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[ New Search ] Talking Books for the Blind Location : New York, NY Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : 6014-C Enlarged Image Description : Sightless operator making a final acceptance test on a talking book for the blind. The Blind WPA Project in NYC has produced more than 10,000 talking-book machines. The machine and records are distributed free of charge through state Blind Commission and libraries. The project operates under the direction of the American Foundation for the Blind and is sponsored by the Library of Congress. Listed Under: [Professional Services][Library Services][Talking Books]