WPA Milwaukee Handicraft Project Collection, circa 1936
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Summary Information
Title: WPA Milwaukee Handicraft Project Collection
Inclusive Dates: circa 1936

Creators:
  • Burns, George T.
  • Burns, Melvada
Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 129

Quantity:
  • 2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
  • 1 roll

Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
Collection contains materials created by participants in the WPA Milwaukee Handicraft Project, including block-printed folders, books, and textiles, and one original box with ten samples of bookbinding.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0129
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Administrative/Restriction Information
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).


Acquisition Information

George and Melvada Burns donated the collection to the Archives in May 1998 (accession 1997-055).


Processing Information

Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in June 1998. Lizzie Hjelle processed an addition of three books in April 2021.


Contents List
Box   1
Block-Printed Folders and Books, circa 1935 to 1943
Roll   1
Block-Printed Wall Hangings, circa 1935 to 1943
Physical Description: Two block-printed wall hangings. One textile features characters from Lewis Carroll's
: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland  in the center panel. Multiple border designs include repeat patterns of the Dormouse, the Gryphon and Mock Turtle, and Bill the Lizard. It measures 36 x 34 in. It is stamped: "W.P.A. Handicraft Project / Sponsored by / Milwaukee State Teachers College." There is no item number. The other textile is an African design with two gazelles in the center panel. This design is possibly by Barbara Warren. It measures 33 x 50 ¾ in. It is stamped: "W.P.A. Handicraft Project / Sponsored by / Milwaukee State Teachers College / Milwaukee, Wisc." There is no item number. 
Box   2
Bookbinding Samples, circa 1935 to 1943