Federal Art Project Collection, 1930-1939

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Summary

Title:
Federal Art Project Collection
Dates:
1930-1939
Creators:
United States. Works Progress Administration United States. Work Projects Administration
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 6 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Federal Art Project Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

WPA art collection, mostly charcoal pieces with matting. Artists include Marian Herbert, Arthur Durston, Jerre Murry and Nicolas Panesis. Scenes include the California desert, Olvera Street and flower compositions. 1930s.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Federal Art Project.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1930-1939
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Federal Art Project Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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