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All out for defense of democracy: Informed opinion counts

All out for defense of democracy: Informed opinion counts

Poster showing factories, ships, airplanes, and buildings with a bald eagle spreading its wings above all.

Interior decoration / D.S.

Interior decoration / D.S.

Poster promoting interior decoration. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Safety for you, for all - WPA poster, Public domain, 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 until discharged : New York State Department of Health.

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).

Your children like these low rent homes Cedar-Central Apts., 2202 East 30th. Street.

Your children like these low rent homes Cedar-Central Apts., 2202 East...

Poster for Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority promoting low income housing development, showing children playing on playground.

Direct to mum show, Garfield Park Conservatory / Whitley.

Direct to mum show, Garfield Park Conservatory / Whitley.

Poster announcing "Mum show" at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Park District, showing a mum blossom. Date hand-written on verso: 12/31/41. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

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

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

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

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

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture, and murals at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Administration... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The devil passes" by Benn W. Levy

"The devil passes" by Benn W. Levy

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia theater. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

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

Poster promoting better housing as a solution for high rates of infant mortality in the slums, showing a blueprint of new housing next to existing tenement buildings over which stands the figure of Death. Date ... More

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

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

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Mystery of Broadwalk Asylum" at the Hollywood Playhouse. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Opens June 29; mystery thrills chills.

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

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

Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored ... More

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

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

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

Federal Music Project presents the comic opera "Die fledermaus" - "The bat" by Johann Strauss

Federal Music Project presents the comic opera "Die fledermaus" - "The...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Die Fledermaus" at the San Bernardino High School auditorium, showing a bat.

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

Federal varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars.

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

Exhibition Interior design by the interior design staff, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration.

Exhibition Interior design by the interior design staff, Federal Art P...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of interior design. Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"The fool" by Channing Pollock - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.

"The fool" by Channing Pollock - Federal theatre project. Public domai...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, Calif. Federal Road Show Attraction. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

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

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

Whom have you exposed to syphilis Tell your physician : They should be examined : They may need treatment.

Whom have you exposed to syphilis Tell your physician : They should be...

Poster for New York State Dept. of Health encouraging treatment for syphilis. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Chris... More

WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition

WPA Federal Art Project general exhibition

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Apr 21 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More

"The Mikado" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

"The Mikado" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "The Mikado" at the El Centro High School auditorium, showing Japanese tea garden. Sponsored by Music Teachers Association. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

Enjoy ice roller skating / J.P.

Enjoy ice roller skating / J.P.

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

"A touch of brimstone Hilarious comedy : Back stage life.

"A touch of brimstone Hilarious comedy : Back stage life.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia, showing two women and a man.

Water carnival Music, dancing, singing.

Water carnival Music, dancing, singing.

Poster for City of New York Dept. of Parks, announcing water carnival in Central Park, showing stylized lake and lamp post. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibition of art by children / Osborn.

Exhibition of art by children / Osborn.

Poster for an exhibition of children's art, showing a cow and a house. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher ... More

Sioux City Civic Chorus of the Department of Public Recreation presents Handel's "Messiah"

Sioux City Civic Chorus of the Department of Public Recreation present...

Poster announcing presentation of Handel's "Messiah" by the Sioux City Civic Chorus at the Central High School auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa. Date stamped on verso: Jan 22 1940. Work Projects Administration Post... More

Photographs, 4th annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club

Photographs, 4th annual exhibition, Sioux City Camera Club

Poster for the Sioux City Camera Club's fourth annual exhibition of photographs at the Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped... More

Exhibition - oils & watercolors, Federal Art Gallery Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration.

Exhibition - oils & watercolors, Federal Art Gallery Federal Art Proje...

Poster for exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 225 W. 57 St., New York City, New York, showing a palette and paintbrushes. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Adm... More

49th annual exhibition of American paintings sculpture / M. Waltrip.

49th annual exhibition of American paintings sculpture / M. Waltrip.

Poster for art exhibition to be held at the Art Institute of Chicago, October 20 to December 4, showing images of a city skyline and a farm superimposed over an American flag. Work Projects Administration Poste... More

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

This is the storekeeper He sells the things that are good for you to e...

Poster about retail food markets, merchants, and healthy eating. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

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

"Hansel and Gretel," the gingerbread children by Humperdinck Music, an...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Beaux Arts Theatre, 8th and Beacon Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel talking to a witch. Work Projects Adminis... More

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

The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Alber...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Up pops the devil" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized ballerina. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. ... More

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

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

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

Occupations related to industrial arts

Occupations related to industrial arts

Poster promoting occupations in the industrial arts, such as carpenter, machine shop worker, molder, painter, paint sprayer, and sheet metal worker, showing men engaged in the various jobs. Date stamped on vers... More

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

The United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New...

Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing five ocean liners. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Department of Docks - John McKenzie, Commissioner. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are all ignorant on some subjects - what is yours? Free : Enroll - Federal adult schools : Many courses - many places - informal teaching.

We are all ignorant on some subjects - what is yours? Free : Enroll - ...

Poster announcing free adult education classes and encouraging adults to return to school, showing the flame of knowledge and an open book in oval. Date stamped on verso: Jan 12 1938. Work Projects Administrati... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor

Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra - Frank Foti, conductor

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

W.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 East Erie Street--April 10th - May 12th / Osborn -39.

W.P.A. Federal Art Project of Illinois--Sculpture exhibition - 433 Eas...

Poster for a sculpture exhibition sponsored by the W.P.A. Federal Art Project, showing a hand holding clay that has been shaped into the form of a face. Date stamped on verso: Apr 29 1939. Work Projects Adminis... More

World's fair IBM show Art of 79 countries.

World's fair IBM show Art of 79 countries.

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

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

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

Poster for book talks at the Chicago Public Library, showing the sun. Date stamped on verso: Nov 1 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibition - Metropolitan Museum of Art Adult students classroom - K.

Exhibition - Metropolitan Museum of Art Adult students classroom - K.

Poster for exhibition of student art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

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

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

Poster for Thirteenth Naval District, United States Navy, showing smoke coming from smokestack of ship, Japanese submarine in foreground. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Pr... More

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

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

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

Blackout means black / CH.

Blackout means black / CH.

Poster reminding citizens of complete blackouts as a civil defense procedure.

Keep mum chum - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Keep mum chum - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster suggesting careless communication may be harmful to the war effort, showing an army cap and a hand sinking in water. Date stamped on recto: Jan 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

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

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

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

Poster promoting safe driving showing a traffic signal and a steering wheel. Jan. 21 '43. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). More information about the WPA Posters is availabl... More

Rodeo. Gene Autry in person. Madison Square Garden ..

Rodeo. Gene Autry in person. Madison Square Garden ..

Circus poster showing photos of Gene Autry and woman surrounded by pictures of performances with horses and steer. Purchase.

Are you helping? with salvage - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Are you helping? with salvage - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of ...

Poster encouraging citizen participation in salvage for the war effort, showing seaplanes and a man welding. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Elliott's Theatre.

WPA Federal Theatre Project 891 presents "Horse eats hat" Maxine Ellio...

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 (Library of Congr... More

The Federal Theatre's "One third of a nation" / Leon Carlin.

The Federal Theatre's "One third of a nation" / Leon Carlin.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "One Third of a Nation" at the Walnut St. Theatre, showing decaying houses in the shadow of tall buildings.

See America Welcome to Montana / / R. Halls.

See America Welcome to Montana / / R. Halls.

Poster for the U.S. Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing cluster of tipis with mountains in the background. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More

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

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

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

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

Unfair to babies A helpless infant can't go on strike : It depends on your care.

Unfair to babies A helpless infant can't go on strike : It depends on ...

Poster promoting proper child care, showing a baby picketing. Date stamped on verso: Nov 8 1938. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 297 Forms part of: Work Project... More

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

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

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

Fight tuberculosis - obey the rules of health

Fight tuberculosis - obey the rules of health

Poster promoting better health care through the prevention of tuberculosis by better eating and sleeping habits, and more exposure to sunshine.

See America / Frank S. Nicholson.

See America / Frank S. Nicholson.

Poster for the United States Travel Bureau promoting tourism, showing two cowboys on horseback by stream near desert rock formation. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More

Obey cancer's danger signals Do not wait for pain : Go to a physician if you have [...] / / Herzog.

Obey cancer's danger signals Do not wait for pain : Go to a physician ...

Poster encouraging early check-ups and treatment for cancer, showing outline of human figure with heart and circulatory system. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Caption continues with a list of six specific w... More

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

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

Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, Calif., showing a woman and a soldier embracing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More

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

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

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

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

When attending the World's Fair, visit beautiful Sea Cliff 250 ft. alt...

Poster promoting Sea Cliff, Long Island for tourism, showing seacoast with cliffs, road, and New York World's Fair buildings. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Sponsored by the village of Sea Cliff. Work Proje... More

1791 - Freedom of speech, press, religi[on], assem[bly]; 1941 - Freedom of expression and religion, freedom from want and fear: "Everywhere in the world." F.D.R.

1791 - Freedom of speech, press, religi[on], assem[bly]; 1941 - Freedo...

Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Be kind to books club Are you a member? / / Gregg.

Be kind to books club Are you a member? / / Gregg.

Poster showing a group of children with their book club banner.

Victory concerts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Free to the public / / Byron Browne.

Victory concerts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Free to the public ...

Poster for free "victory concerts" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York City, showing Nike of Samothrace. Sponsored by: The Juilliard School of Music, The New York Public Lib... More

WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, [and] Francis Colburn Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston.

WPA paintings by Yvonne Twining, Waldo Kaufer, Albert Gold, [and] Fran...

Poster announcing exhibition of paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Dec 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

W.P.A. Federal Music Project offers the following courses for adults - piano, voice, violin, cello, ear training, theory, [and] ensemble appreciation at the Chelsea Community Music Center

W.P.A. Federal Music Project offers the following courses for adults -...

Poster for Federal Music Project instruction in music for children and adults at the Chelsea Community Music Center, 435 Ninth Ave., New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The vacation reading club - join now at your public library

The vacation reading club - join now at your public library

Poster promoting reading, showing a book with abstract design and text. Date stamped on verso: May 25 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher... More

Stop cancer now Delay reduces the chance for recovery.

Stop cancer now Delay reduces the chance for recovery.

Poster encouraging early treatment for cancer. Public domain scan of printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reduced fire hazard thru planned housing

Reduced fire hazard thru planned housing

Poster promoting planned housing as a method to reduce fire hazards in cities. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). New York City Housing Authority - Fiorello H. La Guardia, May... More

"The devil passes" Federal road show attraction : Direct from sensational Los Angeles run.

"The devil passes" Federal road show attraction : Direct from sensatio...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, Calif., showing a hooded figure looming over the image of a man. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More

"To the ladies", Head and Shoulders Portrait

"To the ladies", Head and Shoulders Portrait

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon, showing three cocktail glasses raised in salute to head-and-shoulders portraits of three women.... More

Enjoy - don't destroy - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Enjoy - don't destroy - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Poster showing two children picking flowers. Date stamped on verso: Apr 5 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, music composed by Donald Pond : The American Dance seeks new technique to express to-days problems.

The Dance Theatre "Young tramps" Choreography by Don Oscar Becque, mus...

Poster for Federal Dance Theatre Project presentation of "Young Tramps," showing two hobos on a street corner. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Cong... More

Federal Theatre [presents] "Room service"

Federal Theatre [presents] "Room service"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Room Service" showing a waiter carrying a tray full of bills. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibition [of] watercolors

Exhibition [of] watercolors

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors at the Bessemer Gallery, Bessemer Building, 6th & Duquesne Way, Pittsburgh, Pa., showing stylized eagle and palette. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"

George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine St. near Hollywood Bvld., Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portrait of Bernard Shaw. Work P... More

Westfield Athenaeum - Federal Art Project water color show

Westfield Athenaeum - Federal Art Project water color show

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of watercolors at the Westfield Athenaeum. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "The pursuit of happiness" by Armina Marshall Langer & Lawrence Langer

The Federal Theatre Div. of W.P.A. presents "The pursuit of happiness"...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The pursuit of happiness" at the President Theatre, showing outline of the Liberty Bell. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poste... More

Federal art in New England

Federal art in New England

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of WPA art at the Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., showing map of New England. Date stamped on verso: Jul 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Pos... More

"Hansel and Gretel" Adapted from the opera for children .... by Humperdinck : Limited return engagement by popular demand.

"Hansel and Gretel" Adapted from the opera for children .... by Humper...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Hansel and Gretel" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., showing Hansel and Gretel standing next to a tree. Work Projects Administration Poster ... More

A lifelong job--the constant protection of their health--The Cook County Public Health Unit / E.S. Reid.

A lifelong job--the constant protection of their health--The Cook Coun...

Poster showing a woman and two children in the rain. Date stamped on verso: Jan 8 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

See America Visit the national parks.

See America Visit the national parks.

Poster for United States Travel Bureau promoting travel to national parks, showing a waterfall. Date stamped on verso: Jul 22 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters ... More

Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration, announces the opening of the Southern Illinois Exhibition Project ...

Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration, announces the open...

Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition, showing an eagle clutching paint brushes and a palette. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

The Athletic & Recreation Dept. presents Nassau Suffolk W.P.A. Symphony Orchestra Guest artist Jeanne Gordon, soprano - Christos Vrionides, conductor : Popular & semi-classic music.

The Athletic & Recreation Dept. presents Nassau Suffolk W.P.A. Symphon...

Poster announcing concert by the Nassau Suffolk W.P.A. Symphony Orchestra at the Post Gym at Mitchel Field. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Carmen" - A poster advertising a show at the philadelphia music festival

"Carmen" - A poster advertising a show at the philadelphia music festi...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman dancing.

Keeping up with science / Shari.

Keeping up with science / Shari.

Poster promoting the study of science, showing a microscope, open book, and an eye. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / ... More

"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.

"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a girl writing on a chalkboard.

Federal Theatre presents "Trojan incident" Based on Homer and Euripides / / Burroughs.

Federal Theatre presents "Trojan incident" Based on Homer and Euripide...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Trojan Incident" at the St. James Theatre, 44 St. west of Broadway, showing silhouette of Trojan horse and soldiers. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work P... More

The second series of the composers' forum Laboratory begins Wed. eve., Oct 14, 8:30 : Featuring American composers every Wednesday evening at the W.P.A. Federal Music Project Headquarters.

The second series of the composers' forum Laboratory begins Wed. eve.,...

Poster announcing series of music forums for composers open to the public at the Federal Music Project Headquarters, 110 W. 48th St., New York City, showing musical note. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More

Russian symphony series, Eugene Plotnikoff conducting Featuring works of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff & others : W.P.A. Federal Music Project.

Russian symphony series, Eugene Plotnikoff conducting Featuring works ...

Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of a Russian symphony concert series at the Federal Music Theatre, 254 W. 54th St., New York City. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration ... More

What's right with America Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & made by Iowa Art Program, W.P.A.

What's right with America Des Moines Public Forums / / designed & made...

Poster announcing public forums with Bonaro Overstreet; citywide forum discussing "democracy as a personal experience" to be held at North High, Des Moines, Iowa, and neighborhood forums discussing "education f... More

Be wise Don't play with firecrackers : Department of Health, New York City.

Be wise Don't play with firecrackers : Department of Health, New York ...

Poster warning of the dangers of playing with firecrackers, showing the face of a boy with an injured eye. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress... More

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