ID # 127f845a7a

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WPA / Works Progress Administration
GG Archives

Brochures, Booklets, & Pamphlets

Books

Farmers on Relief and Rehabilitation - WPA - 1937

Inventory: An Appraisal of Results of the Works Progress Administration - 1938

Rural Families on Relief - Research Monograph XVII - 1938

Rural Youth: Their Situation and Prospects - Research Monograph XV - 1938

Rural Youth - Their Situation and Prospects - Conclusions - 1938

New Deal for Youth - The National Youth Administration (NYA) - 1938

1935-05 The Drought and Current Farm Imports

1936-10-15 Report on Progress of The Works Program

Final Report on the WPA Program 1935-43

Handbook of Proceedures - 1937

Report on Progress of WPA Program - 1942

Other Information

WPA Reference Section