Federal Writers Project Workers Program (12 results)
NEW YORK; A GUIDE TO THE EMOIRE STATE. American Guide Series. [WPA guidebook.]
Compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York. Sponsored by the New York State Historical Association. [Federal Writers' Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Oxford University Press, 1946., 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerSecond printing with corrections (as stated upon copyright page; originally published 1940). xxxii, 782 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14cm. Dust jacket toned, soiled, and chipped/torn; front panel and front flap detached but only subtly evident as dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector; front flap retains publisher's pr…inted price at bottom right. Teal cloth. Text block edges toned; a few small stains to upper fore-edge. Some tearing to rear pastedown pocket which retains its color foldout map. Endpapers toned; interior leaves are otherwise clean. Binding is firm.
THE OHIO GUIDE. American Guide Series. [Ohio WPA Guidebook.]
Compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Ohio. Harlan Hatcher (editor, State Director). Ben Shahn (contributor). [Ohio Writers' Project; Federal Writers' Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Oxford University Press, 1956., 1956
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerSeventh printing (as stated upon copyright page). xxxii, 634 pages. Hardcover: H 21cm x L 14cm. No dust jacket (i.e. lacking). Aquamarine cloth rubbed and lightly soiled; surface abrasion at lower spine and rear joint; slender mottling at edges. Some foxing/toning to text block edges with a few small faint stains to fore-edge. S…trong foxing/toning to ffep recto and rfep verso with lighter occurrences to opposing pastedowns; interior pages are mostly clean. Binding is firm. A very good- copy. With "Tour Key Map" on front endpapers and seventeen b/w maps amongst text (this printing was not issued with the rear pastedown pocket foldout map). Sponsored by The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. Foreword by Governor John W. Bricker; Preface by Federal Writers' Project State Director Harlan Hatcher; numerous b/w plates (including seventeen images by Ben Shahn) in eight sections of unpaged leaves; concluding Appendices section contains Chronology, Bibliography, and Index. Text divided into three major parts: "The General Background," "Cities," and "Tours." Preface cites architectural historian Frank J. Roos, Jr. as a contributor too. {Bibliographical references: Powell 1216; Dykes 234; Roos 4011; Scharf & Schoyer Catalogue 475 to 481 for all printings.} Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller.
COLORADO; A GUIDE TO THE HIGHEST STATE. American Guide Series. [WPA guidebook.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Colorado. Sponsored by the Colorado State Planning Commission. [Federal Writers' Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Hastings House Publishers, 1951., 1951
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerSixth printing (as stated upon copyright page; first published 1941). xxxiv, 511 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket strongly wrinkled with nicks and scuffs at edges; strong color fading to spine; front flap's top corner is price-clipped. Cream colored cloth; slender soiling to board edges. Dark stain to text bl…ock's top edge with some leaves affected at their top margins. Slight toning to endpapers; interior leaves are otherwise clean. Binding is firm.
GALLIPOLIS; BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE FRENCH FIVE HUNDRED AND OF THE TOWN THEY ESTABLISHED ON LA BELLE RIVIERE. [Ohio WPA - American Guide Series.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Ohio. Myron Flechtner (author). William Mark Young (illustrator). [WPA - Federal Writers' Project.]
Published by Gallipolis, OH: Downtain Printing Company [WPA - Work Projects Administration.], 1940., 1940
- First Edition
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition (not stated). 48 pages plus covers. Staple-bound booklet: H 22.75cm x L 15.25cm. Blue paper covers; pictorial front cover; minor nick at spine heel; mild bumping and slight toning along cover edges. A very good+ copy. Sponsored by The Federal Commission and the local committee for the Gallipolis Sesquicentennial Ce…lebration. Prefatory Note by Harry Graff, State Supervisor, The Ohio Writers' Project in which authorship is credited to Myron Flechtner and editing to R.D. Sims and E.M. Hawes. Includes six "Drawings of Early Gallipolis" by William Mark Young; four pages of b/w photographs; Sources (bibliography). Gallipolis, the third oldest settlement in Ohio, was settled by refugees from the French Revolution. The pamphlet reviews the town's early history and famous citizens. {Bibliographical references: Powell 1238; Scharf & Schoyer Catalogue 491; September 1941 WPA Writers' Program Publications catalogue-page 35.} Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller.
LOUISIANA, A GUIDE TO THE STATE. American Guide Series. (Dust jacket title: "Louisiana State Guide.") [WPA Louisiana state guidebook.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Louisiana. Caroline Durieux (dust jacket illustrator). [WPA - Works Progress Administration; Federal Writers' Project.]
Published by New York: Hastings House, Publishers [Work Projects Administration - WPA], 1959., 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerFifth printing (as stated om copyright page; first published 1941). xxx, 746 pages plus eight unpaged sections of b/w plates. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket with Caroline Durieux blue and orange pelican, ship, and ocean waves illustration decorating the both panels and spine; usual light soiling to panels with sli…ght toning to spine; nicks and short tears at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price ($6.50) at top right corner. Dark green cloth; bright gilt stamping to spine and front board; light bumping to spine heel and to boards' bottom fore-edge corners. Past owner's ink signature at front free endpaper's top right; several page corners creased from past fold-downs; interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy in a very good+ dust jacket. Sponsored by the Louisiana Library Commission at Baton Rouge. Endpaper maps; Foreword; Preface by Lyle Saxon, Edward Dreyer, and Darvey W. Wixon; b/w photographs; maps; illustrations; concluding Appendices section (with Glossary, Chronology, Bibliography, Population Figures-1940 Census, and Index). As with all of the WPA's guides, the book remains a wonderful resource on touring Louisiana with much information regarding history, traditions, and local events. Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller. {WPA-Shelf#4}.
UTAH; A GUIDE TO THE STATE. American Guide Series. [WPA guidebook.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Utah. Sponsored by the Utah State Institute of Fine Arts; Co-sponsored by the Salt Lake County Commission. [Federal Writers' Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Hastings House Publishers, 1954., 1954
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerThird printing (as stated upon copyright page; originally published 1941). xxvi, 595 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14cm. Dust jacket rubbed with some foxing and soiling; shallow chipping, several tears, and creasing at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price at top right. Light brown cloth. Stains and soiling to te…xt block's top edge; light toning to upper fore-edge. Binding is firm.
FREMONT AND SANDUSKY COUNTY. [Ohio WPA - American Guide Series.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Ohio. [Federal Writers' Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by [Fremont, OH]: [Ohio Federal Writers' Project - Work Projects Administration] 1940., 1940
- First Edition
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition (not stated). 115 pages (plus covers). Booklet: H 22.5cm x L 15.25cm. Beige paper covers; slight wear at corners and spine ends; subtle light brown moisture staining along spine and faintly evident at top edge of rear cover. Light toning along edges; no staining to interior leaves other than at spine margin of fold…out map tipped-in at rear cover. Sponsored by The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. Co-Sponsored by City of Fremont Safety Service Director Charles A. Hochendel who also contributes a brief introductory essay on page 9. Preface by Ohio Writers' Project State Supervisor Harry Graff. Text sections titled as follows: "For the Fremont Visitor;" "Fremont Today;" "County Scene;" "Indian Trouble;" "Young Croghan and Old Betsy;" "Lower Sandusky Town;" "Fremont the City;" "Social Life;" "Livelihood;" "Schools;" "Churches;" "Theater;" "Newspapers;" "Places to Visit in Fremont;" "In the County;" "Neighbors;" "Memorable Years;" and "For Reference" (bibliography). B/w photographs including frontispiece of a downtown streetscape; illustrations. Bibliographical references: Powell 1237; Dykes 247; Scharf & Schoyer Catalogue 490; September 1941 WPA Writers' Program Publications catalogue - page 35. A very good- copy of a quite uncommon Federal Writers' Project publication. Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller.
ALABAMA; A GUIDE TO THE DEEP SOUTH. American Guide Series. [Alabama WPA guidebook.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Alabama. Alabama State Planning Commission (sponsor). [Federal Writers Project; WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Hastings House, Publishers, April 1959., 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerThird printing (preceded by the May 1941 and June 1949 printings; per publisher's statement upon copyright page). xxii, 442 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket rubbed; spine sunned; chips and tears (several with old tape repairs) at edges; some foxing to flaps; front flap's top corner is price-clipped. Light blu…e cloth. Two stray ink marks on text block's bottom edge. Toning/foxing to endpapers; interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. Rear pastedown pocket contains large foldout b/w map which remains bright and clean. B/w state tour map on front endpapers; Foreword by Governor Frank M. Dixon; Preface; eight unpaged sections of b/w plates; three city maps (Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile) amongst text; four appendices (Chronology, Bibliography, Census Figures-1940, and Index). Text divided into three major parts: "Past and Present," "Courthouse Squares" (Anniston, Birmingham, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuscaloosa), and "Tours." Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller. {AL-Shelf#11}.
COPPER CAMP; STORIES OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST MINING TOWN BUTTE, MONTANA. (Dj front panel title: "Copper Camp; Lusty Story of the Richest Hill on Earth.")
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Montana. William A. Burke (primary author). George D. Marsh (editor). [Federal Writers' Project; Works Progress Administration - WPA - W.P.A.]
Published by New York: Hastings House Publishers [Federal Writers' Project, WPA - Work Projects Administration], March 20, 1945., 1945
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerFourth printing (as stated upon copyright page; first published August 1943). xii, 308 pages. Hardcover: H 21cm x L 14cm. Dust jacket with color pictorial front panel and spine; shallow chipping at edges; toning and soiling mostly evident to white rear panel and flaps; tears at flap folds and lower spine folds; front flap retain…s publisher's printed price at top right; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Blue cloth with gilt stamping to spine. Preface by State Supervisor George D. Marsh; Acknowledgements; paged b/w frontispiece plus unpaged b/w plates and illustrations; Index. Slight toning/foxing to endpapers; interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy in a vey good- dust jacket (the latter's presence being quite uncommon).
ALABAMA; A GUIDE TO THE DEEP SOUTH. American Guide Series. [Alabama WPA guidebook.]
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Alabama. Alabama State Planning Commission (sponsor). Jack Kytle; Luther Clark (editors). [Federal Writers' Project, WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Published by New York: Richard R. Smith [WPA - Work Projects Administration], May 1941., 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition (per publisher's requisite statement upon copyright page) INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY EDITOR LUTHER CLARK. xxii, 442 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14cm. Dust jacket toned with some soiling; 2.5cm deep chip to spine head; tearing to front flap fold; other lesser chips and tears and several creases; strong vertical cre…ase to rear flap; front flap's top corner is clipped; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Aquamarine cloth; gilt lettering to spine and front board. Text block edges and endpapers toned/foxed. Co-editor's three-line ink inscription "With very highest personal | regards to Dr. Walter B. Jones | Luther Clark" on front free endpaper verso; some interior foxing with a few shallowly creased corners. Binding is firm. Some foxing to foldout map which is present in rear pastedown pocket. Quite uncommon WPA state guidebook made more exceptional for being signed by a member of its editorial staff. State tour map on front endpapers. Sponsored by the Alabama State Planning Commission; Foreword by Governor Frank M. Dixon; Preface by State Supervisor William H. Bunce and editors Jack Kytle and Luther Clark; numerous b/w plates in eight sections of unpaged leaves; maps of Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery amongst text; four appendices including chronology, bibliography, 1940 census figures, and index. Text divided into three major parts: "Past and Present," "Courthouse Squares" (providing history, description, and points of interest for Anniston, Birmingham, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuscaloosa), and "Tours." {Bibliographical references: Powell 1; Dykes 1; Scharf & Schoyer Catalogue 1 to 6 (all printings); Bienes Catalogue 27; September 1941 WPA Writers' Program Publications catalogue - page 3.} Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller.
Published by Northport, New York, Bacon, Percy & Daggett, (1941)., 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Alexanderplatz Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.Alexanderplatz Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition. A volume in the American Guide series, sponsored by the Florida State Planning Board. Cloth with dust jacket. Very near fine in very near fine dust jacket, a lovely copy. Jacket signed in the design by (Irving) Politzer. Foreword by Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Stoneman Douglas later wrote the Everglades title for th…e Rivers of America series, dubbing it "the river of grass." The name caught on and her advocacy was instrumental in saving the Everglades from complete destruction. Sadly, the name of Marjory Stoneman Douglas will now forever be associated with the infamous school shooting in 2018.
More imagesPublished by Hastings House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 350.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Preface by Roscoe E. Lewis. xii, 380pp. Blue buckram stamped in blue lettering. Ex-library with the usual markings, lacking the rear endpapers, hinges cracked, spine darkened with cloth soiled, a good only copy lacking the scarce dust jacket. An important work detailing the arrival of t…he first Africans in 1619 until the rise of Jim Crow laws in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries with interviews from hundreds of slaves, extensive research and literature relevant to the times.
