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[ New Search ] Preparing to Take Bearings Location : Washington, DC Date : Nov, 1939 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69-55-22058 Enlarged Image Description : Howard University, Rural Electrification Administration Mapping Project - WPA employs 110 topographical draftsmen at the Howard University division of this project. Photo shows WPA Aerial Mapping project workers fastening tape to base of transit before they take bearing. Listed Under: [Professional Services][Maps and Charts][Aerial Mapping Project]