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Mnhs: The Wpa Federal Art Projects in Minnesota, 1935 1943 [Pdf]

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An exhaustive look at the arts projects funded by the WPA Federal Arts program in Minnesota. These included music, writing, and pictorial projects throughout the state. This PDF file includes pictures and extensive footnotes.
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Webster's World of Cultural Policy: New Deal Cultural Programs

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Discover interesting facts and information about the Works Progress Administration established in April 1935 to provide light construction jobs for millions of unskilled workers.

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