Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 63, Number 4, Winter 1985-1986: Searching Inside

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... and was transferred to the WPA in 1935. Like all projects of its type, it was always partially dependent upon private... small, it should be identified in all publicity as a WPA project. This development rankled the symphony..., and then in mid-July the executive board of the symphony voted to reject all further assistance from the WPA, informing... to the FMP and the WPA. Robert Gordon, promotions manager for the symphony association, told the press... be no more mention of the WPA in their printed material. "The orchestra is now free," said Gordon, "from

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... in Washington and by state WPA Director, Ron Stephens. Sokoloff cautioned Richardson to be more discreet, while.... WPA Director Stephens became even more disturbed by Richardson's apparent arrogance and independence... with the WPA. He also was concerned by Richardson's close connection with Mrs. Roland Wright, head..., they also accepted WPA money, but seemed reluctant to acknowledge it. The pattern was much the same... hand Stephens believed the reluctance of Richardson and the Society to acknowledge WPA support

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... movement in Tulsa wanted federal dollars, they did not want to be identified with the WPA. Earlier, when... they had refused to give adequate support to the project unless WPA was dropped from the name, Richardson... association amply financed by local business interests, he would drop WPA from the name of the orchestra

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..., it was under the work relief program of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), initiated in late 1935... The WPA Federal Music Project (FMP) commenced its work late in 1935 under the direction of Dr. Nicolai

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