Hollywood Playhouse now "Two a day" A cavalcade of vaudeville : Ride t...
Poster banner for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Two a Day" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Counsellor at law" by Elmer Rice
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Federal Theatre, Rainier & Atlantic Streets. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Half a century of American art The Art Institute of Chicago - Nov. 16,...
Poster for art exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940.
General exhibition - Public domain scan of drawing
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing bust portrait and perspective drawing. Date stamped on verso: Jun 12 1939. Work Projects Administr... More
Jobs - get the facts about occupations - free classes for young men an...
Poster shows a young woman holding books and a young man holding machine parts, with factories and city skyline below. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
The United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New...
Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner. Wo... More
Exhibition WPA Federal Art Project Pennsylvania / / Milhous.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition, showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Greek figure holding print. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Signed in pencil by the artist.
Index of American Design / RW., Native Americans
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art work from the "Index of American Design," at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., showing a weather vane in the shape of a Native American. ... More
Up where winter calls to play Olympic bobsled run Lake Placid / / J. R...
Poster promoting winter sports, showing four people in bobsled. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K3. 1936-1941. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoo... More
Amateur contest for children Final eliminations, Sept. 24, 1936.
Poster announcing amateur piano contest, showing two girls playing piano. Date stamped on verso: Dec 18 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christoph... More
The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Brookfield Zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster showing a black leopard. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: W... More
Brookfield Zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster showing a black leopard. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: W... More
Don't kill our wild life - Art Deco public domain image
Poster showing two deer crossing road in front of approaching car. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1940. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Poster design attributed to John Wagner. Work Projects A... More
Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living tradition - Ind...
Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing large hand. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Dept. of Th... More
Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living tradition - Ind...
Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing large hand. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Dept. of Th... More
Photographs, second annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club
Poster for the Sioux City Camera Club's second annual exhibition of photographs at the Community Federal Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa, showing stylized man at a camera. Date stamped on verso: Mar 9 1939. Work P... More
[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).
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
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
Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pen...
Poster promoting Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, showing an Amish couple. Signed in pencil by the artist. No. 25. 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).
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
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).
"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).
A sparkling musical revue "Gaieties of 1936"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Gaieties of 1936" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park, showing orchestra and dancing girls. Federal Stage Shows, Div. of W.P.A. Wor... More
A guide to the golden state from the past to the present California hi...
Poster for Federal Writers' Project of California advertising "American Guide Series" volume on California, showing hourglass. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... More
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
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
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
"Wild birds" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Wild Birds" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Calif. showing Canadian geese flying in formation. Work Projects Administration Poster C... 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).
W.P.A. Federal Theatre Negro Unit in "Noah" a human comedy
Poster for Federal Theatre Project Negro Unit presentation of "Noah" at the Lafayette Theatre, Seventh Ave. and 131st., New York City, showing Noah in ark filled with animals. Work Projects Administration Poste... More
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).
"Me 3rd" laugh hit of the season
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Me 3rd" at the Alcazar, showing a cartoon figure. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
Prints for the people A national exhibition of prints made by artists ...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of prints by WPA Federal Art Project artists at the International Art Center, 310 Riverside Drive and 103rd St., showing printmaking equipment. Work Projects Administra... More
Special performance festival of American dance featuring "An 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 Hollywood Playhouse, Vi... More
Exhibition of ceramics and prints
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of ceramics and prints at 4300 Euclid, showing a sculpted bust, a print, and tools. Date stamped on verso: Jun 18 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra at Wilton Town Hall, showing black bears dancing on musical notes. Sponsored by the Wilton PTA. Work Projects Administration Po... More
Federal Theatre Project presents "Created equal" by John Hunter Booth ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Created Equal" at the Springfield Auditorium. Auspices of American Youth Council. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Federal theatre project. Public domain...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alien Corn" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a ship on the horizon and stalks of corn. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" at the Mason Opera House, showing bust portrait of Dr. Clitterhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Ride together - work together - save rubber for victory
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
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Free classes in English! Learn to speak, read, & write the language of...
Poster announcing free English language classes; includes Yiddish text in Hebrew alphabet over Star of David. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by WPA Adult Educati... 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).
Museum of science & industry / galic.
Poster for Museum of Science & Industry, showing an abstract design of industrial elements. Date stamped on verso: Feb 10 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More
"Uncle Vanya" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Uncle Vanya" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man next to a steaming samovar. Work Projects Administration Poster Coll... More
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
WPA Federal Music Project of NYC [presents] Brahms symphony series Fed...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of Brahms symphony series at the WPA Federal Music Theatre, 254 West 54 St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Federal Theatre [presents] "It might happen to you" A drama in three a...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Might Happen to You" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a woman hit by an automobile. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
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
"Bird of paradise" by Richard Walton Tully
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Bird of Paradise" at the Belasco Theatre, showing a woman wearing a bikini top and skirt, standing next to a palm tree. Work Projects Administration Poster Co... More
More women die of cancer than do men 70 percent of the 35,000 women wh...
Poster encouraging women to seek treatment for cancer. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). U.S. Public Health Service in cooperation with the... More
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
"The shoe bears" A marionette play.
Poster for presentation of "The shoe bears" at the Sioux City Art Center, showing stylized heads of three bears. Date stamped on verso: Jan 13 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"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
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).
Art week in Chicago by proclamation of ... Honorable Edward J. Kelly, ...
Poster for "Art week in Chicago," showing an easel supporting an image of a woman wearing a headpiece "I will" with an eagle. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... 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
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).
Exhibition - oil paintings, Federal Art Gallery
Poster announcing exhibition of oil paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the W... More
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).
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
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
"The alarm clock" by Avery Hopwood
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Alarm Clock" at the Mason Opera House, showing foot wrapped in bandages. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"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).
Exhibit - WPA Federal Art Gallery, State of New Jersey Opening Nov. 15...
Poster announcing opening of exhibit of WPA art at the Federal Art Gallery at 17-19 William St., Newark, New Jersey, showing drafting and painting equipment. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Adm... More
This is the market where the storekeeper buys the food and brings it t...
Poster about wholesale food markets. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
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
The mad hopes by Romney Brent featuring for 1st time: a Surrealist set...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Mad Hopes at the Avery Memorial theater. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
A Federal Theatre production festival of American dance featuring "An ...
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 Belasco, a Federal ... More
"Haiti" A drama of the black Napoleon by William Du Bois : With the Ne...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Haiti" at the Copley Theatre, 463 Stuart St., Boston, Mass., showing bust portrait of Toussaint Louverture. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More
"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Federal theatre project. Public domain...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alien Corn" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a ship on the horizon and stalks of corn. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Home safety is home defense Men: to learn proper fire control join the...
Poster for New York City Fire Department encouraging men to join the fire department auxiliary corps, showing a hand holding a fire hose putting out a fire. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libra... 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
"Censored" Let's censor our conversation about the war.
Poster suggesting careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing a letter from a soldier stamped "examined by 42." Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collec... 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
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... 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
Don't wait - 70% are doomed if treatment of syphilis is delayed for 3 ...
Poster encouraging persons with syphilis to seek treatment as soon as possible, showing telephone dial. Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). P... More
War industry needs water Protect production : Use it wisely.
Poster promoting conservation of water for the war effort. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Sponsored by Philadelphia Council of Defense. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). ... 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
Illinois: A descriptive and historical guide / galic.
Poster for Federal Writers' Project advertising "American Guide Series" volume on Illinois, showing outline of map of the state. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collectio... 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