The Arts

Vachon, John (1914-1975)

John Vachon traveled the world as a professional photographer, but the St. Paul native's work was always shaped by his Midwestern upbringing. He is most remembered for his photographs for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Look magazine.

Federal Writers Project, Duluth.

Federal Writers Project, Duluth.

Federal Writers Project, Duluth c.1940.

Minnesota Writers Project display booth, Minneapolis Auditorium.

Minnesota Writers Project display booth, Minneapolis Auditorium.

Minnesota Writers Project display booth, Minneapolis Auditorium. 1940.

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair c.1938.

Federal Writers Project exhibit: "Recording Minnesota in Word and Picture"

Federal Writers Project exhibit: "Recording Minnesota in Word and Picture"

Federal Writers Project exhibit: "Recording Minnesota in Word and Picture," 1937.

Portrait of Dr. Mabel Ulrich

Portrait of Dr. Mabel Ulrich

Portrait of Dr. Mabel Ulrich, 1931. Ulrich headed the Minnesota Writers’ Program of the Works Progress Administration.

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair

Writers Project booth, Works Progress Administration exhibit, State Fair c. 1938.

Minnesota: A State Guide

Minnesota: A State Guide

Cover image of "Minnesota: A State Guide"

WPA Federal Writers' Project in Minnesota, 1935-1943

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration created the Federal Writers' Project to employ writers who could not find work. These writers created guidebooks and ethnic history resources that are still used today.

Alexis J. Fournier painting "Summer Skies"

Alexis J. Fournier painting "Summer Skies"

Alexis J. Fournier painting "Summer Skies," c.1947.

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