Work Pays America! Prosperity
Vera Bock, New York NY, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Works Progress Administration
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-862 DLC
PROSPERITY &
OPPORTUNITY
Mobilizing Michigan for Farm and Factory
Maurice Merlin, Detroit MI, ca. 1941–43
U.S. Employment Service
Courtesy of Henry Vizcarra
A Young Man’s Opportunity for Work, Play, Study & Health
Albert M. Bender, Chicago IL, 1941
Silkscreen on board
U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps, Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-862 DLC
Jobs for Girls & Women
Albert M. Bender, Chicago IL, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Illinois State Employment Service
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC4-1587 DLC
Use the Hook and Save Your Fingers
Robert Muchley, Philadelphia PA, 1938
Hand painted on board
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Cuts May Cause Infection—Be Careful
Robert Muchley, Philadelphia PA, 1937
Hand painted on board
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Cooperate for Defense: Learn A Trade!
Artist unknown, Pennsylvania, ca. 1935–43
Silkscreen on paper
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Tailoring
James H. Murphy, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5664 DLC
Craft School
Jerome Henry Roth, New York NY, ca. 1936–39
Silkscreen on board
WPA Federal Art Project
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC- LC-USZC2-5389 DLC
Interior Decoration
D.S. (full name unknown), Chicago IL, ca. 1936–40
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-801 DLC
Protect Your Hands! You Work with Them
Robert Muchley, Philadelphia PA, 1936
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-919 DLC
“Just a Scratch” But!
John Mathews, Chicago IL, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Illinois Safety Division
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-806 DLC
To-Day Is Another Day: Make It Safe!
Artist unknown, Chicago IL, ca. 1936–37
Silkscreen on board
Illinois Safety Division
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-804 DLC
Be Careful Near Machinery
Robert Lachenmann, Philadelphia, ca. 1936–41
Woodcut
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1099 DLC
Save Your Eyes: Use Your Goggles
Artist unknown, Chicago IL, 1937
Silkscreen on board
WPA Illinois Safety Division
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1174 DL
More Courtesy
Artist unknown, New York, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5627 DLC
More Courtesy
Artist unknown, New York, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5628 DLC
Occupations Related to Mathematics
Peter Radin, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1103 DLC
Ready to Serve
Cleo Sara, Chicago IL, 1939
Silkscreen on board
Household Service Demonstration Project
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1500 DLC
Training in Music
Blanche L. Anish, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5655 DLC
A Lifelong Job: The Constant Protection of Their Health
E. S. Reid (full name unknown), Chicago IL, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Cook County Public Health Unit
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5237 DLC
Pennsylvania Farming
Artist unknown, Pennsylvania, ca. 1935–43
Silkscreen on paper
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Safety Comes First
Allan Nase, Pennsylvania, ca. 1936–37
Woodcut
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1139 DLC
Strictly Business
John Buczak, Illinois, ca. 1936–39
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-808 DLC
Free Classes: Trade and Technical
Artist unknown, New York NY, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Adult Education Project
Board of Education
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5294 DLC
Careers Ahead
Beard (full name unknown), Illinois, ca. 1936–39
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-829 DLC
Work with Care
Robert Muchley, Philadelphia PA, ca. 1936–37
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1173 DLC
Airplane Mechanics Course
Blanche L. Anish, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1095 DLC
Foreign Trade Zone No. 1
Martin Weitzman, New York NY 1937
Silkscreen on board
City of New York, Department of Docks
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-851 DLC
Failure Here May Mean Death Below: Safety First
Allan Nase, Pennsylvania, ca. 1936–37
Woodcut
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1166 DLC
The United States’ First Foreign Trade Zone
Harry Herzog, New York NY, 1937–38
Silkscreen on board
City of New York, Department of Docks
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-846 DLC
City of New York Municipal Airports
Harry Herzog, New York NY, ca. 1936–37
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1131 DLC
The United States’ First Foreign Trade Zone
Jack Rivolta, New York NY, 1937
Silkscreen on board
City of New York, Department of Docks
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-963 DLC
Forging Ahead
Harry Herzog, New York, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Works Progress Administration
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1116 DLC
Port of Philadelphia
Robert Muchley, Philadelphia PA, ca. 1936–37
Woodcut
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1258 DLC
Work with Care
Isadore Possoff, Pennsylvania, ca. 1935–43
Lithograph on paper
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Training in Art
Blanche L. Anish, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1092 DLC
Train to Be a Nurse’s Aide
Artist unknown, New York NY, ca. 1941–43
Civilian Defense Volunteer Office
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5599 DLC
Girls—Are You Interested in a Job?
Artist unknown, Illinois, ca. 1936–37
Silkscreen on board
Illinois National Youth Administration
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5552 DLC
Jobs: Get the Facts About Occupations
Joseph Dusek, Chicago IL, 1941
Silkscreen on board
Illinois National Youth Administration
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5219 DLC
Work Promotes Confidence
Artist unknown, Ohio, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Works Progress Administration
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1018 DLC
Work with Care
Nathan Sherman, Pennsylvania, 1937
Woodcut
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-1172 DLC
Pennsylvania Industries
Artist unknown, Pennsylvania, ca. 1935–43
Silkscreen on paper
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The Job of Being a Parent
Paul Kreger, Chicago, Illinois, ca. 1936–39
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-805 DLC
A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned
Artist unknown, Illinois, ca. 1935–43
Silkscreen on board
WPA War Services Program
Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago, RX20769/2168. Photography © The Art Institute of Chicago
Camp Counselor Training Course
Artist unknown, Missouri, ca. 1936–41
Silkscreen on board
Washington University
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5289 DLC
Building Trades
Blanche L. Anish, Ohio, 1937
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-5657 DLC
14th Illinois Cattle Feeders Meeting
Artist unknown, Illinois, 1940
Silkscreen on board
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, WPA Poster Collection, LC-USZC2-899 DLC