Packhorse Librarians in Kentucky WPA Project 1936 - 1943
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Goodman-Paxton Photographic Col lect ion Univers i ty o f Kentucky
Packhorse Librarians in KentuckyWPA Project
1936 - 1943
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PACKHORSE LIBRARIANS IN KENTUCKY: WPA PROJECT, 1936-1943
This visual display has been prepared to complement the promotion of the University of Kentucky Libraries’ Works Progress Administration / Work Projects Administration (WPA) materials collection. Recognized as a Center of Excellence for its WPA collection, UK Libraries is committed to the continued development of the collection, acquiring material for both preservation and use. Display Curator: Angelia Pulley Full Credit Narrative - Posted on Wall
Photos and text included in this display were obtained from the Goodman-Paxton Photographic Collection, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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“Packhorse Library Carriers mounted on horses outside Packhorse Library in Hindman, Ky.” box 23 item 2885
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“Four of the Packhorse librarians ready for the day's work”
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“Many roads can be traveled only on horseback by the carriers on Packhorse Library Projects”
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“Packhorse librarians cross footlogs to reach home used as a distributing center for that mountain community”
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“WPA Packhorse librarian visits isolated mountain house, carrying books in saddle bags and home-made hickory baskets”
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“Mountain recipes and scrap books of current events have been developed by the Packhorse librarians who deliver 3,548 books monthly”
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“Packhorse Library Building in Hindman, Ky.”
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“Red, white and blue Packhorse Library sign outside Louisa, 1941”
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“Mrs. Short, certified Packhorse Library worker, standing in doorway, 1941.” box 24 item 3059
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“Sign at Norris Packhorse Library project, 1941.”
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“Mr. Hale, Librarian at Norris Packhorse Library, 1941.”
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“Interior of WPA Library in Hyden, KY.”
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“Packing saddle bags with carefully chosen books which will be distributed in rural and mountain communities”
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“Librarians checking out rural carrier at McKee Public Library operated by WPA” box 22 item 2461
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“Interior view of McKee Public Library operated by WPA”
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“Four pack horse librarians in this county [Owsley] rode 564 miles last month with saddle bags filled with books and magazines...”
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“Pack Horse Librarians start down Greasy Creek to remote homes of mountaineers anxious for books.”
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“Interior of mountain cabin visited by WPA Packhorse Librarian.”
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“One of the mountain homes visited by WPA Packhorse librarian. Man was permanently injured by bullet wound” box 13 item 696
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“Interior of mountain cabin. Packhorse Library Carrier is seated at wooden table.” box 23 item 2886
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“Packhorse Library Carrier mounted and ready to leave mountain cabin after delivering books.” box 23 item 2887
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“WPA Librarian visits mountain school.”
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“Eleanor Roosevelt visiting the Packhorse Library in West Liberty, KY” box 31 item 4966
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“Mrs. Roosevelt chats with a Pack Horse Librarian of the Kentucky Mountains at the dedication exercises of the West Liberty High School.”
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“Books donated for distribution on WPA Packhorse Library Project. 3,914 books and 8,808 magazines delivered monthly...”
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