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Group of workers shovel at a worksite in an unknown location, undated

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: DCPL_184_007

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: undated

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

"CWA 15" appears in the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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