WPA Writers' Project

The WPA Writers' Project was a New Deal program during the 1930s in the United States aimed at providing employment for writers and researchers. It funded the creation of American literary and historical documents, guides, and oral histories, preserving cultural heritage and fostering national identity. The project produced notable works such as regional guidebooks, oral histories of diverse communities, and essays that contributed to American literature and history. By employing writers during the Great Depression, the WPA helped support cultural preservation and provided economic relief to those in literary and research fields.