Harlem community art center

The Works Progress Administration has made a significant contribution to the cultural life and social welfare of Harlem. It provides assistance to the health center, operates the Lower Harlem Chest Clinic for tuberculosis diagnoses, and assigns teachers and recreational directors to church community centersThe WPA Federal Arts Project conduct varied cultural activities: the Music division maintains three schools ( Central Manhattan, Harlem, and Hamilton branches), the Art unit supervises the Harlem Community Art Center, the Negro Theater presents productions at the Lafayette Theater.
(New York City Guide, pp 257)

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