Civics: American Rights: Workers Progress Administration (WPA)

This Library of Congress page introduces the WPA Slave Narratives, a collection of firsthand accounts from formerly enslaved people, documenting their experiences and preserving their voices for historical research.

This Library of Congress collection features posters from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), showcasing art, public service announcements, and cultural initiatives from the New Deal era.

This Library of Congress collection explores the Federal Theatre Project (1935–1939), highlighting its role in supporting theater artists, producing socially relevant performances, and expanding public access to the arts during the New Deal.

This Living New Deal page documents New Deal-era projects in New York City, highlighting public works, infrastructure, and cultural initiatives that shaped the city’s development.

This National Archives guide explores the New Deal, highlighting key programs, policies, and their impact on American society during the Great Depression.

This NPR article explores how New Deal-era artists helped redefine America during the Great Depression, highlighting government-funded art programs and their lasting cultural impact.

This NYPL digital collection showcases artwork created through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), highlighting the impact of New Deal programs on public art and artists in the United States.

This Museum of the City of New York collection highlights the Federal Art Project, showcasing New Deal-era artwork that supported artists and brought public art to communities.