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Mountain people, Garrett County, Maryland
A photo of three men and one boy living in Garrett County, MD, during the Great Depression.
"Old Time Camp Meeting"
Mural by Robert F. Gates that depicts a religious revival in Appalachia. Hanging in the Lewisburg, WV US Post Office.
Canvas material used for mural construction
A sample of canvas material used as backing for the "Old Time Camp Meeting" mural.
The Section of Fine Arts, Federal Works Agency, Public Buildings Administration - Program description
A letter from the Chief of the Section of Fine Arts, Edward Bruce, explaining the Section's aims and the commission selection process.
Invitation to Submit Design for Lewisburg Post Office
A letter from Edward Rowan, Assistant Chief Section of Fine Arts, to artist Robert Gates inviting him to submit a design for a mural to be installed in the Lewisburg, WV post office. Gates was invited based on his previous work for the Section.
"Buckwheat Harvest"
A mural by Robert Gates depicting a buckwheat harvest in Garrett County, Maryland. The mural hangs in the Oakland, MD U.S. Post Office.
Invitation to Submit Design for Oakland, MD Post Office
A letter to artist Robert Gates from Edward Rowan, Assistant Chief Section of Fine Arts, inviting him to submit a design entry for the Oakland, MD post office.
Oakland, Maryland: Federal Building Sites
A report from the Post Office Department Office of Inspector to the Treasury Secretary, analyzing Oakland, MD and potential locations for a new post office building.
Contract with Robert F. Gates for Oakland Mural
A copy of the contract between artist Robert Gates and the Treasury Department for completion of a mural for embellishment of the Oakland, MD post office.
Artist Preparation for Oakland, MD Contract
A preparation sheet compiled by artist Robert Gates, submitted to the Section of Fine Arts to draft his contract for the Oakland, MD post office mural.
Additional Information, Attention: Robert F. Gates
Information for artist Robert Gates describing requirements for the Oakland, MD post office mural.