Library Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Book |
Source |
Teaching Iowa History Team |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Iowa in a Global World (1991 - present) |
Chronological Tag |
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) |
Catalog Number |
2018.045.287 |
Author |
Noun, Louise Rosenfield |
Title |
Iowa Women in the WPA |
Summary |
This book explains women's experiences in the WPA, specifically in Iowa. The Works Projects Administration (WPA) was enacted during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This project gave jobs to many unemployed Americans. This book explains how the WPA impacted women in Iowa (books.google.com). For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Resource and Additional Information This book connects to the following standards: Standard SS.5.26 Civil Rights: A lesson could be created on how women were treated in the WPA compared to how men were treated. Standard SS-Gov.9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy: A lesson on Iowa and the Great Depression could be created. |
Published Date |
1999 |
Publisher |
Iowa State University Press |
Published Place |
Ames, Iowa |
Search Terms |
Women's Experience Works Project Administration Depressions |