Georgia Historical Society

Soul of a People: Writing America's Story

During the Great Depression the Federal Writer's Project (FWP) provided work for talented but destitute writers. Five programs, free and open to the public, celebrate this innovative relief project's legacy. Armstrong Atlantic State University's Lane Library, with support from the Georgia Historical Society, is helping Savannahians explore the various ways that these writers' voices pieced together the fabric of Depression-era America.

A kick-off celebration depicting life in Savannah during the New Deal Era

Saturday, October 3rd

1 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Bull Street Branch of the Live Oak Public Libraries

An afternoon of music, storytelling, and presentations on the Federal Writers' Project will set the stage for the program series by celebrating American life in during the 1930's. 

For more information about local programs, please contact Caroline Hopkinson, Lane Library, Armstrong Atlantic State University caroline.hopkinson@armstrong.edu or 912-344-3109

Soul of a People: Writing America's Story is a major documentary television program about the Federal Writers' Project produced by Spark Media, Washington, D.C., and broadcast on the Smithsonian Channel HD. Soul of a People programs in libraries are sponsored by the American Library Association Public Programs Office with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.