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
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(?)...
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...
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 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.
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 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 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
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 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
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"
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, 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.
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 / / 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 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
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 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 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.
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
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
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
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 "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 ...
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.
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.
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 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!"
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
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, ...
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 : 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] 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. ...
Poster showing children creating sand sculpture. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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
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.
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...
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
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.
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 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...
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, 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 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
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
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...
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
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 ...
Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Stamped on verso: "New York State WPA Art Program." Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Works Progress Administr... More
"The devil passes" Satan in a new role.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Musart Theatre, showing a hooded figure superimposed over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More
See America Welcome to Montana / / M. Weitzman.
Poster for United States Travel Bureau promoting travel to Montana, showing mountain scene with horse and rider. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Co... More
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
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
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 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
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.
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 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
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 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, 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.
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 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 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).
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
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.
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 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 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...
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 / ...
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.
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"
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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 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 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
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
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
"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 ...
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).
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 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
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.
Poster for Philadelphia Council of Defense encouraging conservation of water as part of the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).