A Guide to the Federal Writers Project Collection
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
August 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Title: | Federal Writers Project Collection | |
| Dates: | Circa 1935 | |
| Abstract: | Federal Writers Project lists of historical sites for each county in the state of Florida. | |
| Extent: | 0.2 linear feet. (1 box) | |
| Identification: | Ms 223 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
The Federal Writers Project was created in 1935 as an employment project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the New Deal program established during the Great Depression. Unemployed writers, editors and scholars were hired to complete several writing projects, such as the American Guide series, which compiled information on states, counties and cities.
Scope and Content
This collection contains lists of historical sites for each county in the state of Florida. Each county list includes an index of the researched sites, as well as site classifications (i.e., military, plantation, natural phenomena, historical, etc.). This information is a valuable resource for the study of Florida’s counties up to the time of the Great Depression.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Federal Writers Project Collection, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Historic Sites in Florida by County |
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Box 1 |
Alachua-Bradford |
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| Broward-Duval | |||||||||||||
| Escambia-Lake | |||||||||||||
| Lee-Monroe | |||||||||||||
| Nassau-St. Johns | |||||||||||||
| St. Lucie-Volusia | |||||||||||||
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| Historic sites -- Florida. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
