United States. Works Progress Administration
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1935 - 1939 June 30
Biographical / Historical
The Works Progress Administration was a government agency involved in public works programs. The agency was established in 1935 as part of the New Deal, and employed millions of Americans. The program was renamed the Work Projects Administration in 1939.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Cordes estate book, 1764-1798 (typescript copy)
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-017
Collection Overview
Typescript copy of the John Cordes estate book (1764-1798) transcribed during a 1935-1937 W.P.A. project. Inventory and appraisal (1764) of the John Cordes estate contains lists of slaves (names and appraised values), dishes, furniture, linens, animals, rice, indigo, and other items. The volume also includes slaves (with names and valuations) taken by Catharine Cordes of Charleston (S.C.), and by Theodore Gaillard. Memorandums signed by the estate's executor Samuel Cordes are with other...
Dates:
1937
Found in:
Special Collections
Trapier reminiscences, 1865-1870 (typescript copies)
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-082
Collection Overview
Typescript copies of "Notices of Ancestors & Relatives, Paternal & Maternal & of Incidents in my Life" (1865-1870) by Paul Trapier and "An Account of the Experiences of the Family of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Trapier during and after the War Between the States" by S.D. (Mrs. Paul) Trapier transcribed during a W.P.A. project. Paul Trapier's "Account" contains genealogical information concerning the Trapier, Shubrick, Motte, Horry, and Huger families; observations about relatives; his...
Dates:
1935-1936
Found in:
Special Collections