History of Civil Works Administration (CWA) in the District of Columbia, US Federal Civil Works Administration, Public Library, 1934-04-20

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a written narrative detailing the history of the United States Civil Works Administration (CWA) in Washington, DC, as well as 34 black-and-white photographs depicting CWA projects throughout the city in 1934. Following the initial report is a memorandum and table showing approved projects, estimated costs, and completion status.

The photographs in this collection most often show individuals or groups working on CWA projects, such as grading streets, painting, laying sewers, and repairing fences. Some photos show buildings, streets, and/or other locations that were part of a finished or in-progress CWA project. The majority of photographs are labeled with “CWA” or “EWA” and a corresponding number. Many of them are also embossed with the words, “Signal Corps US Army.”

The series is divided into two (2) series: I. Written Narrative and II. Photographs

Dates

Creation: 1934-04-20

Creator

From the Collection: United States Civil Works Administration (Organization)

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

"INDEX Letter of transmittal Informal summary 1. Outstanding characteristics 2. Relief situation previous to November 15, 1933 3. The establishment of Civil Works a. Administrative organization b. Preparation and approval of projects c. Employees d. Tools, etc. 4. Operation of Civil Works Program a. Projects, Transients, Women’s projects b. Labor relations c. Safety program d. Public relations e. Efficiency "