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"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon

"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing light from a suspended lamp. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Federal Theatre Marionettes present "A Christmas carol"

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

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, singing, dancing.

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

Posters exhibition Executed under Federal Art Project poster division.

Posters exhibition Executed under Federal Art Project poster division.

Poster for exhibition of posters from the Federal Art Project poster division at the Federal Art Gallery, 7 East 38th St., New York City, showing art supplies. Date stamped on verso: Mar 21 1941. Work Projects ... More

Parks exhibition International Building, Rockefeller Center / / executed by Mayor's Poster Project.

Parks exhibition International Building, Rockefeller Center / / execut...

Poster for exhibition at the International Building, Rockefeller Center, New York City, showing stylized illustration of tree in front of cage containing a wild cat. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Pro... More

History of civic services in the city of New York Police No. 1 : The rattle watch.

History of civic services in the city of New York Police No. 1 : The r...

Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing citizens patrolling the town, a person hanging from the waist from a gallows, and a person in the stocks, in 1658; the fortified "... More

Port of Philadelphia - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Port of Philadelphia - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster promoting Philadelphia, showing railroad freight cars at the Port of Philadelphia. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Blocks by Domen... More

"Last night of Don Juan" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

"Last night of Don Juan" - Federal theatre project. Public domain post...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Last Night of Don Juan" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing gondola. Work Projects Administration Pos... More

Tuberculosis Don't kiss me! : Your kiss of affection - the germ of infection / / JD.

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

Rural Pennsylvania / Katherine Milhous.

Rural Pennsylvania / Katherine Milhous.

Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing children from a religious community. Date stamped on verso: May 2 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christop... More

Art - Free neighborhood classes for adults ... enroll now

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

Regional poster exhibition, New York City

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

WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "African vineyard" by Gladys Unger & Walter Armitage

WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "Afr...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "African Vineyard" at the Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, California, showing an African American woman with a basket of fruit and flo... More

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA presents "Brothers" by Herbert Ashton Jr.

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA presents "Brothers" by Herbert Ashton ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Brothers" at the President Theatre, showing two men turned away from one another and removing gloves. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Adminis... More

"Cradle snatchers" Cradle snatching! at Pickering Park Playhouse.

"Cradle snatchers" Cradle snatching! at Pickering Park Playhouse.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Cradle Snatchers" at the Pickering Park Playhouse, San Bernardino, Calif., showing an old woman holding a man in her arms next to a cradle. Work Projects Admi... More

Understanding the arts / Shari.

Understanding the arts / Shari.

Poster promoting the study of the arts, showing abstract print. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1942. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. ... More

"Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] Two weeks only.

"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).

Sand modeling for younger children--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 / Beard.

Sand modeling for younger children--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. ...

Poster showing children creating sand sculpture. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Behind the headlines - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Behind the headlines - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster depicting events behind newspaper headlines, showing images related to war. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / C... More

Third annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club

Third annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club

Poster for the Sioux City Camera Club's third annual exhibition at the Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso: Jul 5 1940.

Keep mum - the world has ears / Grigware.

Keep mum - the world has ears / Grigware.

Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing a woman talking on the telephone and a globe with ears eavesdropping. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Hollywood Playhouse [presents] "Will Shakespeare" by Clemence Dane His life and loves.

Hollywood Playhouse [presents] "Will Shakespeare" by Clemence Dane His...

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

Index of American Design / RW., Native Americans

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

WPA exhibition Vernon Smith, Charles Heinz, Charles Kaeselau / / Nason.

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

Visit Brookside Zoo free - Public domain dedication image

Visit Brookside Zoo free - Public domain dedication image

Text with leopard. Attributed to Carken. Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.

"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

Exhibition The State Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania : Paintings, prints, sculpture.

Exhibition The State Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania : Paintings, pri...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, prints, and sculpture at the State Museum, Harrisburg, Pa., showing stylized eagle and palette. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of... More

Visit the zoo, Art Deco Poster - Art Deco public domain image

Visit the zoo, Art Deco Poster - Art Deco public domain image

Poster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing two herons. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U.S. K5. 1936-1941. More information about the WPA Poste... More

Watercolors and drawings, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration, at the new Federal Art Gallery / herzog.

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

This is the storekeeper He sells the things that are good for you to eat : He must keep the food clean.

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).

Direct to mum show, Garfield Park Conservatory / Whitley.

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).

"The path of flowers" A new farce-comedy by Valentine Katayev.

"The path of flowers" A new farce-comedy by Valentine Katayev.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Path of Flowers" at the Experimental Theatre (Daly's), 63rd St. east of Broaday, New York City, New York, showing drawing of a man with flowers. Work Proj... More

"4" unit exhibition - paintings, prints, sculpture, murals

"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

Greensboro Federal Art Center week Open house June 7-14 : Visit your community art center, Jefferson Standard Building.

Greensboro Federal Art Center week Open house June 7-14 : Visit your c...

Poster announcing an open house at the Greensboro Federal Art Center. Date stamped on verso: Jun 5 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by Greensboro Art Center ... More

Try a Yankee Doodle cocktail - New! Novel! Different! - "Follow the parade" now at Hollywood Playhouse.

Try a Yankee Doodle cocktail - New! Novel! Different! - "Follow the pa...

Poster for presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a martini glass and a top hat with red, white, and blue stars and stripes. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libr... More

"Autumn crocus" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

"Autumn crocus" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Autumn Crocus" at the WPA Federal Theatre, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a couple in costume. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More

History of civic services in the city of New York Water supply No. 1 : The first public well was dug opposite the fort.

History of civic services in the city of New York Water supply No. 1 :...

Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing water being drawn from a well outside a fort in "New Amsterdam" in 1658. Date stamped on verso: Work Projects Administration Poste... More

Rural Pennsylvania Katherine Milhous

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

"The devil passes" by Benn W. Levy

"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).

Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pennsylvania Germans.

Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pen...

Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing an Amish couple. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Better housing The solution to infant mortality in the slums / / Benj. Sheer.

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

"Mystery of broadwalk asylum" by C.E. Reynolds

"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.

The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich at the Waterloo Theater.

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 chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

"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

WPA paintings, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston

WPA paintings, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston

Poster for exhibition of WPA paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Oct 9 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Civic University Theatre, showing music hall dancer and man's head wearing a top hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection... More

Who's who in the zoo Illustrated natural history prepared by the WPA Federal Writers Project : On sale at all book stores, zoos, and museums.

Who's who in the zoo Illustrated natural history prepared by the WPA F...

Poster advertising WPA Federal Writers' Project illustrated guide to natural history. Date stamped on verso: Jun 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Attributed to Sidne... More

Enjoy ice roller skating / J.P.

Enjoy ice roller skating / J.P.

Poster promoting "ice roller skating" at the New York City Building, Flushing Meadow Park, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon... More

"Hansel and Gretel," the gingerbread children by Humperdinck Music, animals, dancing, songs.

"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 United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New York, opened February 1, 1937 / / J. Rivolta.

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. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

Youth forums Leader E.W. Balduf of Des Moines Public Forums at the Y.W.C.A. Ninth & High Street.

Youth forums Leader E.W. Balduf of Des Moines Public Forums at the Y.W...

Poster announcing a series of public youth forums with E.W. Balduf to be held at the YWCA. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. Work Projects Administration Post... More

"A touch of brimstone" - triangle comedy of backstage life

"A touch of brimstone" - triangle comedy of backstage life

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia theater, showing a man gesturing and two women. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Se... More

Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor

Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of the Bridgport Symphony Orchestra at Pleasure Beach Park, Bridgeport, Conn., showing man in medieval costume blowing a horn. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

This is an adult world, its problems are up to you! Free : Enroll - Federal adult schools : Many courses - many places - informal teaching.

This is an adult world, its problems are up to you! Free : Enroll - Fe...

Poster announcing free adult education classes and encouraging adults to return to school, showing a globe and compass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More

The Federal Theatre presents Elmer Rice's "Judgement day" First time in San Diego.

The Federal Theatre presents Elmer Rice's "Judgement day" First time i...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Judgement Day" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing a blindfolded Justice holding a scale and a sword. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More

World's fair IBM show Art of 79 countries.

World's fair IBM show Art of 79 countries.

Poster for World's Fair IBM presentation of art from around the world at the Utah Art Center, 59 S. State St., Salt Lake City, Utah, showing framed illustration in orange and light blue. Date stamped on verso: ... More

Book talks, 12:15 to 12:45 noon hour, every Thursday Nov. thru Apr.

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).

Smoking stacks attract attacks Don't invite disaster / / PvP.

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

Welcome - defense workers! Homes registration office : Defense rental listing bureau / / Joe Donaldson, Jr.

Welcome - defense workers! Homes registration office : Defense rental ...

Poster alerting defense workers to the availability of houses, apartments, and rooms, showing a worker juxtaposed between a house and a factory. Date stamped on verso: Oct 22 1941. Work Projects Administration ... More

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Twilight of the Theatre" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More

Opening Sunday - January 12, Mason City Art Center / B.F.

Opening Sunday - January 12, Mason City Art Center / B.F.

Poster announcing the opening of the Mason City Art Center, 105 South Delaware Ave., showing hand and bust portrait of a woman. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection ... More

Olympic bobsled run, Lake Placid Up where winter calls to play.

Olympic bobsled run, Lake Placid Up where winter calls to play.

Poster promoting winter sports, showing four man bobsledding on bobsled run. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...

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

"Triple a plowed under" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

"Triple a plowed under" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poste...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Triple A Plowed Under" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man with horse-drawn plow. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. altitude : No mosquitos.

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

March on to health Get your test now : City of Chicago Municipal Tuburculosis Sanitarium.

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).

Streamlined Shakespeare - winter's tale and midsummer night's dream Cut versions : Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro.

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

Amateur contest, July 23rd - Du Page County centennial, Warrenville / Gregg.

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).

The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.

The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.

Poster for Federal Theatre Projects presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia, 135 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, Calif., showing the Devil holding playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other. W... More

A sparkling musical revue "Gaieties of 1936"

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 history and culture, tours and trails, recreational facilities : American guide series / / B. Sheer.

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 American Design

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

Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania The little red schoolhouse / / Katherine Milhous.

Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania The little red schoolhouse / / Ka...

Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing children from a religious community attending school. Signed in pencil by the artist. No. 106. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

W.P.A. Federal Theatre Negro Unit in "Noah" a human comedy

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

"Me 3rd" laugh hit of the season

"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).

"Carmen" - WPA poster, Public domain, 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).

Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, lithography, sculpture, etching, metal craft, photography, costume illustration [at] Harlem Community Art Center.

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).

Seattle Children's Theatre [presents] "Flight" a living newspaper play

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 paralysis.

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.

"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

Girls - are you interested in a job? Find out what an occupation has to offer you in pay, employment, security, and promotion : Free classes in occupations.

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

A guide to the golden state from the past to the present California history and culture, tours and trails, recreational facilities : American guide series / / B. Sheer.

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

Special performance festival of American dance featuring "An American exodus"

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

"The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon

"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).

Federal Theatre Project presents "Created equal" by John Hunter Booth A dramatic chronicle based upon the Constitution.

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 mystery drama by Rufus King & Milton Lazarus.

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.

"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).

"Out of the wilderness" A folk festival of the New Salem years of Lincoln / / Bender.

"Out of the wilderness" A folk festival of the New Salem years of Linc...

Poster showing a book and a stovepipe hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"

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"

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 your children. [...] Special classes for educated foreign born.

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

Poster - Don't mix 'em - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Don't mix 'em - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing whiskey bottle, gas pump, and a skull. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angel... More

Museum of science & industry / galic.

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

Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lake front, world's largest and most beautiful illuminated fountain ... / Buczak.

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

Federal Theatre - Marionette Theatre presents "RUR" Remo Bufano director.

Federal Theatre - Marionette Theatre presents "RUR" Remo Bufano direct...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "RUR" at the Marionette Theatre, showing abstract image with text. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library o... More

Federal Theatre [presents] "It might happen to you" A drama in three acts by Leon Lord : The most powerful courtroom drama ever written.

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 health bureau

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

To-day is another day Make it safe!

To-day is another day Make it safe!

Poster for the Illinois WPA Safety Division promoting safety in the workplace, showing silhouettes of working class men. Date stamped on verso: Apr 28 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libra... More

"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Art Deco public domain image

"Alien corn" by Sidney Howard - Art Deco public domain image

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).

Federal Theatre [presents] "Goodbye Hollywood!" The best of friends must part!

Federal Theatre [presents] "Goodbye Hollywood!" The best of friends mu...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Goodbye Hollywood" showing two men prepared for travel. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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