The Federal Writers' Project was a program established during the Great Depression by the Works Progress Administration to provide employment for writers, researchers, and historians. Tasked with documenting American life and culture, the project produced guidebooks, oral histories, and collections of folklore. It aimed to provide a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of American society during a time of economic hardship. The project employed over 6,600 writers and produced over 270 publications between 1935 and 1943. It played a key role in preserving and sharing the stories and voices of Americans during a pivotal period in history.
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The Federal Writers' Project was a Works Progress Administration program during the Great Depression that employed writers to document American life and culture. It produced guidebooks, oral histories, and collections of folklore, aiming to provide an accurate portrayal of society. Over 6,600 writers were employed, creating over 270 publications between 1935 and 1943. The project played a key role in preserving and sharing the stories and voices of Americans during this time.
