F 0 R E W 0 R D
Lexington and the Bluegrass Country is one of the publica-
tions written by members of the Federal Writers’ Project of the
Works Progress Administration. Designed primarily to give use-
ful employment to needy unemployed writers and research work-
ers, this project has utilized their experience and abilities in the
preparation for the American people of a portrait of America-
its history, folklore, cultural background, social and economic
trends, and racial factors.
Many books and brochures are being written for the Ameri-
can Guide Series. As they appear in increasing numbers we hope
the public will come to appreciate more fully not only the un-
usual scope of all this undertaking, but also the devotion shown
by the workers—from the humblest field worker to the most ac-
complished editor engaged in the final critical revision of the
manuscript. The Federal Writers' Project, directed by Henry G.
Alsberg, is in the Division of W0men’s and Professional Projects,
under Ellen S. Woodward, Assistant Administrator.
HARRY L. HOPKINS
Administrator