Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula
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Title: Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula
Dates: 1936-1937
Collection Number: ARC 541
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 3 document cases; 1.25 linear ft.; 26 x 40 cm.
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was established in 1935 as part of the New Deal. The Federal Writers Project (FWP),
a branch of the WPA, provided work for unemployed writers, journalists, editors, and researchers. The WPA launched the Historical
Survey of the Monterey Peninsula in 1936, under the sponsorship of the City of Monterey.
Language of Material: English
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Reproduction by Local History Librarian or designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of material.
[Identification of item]. Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula. Collection Number: ARC 541. Monterey Public Library
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection consists of mostly typed articles compiled by WPA staff from various historical sources (newspapers, books, documents,
etc.) pertaining to the history of the Monterey Peninsula. Subjects include: biography, climate, geology, flora, historic
buildings, libraries, hotels, museums, lighthouses, education, festivals, county and municipal and military governments, cities,
businesses and industries, fisheries, transportation, agriculture, water, public services. Organized in files and arranged
numerically, cross referenced to subjects.
New Deal, 1933-1939
Biography
Climate
Libraries
Hotels
Flora
Museums
Lighthouses
Education
Festivals
Industries
Fisheries
Agriculture
Transportation
Governments
Water
Public Services
Works Progress Administration
Monterey Peninsula, California
Articles
Books
Documents
Newspapers
Historical Survey of the Monterey Peninsula