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The mural project in the Mobridge Auditorium was planned in the early 1940s as part of the WPA – Works Projects Administration
January 1941
The Works Projects Administration (WPA) selects Oscar Howe as the artist for the mural project based on his mural color studies model:
November 6, 1941
circa 1940; Theo Clark, Joy Jones, and Paul Mountain; Joy worked with Oscar on WPA Projects
Oscar Howe and the Saul Brothers begin work on the murals:
April 23, 1942
circa 1940, Oscar with Saul Bros (John and Tom)
After two months, the murals are completed:
June 25, 1942
Almost 40 years later, Oscar Howe returned to Mobridge for a final visit with his early work:
1980
Oscar Howe Tour 