University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Burns, George T. and Melvada.

WPA Milwaukee Handicrafts Project collection, ca. 1936.

UWM Manuscript Collection 129

2 cubic ft. (2 oversize boxes, and 1 oversize folder)

ABSTRACT: Collection contains materials created by participants in the WPA Milwaukee Handicrafts Project, including block-printed folders and cloths, and one original box with ten sample of bookbinding.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Burns, George T. and Melvada. WPA Milwaukee Handicrafts Project collection, ca. 1936. UWM Manuscript Collection 129. Golda Meir Library. University Manuscript Collections. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

RELATED COLLECTIONS:

Ulbricht, Elsa Emile, 1885-1980. Papers, 1905-1978. (UWM Manuscript Collection 59)

University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee. Dept. of Art. Office of the Chairman. Records, 1897-1985. (UWM Archival Collection 87)

ACQUISITION: George and Melvada Burns donated the collection to the Archives in May 1998 (accession number 97-055).

PROCESSING: Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in June 1998.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

Block printing--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Bookbinding--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Burns, George T.
Burns, Melvada.
Handicraft--Vocational guidance--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.
Textile crafts--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
United States. Works Progress Administration. Handicraft Project.

UWM MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 129	BOX
Block-Printed Folders and Cloths, undated	1
Bookbinding Samples, undated	2