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Collection Overview

By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA, 1936-1943 presents 907 posters used to advertise programs and projects that were created as part of the Works Projects Administration. Included are posters documenting cultural programs, travel and tourism in the United States, health and safety issues, and community activities.

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Special Features

These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection.

• Collection Highlights
• Interview with WPA Silkscreen Artist Tony Velonis
• Federal Art Project Calendar

Historical Eras

These historical era(s) are best represented in the collection although they may not be all-encompassing.

• The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

Related Collections and Exhibits

These collections and exhibits contain thematically-related primary and secondary sources. Also browse the Collection Finder for more related material on the American Memory Web site.

• American Life Histories, 1936-1940
• FSA/OWI Photographs, 1938-1944
• Voices from the Dust Bowl, 1940-1941

Other Resources

Recommended additional sources of information.

• Bibliography

Search Tips

Specific guidance for searching this collection

To find items in this collection, search by Keyword or browse by Subject , or Creator

For help with search words go to the Synonym list.

For help with search strategies, see Finding Items in American Memory.

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Last Updated: 06/12/2009