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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: 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

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

Marionette Varieties, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Marionette Varieties, Los Angeles, 1937. Theatre of the Magic Strings...Now Playing..."Marionette Varieties"..."The Jewel Tree"...Federal Theatre Project - Division of WPA'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Autumn Crocus, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Autumn Crocus, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Autumn Crocus, New Orleans, 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: Green Grow the Lilacs, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Green Grow the Lilacs, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Green Grow the Lilacs, Los Angeles, 1937. Federal Theatre...Presenting "Green Grow the Lilacs"...'. Comedy by Lynn Riggs. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk, 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: One Third of a Nation, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown

One Third of a Nation, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
One Third of a Nation, New Orleans, 1938. Jerusalem Temple...Federal Theatre & Group Theatre Presents - "One Third of a Nation" - a Living Newspaper Play - Walter Winchell Says

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Hansel and Gretel; Marionette Circus; Music in Fairyland, Rip van Winkle marionettes; Pinocchio...Saturday Matinees - Hollywood Playhouse

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Jack and the Beanstalk, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk, 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: Monsignor's Hour, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Monsignor's Hour, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Monsignor's Hour, New Orleans, 1938. 2 One Act Stage Plays - Monsignor's Hour - Moon of the Caribbees - Federal Theatre Playhouse'. 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: 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: Concert of Modern Dance, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Concert of Modern Dance, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Concert of Modern Dance, 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: Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. 1936 Version of "Black Crook"...Cast of 101...Mayan Theatre...Federal Stage Show - Div. of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Mayan Theatre...1936 Version - "Black Crook" - A Dramatic Musical Extravaganza...Cast of 100 - Concert Orchestra of 35...A Federal Stage Show - Div

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Jack and the Beanstalk 1, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Jack and the Beanstalk 1, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk 1, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Best Cure, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown

The Best Cure, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Best Cure, New Orleans, 1938. St. Charles Theatre...The Best Cure - An Uproarius Farce Comedy'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Black Crook, Los Angeles, 1936....1936 Version of "The Black Crook"...Cast of 101 - Orchestra of 35...Mayan Theatre...Federal Stage Show - Div. of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: A Hero is Born, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

A Hero is Born, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
A Hero is Born, 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: If Ye Break Faith, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown

If Ye Break Faith, New Orleans, 1938. Creator: Unknown
If Ye Break Faith, New Orleans, 1938. St. Charles Theatre - Now Playing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Mason Theatre..."The Bat" - A Mystery Laugh Hit!...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div. of W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Battle Hymn, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown

Battle Hymn, New York, [1936]. Creator: Unknown
Battle Hymn, 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: Yankel Boyla, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Yankel Boyla, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Yankel Boyla, Los Angeles, 1938. Paramount Auditorium..."Yankel Boyla" (in Yiddish) - A New Play by Leon Kobrin in 4 Acts - Directed by Adolph Freeman [Hebrew text]'

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

Loyalties, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Loyalties, Los Angeles, 1938. John Galsworthy's Great Drama...Hollywood Playhouse'. 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: The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bat, Los Angeles, 1936. Mason Theatre..."The Bat" - A Mystery Laugh Hit!...Federal Theatres Attraction - Div. of W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, 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: Winter's Tale, New Orleans, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Winter's Tale, New Orleans, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Winter's Tale, New Orleans, 1937. Streamlined Shakespeare - Winter's Tale and Midsummer Night's Dream - Cut Versions...Federal Theatre Playhouse'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Again - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - cast of 110

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, 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: 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. Miami Federal Theatre...If Ye Break Faith'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: March Hares, New Haven, CT, 1936. Creator: Unknown

March Hares, New Haven, CT, 1936. Creator: Unknown
March Hares, New Haven, CT, 1936. Lincoln [Theatre]...Connecticut One Presents - "March Hares" - The Hilarious Broadway Comedy Success - by Harry Wagstaff Gribble'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: A Texas Steer, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

A Texas Steer, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A Texas Steer, Los Angeles, 1936. Mason Theatre...A Rip Roaring Comedy - "A Texas Steer"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, 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: Firebrand, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Firebrand, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Firebrand, Miami, FL, 1938. Miami's Only Legitimate Theatre Presents - Firebrand - Portraying the Loves and Adventures of that Master Lover and Artist - Cellini!'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Sunday, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Sunday, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Sunday, Los Angeles, 1936. Musart Theatre..."Sunday" by Martin Havin - A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div. W.P.A.'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

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

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, 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: It Can't Happen Here, Miami, FL, 1936. Creator: Unknown

It Can't Happen Here, Miami, FL, 1936. Creator: Unknown
It Can't Happen Here, Miami, FL, 1936. Federal Theatre...National Premiere - Sinclair Lewis Epoch-Making Drama - "It Can't Happen Here!"...Extended Engagement...'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Municipal Auditorium...Sholom Asch's 4-Act Drama "A String of Pearls"...[Hebrew text]...A Federal Theatres Attraction of W.P.A.'

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

Bassa Moona, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Bassa Moona, 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: What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. "What a Woman Wants" By DeWitt Newing - 2 Weeks Only...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Run Little Chillun, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Run Little Chillun, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Run Little Chillun, Los Angeles, 1938. Folk opera Run Little Chillun was the first Broadway show directed by an African-American

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Concert of Modern Dance, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Concert of Modern Dance, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Concert of Modern Dance, 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: A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
A String of Pearls, Los Angeles, 1936. Figueroa Playhouse...Sholom Asch's 4-Act Drama "A String of Pearls"...[Hebrew text]...A Federal Theatres Attraction - Div'n of W.P.A.'

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Smilin Thru, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

Smilin Thru, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Smilin Thru, Los Angeles, 1936. MAson Theatre...By Popular Demand - Smilin Thru - The Sweetest Story Ever Told - Federal Theatres Attraction - Div'n W.P.A.'

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

Bassa Moona, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Bassa Moona, 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: What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
What a Woman Wants, Los Angeles, 1938. By DeWitt Newing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

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

Loyalties, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Loyalties, Los Angeles, 1938. Mayan [Theatre]..."Loyalties" - by John Galsworthy'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageNew Deal Collection: Bird of Paradise, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Bird of Paradise, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Bird of Paradise, Los Angeles, 1938. Belasco Theatre - "Bird of Paradise" by Richard Walton Tully'. 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.