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@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 12:38 PM

Changing New York series, #WPA #FederalArtProject. October 7, 1935
@livingnewdeal.bsky.social
#rowhouses #houses #LowerEastSide #Bowery #Manhattan #urbanphotography #blackandwhitephotography #streetphotography #BereniceAbbott

@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 6:37 PM

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski : Daly's Theatre. (c. 1936-1938)
By: Pinski, David, 1872-1959.

#WPA #posterart #vintage

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98515066/

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski : Daly's Theatre. Photographed by Pinski, David, 1872-1959. Dated c. 1936-1938. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 9:32 PM

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - membership drive - join now (c. 1936-1941)

#WPA #posterart #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98513264/

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - membership drive - join now. Dated c. 1936-1941. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 12:23 PM

See America (c. 1936-1939)
By: Dux, Alexander

#WPA #posterart #vintage

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/96503125/

See America. Photographed by Dux, Alexander. Dated c. 1936-1939. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 6:52 PM

Don't mix 'em (1936 or 1937)
By: Lachenmann, Robert

#WPA #posterart #oldphotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/93511155/

Don't mix 'em. Photographed by Lachenmann, Robert. Dated 1936 or 1937. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 1:15 AM

Federal Music presents Gilbert & Sullivan's light opera "The gondoliers" Cast of 100 : Handel Wadsworth director. (1936 or 1937)
By: Federal Music Project (U.S.)

#WPA #posterart #archives

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98517164/

Federal Music presents Gilbert & Sullivan's light opera "The gondoliers" Cast of 100 : Handel Wadsworth director. Photographed by Federal Music Project (U.S.). Dated 1936 or 1937. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 8:03 AM

*Changing New York* series (1935-1938), Federal Art Project. October 3, 1935.
@livingnewdeal.bsky.social
#BereniceAbbott #Manhattan #WPA #FederalArtProject #TheNewDeal #photography #photographyart #photographers #streetphotography #blackandwhitephotography #Bowery

@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 3:31 AM

Exhibition of oil paintings by artists in the easel division of the W.P.A. Federal Art Project at the W.P.A. Federal Art Project Gallery (c. 1936-1941)
By: Floethe, Richard

#WPA #posterart #archives

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98513588/

Exhibition of oil paintings by artists in the easel division of the W.P.A. Federal Art Project at the W.P.A. Federal Art Project Gallery. Photographed by Floethe, Richard. Dated c. 1936-1941. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:30 AM

Don't kill our wild life (c. 1936-1940)

#WPA #posterart #history

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/92509203/

Don't kill our wild life. Dated c. 1936-1940. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@respectfully.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:07 AM

Duquoin High School auditorium - "Leaning on Letty", the famous comedy success--A stage production (c. 1936-1938)
By: Federal Theatre Project (U.S.)

#WPA #posterart #libraryofcongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98510007/

Duquoin High School auditorium - "Leaning on Letty", the famous comedy success--A stage production. Photographed by Federal Theatre Project (U.S.). Dated c. 1936-1938. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 8:45 AM

In #OCTOBER 1942
(WPA) Women at work on bomber, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. October 1942.
Photograph by Alfred Palmer (1906-1993 👉ALT)
#WW2 #womenWW2 #WPA #TheNewDeal #DefenseProduction #AlfredPalmer #DouglasAircraft #aircraft #bombers

‘Alfred T. Palmer (1906-1993) was a photographer best known for his photographs depicting Americana during World War II as an Office of War Information photographer from 1942 until 1943.’ Wikipedia
@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:47 AM

Photograph taken in October 1942 by Alfred Palmer (1906-1993), Office of War Information (OWI).
👉ALT
#WW2 #womenWW2 #WPA #TheNewDeal #DefenseProduction #AlfredPalmer #DouglasAircraft #aircraft #bombers

Alfred Palmer/OWI/LOC https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2011/08/world-war-ii-the-american-home-front-in-color/100122/ ‘Alfred T. Palmer (1906-1993) was a photographer best known for his photographs depicting Americana during World War II as an Office of War Information photographer from 1942 until 1943.’ Wikipedia
@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 8:01 AM

For #OCTOBER 1939
The Federal Art Project Calendar
🧵👇
Color screen print:
Leslie Bryan Burroughs (1904–1979)
Layout & design:
#RichardFloethe (1901-1988) 1938
‘In 1938 Audrey McMahon, head of the #WPA's New York City #FederalArtProject, suggested its Poster Division design & ➡️

image from https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/50103 words quoted from http://archives.gov/exhibits/new_deal_for_the_arts/useful_arts3.html
@lronlacy.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 7:49 AM

#OCTOBER
‘October’s “Bright Blue Weather” - A good time to read!’
‘WPA Statewide Library Project - Illinois. Made By Illinois WPA Art Project Chicago’ Ca. 1935-1941
#WPA #FederalArtProject #TheNewDeal #reading

@respectfully.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 4:13 PM

Be sure to visit the five-borough outdoor exhibitions of children's paintings, sculpture, prints, in Brooklyn (c. 1936-1941)
By: Herzog, Harry

#WPA #posterart #oldphotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/95505502/

Be sure to visit the five-borough outdoor exhibitions of children's paintings, sculpture, prints, in Brooklyn. Photographed by Herzog, Harry. Dated c. 1936-1941. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@moodogpress.comSep 29, 2026, 1:36 PM

And produced creativity/theater/storytelling under great duress.

#WPA

youtu.be/dmHENjZoBV4

@respectfully.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 6:59 AM

Sculpture classes for children now in session Under direction of Art Teaching Division, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration. (c. 1936-1938)
By: McKenzie, Aida

#WPA #posterart #historicalphotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/wpapos/item/98514640/

Sculpture classes for children now in session Under direction of Art Teaching Division, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration. Photographed by McKenzie, Aida. Dated c. 1936-1938. From the Library of Congress, diof.
@ausetkmt.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 12:50 AM

A friend of mine collected these #WPA-puppets back in the 80s and I fell in love with them because they were so eccentric and individual. I don't see how they're going to even value these because each one is a work of art and history. #Antiques-Roadshow how you price this? $2500 1996 $800 2026

@lronlacy.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 8:15 AM

#OTD in 1937: a New Deal Dedication (2)
🧵👇
Dedication by FDR of the Timberline Lodge,
a #WorksProgressAdministration (#WPA) project built on the south slope of Mt. Hood, Oregon, 1936-1938. #FDR dedicated the Lodge Sept. 28 1937, 5 months before the interior was completed, ➡️

@lronlacy.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 7:52 AM

‘... Today, Toothrock Tunnel’s artful design of basalt rockwork and concrete construction can be appreciated for its rustic, historic appearance as well as its ‘natural’ fit with the mountainous characteristics of the area. ...
[US Bureau of Public Roads (BPR) & #WPA, 1935-1937]

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