Description: Dated ca. 1930-1939, this photograph shows Federal Arts Project artists working, probably in the gymnasium at the Garrett Morgan School of Science in Cincinnati, Ohio. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F6_003_001
Subjects: Artists; Painting; Morgan School; Federal Arts Project; Works Progress Administration
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated ca. 1930-1939, this illustration shows two lines of American soldiers dressed in World War I era uniforms, with a note on its reverse which reads "Arts Project Urbana." This drawing is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F09_053_001
Subjects: World War I; Illustrations; Soldiers; Military Ohio; Federal Arts Project
Places: Urbana (Ohio); Champaign County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated ca. 1935-1940, this photograph shows a potter carving a design into a large, ceramic, or clay, plate prior to firing. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F08_001_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Ceramic arts & crafts; Pottery
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Dated 1936, this photograph shows three ponies of Casper's Pony and Dog Show training for a routine. There are two dogs in cages and several dogs sitting to the left. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F12_015_001
Subjects: Ponies; Dogs; Circus animals; Arts and Entertainment; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Made in Brussels in the first quarter of the 16th century, this tapestry titled "Adoration of the Magi" was made by a follower of Hugo van der Goes, a 15th century Flemmish painter. It is made of wool and silk with gold and silver threads, with warp 24, weft 93-95, and measures 35.75 inches by 33.25 inches. It was added to the collections of the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 2, 1902. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F07_010_1
Subjects: Taft Museum of Art; Tapestry; Decorative arts; Works Progress Administration; Ohio Federal Writers' Project
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of an industrial arts class in an unknown high school in Ohio. More information needed. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B15F03_020_01
Subjects: Industrial arts; Art Education; Industrial arts--Course of study--High school; Classrooms; Education; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This is a photo of several children coloring around a table at a daycare, most likely in Toledo. Two adult women walk around to assist them. More information needed. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B12F06_008_001
Subjects: Day Care Centers; Children; Children--Arts & crafts--1930-1940; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Ice skating, North End Field. Recreational Dept. Steubenville, Ohio." This is a photograph of several people ice skating at North End Park in Steubenville, Ohio. There are some neighborhoods behind the park and a large hill in the background. Steubenville is a city located along the Ohio River on the border of West Virginia. Today North End Park maintains a softball diamond, for use by Steubenville High School, playgrounds, and a picnic area. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_041_001
Subjects: Parks--Ohio--Pictorial works; Skaters; Ice skating; Winter sports; Ice; Sports; Arts and Entertainment; Geography and Natural Resources; Recreation; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Steubenville (Ohio); Jefferson County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "ACROBATIC DANCER FROM NEWBURY SCHOOL AT GIRLS PLAY DAY - OTTAWA PARK. People at work + play." A Newbury School student performs acrobatics in Ottawa Park in Toledo, Ohio. More information needed. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B10F11_014_001
Subjects: Acrobatics--Photographs; Acrobatic--History; Recreation; Arts; Girls--Pictorial works; Music and dance; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Ice skating, 1937, North End Field. All recreation pictures by H.W. Birrell." This is a photograph of several people ice skating at North End Park in Steubenville, Ohio. Steubenville is a city located along the Ohio River on the border of West Virginia. Today North End Park maintains a softball diamond, for use by Steubenville High School, playgrounds, and a picnic area. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_039_001
Subjects: Parks--Ohio--Pictorial works; Skaters; Ice skating; Winter sports; Ice; Sports; Arts and Entertainment; Geography and Natural Resources; Recreation; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Steubenville (Ohio); Jefferson County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Crowds watching the race at Latonia Race Track, Latonia Ky." This photograph depicts jockeys riding their horses around the track towards the starting line at Latonia Race Track in what is now Covington, Kentucky. The stands are overflowing with people as they prepare to watch the race. Latonia Race Track was built in 1883 and was considered a force in racing, offering top horses, top jockeys, and the country's richest purses. In its heyday the race track offered the major horse race of the year, the Latonia Derby. The Latonia Derby often outshone the Kentucky Derby. In July 1939, Latonia Race Track closed due to the effects of The Great Depression. The property was sold to Standard Oil of Ohio, the track was torn down, and racing disappeared from Northern Kentucky. The spirit of Latonia Race Track was reborn in 1959 when Turfway Park opened in Florence, Kentucky. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_049_001
Subjects: Arts and Entertainment; Sports; Racetracks (Horse racing); Plants and Animals; Horses; Jockeys; Latonia (Covington, Ky.)--History--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio); Latonia (Covington, Ky.)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Ice skating, Belle View Park. Recreational Dept. Steubenville, Ohio." This is a photograph of several people ice skating at Belleview Park in Steubenville, Ohio. The park is surrounded by fencing and there are a couple houses in the background. Today Belleview Park is Steubenville's main city park, where the local little league holds all of their games. The park is also home to the public swimming pool, tennis courts, and picnic areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_042_001
Subjects: Parks--Ohio--Pictorial works; Skaters; Ice skating; Winter sports; Ice; Sports; Arts and Entertainment; Geography and Natural Resources; Recreation; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Steubenville (Ohio); Jefferson County (Ohio)