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Works Project Administration in Texas microfilm

 Collection
Identifier: 99.003

Scope and Contents

Records of the Work Projects Administration (WPA, 1922-1944, buik 1930-1944), microfilmed by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). These records include WPA predecessor agencies: Civil Works Administration (CWA, 1933-34), Federal Emergency Releif Administration (FERA, 1933-1938), and Works Progress Administration (1935-1939).

The 158 microfilm reels in this collection are textual records from field offices, primarily in Texas, consisting of administrative and project files as well as accomplishment and other reports.

Dates

  • 1922-1944
  • Majority of material found within 1930 - 1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

Request item(s) at least 48 hours in advance to allow film to acclimate to room temperature before use.

Extent

2.08 Linear Feet (Two standard record boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 2021.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Alkek Library Room 204
601 University Drive
San Marcos Texas 78666 USA