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Miss Lulu Bett, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
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Miss Lulu Bett, Syracuse, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lulu Bett, Syracuse, NY, 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, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances
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Administration Works Progress Capital Letter Cream Cream Colour English Text Federal Theatre Project New Deal Playbill Publicity Pulitzer Prize Typeface University Western Script Works Progress Administration
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Miss Lulu Bett: A Timeless Tale of Perseverance and Courage from Syracuse, NY, 1936 This photograph showcases Miss Lulu Bett, the protagonist of Zona Gale's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, as it was performed in Syracuse, New York, in 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), brought live theatre to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced it. The image features a close-up of a vintage playbill, its cream-colored background adorned with elegant red lettering and Western Script typeface. The play, "Miss Lulu Bett," tells the story of a spinster who, after being left out of her brother's will, decides to take matters into her own hands, leading to a series of unexpected events. The Federal Theatre Project, established in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theatre workers, re-employ them on public relief, and provide entertainment for the American public during the Great Depression. This photograph is a testament to the project's success in bringing live theatre to communities across the country. The playbill's simple yet evocative design reflects the era's political and artistic climate, with its bold use of color and lettering. The image is a valuable piece of American heritage art, showcasing the rich literary and theatrical traditions of the United States during the 1930s. The Library of Congress, a leading cultural institution, holds this photograph in its vast collection, preserving it for future generations to explore and appreciate the history of American theatre and the New Deal era.
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