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"The New Deal: A Glimpse into America's Struggle and Resilience" In the midst of hardship, hope emerged

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown

The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Trial of Dr. Beck, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
She Stoops to Conquer, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: No More Peace, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown

No More Peace, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved - St. Charles Theatre - Now Playing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown

If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown
If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. The Unknown Soldier...of Germany - A Jew; France - A Pacifist; Italy - A Musician; Austria - A Nationalist; England - A Patriot; U.S.A

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House...Two Weeks Only - "The Milky Way" by Lynn Root & Harry Clork'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - "Accent on Youth"...by Samson Raphaelson'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Native Ground, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown

Native Ground, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
Native Ground, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. St Charles Theatre - Now Playing - The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre..."Blind Alley" by James Warwick...Now Playing - Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown

The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison

Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. "Streamline Shakespeare" - Highland Park Playground Auditorium...Free!'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Out-Door Theatre - Pro[testant] Cathedral of St. Alban's Church...Hollywood - "Everyman"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - Two Weeks Only...Boy Meets Girl - by Bella and Samuel Spewack'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. "The Bishop Misbehaves" by Frederick Jackson - 2 Weeks Only...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Ah, Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Ah, Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ah, Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - Eugene O'Neill's Great Comedy - "Ah, Wilderness!"...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Federal Beaux Arts Theatre...Chas. [Charles] Gottesfeld's Comedy Satire "Relatives" (in Yiddish)

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Children's Holiday Festival, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan [Theatre]...Eugene O'Neill's New York Stage Hit - "Days Without End"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. "Pinocchio" - Adapted and Directed by Yasha Frank...Greek Open Air Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of Works Progress Administration'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Los Angeles, 1937. "Pinocchio" - Adapted and Directed by Yasha Frank...Greek Open Air Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of Works Progress Administration'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Experimental Theatre Presents - Chalk Dust - directed by James Light - by Harold Clarke and Maxwell Nurnberg'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Days Without End, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan [Theatre]...Eugene O'Neill's "Days Without End" - New York Stage Hit'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre'. Poster for play by Ward Morehouse and Peggy Wood. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Miss Quis, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre - The Broadway Comedy Hit!..."Miss Quis" - by Ward Morehouse and Peggy Wood'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown

Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, New York, [1936]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Judgment Day, Los Angeles, 1938. "Judgment Day" by Elmer Rice...Mayan Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the US Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Lars Killed His Son, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Lars Killed His Son, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lars Killed His Son, Los Angeles, 1937. Musart Theatre..."Lars Killed His Son" by Lawrence J. Bernard...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Ladies of the Jury, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Ladies of the Jury, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Ladies of the Jury, Los Angeles, 1937. Mason Theatre..."Ladies of the Jury" - Nightly Except Monday...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan Theatre...C. E. Reynolds "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" - Thrills! Chills!...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre..."Blind Alley" by James Warwick...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown

Circus, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
Circus, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Night Must Fall, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Night Must Fall, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Night Must Fall, Los Angeles, 1938. "Night Must Fall" - Emlyn Williams Horror Drama...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. St. Mary's Catholic Church Auditorium...Chicago - "Everyman"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S



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"The New Deal: A Glimpse into America's Struggle and Resilience" In the midst of hardship, hope emerged. The iconic photograph captured by Gordon Parks in 1943 showcases a young Harlem newsboy, embodying the spirit of determination that defined an era. This image stands as a testament to the transformative power of President Roosevelt's New Deal. Butte, Montana, 1939 - Men gather outside the Board of Trade bar and gambling house, seeking solace amidst economic uncertainty. Arthur Rothstein's lens immortalizes their resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting how communities came together during challenging times. Education became an anchor for progress during this period. In 1939, schoolgirls from Lincoln Bench School diligently studied their reading lesson. These young minds symbolize the importance placed on knowledge and education as tools for building a brighter future. The struggles faced by ordinary Americans were not limited to urban areas alone. Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph depicts an unemployed lumberjack with his wife in Marion County, Oregon. His social security number tattooed on his arm serves as a reminder that even amidst despair, there was still hope for assistance through government programs. Political satire also played its part during these turbulent times. An American cartoon humorously depicted President Roosevelt's New Deal pump priming deficits while emphasizing his efforts to balance budgets through emergency spending measures amounting to over $8 billion. Dorothea Lange once again captures a moment frozen in time; African American men sitting on a porch in Gordonton, North Carolina against the backdrop of kerosene and gasoline pumps serve as symbols of both struggle and unity within marginalized communities across America. Coal miners huddled together inside mining cars depict West Virginia's coal industry at its peak – hardworking individuals who relied on employment opportunities provided by Roosevelt’s administration to sustain their families amid economic turmoil. Chicago’s African American section witnessed both challenges and triumphs.