Where to Look for Works Progress Administration (WPA) Records

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Highsmith, C. M., photographer. WPA mural, Cohen Building, Washington, D.C. 2008. December. (Library of Congress) Black Thursday, Oct. 24, 1929: The stock market crashes, hurtling the United States into the Great Depression. In 1932, both Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee record “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime,” perfectly capturing the angst of the era. President View Website VIP Subscription

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