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
"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
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
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
51st annual exhibition - American painting and sculpture - The Art Ins...
Poster for art exhibit showing the American flag. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "Help Yourself"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the President Theatre, showing a confrontation between a man and a woman in silhouette. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Adm... More
WPA Federal Theatre [presents] If ye break faith
Poster for WPA Federal Theatre Project presentation of "If Ye Break Faith" showing the Grim Reaper with scythe harvesting cross-shaped tombstones. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 - presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ell...
Facsimile of poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Horse Eats Hat" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 109 West 39th St., showing a horse eating a hat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Public forum - Eric Grimwade, journalist and commentator, will discuss...
Poster for a public forum in Des Moines, Iowa. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Syphilis is a dangerous disease, but it can be cured
Poster for treatment of syphilis, showing an anchor and a cross. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon... More
Federal Art Project Works Progress Administration exhibition of graphi...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of graphic arts, showing a man inking a plate with a roller. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNo... More
Exhibition of art by children / ET.
Poster for an exhibition of children's art, showing a girl holding a paintbursh, standing next to an easel. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Passports to adventure - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congres...
Poster promoting reading as an avenue to adventure, showing a knight in armor and fleur-de-lis. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Pet show - WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2
Poster showing two dogs. Date stamped on verso: Apr 3 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Cellar ceilings must be fire-retarded Keep cellars clean / / MW [monog...
Poster promoting use of fire retardant materials in home construction, showing a couple trapped in burning house. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of C... More
South Side High School senior class presents "It never rains" a comedy...
Poster for South Side High School senior class presentation of "It never rains" by Aurania Ellenbeck Rouverol, at South Side High School, showing a young couple eloping. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work... More
The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "Ten minute alibi" [by] An...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Ten minute alibi" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized clock. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More
"Noah" inspiring negro spiritual fantasy
Poster for presentation of "Noah" at the Mayan Theatre, showing the ark. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Los Angeles Federal Music Project presents "The chocolate soldier"
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Santa Ana High School Auditorium, Santa Ana, Calif., showing a woman and a soldier embracing. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
Curb service 10,000 current books - convenient, free, time saving : Ch...
Poster for bookmobile service of the Chicago Public Library, showing a traffic light. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Ceiling zero 3 act play by Frank Wead : sponsored by the Junior Chambe...
Poster for presentation of "Ceiling Zero" at the high school auditorium, showing two planes flying in close formation. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library... More
Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the W.P.A. Theatre, showing a tree stump and a cottage in the woods. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Lack of funds need not discourage from seeking competent medical care ...
Poster promoting better health care. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Community Center Free - everybody welcome.
Poster promoting use of community centers for such activities as "athletic activities, cultural groups, arts and crafts, music and dancing, library and forum," as well as meeting rooms for club meetings; poster... More
"Excursion" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Sail in and s...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Excursion" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a ship "SS Happiness" sailing towards Coney Island. Work Projects... More
War declared Almost! : For full details see "Warrior's husband" coming...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Warrior's Husband" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Art Project paintings, Barnstable High School, Hyannis
Poster announcing exhibition of WPA Federal Art Project paintings at the Barnstable High School, Hyannis, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
History of civic services in the city of New York Fire Department No. ...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing Peter Stuyvesant directing bucket brigade to put out building fire in 1656. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Librar... More
There are jobs for you, if trained Complete free course in household t...
Poster announcing opportunities and programs for persons with certain domestic skills and those wishing to acquire skills in homemaking. Date stamped on verso: Jul 20 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Save your eyes - use your goggles
Poster for WPA Illinois Safety Division promoting safety and use of proper eye protection. Date stamped on verso: Apr 28 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... More
Occupations related to industrial arts
Poster promoting occupations in the industrial arts, such as radio repairman, compositor, blue print worker, draftsman, teacher of industrial arts, pressman, cabinet maker, and electrician, showing cog wheel an... More
Occupations related to language
Poster promoting occupations in the field of languages, such as interpreter, foreign buyer, correspondent, custom officer, foreign service, wireless operator, and international lawyer, showing book. Date stampe... More
"Green grow the lilacs" - Public domain portrait print
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Green Grow the Lilacs" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., Los Angeles, Calif., showing a farm and a profile bust portrait of a woman. Work Projects Admin... More
Works Progress Administration, Illinois, District 6--March of leisure ...
Poster showing a map in the center of a clock, surrounded by vignettes of people involved in leisure activities. Date stamped on verso: May 22 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Art exhibition WPA allocations / / Nason.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of WPA art allocations for public buildings, libraries, and schools, at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Dec 12 1938. Wo... More
"The milky way" by Lynn Root and Harry Clork
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Milky Way" at the Mason Opera House, showing a boxer slumped in the corner of the boxing ring. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Federal Arts Projects for New York City welcome the National Educa...
Poster for New York City Federal Art Project presentation of festivities during the National Education Association's convention in New York City. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration ... More
Federal Art Project, 4300 Euclid Ave., exhibits easel paintings
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of easel paintings at 4300 Euclid, showing a framed landscape painting. Date stamped on verso: Nov 19 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Judgement day" by Elmer Rice - Federal theatre project. Public domain...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Judgement Day" at the Mayan Theatre, showing half of a scale. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Counsellor at law" Gripping drama by...Elmer Rice.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Counsellor at Law" at the Mason Opera House, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Theatre on Treasure Island "Swing mikado" A cast of 100 : Sens...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Swing Mikado" at the Golden Gate International Exposition, on Treasure Island, San Francisco, Calif., showing a woman dancer. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
The drama of the heavens--Adler Planetarium, operated by Chicago Park ...
Poster shows stars, planets, and constellations over a planetarium building. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly P... More
Father & son banquet - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for a father and son banquet, sponsored by the Chicago Urban League, at the Savoy Ballroom. Attributed to Chicago artist, Albert M. Bender. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administratio... More
Exhibition of oil paintings by well known artists
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of oil paintings at the Hotel Nassau, Long Beach, L.I., showing palette and easel. Date stamped on verso: Jul 5 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Li... More
Art classes for children - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congr...
Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 157.
51st annual exhibition - American painting and sculpture
Poster for art exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, November 14 to January 5, showing part of an American flag. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso... More
War workers! are you looking for a - house? apartment? room? we can he...
Poster alerting defense workers to the availability of houses, apartments, and rooms through the Philadelphia Homes Registration Offices, showing a man dressed as a Quaker. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Build for your Navy! Enlist! Carpenters, machinists, electricians etc....
Poster encouraging skilled laborers to join the Seabees as part of the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Uniform for engineer replacement center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Poster showing several uniforms for use at particular functions and various times during tour of duty. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Save scrap for victory! Save metals, save paper, save rubber, save rag...
Poster for the Philadelphia Salvage Committee encouraging scrap drives to aid the war effort. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Approved and released by the Philadelphia Coun... More
I pledge allegiance and silence about the war
Poster promoting patriotism and suggesting that careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing the American flag. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More
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