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W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia

W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia

Descriptive Summary

Title: W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia
Creator: United States. Works Progress Administration
Inclusive Dates: 1935-1940
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms2861
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of photographs of houses, recreation, and sports activities throughout the state of Georgia. Images of the Slave Quarters at the Hopeton Plantation, the Cowles-Walker House, the Wetter House, the Ficklen Home, and activities including bowling, checkers, dancing, and football are included.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

W.P.A. Writer's Project photographs of Georgia, ms2861, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Georgia -- Social life and customs.
Photographs.
United States. Works Progress Administration

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Columbus. Old Pease Home
 
12Glynn County. "Altama" Plantation House
 
13Hopeton Plantation. Slave Quarters
 
14Macon. Cowles-Walker House
 
15Pinelog (vicinity). Cabin
 
16Savannah. Wetter House
 
17Washington. Ficklen Home
 
18Unidentified Location. Huff House
 
19Unidentified Location. Two houses
 
110Barbecue ( 2 item(s) )
 
111Bowling
 
112Checkers
 
113Dancing
 
114Fairgrounds
 
115Fishing and Boating
 
116Football
 
117Gardening
 
118Hiking
 
119Hunting
 
120Music
 
121Playground