Skip to main content

United States. National Youth Administration

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1935 - 1943

Administrative History

The National Youth Administration (1935-1943) was a United States government agency under the Works Progress Administration. The NYA provided training for U.S. citizens between 16 and 25, as well as aid for work-study programs.

Citation:
NUCMC data from State Hist. Soc. N.D. for Byrne, Papers, 1916-1965 (National Youth Administration; NYA)

Roosevelt Institute, via WWW, May 12, 2020 (National Youth Administration; NYA; New Deal agency, 1935-1943; part of the Works Progress Administration; provided training for United States citizens between 16 and 25; also included Works Project Program and the Student Aid Program)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

National Youth Administration records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 251
Scope and Contents

Contains records of National Youth Administration dealings with Brigham Young University students. Includes correspondence, reports, bulletins, affidavits, recommendations, lists of students and a University of Utah survey concerning student financial aid for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, the Utah Works Progress Administration and suggested programs (28 items). Materials date from between 1935 and 1941.

Dates: 1935-1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / National Youth Administration records

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.