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New Deal Agencies: Treasury Section of Fine Arts
Artists: John H. Fraser
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Description
This mural was one of 48-State Competition Post Office Murals. “North Platte Country against the Mountains” was painted by John H. Fraser in 1940 for the post office. It currently hangs in the Littleton City Hall. The original can be found as part of a series on Colorado murals on Flickr here.
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"The New Deal: A 75th Anniversary Celebration." Kathryn Flynn with Richard Polese. http://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/5034231823/
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John Hathaway Fraser was my uncle John, brother of my mother, Janet Fraser. Could you send me a photo of the mural in City Hall he painted or refer me to a web site where I can see it? Thank you for your time.
Fraser,
I’ve posted a photo, the original of which is on the website flickr, and I’ve added a link for you to follow there.
Richard