In March read the books you've always meant to read
Poster for statewide Library Project showing a windblown woman and books by authors such as Scott, Dumas, Thackeray, Dickens, Austen, and others. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration... More
More women die of cancer than do men 70 percent of the 35,000 women wh...
Poster encouraging women to seek treatment for cancer. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). U.S. Public Health Service in cooperation with the... More
Trends in modern art / S.
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of modern art at the Federal Art Gallery, 1621 Pennsylvania Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. showing abstract work. Date stamped on verso: Jan 23 1939. Work Projects Administra... More
"The shoe bears" A marionette play.
Poster for presentation of "The shoe bears" at the Sioux City Art Center, showing stylized heads of three bears. Date stamped on verso: Jan 13 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Federal theatre project. Public domain pos...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a pirate and ship. Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n. Work Projects Administration Poster Collectio... More
Rural Pennsylvania Colonial Pennsylvania exists to-day in many churche...
Poster promoting Pennsylvania, showing pottery. Signed in pencil by the artist. No. 103. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
WPA Federal Theatre presents "The emperor's new clothes" by Charlotte ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street, east of 7th Ave. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Colle... More
Big tent theatre - now playing - Abraham Lincoln, the great commoner
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln. Attributed to Carken. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Human interest photography exhibit, Ottumwa Art Center / designed & pr...
Poster for photography exhibition showing a profile of a face and the same image inverted, as through a camera lense. Date stamped on verso: Feb 17 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More
Know the world you live in Free informal study groups : Workers educat...
Poster announcing informal study groups among workers. Date stamped on verso: Jun 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
This is the market where the storekeeper buys the food and brings it t...
Poster about wholesale food markets. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibit - WPA Federal Art Gallery, State of New Jersey Opening Nov. 15...
Poster announcing opening of exhibit of WPA art at the Federal Art Gallery at 17-19 William St., Newark, New Jersey, showing drafting and painting equipment. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. Work Projects Adm... More
Exhibition - oil paintings, Federal Art Gallery
Poster announcing exhibition of oil paintings at the Federal Art Gallery, Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the W... More
Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A. Where the Americas meet / / Frank S. Nicho...
Poster promoting Puerto Rico for tourism, showing view of harbor from Morro Castle. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition Illinois Federal Art Project Works Progress Administration ...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of art from the Illinois Federal Art Project at Federal Art Gallery, 225 West 57 Street, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration ... More
Art week in Chicago by proclamation of ... Honorable Edward J. Kelly, ...
Poster for "Art week in Chicago," showing an easel supporting an image of a woman wearing a headpiece "I will" with an eagle. Date stamped on verso: Mar 25 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Must we always have this? Why not housing?
Poster promoting planned housing as the solution to a host of inner-city problems, showing an inkblot on which are drawn elements of inner-city life. Date stamped on verso: Oct 20 1936. Work Projects Administra... More
Is your child vaccinated Vaccination prevents smallpox - Chicago Depar...
Poster for Chicago Department of Health showing large red question mark. Date stamped on verso: Mar 20 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Make your health points--get your test now / Kreger.
City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium poster promoting testing for tuberculosis and showing two girls playing basketball, shooting at hoop "good health." Date stamped on verso: Apr 24 1939. Work Pro... More
"The alarm clock" by Avery Hopwood
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Alarm Clock" at the Mason Opera House, showing foot wrapped in bandages. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Volpone" by Ben Jonson - coin, public domain photograph
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Volpone" at the Mayan Theatre, showing a skull with gold coins. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"Bird of paradise" by Richard Walton Tully
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Bird of Paradise" at the Belasco Theatre, showing a woman wearing a bikini top and skirt, standing next to a palm tree. Work Projects Administration Poster Co... More
Federal Theatre presents "Processional" by John Howard Lawson The firs...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Processional" at Maxine Elliott's Theatre, 39th St. east of Broadway, New York City, showing a woman, miners, a man with a gun, a ghost, and railroad tracks a... More
Occupations related to mathematics / Blanche L. Anish.
Poster promoting occupations that require a background in mathematics, such as mathematics teacher, calculating machine operator, mechanical engineer, accounting auditor bookkeeper, actuary statistician. Work P... More
A game crop is a community asset / J.C.W.
Poster for Bureau of Game, New York State Conservation Dept., promoting hunting of small game. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Bureau of... More
American Merchant Seamen increase your professional knowledge and skil...
Poster for the United States Maritime Service offering training courses to members of the American Merchant Marine. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Caption continues: For information apply to: U.S. Maritime... More
WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free symphony conc...
Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free symphony concerts at the Y.M. & Y.W.H.A., 1511 Fulton Ave, Bronx, New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Lyman Bryson, famous forum leader, will discuss "Are we done with demo...
Poster announcing a public forum to be held at Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa, at which Lyman Bryson will discuss the future of democracy. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Administrati... More
Free art classes for children & adults Under direction of Federal Art ...
Poster announcing free art classes for children and adults. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Hiking WPA recreation project--Dist. no. 2 / / Shari.
Poster showing a woman hiking. Date stamped on verso: Apr 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Work with care - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
Poster encouraging safety in the workplace. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 231 More inform... More
The Works Progress Administration in Ohio presents the Federal Theatre...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Christmas Carol." Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
National art week / American art for American homes.
Poster announcing National Art Week, Nov. 25 to Dec. 1., showing a red, white, and blue palette. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Don't gamble with syphilis--Consult health authorities
Poster showing a man rolling dice. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Treasure show of arts old and new Exhibited by men and women of 3 scor...
Poster for exhibition of art at the University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. New York City. Date stamped on verso: Apr 16 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by ... More
X-Ray, radium, surgery - the three recognized treatments for cancer Co...
Poster promoting diagnosis and treatment for cancer. Date stamped on verso: Feb 2 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Protect our youth Join the crusade to stamp out syphilis : Be examined...
Poster for treatment of syphilis showing a knight standing on a serpent. Date stamped on verso: Jun 28 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Sponsored by Staten Island Case... More
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 fire fighters with ladder truck fighting building fire in 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
"Just a scratch" But! Infection is avoided by immediate first aid on-t...
Poster for Illinois WPA Safety Division promoting immediate treatment of on-the-job injuries. Poster design by John Mathews(?). Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of t... More
The Federal Theater Div. of WPA presents the play that rocked Broadway...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Class of '29" at the Waterloo Theater, showing a row of students in caps and gowns. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More
Beware the cancer quack A reputable physician does not promise a cure,...
Poster warning cancer patients to be wary of persons claiming to be physicians and promising to cure cancer. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congres... More
"Art & Mrs. Bottle" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Ar...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Art & Mrs. Bottle" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a silhouette of an artist painting at an easel... More
WPA Federal Music Project will present 8 roof garden concerts at Jamai...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of a series of concerts at the Jamaica YMCA, 8925 Parsons Blvd., New York City. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Hall Johnson's famous negro music-drama "Run, little chillun" Original...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Run, Little Chillun" at the Savoy Theatre, San Diego, showing two men singing and two women dancing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library o... More
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 bucket brigade and fire engine fighting a building fire in 1731. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congre... More
"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
Amateur magicians contest, Roosevelt Playground Tricks, novel entertai...
Poster announcing contest for amateur magicians at Roosevelt Playground, conducted by the Parks magic man, showing stylized magician performing trick with a rabbit, and a boy. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1936... More
"Enchanted April" opens Apr. 13th to 18th, Federal Theatre, La Cadena ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Enchanted April" at the Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon Aves., showing a couple standing on cliff overlooking the ocean. Work Projects Administration ... More
Safety comes first, Art Deco Poster
Poster promoting safety in the workplace, showing a wheel with spokes and a locomotive. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the W... More
The 5 & 10 [cent] store - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster showing various items that can be purchased at a five and ten cent store, such as rings, pans, games of checkers, china, cards, clothing, and other items. Date stamped on verso: May 24 1941. Work Project... More
"Know your city" / City planning & housing exhibition : Sioux City Art...
Poster for exhibition to promote greater understanding among the public of their city through the presentation of "city planning & housing" information at the Sioux City Art Center, Iowa. Date stamped on verso:... More
Once upon a time / Whitley. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Co...
Poster showing Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf. Date stamped on verso: Sep 7 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition of work done by children in the free art classes of the Fed...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of children's art produced in WPA Federal Art Project art classes. Date stamped on verso: Aug 26 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Popular Priced Theatre presents a hilarious farce by Paul Vulpius "Hel...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the Adelphi Theatre, showing a man with his finger to his lips and holding a bag of money. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1936. Work Projects... More
"A hero is born" A romantic musical by Theresa Holburn - based on an o...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Hero is Born" at the Adelphi Theatre, 54th Street east of 7th Avenue, showing a man riding on a magic carpet. Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. Work Projec... More
Federal Road-show attraction "The fool" by Channing Pollock
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Fool" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Victor Herbert's comic opera "Fortune teller" with famous "gypsy love ...
Poster for Federal Theatre and Music Project presentation of "Fortune Teller" at the Emery, Walnut and Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, showing the king of hearts playing card. Work Projects Administration Poster Col... More
Senior amateur musical contest on the mall, Central Park / BK.
Poster announcing amateur musical contest in Central Park, New York City, showing stylized man playing a banjo. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script. Work Projects Admini... More
History of civic services in the city of New York Water supply No. 4 :...
Poster for Federal Art Project series on the history of civic services, showing ways water is consumed in New York City in 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of ... More
"What Anne brought home" - Federal theatre project. Public domain post...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "What Anne Brought Home" at the Mason Theatre, 127 S. Broadway, showing a couple standing outside of dwelling. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
This breaks the back of a book!
WPA poster shows a boy doing a handstand on the spine of a book. Purchase; Swann Galleries; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:157.02).
WPA Federal Music Project of New York City presents free band concerts...
Poster for New York City Federal Music Project presentation of free band concerts at the Brooklyn Museum, showing a man conducting. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters ... More
Duquoin High School auditorium - "Leaning on Letty", the famous comedy...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Leaning on Letty" at the Du Quoin High School auditorium, showing an abstract face. Date stamped on verso: Sep 27 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Co... More
Shame may be fatal If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let...
Poster encouraging persons with syphilis to seek proper treatment as soon as possible. Date stamped on verso: Dec 1 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA... More
Stamp out syphilis Every baby is entitled to be born healthy : Blood t...
Poster encouraging blood tests and examinations for couples prior to marriage. Date stamped on verso: Apr 9 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
A good lunch - one hot dish, meat, vegetables - sandwich - fruit - mil...
Poster promoting good eating habits in school. Date stamped on verso: Jul 7 1941. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Visit historic Ephrata, Pennsylvania / Katherine Milhous.
Poster promoting the Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster Co., Pa., showing two angels dropping flowers on the community. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Signed in pencil by the art... More
The Federal Theatre presents "I want a policeman" by Rufus King & Milt...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "I Want a Policeman" at the Savoy Theatre, showing a policeman running with gun drawn and carrying a baton. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Early is the watchword for cancer control Early diagnosis, early treat...
Poster promoting early diagnosis and treatment for cancer, showing a rooster crowing at sunrise. Date stamped on verso: Sep 2 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). U.S. Pub... More
Model yacht and motor boat races Final championship, Conservatory Lake...
Poster announcing final championship of model boat races, showing model sailboats. Caption continues: If you own a boat and wish to compete - secure an application at your nearest playground. Date stamped on ve... More
W.P.A. Federal Theatre Project Living Newspaper presents "Power" by Ar...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Power" by Arthur Arent at the Ritz Theatre, 48th Street west of Broadway, New York City, New York, showing a gear. Work Projects Administration Poster Collect... More
"The chocolate soldier" - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congre...
Poster for the Federal Music Project presentation of "The Chocolate Soldier" at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, Calif., showing a woman standing next to a soldier. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
"Wild birds" Drama of youthful emotions.
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
East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...
Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More
East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...
Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More
First houses Narrative, Charles Yale Harrison : Directed by Eugene Rod...
Poster announcing presentation of film, "First Houses" showing roll of film and landscape with trees. Date stamped on verso: Sep 12 1936. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Po... More
W.P.A. concerts of unusual music Pre-Bach to moderns : 8 consecutive w...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of concert series free to the public, showing a stylized grand piano. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Southwest Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project at the Musar...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Roadside" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition - WPA Federal Art Project / HG [monogram].
Poster announcing WPA Federal Art Project exhibition at the Federal Art Gallery, 50 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Date stamped on verso: Jun 7 1938. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Poster - Visit the aquarium - Public domain lithograph
Poster promoting aquariums as places to visit, showing jellyfish. Poster designed by Hugh Stevenson, Philadelphia. Date stamped on verso: Aug 4 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Federal Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., [presents] "Follow the parade...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Mayan Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man blowing a horn from which hangs a banner with the title of the play. Work Projects... More
Philadelphia Old Swedes Church.
Poster promoting tourism, showing the Old Swedes Church in Philadelphia, Pa. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Indian art of the United States Prehistoric art living traditions - In...
Poster announcing exhibition of Native American art at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53 Street, New York City, showing example of Native American art. An exhibition prepared by the Indian Arts and Crafts Bo... More
Picasso--40 years of his art - Public domain dedication, Art Institute...
Poster for art exhibition Feb. 1 to Mar. 3 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition Painting, prints, murals, sculpture by artists of the New Y...
Poster for exhibition of art by New York City Art Project artists from the Work Projects Administration Arts Program, at St. George Theatre, New York City. Date stamped on verso: Mar 24 1941. Work Projects Admi... More
Pet show WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 / / Gregg.
Poster showing a dog wearing a blue ribbon, flanked by cats. Date stamped on verso: Apr 3 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los... More
The enemy is syphilis Enlist employees in a campaign against it.
Poster showing man wearing gas mask and men marching. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1940. Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angel... More
Occupations related to mathematics
Poster promoting occupations that require a background in mathematics, such as bank worker, draftsman, civil engineer surveyor, and chemist laboratory assistant. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (... More
Don't gum up a book - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress
WPA poster shows a boy walking on a book with gummed up feet and hands. Purchase; Swann Galleries; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:157.05).
Free classes - trade and technical Day and evening classes free to any...
Poster announcing free adult education classes sponsored by the Adult Education Project, W.P.A. and the Board of Education. Forms part of: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). ... More
Dept of Parks water carnival Music, dancing, singing.
Poster announcing water carnival in Central Park, showing man standing in a gondola, playing stringed instrument, and singing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... More
Exhibition of work by the students / Osborn.
Poster for a student art exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, showing a canvas on an easel. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More
National exhibition "Index of American Design"
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition "Index of American Design" at Marshall Field and Co., 4th floor, showing an 18th century sailor using a sextant. Date stamped on verso: Apr 1 1937. Work Projects Admini... More
Philadelphia - Carpenters' Hall
Poster promoting tourism, showing Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
"It's new! - Red white blue malt - It's different - So is Follow the p...
Poster for presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a malt with a straw. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Skiing in the East The best trails and how to get there : A guide for ...
Poster for WPA Federal Writers' Project, 110 King Street, New York City, "American Guide Series" guide to winter sports in the East (from Pennsylvania to Maine), showing a man skiing. Date stamped on verso: Feb... More
Story hour W.P.A recreation project - Dist. no. 2 / / Shari.
Poster showing a girl sitting at the knees of a woman holding an open book. Date stamped on verso: Apr 1 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition color lithography by Federal Art Project Work Projects Admi...
Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of color lithography. Date stamped on verso: Aug 26 1939. 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 an angry man seated behind a desk and a cowering subordinate. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).