Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York Correspondence and Working Files of the District 1 Supervisor's Office A4190

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series contains mostly "field editorial copy" prepared by field workers for several statewide and local projects in District 1 (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties) including New York: A Guide to the Empire State (published); New York State Encyclopedia; New York State Almanac; Historical Album of New York State; and city guides. Essay topics include: local history; origin of place names; local biography; folklore; historic sites and structures; and natural history. Correspondence clarifies assignment requirements.

Creator:

Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York

Title:

Writers' Program correspondence and working files of the District 1 supervisor's office

Quantity:

9 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1936-1942

Series Number:

A4190

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