WPA Adobe Building Photographs (Anikeyev), 1940

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Summary

Title:
WPA Adobe Building Photographs (Anikeyev)
Dates:
1940
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
42 photographs, b & w: prints; negatives; 7.5 x 9.5 in. prints mounted on 10 x 13 in. (26 x 33 cm.) boards.
Language:
Preferred citation:

WPA Adobe Building Photographs (Anikeyev). Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The collection focuses on historic adobe structures built during the Spanish and Mexican eras of California. Monterey Peninsula, Salinas area, and San Juan Bautista buildings are represented. Each print is numbered, dated, and signed by the photographer. Several have the Art Project label attached to the back of the mounting board.

Biographical / historical:

During the New Deal, the Monterey Peninsula received $1,000,000 in funds from the Work Projects Administration to develop a regional Federal Art Project and to employ various artists to work on public art projects. Under the supervision of Amelie Kneass, the local Federal Art Project was headquartered at the former residence of writer Charles Warren Stoddard, Casa Verde, located at 303 Decatur Street in Monterey.

Acquisition information:
Gift from Amelie Kneass.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives staff.
Date Prepared:
1940
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Terms of access:

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred citation:

WPA Adobe Building Photographs (Anikeyev). Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Location of this collection:
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
Contact:
(831) 646-2091
libchr@monterey.gov
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