Date Original
1932-1936
Description
This collection contains charts of relief loads that were provided by the federal government to Arkansas from 1932-1936. It includes statistics on relief loads for direct relief, work relief, rehabilitation, and multiple relief for each county. The charts show the number of cases, as well as the number of people who were assisted.
Biographical/Historical Note
During the Great Depression, the federal government began issuing relief funds through the Emergency Relief Administration to Arkansas. This organization had the authority to grant to states money to be used in the relief of destitution resulting from unemployment. This program included relief such as food, aid to needy farmers, the establishment of public libraries, adult education opportunities, nursery schools, and lunches to school children. Work relief was also provided through the leasing of farms and purchase of livestock and equipment, which provided the opportunity of work for families. A new program was created in July of 1935 called the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This program continued to provide relief programs across the state.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.089.006
Resource Type
Text
Collection
ERA and WPA relief loads statistical report, SMC.089.006
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
ERA and WPA relief loads statistical report, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
