Writers Program Work Projects Administration (440 results)
An Ornery Bunch: Tales and Anecdotes Collected by the WPA Montana Writers Project, 1935-1942
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Montana
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Third Printing. Presents tales and anecdotes compiled from the immense archives of the Montana Writers's Project, finally putting the best of the Montana folklore collection in print. Every Westerner with a sense of humor and heritage, and folklorists everywhere, must add this book to their coll…ections. Softcover, xii, 205 pp., vintage photos. Excellent condition.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with Good DJ. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
AMERICAN WILD LIFE: ILLUSTRATED
WRITERS' PROGRAM OF THE WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK (EDS.)
Language: English
Published by Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc., NY, 1949
- Hardcover
Seller: Henry E. Lehrich, Bethesda, MD, U.S.A.Henry E. Lehrich
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Hard Cover CLOTH. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. PICTURE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL UPON REQUEST. 749 pages; green and white illustrated endpapers showing pictures of animals. Black and white photography. Front hinge weak. Inscription: "March 30, 1951, To Joe from Nana Kay and Gramp.". Austin Baylitts (illustrator).
Illinois: A Descriptive and Historical Guide
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois/ Hansen, Harry
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Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Revised edition. Rear hinge a little weak.
American Wild Life Illustrated
Compiled By the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of New York
Language: English
Published by WM. H. Wise & Co., 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: gigabooks, Spokane, WA, U.S.A.gigabooks
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hard Cover - VG - No dust jacket if issued - Book is clean and tight with light wear - Illustrated - Index - 749 pages.
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Seller: Isle of Books, Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.Isle of Books
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Copper Camp, Stories of the World's Greatest Mining Town butte, Montana
Workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Montana
Language: English
Published by Hastings House, New, 1976
- Hardcover
Seller: Young & Sons Enterprises, Apache, OK, U.S.A.Young & Sons Enterprises
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. Centennial Edition. Very good condition hardcover copy, Centennial Edition, 1976, in a very good minus dustjacket with wear at corners and at top of spine. From the collection of famed historian R. K. DeArment and bears his imprint on ffep.
Ornery Bunch : Tales and Anecdotes Collected by the Wpa Montana Writers Project, 1935-1942
Hiller, Megan (EDT); Newby, Rick (EDT); Peterson, Elaine (EDT); Swaney, Alexandra (EDT); Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration (COR)
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices
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An Ornery Bunch: Tales And Anecdotes Collected By The Wpa Montana Writers Project
Writers Program Of The Work Projects Administration In The S; Wpa Montana's Writer's Project
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Seller: Jen's Books, Douglas, WY, U.S.A.Jen's Books
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Ornery Bunch : Tales and Anecdotes Collected by the Wpa Montana Writers Project, 1935-1942
Hiller, Megan (EDT); Newby, Rick (EDT); Peterson, Elaine (EDT); Swaney, Alexandra (EDT); Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration (COR)
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.GreatBookPrices
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- Softcover
Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Recycle Bookstore
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wear to cover corners and mild reading creases on spine . otherwise the book is in well-kept shape, clean and unmarked pages, solid binding. Overall a nice copy.
Minnesota Arrowhead Country
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Minnesota.
Published by A. Whitman & Co., 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.Once Upon A Time Books
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hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library o…r without dustjacket.
More images- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: River House Books, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.River House Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback 458 pages. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Paperback Reprint edition First printing 1989 with corresponding number line. Lovely illustrated wraps on this tight and sound copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book has shelf wear with bumped corn…ers. Edges have the usual yellowing and spotting. Pages are lightly toned with damp stains to the bottom of the last 100 pages. Tight binding with good hinges. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy."The WPA Guide to 1930's New Mexico" was created as part of the Federal Writers' Project during the Great Depression. The book offers a vivid portrayal of New Mexico's unique landscape, culture, and heritage at a time when the nation was grappling with widespread economic hardship. Through its detailed accounts, the guide captures the essence of the state's diverse communities, including Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo populations, while providing insight into their customs, traditions, and livelihoods. It also features descriptions of New Mexico's natural beauty, from its sweeping deserts to its rugged mountains, alongside practical advice for travelers navigating the state's roads and towns. This guide serves as both a cultural artifact and a snapshot of life in New Mexico during a transformative period in American history.
The Story of Copper WPA
Compiled By Workers Of The Writers Program Of The Work Projects Administration
Language: English
Published by Albert Whitman & Co, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bluestem Books, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.Bluestem Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Juvenile book by WPA .Tiny nick to spine and Previous owner's name otherwise A nice, bright, clean and unmarked hardcover, Bluestem Books is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore established in 1984.
American Wild Life Illustrated
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of New York
Language: English
Published by Wise & Co., Inc, New York, 1940
- Hardcover
Seller: Bookensteins, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.Bookensteins
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Green leatherette covered boards with a blind stamp of a buffalo standing in front of an outline of the United States. Gold lettering at the front cover and at the spine. Blind stamp at the spine of an eagle. Inside boards and FFEP are illustrated with a map of the United States with a…nimals inserted in front of the states. Six color plates included in this book as well as many black and white photos. Pages are clean with with no marks. Bookseller Inventory BS/BS 13475 09/2022. Baylitts, Austin (Color Photography by) (illustrator).
American Wild Life, Illustrated
Compiled By The Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of New York
Published by WM H. Wise & Co., Inc., New York, 1945
- Hardcover
Seller: UHR Books, Hollis Center, ME, U.S.A.UHR Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Exterior wear includes some scuffs and soils, with normal edge wear and fading. A study of American wild life with many photographs. 749 pages. Baylitts, Austin (Photographer) (illustrator). Book.
American Wild Life Illustrated
Writers Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of New York
Language: English
Published by Wm. H. Wise, New York, 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: Irolita Books, Aurora, ON, CanadaIrolita Books
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Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Gilt titles are a bit dull. Light shelfwear. Previous owner's name to reverse of front free endpaper. No other writing/markings. Binding is sound. 22 cm. 749 pages. Includes pronouncing index. Illustrated survey of North American wildlife covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, p…roduced by the WPA Writers Program in the 1940s. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.
Missouri A Guide to The "Show Me" State
Compiled By Workers Of The WRiters Program Of The Work Projects Administration
Language: English
Published by Duell, Sloan And Pearce, New York, 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst)
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hardcover. Condition: Fair. Missing. **Stock photo does not accurately represent item/condition. 1941; Gray cloth covered boards with blue titles; heavy edge wear; cloth torn and splitting along spine; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Endpapers and pages toning; front hinge starting; gutter fractured at title page; i…llustrations in black and white; no internal markings; 652 pages.
American Wild Life Illustrated
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of New York
Published by Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc, New York, 1949
- Hardcover
Seller: Riverhorse Books, Saginaw, MI, U.S.A.Riverhorse Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. DJ has tears on top back and is attached with tape. Owner's name on fep and title page. Binding is sound-text is clean. (File: Writer's).
The WPA Guide to 1930s New Mexico
Writers Program of the Work Projects Administration [Compiler]; Marc Simmons [Foreword];
- Softcover
Seller: Riverby Books (DC Inventory), Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.Riverby Books (DC Inventory)
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Softcover with a mylar cover. Overall very good condition. Cover is glossy. Corners are squared and binding it tight. Pages are crisp and clean. Title page is not dated. Copyright is dated 1989. 458 pages. We ship every day from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an act…ual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.
Language: English
Published by Ohio State Archaeological & Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio, 1940
- Softcover
Seller: Take Five Books, Ashland, OR, U.S.A.Take Five Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Edition Not Stated. First page has tears along spine/ staples, else very good.
TEXAS; A GUIDE TO THE LONE STAR STATE. American Guide Series.
Hansen, Harry (editor). Originally Compiled by the Federal Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Texas. [WPA - Works Progress Administration.]
Language: English
Published by New York: Hastings House Publishers, 1969., 1969
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
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New revised edition (as stated upon copyright page). xxxiv, 717 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket rubbed with light soiling and small stains; chips, tears, scuffing, and creasing at edges; front flaps' top corner is price-clipped. Light brown cloth. Some soiling and light toning to text block edges all three o…f which have past owner's ink name stamp; several small stains to top edge. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. Updated and revised from the original 1940 edition. ISBN 0803870558.
American Wildlife Illustrated
Compiled By The Writers Program of The Work Projects Administration In The City of New York
Published by Wm H Wise & Co., Inc., New York, 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Patina LLC, Charleston, WV, U.S.A.Patina LLC
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In very nice used condition. Spine is faded and cover shows some wear. Binding is tight and pages are toned but clean. Full of wonderful b&w period photos. Pictorial endpapers. Austin Baylitts (illustrator).
Language: English
Published by Caroli Tauchnitii, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Twice-Loved Books, East Palestine, OH, U.S.A.Twice-Loved Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. 1st Edition. ** 1ST EDITION ** With 341 pages. Cloth-bound hardcover without dustjacket. In pictorial boards. FORMER LIBRARY BOOK, please expect library markings snd indicia. Aside from library markings, book has no significant flaws. Clean and stain-free, Sound and solid. Firm and… tight in binding. Square and straight. No pages loose, missing, or torn. Corners not bumped. Hinges undamaged. Aside from library markings, no writing, underlining, highlighting anywhere in book.Five-star seller, buy with confidence, professional booksellers for 35 years, selling books online since 1995. B45.
Wisconsin : a guide to the Badger State
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Wisconsin
Language: English
Published by Duell, Sloan and Pearce,, New York City, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Cambridge Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.Cambridge Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 15 preliminary leaves, 651 pages : illustrations, maps, plates, facsimile ; 21 cm. Lacks the folding map. The spine faded and some ghost fading to the front cover. A book plate and name on the front paste down and the rear gutter starting.
ALABAMA; A GUIDE TO THE DEEP SOUTH. American Guide Series. [Alabama WPA guidebook.]
Originally Compiled by the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration in the State of Alabama, later called the Writers Program. Alyce Billings Walker (editor). Harry Hansen (general editor). [WPA - Work Projects Administration.]
Language: English
Published by New York: Hastings House, Publishers, Inc., 1975., 1975
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
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New Revised Edition (as stated upon title page). xxiv, 411 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14cm. Dust jacket rubbed with a slight scuffing/nicks and short tears at edges; some soiling to white rear panel; a few foxing spots evident to panels but much stronger upon dj's blank verso; front flap's top corner is price-clipped. Dark…blue cloth spine lightly bumped at ends; gray boards. Foxing to text block edges and endpapers; interior pages remain clean. Binding retains some crispness. A very good+ copy in a very good dust jacket. With six unpaged sections of b/w plates (all new for this revised edition) plus three city maps for Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile amongst text; four appendices include Chronology, Bibliography, Map of Alabama in Sections (on pages 391-400 as opposed to the rear pocket large foldout map provided in the 1941 and 1949 editions), and Index. Text divided into three major parts: "Alabama Yesterday and Today" (titled "Past and Present" in the original edition), "Cities" (originally "Courthouse Squares") providing history, description, and points of interest for Anniston, Birmingham, Decatur, Florence, Gadsden, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuscaloosa, and "Tours" (same as the original). Description copyright David Hallinan, Bookseller. {AL-Shelf#9} ISBN 0803803915.
