To help you get over that first horrible case of writer's block, here are some
places you might start:
What is the story of your birth? Remember how your mother used to tell you about the
seventy-two hours she spent in labor to bring you into the world? Or maybe your father once told
you what he thought the first time he saw you. These can turn into attention-grabbing
beginnings.
What is your earliest memory? Rather than starting with your birth, you might want to start
with the first face, house, toy, or song that you remember.
Why did you decide to write your personal history? Maybe you decided to start this project
after reading your grandmother's journal or after spending an exhausting decade trying to find
out exactly who your great-great grandfather was. That story could make an interesting
introduction.
What was the most important, happiest, or best day of your life? Think over your life and pick
one particular day that stands out to you.
Craig Manson on 14 Aug 09From 1935-1943, the WPA built many public buildings and roads. Almost every American community has a park, bridge or facility constructed by the WPA. The program promoted literacy training, health and education improvement projects as well as programs for art and music. This collection provides over 5,000 photographs documenting these activities in Louisiana. The Louisiana Writers Project compiled collections of folklore, legends, recipes, local history and interviewed local citizens and former slaves. Transcriptions of newspapers dating to 1815 provide insights into the culture and history of Louisiana. The WPA Collection was placed in the custody of the State Library when the WPA ended early in 1943. It has since remained, more or less in storage, and in large degree inaccessible. Now available to the public, this digitized material provides a unique look into the history and culture of Louisiana.
