The Federal Writers' Project

The Federal Writers' Project (FWP) was a New Deal program created in the 1930s in the United States to provide jobs for writers, historians, and researchers during the Great Depression. Part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), it aimed to document American life through various projects, including state guides, historical essays, and folklore collections. The FWP produced a wealth of literature that captured the experiences and cultures of everyday Americans, showcasing regional histories and narratives, and its legacy continues to be valuable for understanding the social fabric of the time.