A collection of 21 plays, studies, and other works, in 23 volumes, produced by (or related to) the Federal Theatre Project, a division of the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.). The collection represents primarily research studies and reports (particularly as pertains to theatre history), and a small number of play and radio scripts. Many of the items in this collection indicate they came out of the Region of the West and/or the Research Bureau.

This collection includes Jeanne Klein’s publications, drafts, research notes, and correspondence regarding Klein’s research and teaching theatre. The collection also includes materials related to Klein’s interest in Theatre for Young People (TYP) and her involvement with different youth theater organizations.