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Freedom of expression, of religion, from want, from fear everywhere in the world

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

Federal Art Project - exhibition of paintings

Federal Art Project - exhibition of paintings

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, showing a hand holding a brush painting a bowl of fruit. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA women painters, Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston / RW(?) [monogram].

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

N.Y.A. of Illinois--Exposition of Youth ... pageants, handcraft, music, sports

N.Y.A. of Illinois--Exposition of Youth ... pageants, handcraft, music...

Poster for National Youth Administration exposition showing a boxer. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewel embroidery.

WPA Index of American Design exhibition Watercolor renderings of crewe...

Poster announcing exhibition of embroidery designs in watercolors at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury St., Boston, showing embroidered design. Date stamped on verso: Jan 27 1939. Work Projects Administration... More

Stop syphilis Support local and state efforts to reduce syphilis.

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

Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration art exhibition by artists of the Federal Art Project ... [at the] Albany Institute of History and Art

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

Works Progress Administration presents an exhibition of selected skills of the unemployed Div. of Women's & Professional Projects / / Halls.

Works Progress Administration presents an exhibition of selected skill...

Poster for Works Progress Administration exhibition of art works at Kaufmann's Department Store, showing stylized spinning wheel and potter's wheel. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administrati... More

Toy sale - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Toy sale - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster announcing toy sale, showing several toys. Date stamped on verso: Mar 21 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Work Projects Administration is cooperating in the national campaign to stamp out syphilis! Please let us have your help!

The Work Projects Administration is cooperating in the national campai...

Poster encouraging cooperation in eradicating syphilis. Date stamped on verso: May 28 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"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

"The treasure" by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman

"The treasure" by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Treasure" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., with performances in Yiddish and English; some text in Yiddish. Work Projects Admi... 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

"Habit" by Charles C. Stewart - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

"Habit" by Charles C. Stewart - Federal theatre project. Public domain...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Habit" by Charles C. Stewart, at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a clock. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The merry musical satire "Ready! Aim! Fire!"

The merry musical satire "Ready! Aim! Fire!"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Ready! Aim! Fire!" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing explosions of musical notes on a globe. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibition of work by art teachers on the Federal Art Project

Exhibition of work by art teachers on the Federal Art Project

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art by art teachers at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57th Street, New York City, showing mortarboard, palette, picture frame, and brush. Date stamped on verso: S... More

American music festival - Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor

American music festival - Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, ...

Poster for Federal Music Project's American Music Festival presentation of the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, featuring the suite, "Through the Looking Glass" by Taylor, and piano soloist Rudolph Gruen. Poster ... More

Regional exhibition Work by New York State and New Jersey artists : Aug. 16 to Sept. 8, 1938 Federal Art Gallery : Federal Art Project Works Progress Administration.

Regional exhibition Work by New York State and New Jersey artists : Au...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of regional art (New Jersey and New York) at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 St., New York City, showing a stylized gallery view. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938... 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).

Indian court, Federal Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, 1939 Antelope hunt from a Navaho drawing, New Mexico / / Siegriest.

Indian court, Federal Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, ...

Poster for the Indian Court exhibit at the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco, showing antelope hunt from a Navajo drawing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress... More

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

Bands on parade outstanding eastern Illinois high school bands.

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

Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town ... to count the many children reading library books / Cleo Sara.

Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town ... to count the many children...

Poster promoting the use of libraries by children, showing a child in pajamas and slippers running through a village at night. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... 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).

The United States' first foreign trade zone, Staten Island, city of New York, opened February 1, 1937 Herzog

The United States' first foreign trade zone, Staten Island, city of Ne...

Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing smokestack of ship and cargo being loaded. Date stamped on verso: Jan 6 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). P... More

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

WPA Federal Art Project exhibition, 77 Newbury St., Boston, Nov. 28, Dec. 10, 1938 / N.

WPA Federal Art Project exhibition, 77 Newbury St., Boston, Nov. 28, D...

Poster announcing WPA exhibit at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury St., Boston, Mass., showing hand, eye, and palette. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional goal: U... More

Public school art, Sioux City Art Center / made by WPA Federal Art Project, Iowa.

Public school art, Sioux City Art Center / made by WPA Federal Art Pro...

Poster for exhibition of public school art at the Sioux City Art Center, showing a marching band. Date on verso: Apr 12 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Promotional go... 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

Strictly business / Buczak., Art Deco Poster

Strictly business / Buczak., Art Deco Poster

Poster promoting careers in business and finance, showing graph. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon.... 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).

[WPA poster design on blue background showing the head and hands of a woman holding flowers and wheat above a blank banner]

[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.

"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.

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

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

Keep your teeth clean - A poster that says keep your teeth clean

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

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

Work with care - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Work with care - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster promoting safety in the workplace, showing a man with riveter. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher D... More

[Snow White and the seven dwarfs] / Aida.

[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).

Face the facts and help to control syphilis Reported cases 100,000 under 19 yrs. of age ... 13,000 between 11 and 15.

Face the facts and help to control syphilis Reported cases 100,000 und...

Poster presenting information about syphilis. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Port of Philadelphia, Art Deco Poster

Port of Philadelphia, Art Deco Poster

Poster promoting Philadelphia, showing ships at dock. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Blocks by Domenic Rotoli.

Your blood is bad means you have syphilis You can give it to others through sexual intercourse and in other ways : You must keep up treatments for at least six months to one year following infection : Consult a reputable physician.

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

WPA federal art regional exhibit, Montclair Museum Easel painting, graphic arts, poster display, index of design.

WPA federal art regional exhibit, Montclair Museum Easel painting, gra...

Poster announcing opening of regional exhibit of WPA art at the Montclair Museum, Montclair, New Jersey, showing text superimposed over palette. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Administration P... More

Little Miss Muffet ... reading a picture book ... / Gregg.

Little Miss Muffet ... reading a picture book ... / Gregg.

Poster promoting reading among children, showing Miss Muffet sharing her picture book with a spider. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Pos... 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

Frakturs illumination - Pennsylvania Costumes and handicrafts, the Pennsylvania Germans / / Katherine Milhous.

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).

Plains farms need trees Trees prevent wind erosion, save moisture ... protect crops, contribute to human comfort and happiness / / J. Dusek.

Plains farms need trees Trees prevent wind erosion, save moisture ... ...

Poster encouraging planting trees as a method of soil conservation. Write the director, Prairie States Forestry Project, Lincoln, Nebraska. Date stamped on verso: Feb 10 1940. Work Projects Administration Poste... More

Funny side up - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Funny side up - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster promoting reading, showing a boy's smiling face and an open book. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher... More

Failure here may mean death below Safety first.

Failure here may mean death below Safety first.

Poster promoting safety in the workplace, showing a steel girder suspended from a cable. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Chicago will control syphilis You may have your blood test free and confidentially at one of the following stations : Chicago Board of Health, Herman N. Bundesen, Pres.

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).

Sculpture exhibition New York City art project : Work Projects Administration.

Sculpture exhibition New York City art project : Work Projects Adminis...

Poster announcing exhibit of sculpture from the New York City Art Project, showing sculpture of a seated woman. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

National letter writing week, Oct. 1-7 That letter will be appreciated.

National letter writing week, Oct. 1-7 That letter will be appreciated...

Poster showing a mail carrier holding a letter. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). More information about the WPA Posters is available at h... 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).

More courtesy - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

More courtesy - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster promoting better interpersonal communications in the workplace, showing two men arguing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

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

Occupations related to mathematics

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 employed by the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration.

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 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

Exhibition of ceramics and prints

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

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

"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).

Children's drawings - Public domain scan / drawing

Children's drawings - Public domain scan / drawing

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of children's drawings at the Federal Art Gallery, 4300 Eculid Ave., showing drawing of a clown by Charles Golphin, age 10. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1939. Work Proj... More

"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).

Ride together - work together - save rubber for victory

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

Don't waste water / Penna Art WPA.

Don't waste water / Penna Art WPA.

Poster for Philadelphia Council of Defense encouraging conservation of water as part of the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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