Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records

Posted January 26th, 2015 by aorchard
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LR002546
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The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was signed into creation by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in order to research and develop solutions for unemployment in America. During its tenure, the WPA built roads, schools, hospitals, parks, and airports. Additionally, the WPA had a hand in funding some plays, literary publications, and art projects. The WPA was dissolved in June 1943 at a time when American unemployment was relatively low as a result of the creation of jobs due to World War II.

The Works Progress Administration National Research Project Publication Records contains reports created by the Works Progress Administration under the National Research Project and National Bureau of Economic Research. The reports focus on the viability of industry jobs such as mining, lumber, and agriculture. Additionally, the reports examine technological advances and their impact on employment.

Date: 
1937-1940
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