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F. M. Steele’s photography wagon

Date: Between 1895 and 1912

View of F. M. (Francis Marion) Steele’s photography wagon with a young girl on horseback in the foreground and a herd of cattle in the background.

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Farmer shoveling heavy dust

Date: Between 1934 and 1936

This photograph shows a farmer shoveling dust from implements and uncovering food for livestock. The dust began to blow in 1933 and for four years western Kansas was part of…

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Painting museum diorama figures

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A view of men painting miniature figures for museum dioramas as part of the Works Progress Administration’s Museum projects.

Medium: StillImage

Soldiers working on a map project, Camp Funston

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A photograph showing soldiers learning to do mapping using a silk screen process at Camp Funston, Kansas. This project was part of the Works Progress Administration’s Museum projects.

Medium: StillImage

Mineral products kit

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A view of a mineral products kit made as part of the Work Progress Administration’s Museum projects.

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Agricultural implement models

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A photograph showing miniature models of agricultural implements made as part of the Work Progress Administration’s Museum projects.

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Museum dioramas

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A view of museum dioramas built in a Lawrence, Kansas, studio as part of the Work Progress Administration’s Museum projects.

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Band, Kansas City, Kansas

Date: Between 1939 and 1940

A view of a band performing in Kansas City as part of the Work Progress Administration’s Federal Music Project. Also visible is a large stone building immediately behind the band.

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Crafts program, Mayetta, Kansas

Date: Between 1935 and 1943

A photograph showing Native American women working with beads in Mayetta, Kansas, part of the Works Progress Administration’s crafts program.