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
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
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
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).
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).
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
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).
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).
Girls - are you interested in a job? Find out what an occupation has t...
Poster for Illinois branch of the National Youth Administration promoting educational opportunities for young women seeking training for employment. Illinois National Youth Administration - Wm. J. Campbell, sta... More
Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, li...
Poster for Federal Art Project sponsored art classes at the Harlem Community Center, 290 Lenox Ave, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Carmen" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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).
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
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
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
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
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).
"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).
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
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
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).
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Charles Dickens' "The cricket on the hearth"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Cricket on the Hearth" at the Alcazar, 260 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
Free classes in English! Learn to speak, read, & write the language of...
Poster announcing free English language classes; includes Yiddish text in Hebrew alphabet over Star of David. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by WPA Adult Educati... More
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
Visit the zoo - Philadelphia - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of C...
Poster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing a hippopotamus. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Museum of science & industry / galic.
Poster for Museum of Science & Industry, showing an abstract design of industrial elements. Date stamped on verso: Feb 10 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More
"Uncle Vanya" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Uncle Vanya" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man next to a steaming samovar. Work Projects Administration Poster Coll... More
Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lake front, world's largest and most ...
Poster showing fountain and Chicago skyline. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles: Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 163
Jobs for girls & women If you want a good job in household employment ...
Poster for Illinois State Employment Service promoting jobs for women as domestics offering "good pay, good meals, good surroundings, [and] good working conditions," showing a woman washing dishes. Work Project... More
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
WPA Federal Music Project of NYC [presents] Brahms symphony series Fed...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of Brahms symphony series at the WPA Federal Music Theatre, 254 West 54 St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Feb 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
Federal Theatre [presents] "It might happen to you" A drama in three a...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "It Might Happen to You" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a woman hit by an automobile. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Dance Theatre presents Salut au monde adapted from a poem of t...
Poster showing nine people dancing. Date stamped on verso: Jun 16 1937. Caption continues: Choreography and direction by Tamiris - Music composed by Genevieve Pitot - Costumes designed by Robert Byrne - Don Osc... More
Expecting? Get the right advice from the right sources, your doctor or...
Poster promoting proper health care for pregnant women, showing a stork. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "Work... More
Your family needs protection against syphilis Your wife or husband and...
Poster for New York State Dept. of Health encouraging examination and treatment for syphilis, showing stylized mother with child on lap. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
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
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 mu...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Goodbye Hollywood" showing two men prepared for travel. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
A young man's opportunity for work, play, study & health / Bender ; ma...
Poster promoting the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps showing a young man with pickaxe. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angele... More
Visit the zoo - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing two penguins. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Safety for you, for all - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster for the WPA Illinois Safety Division promoting safety, showing a civil defense symbol. Hand-written on verso: 10/13/36. Designed by Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Negative blood during treatment does not mean cure Continue treatment ...
Poster for New York State Department of Health promoting "treatment until discharged," showing a microscope. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
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.
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
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 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 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.
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
"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).
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
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 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