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Producing Talking-Book Machines

Location : New York, NY
Agency : WPA
Owner : NARA (SPB)
Medium : B&W Photo
Control Number : 6018-C

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Description : Section of the workshop where WPA mechanics are producing talking-book machines for free distribution to blind persons throughout the United States. The project operates in New York City and the machines are distributed through State Blind Commissions and libraries. The Library of Congress sponsors the project which is supervised by the American Foundation for the Blind.

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[Professional Services][Library Services][Talking Books]