2MBEENC Love on the Dole, 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.… Continue reading New Article: ‘The Federal Players Play Love on the Dole at the Civic University Theatre, Syracuse NY, with a Full Music Programme and a ‘Community Song Fest’ (September 10-13, 1936) *
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New McGill Dole Postcard!
I have previously discussed two Donald McGill comic postcards about the dole which I rather admired. I have now found another McGill 'commentary' on the dole which I admire less. However, it does mean that McGill drew and marketed at least four comic ('comic'?) designs about the dole during the 1930s. See Section 4.3 in… Continue reading New McGill Dole Postcard!
Walter Greenwood: Not Just Love on the Dole 