Program Work Projects Administration State (276 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
- Softcover
Seller: Bob's Book Journey, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Bob's Book Journey
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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
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois/ Hansen, Harry
- Hardcover
Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Revised edition. Rear hinge a little weak.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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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.
Illinois;: A descriptive and historical guide (American guide series)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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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.
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
Contact seller4-star sellerhardcover. 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.
Indiana: A Guide To The Hoosier State, American Guide Series, Illustrated
Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State
Published by New York: Oxford University Press
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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Gas Engine Magazine, May 2002, Vol. 37, No. 5, 1911 Waterloo, 25 HP Mogul Mover, Hercules Model E, 12 HP Reid
Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Georgia
Published by Ogden Publications
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Volume 37. Number 5. In polypropylene bag. (engineering, machines, agriculture).
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.
Published by Hastings House, 1940
- Hardcover
Seller: Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.Visible Voice Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hastings House January 1940 Binding: Hardcover.
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
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. 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.
More imagesIllinois;: A descriptive and historical guide - New Revised Edition
Federal Writers' Program Of The Work Projects Administration of the State Of Illinois
- Hardcover
Seller: Autumn Leaves Books, Crown Point, IN, U.S.A.Autumn Leaves Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Per copy right page - This is the 1974 New Revised Version issued as part of the "American Guide Series" . Over sized book - 6"W by 8.5 L. Pages are clean and bright; Binding is firm despite thickness of book. There are no tears, creases or writing on interior pa…ges. Blue sky colored cloth covered boards, are clean and bright Light edge wear to covers. Black Lettering on spine and cover is clear and unmarred. This is NOT an ex-lib or a remainder. DJ is complete,& still colorful; DJ is NOT price clipped. DJ has shelf wear and rubbing througout. DJ has born the wear of this book's s 51+ years of existence. Rare to find one in such excellent condition. DJ now in mylar jacket. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book exhibits no flaws. A Fine book closely approaches -As New- condition and may not have been previously owned. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and should be clearly described for a book and dust jacket.
More imagesLamps on the Prairie: A History of Nursing in Kansas
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Kansas
Language: English
Published by Emporia Gazette Press, Emporia, KS, 1942
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover with dust jacket. DJ shows sunning and toning along with edge and corner chips/bumps/small tears. There is a large chip in the upper left corner of the front that is barely hanging on. Because of this the dust j…acket has been placed in a protective mylar sleeve after the photos were taken. Blue cloth boards underneath show minor toning along the edges along with some light edge and corner bumps. Internal binding is good, no hinge issues. The front end page contains previous owner signature (Helen W Steck). No other handwriting found, no bookplates, no library markings.
South Carolina: A Guide to the Palmetto State (American Guide Series)
Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of South Carolina
Published by Oxford University Press,
- Hardcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Lacking map in rear pocket. (South Carolina, Travel, Guidebook) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-…text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).
More imagesNew York A Guide to the Empire State 1956 HCDJ
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York
Language: English
Published by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1956
- Hardcover
Seller: Crown City Books, Cortland, NY, U.S.A.Crown City Books
Contact seller2-star sellerhardcover. 7TH PRINTING. ** Ex-Library Book. May have the plastic cover, stamps or stickers associated with the library. ** Binding feels secure with all pages intact, and the cover is fully intact. Signs of wear to cover and spine, especially on corners and edges. No noticeable writing, highlighting or notations in margins with…in the book. Text is clean and legible. Great readable copy. Used book in good condition. Bin.
Language: English
Published by Hastings House, 1951
- Hardcover
Seller: Veronica's Books, Gig Harbor, WA, U.S.A.Veronica's Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th printing. Tape shadows on price clipped dust jacket which is now in protective mylar, owner gift inscription on fly. 308pp.
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; a few nicks at edge with small chip at spine heel; 2cm tear at rear panel's bottom left; both flaps strongly creased/curled at their terminal edges; front flap's top corner is price-clipped too. Dark blue cloth sp…ine; gray boards. A few leaves towards book's rear have shallow bumping at their top fore-edge corners; pages are otherwise bright and clean. Binding remains fairly crisp. A near fine 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#10} ISBN 0803803915.
Birds in Florida
Workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Florida
Published by State of Florida Department of Agriculture, Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
- Softcover
Seller: RW Books, Strasburg, VA, U.S.A.RW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Good Plus. Circa 1940. A Works Projects Administration project. Good Plus condition with moderate cover and edge wear. Binding is strong and tight, content clean. 30 full-page color bird illustrations. 213 pages with references and checklist of birds in Florida. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
More imagesMinneapolis: the story of a city
Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program Work Projects Administration in the State of Minnesota
- Softcover
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Bolerium Books Inc.
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Paperback. 94p., foreword, preface, notes on illustrations, suggested reading and bibliography, index, illustrated with b&w photos, very good reprint of the 1940 edition in cloth boards. American Guide Series.
More imagesLanguage: English
Published by Binfords & Mort, Portland, 1940
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Court Street Books LLC, Florence, AL, U.S.A.Court Street Books LLC
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Nice book, tight and square with sturdy binding, clean unmarked interior. Covers bright, spine a little faded, mild wear. Large folding map in rear pocket.
Published by Binfords & Mort
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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OHIO'S CAPITOLS
Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Ohio
Published by Ohio Department of State, [Columbus, Ohio], 1941
- Softcover
Seller: Champ & Mabel Collectibles, San Pedro, CA, U.S.A.Champ & Mabel Collectibles
Contact seller5-star sellerStapled wraps. Condition: Good. Unpaginated (approx. 16p.) Wraps toned and front spotted. Pamphlet. From prefatory note by Harry Graff, State Supervisor, Ohio Writers' Project: "The Ohio Writers' Project hives the historical background of the State capitols; describes them thoroughly, along with other State buildings; relates so…me of the early history of the capital cities; sets down the origin of the State seal, flower, bird, and flag; and includes lists of all Ohio Governors and Secretaries of State, together with the years in which they held office." Sponsored by John E. Sweeney, Secretary of State, The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, Columbus, Statewide sponsor of the Ohio Writers' Project, Federal Works Agency and Work Projects Administrations. B&w illustrations and photographs. (9"x6").
Louisiana : A Guide to the State
Workers of the Writers Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Louisiana
Published by Hastings House, New York, 1949
- Hardcover
Seller: Novel Ideas Books & Gifts, Decatur, IL, U.S.A.Novel Ideas Books & Gifts
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Fifth Printing. Covers worn and soiled. Contents very good. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 746 pages.
Published by Florida State Department of Agriculture, 1942
- Softcover
Seller: Peter L. Masi - books, MONTAGUE, MA, U.S.A.Peter L. Masi - books
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Paperback. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Published by State of Florida, Department of Agriculture, Tallahassee. Printed by Florida Grower Press, Tampa, no date, ca 1942. 213 pages. Color plates by Allan Brooks, R. Bruce Horsfall, map. 9 x 6'', paperback. University of Florida, State-wide Sponsor of the Florida Writers' Project.…Scraps removed from upper blank & titlepage with remains & damage, rubbed, owner name, G.
WYOMING, A GUIDE TO ITS HISTORY, HIGHWAYS, AND PEOPLE (AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES)
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Wyoming
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1946
- Hardcover
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Second printing. Octavo, xxvii, 490 pages. In Good minus condition with a Poor dust jacket. Spine is yellow with brown print. Dust jacket has tears to all edges, long tears to flap folds, smudging/shelf wear. Price unclipped: "$3.50". Boards in blue cloth with brown print. Wear to spine caps and corners. Text block ha…s name in ink on front flyleaf, cracked rear hinge. Illustrated: b&w photographs. Missing State Map in rear pocket. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column L. 1384521. FP New Rockville Stock.
Virginia: A Guide to the Old Dominion. Compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Virginia. American Guide Series. Illustrated.
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Virginia.
Published by New York: Oxford University Press, (). Sponsored by James H. Price, Governor of Virginia., 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Lighthouse Books, ABAA, Dade City, FL, U.S.A.Lighthouse Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerOctavo, green illus. cloth (hardcover), map illus. endpapers, xxix + 710 pp. Lacking rear map; Good+, with neatly inked notes to endpapers, minimal wear to covers. Virginia, United States History, U. S. History, American History, Americana.
Published by Northport, NY: Bacon, Percy & Daggett Publisher, no date. Frontispiece of Colonel Richard Henderson, and additional illustrations. Reprints the 1941 edition, which was part of the American Guide Series., 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Waverly & Rugby Books, Pinehurst, NC, U.S.A.Waverly & Rugby Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very good. Reprint edition. Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket). Former owner's pencil name on ffep, with interesting pencil marginal annotations that add to the content of the text.
Alabama; a guide to the deep South, compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Alabama . Sponsored by the Alabama State Planning Commission (1941)
Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Alabama
Published by Richard R. Smith, New York, NY, 1941
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Nealsbooks, Menominee, MI, U.S.A.Nealsbooks
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover corners, spine material and edges are lightly worn. Binding is tight.
Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen State
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Washington
Language: English
Published by Binfords & Mort, Portland, OR, 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Genealogical Forum of Oregon
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Historical guidebook originally published in 1941 as part of the federally sponsored American Guide Series. It was compiled by the Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the State of Washington and provides a detailed account of the state's geography, history, and culture durin…g that era. Hardcover, green cloth binding with black color stamp. Size: 8 1/4 x 6 inches. 687 pages. Indexed. Good condition. Contains map pocket with removable map.
More imagesGhost Towns of Colorado
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Colorado
Published by Hastings House, New York, 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: DuBois Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.DuBois Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition, First Printing. vi, 114 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm. Hardcover. Publisher's original cloth over boards, gilt lettering to spine. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good only with substantial chipping to spine and wear to extr…emities. Copiously illustrated with some fantastic duotone reproductions.
