Protect our youth Join the crusade to stamp out syphilis : Be examined...
Poster for treatment of syphilis showing a knight standing on a serpent. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by Staten Island Case... More
Victor Herbert's comic opera "Fortune teller" with famous "gypsy love ...
Poster for Federal Theatre and Music Project presentation of "Fortune Teller" at the Emery, Walnut and Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, showing the king of hearts playing card. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More
Once upon a time / Whitley.
Poster showing Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"A hero is born" A romantic musical by Theresa Holburn - based on an o...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Hero is Born" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Avenue, showing a man riding on a magic carpet. Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. Work Projec... More
Treasure show of arts old and new Exhibited by men and women of 3 scor...
Poster for exhibition of art at the University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. New York City. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by ... More
The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents the Federal Theatre...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol." Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free symphony conc...
Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free symphony concerts at the Y.M. & Y.W.H.A., 1511 Fulton Ave, Bronx, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"What Anne brought home"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "What Anne Brought Home" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a couple standing outside of dwelling. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Federal Road-show attraction "The fool" by Channing Pollock
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Don't gamble with syphilis--Consult health authorities
Poster showing a man rolling dice. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
History of civic services in the city of New York Fire Department No. ...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing bucket brigade and fire engine fighting a building fire in 1731. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congre... More
Free art classes for children & adults Under direction of Federal Art ...
Poster announcing free art classes for children and adults. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Work with care
Poster encouraging safety in the workplace. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 231 More inform... More
WPA Federal Music Project will present 8 roof garden concerts at Jamai...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of a series of concerts at the Jamaica YMCA, 8925 Parsons Blvd., New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The 5 & 10 [cent] store
Poster showing various items that can be purchased at a five and ten cent store, such as rings, pans, games of checkers, china, cards, clothing, and other items. Date stamped on verso: May 24 1941. Work Project... More
A game crop is a community asset / J.C.W.
Poster for Bureau of Game, New York State Conservation Dept., promoting hunting of small game. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Bureau of... More
"The chocolate soldier"
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing a woman and a soldier embracing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Amateur magicians contest, Roosevelt Playground Tricks, novel entertai...
Poster announcing contest for amateur magicians at Roosevelt Playground, conducted by the Parks magic man, showing stylized magician performing trick with a rabbit, and a boy. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1936... More
American Merchant Seamen increase your professional knowledge and skil...
Poster for the United States Maritime Service offering training courses to members of the American Merchant Marine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Caption continues: For information apply to: U.S. Maritime... More
National art week / American art for American homes.
Poster announcing National Art Week, Nov. 25 to Dec. 1., showing a red, white, and blue palette. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Federal Theater Div. of WPA presents the play that rocked Broadway...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Class of '29" at the Waterloo Theater, showing a row of students in caps and gowns. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More
"Enchanted April" opens Apr. 13th to 18th, Federal Theatre, La Cadena ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Enchanted April" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a couple standing on cliff overlooking the ocean. Work Projects Administration ... More
"Know your city" / City planning & housing exhibition : Sioux City Art...
Poster for exhibition to promote greater understanding among the public of their city through the presentation of "city planning & housing" information at the Sioux City Art Center, Iowa. Date stamped on verso:... More
Hiking WPA recreation project--Dist. no. 2 / / Shari.
Poster showing a woman hiking. Date stamped on verso: Apr 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
History of civic services in the city of New York Fire Department No. ...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing fire fighters with ladder truck fighting building fire in 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
History of civic services in the city of New York Water supply No. 4 :...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing ways water is consumed in New York City in 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of ... More
"Just a scratch" But! Infection is avoided by immediate first aid on-t...
Poster for Illinois WPA Safety Division promoting immediate treatment of on-the-job injuries. Poster design by John Mathews(?). Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More
Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script. Work Projects Admini... More
Exhibition of work done by children in the free art classes of the Fed...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of children's art produced in WPA Federal Art Project art classes. Date stamped on verso: Aug 26 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Alber...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Up pops the devil" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized ballerina. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. ... More
"The fool" by Channing Pollock
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, Calif. Federal Road Show Attraction. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
This is the storekeeper He sells the things that are good for you to e...
Poster about retail food markets, merchants, and healthy eating. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 21 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More
Photographs, 4th annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club
Poster for the Sioux City Camera Club's fourth annual exhibition of photographs at the Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped... More
"The Mikado"
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "The Mikado" at the El Centro High School auditorium, showing Japanese tea garden. Sponsored by Music Teachers Association. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Exhibition of art by children / Osborn.
Poster for an exhibition of children's art, showing a cow and a house. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher ... More
"Mystery of broadwalk asylum" by C.E. Reynolds
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Opens June 29; mystery thrills chills.
Rural Pennsylvania Katherine Milhous
Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing children from a religious community. Signed in pencil by the artist. No. 101. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Ch... More
Better housing The solution to infant mortality in the slums / / Benj....
Poster promoting better housing as a solution for high rates of infant mortality in the slums, showing a blueprint of new housing next to existing tenement buildings over which stands the figure of Death. Date ... More
Exhibition - oils & watercolors, Federal Art Gallery Federal Art Proje...
Poster for exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 W. 57 St., New York City, New York, showing a palette and paintbrushes. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Adm... More
"Hansel and Gretel," the gingerbread children by Humperdinck Music, an...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Beaux Arts Theatre, 8th and Beacon Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel talking to a witch. Work Projects Adminis... More
Negative blood during treatment does not mean cure Continue treatment ...
Poster for New York State Department of Health promoting "treatment until discharged," showing a microscope. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Sioux City Civic Chorus of the Department of Public Recreation present...
Poster announcing presentation of Handel's "Messiah" by the Sioux City Civic Chorus at the Central High School auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa. Date stamped on verso: Jan 22 1940. Work Projects Administration Post... More
Direct to mum show, Garfield Park Conservatory / Whitley.
Poster announcing "Mum show" at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Park District, showing a mum blossom. Date hand-written on verso: 12/31/41. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"4" unit exhibition - paintings, prints, sculpture, murals
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture, and murals at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration... More
Whom have you exposed to syphilis Tell your physician : They should be...
Poster for New York State Dept. of Health encouraging treatment for syphilis. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Chris... More
Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pen...
Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing an Amish couple. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The devil passes" by Benn W. Levy
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia theater. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The chocolate soldier"
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored ... More
Safety for you, for all
Poster for the WPA Illinois Safety Division promoting safety, showing a civil defense symbol. Hand-written on verso: 10/13/36. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Work with care
Poster encouraging safety in the workplace, showing machinery. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. ... More
Health for efficiency Free courses in health education sponsored by Ad...
Poster for Adult Education Project announcing free courses in health education. Caption continues with course listing: Everyday problems in healthful living ; Family health and family recreation ; Problems of t... More
Syphilis strikes one out of ten adults Consult a reputable physician.
Poster encouraging examinations for syphilis. Title from item. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Department of Correction, City of New York.
American concert orchestra--Federal Music Project--Works Progress Admi...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of American Concert Orchestra, showing a cello. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Rotten living Decent living through planned housing.
Poster promoting planned housing as a solution to better living conditions in cities, showing a child standing in a alley with a trash can and cat rummaging through the garbage. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
Eat fruit - be healthy
Poster promoting proper dietary habits, showing stylized fruit. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Old settlers picnic--July 15, Du Page County Centennial, Roselle / Kre...
Poster showing a well-dressed woman standing beside a well-dressed man. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Birds of the world An illustrated natural history in popular style wit...
Poster advertising WPA Federal Writers' Project illustrated guide to natural history of birds of the world. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
WPA national print exhibition, Federal Art Gallery
Poster announcing exhibition of fine prints at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon Street, Boston, showing roller and tube of printers ink. Date stamped on verso: Aug 31 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster... More
October's "bright blue weather" A good time to read!.
Poster for the WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy reading a book, surrounded by a bat, ghost, witch, and other images of Halloween. Date stamped on verso: Aug 30 1940. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
Shall the artist survive?
Poster announcing forum at the Daly Theatre, 22 West 63 St., featuring speakers Holger Cahill, Dr. Erwin Edman, Elinore M. Herrick, J.B. Neumann, and Dr. Wm. Nunn, chairman. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More
Exhibit 1st anniversary Art Center : Visit your art center.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition commemorating the first anniversary of the Art Center, 59 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah, showing a hand with an eye. Date stamped on verso: Nov 28 1939. Work Proje... More
Forum In cooperation with Forum Div., Board of Education, WPA : Admiss...
Poster announcing public forum sponsored by the New York City Board of Education. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Whe... More
The first 2 years consult a reputable physician 91% of syphilitic infe...
Poster encouraging persons with syphilis to seek treatment as soon as possible to avoid transmitting the disease to others. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Don't fight cancer alone Ask these agencies for advice [....]
Poster encouraging cancer patients to seek information from various agencies, showing a woman holding a caduceus and standing on a crab. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Caption continues: Your state or local... More
Congenital syphilis is preventable If syphilitic mothers will take ade...
Poster for New York State Department of Health promoting proper treatment for syphilis for pregnant women, showing woman holding a baby. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
As old as creation Syphilis is now curable :Consult your physician / /...
Poster promoting treatment for syphilis, showing dinosaurs. Town of Hempstead, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer. Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
[WPA poster design showing the head and hands of a woman holding flowe...
Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: New York State WPA Art Program. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Syphilis--Examination results are confidential ...
Poster showing a stethoscope, a hand holding a pen, and a padlock. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
New Trier evening school Classes for adults, Wednesday evenings 7:30 -...
Poster showing a woman wearing an apron with her hand in a bowl of food. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Art classes for children / REK
Poster showing a child drawing. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly Press, c19... More
Exhibition of housing photographs Produced by Federal Art Project, Wor...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of photographs. Date stamped on verso: Aug 26 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon, presents Leslie Howard's "M...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Murray Hill" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a couple being driven in a horse-drawn carriage. Work Projects Administration Po... More
Industrial designs by Joe Funk, Ottumwa Art Center / designed & made b...
Poster for exhibition of industrial designs at the Ottumwa Art Center, showing arrangement of several manufactured items. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libr... More
WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts...
Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free band concerts at the Bronx County Building, showing half-length portrait of a music conductor. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More
The Federal Theater Div. of W.P.A. presents "Blind alley," by James Wa...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Blind Alley" at the President Theatre, showing an alley. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Music Project presents songs and piano music everybody sho...
Poster for a Federal Music Project series of programs on songs and piano music at the Prospect Plaza Community Centre, 912 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libra... More
"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell a poetic romance.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a quill pen in a bottle of ink. Date handwritten on verso: 4/19/38. Work Projects Administration Poster Collecti... More
"Enter madam" [at] Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Enter Madam" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a woman on a stage. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Gonorrhea causes blindness - arthritis, invalidism and misery It can b...
Poster for prevention and treatment of gonorrhea showing a knight standing on a serpent. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by St... More
WPA Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper, sponsored by Newspaper...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper presentation of "Injunction Granted" at the Biltmore Theatre, 47th St. east of 8th Ave., showing police officer holding up court order. Date stamped on vers... More
Du Page County centennial flower show / Presented by the Home Gardener...
Poster showing a flower. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition WPA Connecticut artists.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of WPA Connecticut artists at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing tree stem with leaves. Date stamped on verso: May 8 1939. Work Projects... More
Ephrata Visit the ancient cloisters of the early German pietists in La...
Poster promoting the Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster Co., Pa., showing a woman as an angel. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Ephrata Visit the ancient cloisters of the early German pietists in La...
Poster promoting the Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster Co., Pa., showing a woman as an angel. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Signed in pencil by the artist.
Halloween roller skating carnival On the mall, Central Park : Bring yo...
Poster announcing roller skating carnival in Central Park, New York City, showing a child roller skating with a jack-o-lantern mask. Date stamped on verso: Oct 20 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More
Exhibition Functions of the Federal Art Project.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of the functions of the Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More
Camp counselor training course, Washington University
Poster announcing availability of college course for camp counselor training at Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, showing animal skin stretched on a rack and tents. Date stamped on verso: Jan 29 194... More
"Battle hymn" a new play about John Brown of Harpers Ferry by Michael ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Battle Hymn" at the Experimental Theatre, east of Broadway, showing a silhouette of John Brown. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Cincinnati Federal Theatre [presents] "Mikado" [a] Gilbert & Sullivan ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mikado" at the Emery, Walnut & Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The United States Maritime Service offers practical training courses f...
Poster for the United States Maritime Service offering training courses to members of the American Merchant Marine. Caption continues: For information apply to: U.S. Maritime Service, Washington, D.C., U.S. Coa... More
"The warrior's husband" Julian Thompson's satirical smash hit Positive...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Warrior's Husband" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The great crippler - syphilis / JD.
Poster warning of the dangers to children from syphilis, showing a young girl standing with a crutch. Produced for the town of Hempstead Health Dept. Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937. Work Projects Administrat... More
"The chocolate soldier"
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, Calif., showing a woman standing next to a soldier. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
"Vaudeville frolic" 15 acts : Gala midnight show New Year's eve.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Vaudeville Frolic" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, California, showing stage production with orchestra. A Federal Road Show Attraction - Div. of W.P.A. Work ... More
Protect your hands! You work with them.
Poster promoting safety in the workplace, showing hands grasping a rod. Date stamped on verso: Oct 31 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher... More
Presented by The Federal Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by ...
Poster for Federal Dance Theatre Project presentation of "Young Tramps," showing two men walking in the rain. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Cancer kills in the prime of life 95 percent of cases of cancer are in...
Poster providing information about cancer, showing male and female heads and a crab. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). U.S. Public Health S... More
National Art Week Buy your share / / designed & made by Iowa Art Progr...
Poster, with yellow background, announcing National Art Week, during which "$5,000,000 worth of American art will be offered for sale at community art fairs throughout the U.S.A: Drawing, painting, prints, scul... More
Class of '40 presents "Junior prom" Oceanside High School gymnasium : ...
Poster for presentation of "Junior Prom" at the Oceanside High School, featuring the Rhythm Kings Orchestra, showing three fish with musical notation. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work Projects Administr... More