Writers' Program correspondence and working files of the District 1 supervisor's office
Series Number
A4190
Summary
This series contains mostly "field editorial copy" prepared by field workers for several statewide and local projects in District 1 (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties) including New York: A Guide to the Empire State (published); New York State Encyclopedia; New York State Almanac; Historical Album of New York State; and city guides. Essay topics include: local history; origin of place names; local biography; folklore; historic sites and structures; and natural history. Correspondence clarifies assignment requirements.
Creator
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Writers Program working files of the District 2 supervisor's office
Series Number
A4191
Summary
This series mostly contains files of "field editorial copy" prepared by field workers in District 2 (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Ulster counties) for statewide and local writing projects such as New York: A Guide to the Empire State (published); Guide to Albany (published); New York State Encyclopedia; and New York State Almanac. Files may contain manuscript drafts of copy on subjects such as local history, biography and events; business and commercial establishments; and historic sites and structures.
Creator
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Federal Writers' Project Director's publications working files
Series Number
A0551
Summary
This series contains files relating to proposed publications of the New York State Federal Writers' Project (FWP). Included are files of projects undertaken at both statewide and local levels. Publications included travel and tourism guides to New York State and local communities; the New York State Almanac; the New York State Encyclopedia; and publications on such topics as health, wildlife, and agriculture.