Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration art exhibition by a...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art by WPA Federal Art Project artists at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Date stamped on verso: Sep 16 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection... More
Tuberculosis Don't kiss me! : Your kiss of affection - the germ of inf...
Poster about tuberculosis in children and methods of transmission, showing a child wearing a bib. Town of Hempstead, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administra... More
Stop syphilis Support local and state efforts to reduce syphilis.
Poster showing a house, city skyscrapers, and smokestacks. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los ... More
Regional poster exhibition, New York City
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of posters from New York and New Jersey at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57th Street, New York City, showing abstract design. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Wo... More
Art - Free neighborhood classes for adults ... enroll now
Poster from the WPA Adult Education program of the Chicago Board of Education announcing free neighborhood art classes, showing men and women working at easels. Date stamped on verso: May 22 1937. Work Projects... More
Federal Theatre Marionettes present "A Christmas carol"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol" at the Repertory Theatre, showing a man in period costume playing a horn while walking down a street. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Freedom of expression, of religion, from want, from fear everywhere in...
Poster promoting President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's four freedoms, showing a globe, two books, and the hand and torch from the Statue of Liberty. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Co... More
WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston / RW(?)...
Poster for exhibition of WPA women painters at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass., showing a woman painting outdoors. Date stamped on verso: Feb 23 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
"Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] T...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dracula" at the Mason Opera House, showing a large bat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Bands on parade outstanding eastern Illinois high school bands.
Poster for a high school band parade at Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, Charleston, Saturday, November 9, 1940, showing a profile of a band member wearing a tall hat. More information about the WPA Pos... More
WPA exhibition Vernon Smith, Charles Heinz, Charles Kaeselau / / Nason...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolor artists at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing brushes in a cup of water with a flower and a leaf, and tubes of paint. Date... More
[WPA poster design on blue background showing the head and hands of a ...
Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: "New York State WPA Art Program." Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Works Progress Administr... More
"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Musart Theatre, showing a hooded figure superimposed over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More
See America Welcome to Montana / / M. Weitzman.
Poster for United States Travel Bureau promoting travel to Montana, showing mountain scene with horse and rider. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Co... More
Keep your teeth clean - A poster that says keep your teeth clean
Poster promoting good oral hygiene, showing stylized face, toothbrush and toothpaste. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 19[38]. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 215 M... More
Watercolors and drawings, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administ...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors and drawings at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 W. 57 St., New York City, showing a seated woman. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of... More
Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pen...
Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing an Amish couple. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Safety for you, for all - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
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).
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
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).
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).
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
"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
"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
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
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
W.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 Eas...
Poster for a sculpture exhibition sponsored by the W.P.A. Federal Art Project, showing a hand holding clay that has been shaped into the form of a face. Date stamped on verso: Apr 29 1939. Work Projects Adminis... More
Smoking stacks attract attacks Don't invite disaster / / PvP.
Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing smoke coming from smokestack of ship, Japanese submarine in foreground. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Pr... More
Book talks, 12:15 to 12:45 noon hour, every Thursday Nov. thru Apr.
Poster for book talks at the Chicago Public Library, showing the sun. Date stamped on verso: Nov 1 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Handle with care - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster promoting safe driving showing a traffic signal and a steering wheel. Jan. 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). More information about the WPA Posters is availabl... More
See America Welcome to Montana / / R. Halls.
Poster for the U.S. Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing cluster of tipis with mountains in the background. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More
When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. alt...
Poster promoting Sea Cliff, Long Island for tourism, showing seacoast with cliffs, road, and New York World's Fair buildings. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by the village of Sea Cliff. Work Proje... More
Girls - are you interested in a job? Find out what an occupation has t...
Poster for Illinois branch of the National Youth Administration promoting educational opportunities for young women seeking training for employment. Illinois National Youth Administration - Wm. J. Campbell, sta... More
Your blood is bad means you have syphilis You can give it to others th...
Poster encouraging persons with syphilis to seek proper treatment and continue in treatment for at least one year, showing a test tube with blood. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration... More
Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, li...
Poster for Federal Art Project sponsored art classes at the Harlem Community Center, 290 Lenox Ave, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
March on to health Get your test now : City of Chicago Municipal Tubur...
Poster showing boys and girls marching. Date stamped on verso: Jan 13 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Chicago will control syphilis You may have your blood test free and co...
Chicago Board of Health poster announcing blood tests, showing a hypodermic needle. Date stamped on verso: Jun 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
[Snow White and the seven dwarfs] / Aida.
Poster depicting Snow White with the prince surrounded by the Seven Dwarfs. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The President's birthday ball "So we may dance again" Fight infantile ...
Poster for The President Hotel's birthday ball "so we may dance again" to raise funds in support of the fight to cure infantile paralysis. More information about the WPA Posters is available at http://hdl.loc.g... More
"Carmen" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Streamlined Shakespeare - winter's tale and midsummer night's dream Cu...
William Shakespeare books and illustrations The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during t... More
Seattle Children's Theatre [presents] "Flight" a living newspaper play
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Flight" at the Federal Theatre, Rainier & Atlantic, Seattle, Washington, showing an airplane. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congr... More
Amateur contest, July 23rd - Du Page County centennial, Warrenville / ...
Poster showing a stylized drawing of a woman singing. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Art Project in Ohio presents exhibition [of] Index of Amer...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of "Index of American Design," showing perspective of hand holding brush, painting. Date stamped on verso: Nov 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Occupations related to mathematics
Poster promoting occupations that require a background in mathematics, such as mathematics teacher, actuary statistician, mechanical engineer, accountant, auditor, bookkeeper, and calculating machine operator. ... More
Federal Theatre Project presents "I want a policeman" A gripping myste...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Mt. Park Casino, Holyoke, Mass., showing the face and hand of a man holding a gun. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Visit the zoo - Philadelphia - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of C...
Poster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing a hippopotamus. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lake front, world's largest and most ...
Poster showing fountain and Chicago skyline. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 163
Jobs for girls & women If you want a good job in household employment ...
Poster for Illinois State Employment Service promoting jobs for women as domestics offering "good pay, good meals, good surroundings, [and] good working conditions," showing a woman washing dishes. Work Project... More
Expecting? Get the right advice from the right sources, your doctor or...
Poster promoting proper health care for pregnant women, showing a stork. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Work... More
Your family needs protection against syphilis Your wife or husband and...
Poster for New York State Dept. of Health encouraging examination and treatment for syphilis, showing stylized mother with child on lap. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Curb service 10,000 current books - convenient, free, time saving : Ch...
Poster for bookmobile service of the Chicago Public Library, showing a traffic light. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Don't jay walk Watch your step.
Poster encouraging pedestrians to obey the laws, showing a man being hit by an automobile while crossing the street, a policeman stands in the background. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Admini... More
Port of Philadelphia, Art Deco Poster
Poster promoting Philadelphia, showing railroad freight cars at the Port of Philadelphia. Date stamped on verso: Nov 6 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Blocks by Domen... More
Ceiling zero 3 act play by Frank Wead : sponsored by the Junior Chambe...
Poster for presentation of "Ceiling Zero" at the high school auditorium, showing two planes flying in close formation. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More
Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2
Poster showing two dogs. Date stamped on verso: Apr 3 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
There are jobs for you, if trained Complete free course in household t...
Poster announcing opportunities and programs for persons with certain domestic skills and those wishing to acquire skills in homemaking. Date stamped on verso: Jul 20 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Cellar ceilings must be fire-retarded Keep cellars clean / / MW [monog...
Poster promoting use of fire retardant materials in home construction, showing a couple trapped in burning house. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of C... More
Lack of funds need not discourage from seeking competent medical care ...
Poster promoting better health care. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
War declared Almost! : For full details see "Warrior's husband" coming...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Warrior's Husband" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Save your eyes - use your goggles
Poster for WPA Illinois Safety Division promoting safety and use of proper eye protection. Date stamped on verso: Apr 28 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... More
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 Peter Stuyvesant directing bucket brigade to put out building fire in 1656. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Librar... More
"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by...Elmer Rice.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Father & son banquet - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for a father and son banquet, sponsored by the Chicago Urban League, at the Savoy Ballroom. Attributed to Chicago artist, Albert M. Bender. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administratio... More
Build for your Navy! Enlist! Carpenters, machinists, electricians etc....
Poster encouraging skilled laborers to join the Seabees as part of the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
I pledge allegiance and silence about the war
Poster promoting patriotism and suggesting that careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing the American flag. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More
Save scrap for victory! Save metals, save paper, save rubber, save rag...
Poster for the Philadelphia Salvage Committee encouraging scrap drives to aid the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Approved and released by the Philadelphia Coun... More
Exhibition Index of American Design.
Poster for WPA exhibition of "Index of American Design" at the Chicago Historical Society. Date handwritten on verso: 12/30/41. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More
Give to the needy Join the mayor's welfare milk fund : Monster vaudevi...
Poster announcing vaudeville show to raise funds for the needy through New York City Mayor Edwards' milk fund, showing a large bottle of milk. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by Mayor Edwards' Welf... More
Information - Brookfield Zoo / Waltrip.
Poster for the Brookfield Zoo, showing hippopotamuses superimposed over outline of Africa. Date stamped on verso: Aug 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress) Promotional go... More
Visit the aquarium in Fairmount Park
Poster promoting the aquarium in Fairmount Park as a place to visit, showing fish. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1937.
In March read the books you've always meant to read
Poster for statewide Library Project showing a windblown woman and books by authors such as Scott, Dumas, Thackeray, Dickens, Austen, and others. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration... More
Must we always have this? Why not housing?
Poster promoting planned housing as the solution to a host of inner-city problems, showing an inkblot on which are drawn elements of inner-city life. Date stamped on verso: Oct 20 1936. Work Projects Administra... More
Make your health points--get your test now / Kreger.
City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting testing for tuberculosis and showing two girls playing basketball, shooting at hoop "good health." Date stamped on verso: Apr 24 1939. Work Pro... More
Is your child vaccinated Vaccination prevents smallpox - Chicago Depar...
Poster for Chicago Department of Health showing large red question mark. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A. Where the Americas meet / / Frank S. Nicho...
Poster promoting Puerto Rico for tourism, showing view of harbor from Morro Castle. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition Illinois Federal Art Project Works Progress Administration ...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art from the Illinois Federal Art Project at Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 Street, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration ... More
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Federal theatre project. Public domain pos...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a pirate and ship. Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n. Work Projects Administration Poster Collectio... More
"Volpone" by Ben Jonson - coin, public domain photograph
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Volpone" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a skull with gold coins. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Trends in modern art / S.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of modern art at the Federal Art Gallery, 1621 Pennsylvania Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. showing abstract work. Date stamped on verso: Jan 23 1939. Work Projects Administra... More
University of California at Los Angeles presents festival of American ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of a festival of American dance featuring "An American Exodus" with choreography and direction by Myra Kinch and music by Manuela Galea at the Royal Hall auditori... More
Languages - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster promoting occupations in the field of languages, such as language teacher, translator, reporter on foreign language journal, and librarian in foreign department, showing book and globe. Date stamped on v... More
Please keep the park clean - Art Deco public domain image
Poster encouraging conservation of a natural resource area, showing a boy holding a butterfly net, sitting against a tree. Date stamped on verso: Oct 18 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
While visiting the Fair, commute by land or water to beautiful Sea Cli...
Poster promoting Sea Cliff, Long Island for tourism, showing a boat at dock and the New York World's Fair in the background. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by the village of Sea Cliff. Work Projec... More
Ride together - work together - save rubber for victory / Ballinger.
Poster promoting commuting and working together as part of the war effort. Philadelphia Metropolitan War Transportation Committee - Mayor Bernard Samuel - Robert A. Mitchell, Administrator. Work Projects Admini... More
Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A. Where the Americas meet.
Poster promoting Puerto Rico for tourism, showing view of park with palm trees. Date stamped on verso: Jul 19 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Chr... More
[WPA poster design on red background showing the head and hands of a w...
Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: "New York State WPA Art Program." Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Works Progress Administr... More
[WPA poster design on red background showing the head and hands of a w...
Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: "New York State WPA Art Program." Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Works Progress Administr... More
Visit Brookside Zoo free - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congr...
Text with leopard. Attributed to Carken. Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Unfair to babies A helpless infant can't go on strike : It depends on ...
Poster promoting proper child care, showing a baby picketing. Date stamped on verso: Nov 8 1938. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 297 Forms part of: Work Project... More
They like winter in New York State The state that has everything / / J...
Poster promoting winter sports, showing two people on skis. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by the Bureau of State Publicity - Conservation Dept. - Lithogow Osbor... More
Give to the needy Join the mayor's welfare milk fund : Monster vaudevi...
Poster announcing vaudeville show to raise funds for the needy through New York City Mayor Edwards' milk fund, showing a large bottle of milk. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by Mayor Edwards' Welf... More
Syphilis .... six out of ten cured because they did not wait too long
Poster promoting early treatment for syphilis, showing cured and sick men. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "W... More
See America / Dux. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for the United States Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing two people in caverns. More information about the WPA Posters is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.wpapos Date stamped on verso: Ju... More
Visit the Brookfield Zoo by the "L" / Gregg.
Text with panda. Date stamped on verso: Jun 15 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1938. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: ... More
Pennsylvania - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing landscape with farm and plowed fields. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly... More
49th annual exhibition of American paintings sculpture Ride the North ...
Poster for art exhibition to be held at the Art Institute of Chicago, October 20 to December 4, showing images of a city skyline and a farm superimposed over an American flag. Date stamped on verso: Oct 31 1938... More
Free instruction for children in painting & drawing / nbs.
Poster for Federal Art Project Art Teaching Division announcing art instruction for children. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of ... More
Boys - are you interested in a job? Find out what an occupation has to...
Poster for Illinois branch of the National Youth Administration promoting educational opportunities for young men seeking training for employment. Illinois National Youth Administration - Wm. J. Campbell, state... More
Be kind to books club Are you a member? / / Gregg.
WPA poster shows a group of children holding a sign for the book club. Purchase; Swann Galleries; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:157.06).