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New-York Historical Society poster collection

Call Number

PR 55

Date

1790-2022, inclusive

Creator

New-York Historical Society

Extent

65 Linear feet

Language of Materials

The documents in the collection are primarily in English, though there are instances of other languages.

Abstract

A large assemblage of posters (1790-2022), primarily 19th and 20th century American. This collection contains a range of posters that come from a variety of sources, and that are not part of other collections.

Arrangement

The collection has been organized into 9 series based on subject. Of these, 4 series have separate, individual finding aids. This is due to the amount of material contained in this collection, as well as the piecemeal manner in which it has been processed over the years. Links to these individual finding aids can be found at the series level as well as here:

Series I. Art Posters 1890-1910
Series II. Circus Posters, 1838-1946
Series III. Civil War Posters 1861-1865
Series IV. World's Fair and Other Fairs Posters, 1854-1965
Series V. Political Posters, 1840-2008

Series VI. Motion Picture and Theater Posters, 1790-2022
Series VII. World War I Posters 1914-1920
Series VIII. World War II Posters 1941-1946
Series IX. Other Subjects, 1896-2021

Scope and Contents

An assemblage of posters, primarily 19th and 20th century American. This collection contains a range of posters that come from a variety of sources, and that are not part of other collections. Printing methods include woodcuts, lithography and photomechanical prints. The collection has been organized into 9 series based on subject. Individual finding aids have been prepared for Series I, III, VII, and VIII. Please refer to these individual finding aids (linked below) for more detailed information.

Series I. Art Posters (1890 to 1910) includes colorful advertisements for books, magazines and newspapers. Link to Art Posters finding aid.

Series II. Circus Posters (1838-1946) includes early advertisements for magicians, menageries, and human performers, as well as later full color circus posters.

Series III. Civil War Posters (1861-1865) contains recruiting posters, as well as those advertising auctions, drives, meetings, deserter lists, muster rolls, and various other announcements pertaining to the Civil War. Link to Civil War Posters finding aid.

Series IV. Fair Posters (1893-1965) includes posters from the New York World's Fair in 1939-1940 and in 1964-1965.

Series V. Political Posters (1840-2008) includes campaign posters from national and local elections.

Series VI. Motion Picture and Theater Posters (1790-2022) The bulk of the series dates from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Earliest items in the collection are text playbills from the 1790s.

Series VII. World War I Posters (1917-1918) consists of posters, pictorial sheets and related ephemera used by governments and organizations during the first World War to persuade citizens to support the war and aid efforts. Approximately 1200 posters including Montgomery Flagg's famous "I Want You" drawing. Link to World War I Posters finding aid.

Series VIII. World War II Posters (1941-1946) posters related to various aspects of the United States' mobilization during World War II. Topics include recruitment, war bonds, general war support, production, and conservation. Link to World War II Posters finding aid.

Series IX. Miscellaneous Posters (1896-2021) topics include Women's activism/rights, Anti-war protests, Public health, AIDS, Transportation, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Access Restrictions

Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.

Use Restrictions

Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org.

Preferred Citation

The collection should be cited as: N-YHS Poster Collection, PR 55, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, New-York Historical Society.

Location of Materials

Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was compiled by New-York Historical Society over time from a variety of purchases and gifts.

Collection processed by

N-YHS Staff

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Processing Information

Collection partially processed by N-YHS staff before 2000. A container list was created by archivist Jenny Gotwals in 2003. Volunteer Alison Barr did much of the finding aid's item level inventory in 2023, with additional description and processing of the collection done by archivists Larry Weimer and Marybeth Kavanagh.

Repository

New-York Historical Society

Series I. Art Posters, 1890-1910, inclusive

Extent

612 item(s) (approximately)

Scope and Contents

The Art Posters Series consists of approximately 612 striking prints used to advertise magazines, books, and newspapers. Notable artists include Edward Penfied and Joseph J. Gould. A separate inventory for this series is found through this link: Art Posters

Series II. Circus Posters, 1838-1946, inclusive

Scope and Contents

Most of the posters in this series are individually cataloged in the library's catalog Bobcat in 2017. Researchers can use the partial call phrase "PR-055-02" to search for these items.

Series III. Civil War Posters, 1861-1865, inclusive

Extent

466 item(s) (approximately)

Scope and Contents

The Civil War Posters consist of a total of 466 items. Of this total, 275 are recruiting posters, 31 are posters advertising auctions, drives, meetings, and the remaining 160 items refer to deserter lists, muster rolls, and various other announcements and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Civil War.

There is a separate inventory for the Civil War posters found at this link: Civil War Posters

Series IV. World's Fair and Other Fairs Posters, 1854-1965, inclusive

Extent

40 item(s)

Scope and Contents

The majority of posters are from the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs held in New York City. Also includes posters from county and agricultural fairs.

Bristol Cattle Show and Fair!, 1854

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Ontario County Times Power Press, Canandaigua, N.Y. The Bristol Agricultural and Mechanic's Association, Royal A. Andrews (President), sponsored the fair and the executive committee was comprised of Royal A. Andrews, William Thomas, W.G. Donielson, A. Jones, B.F. Hicks, and N.W. Randall. On back (in pencil), "November 29. 1951 William".

"Diploma" awarded by Fairfield County Agricultural Society, 1856

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp. Diploma awarded to Mr. J.M. Rose of Greenwich, Ct., by Tho. B. Butler, President, and A.H. Ryingcord(sp?), Secretary, as a Premium for fine collection of imported and fancy breeds of Fowls. On front(in pencil), "Sept. 27, 1927". On back(in pencil), "Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman. Sept. 7, 1934".

"Triumphs of the Age: Being a Memorial of the Sixteenth Exhibition of the Ohio Mechanic's Institute...", 1858

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Longley Brothers, Printers. Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorial written by R.E.H. Levering. Acquisition date(?) on front: Oct. 7/99.

Third Annual Exhibition and Fair of the Suffield Agricultural Society, 1861

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Samuel Bowles & Company, Printers, Springfield. Officers of the Society were Gad Sheldon, David Rising, Nathan Clark, James B. Rose, H.S. Sheldon, F.P. Loomis, and Francis Sheldon. On back, stamped, "The New-York Historical Society Folk Arts Collection November 17, 1937".

East Granville Corners Cattle Show and Fair, 1862

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The officers of the Show and Fair were as follows: William Moore, President; Samuel T. Ellis, Marshal; Selvin Crosby, Ass't Marshal; J.M. Gibbons, Treasurer; and Ansel Clark, Secretary. Committees included ones for oxen, fancy matched cattle, sheep and swine, poultry, stallions, vegetables, fruits, and grains, fancy articles, and mechanical products. Stamped on back, "The New-York Historical Society Folk Arts Collection November 17, 1937".

"Our Daily Fare!" The Great Central Fair Newspaper, 1864

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was printed by Henry B. Ashmead, Printer. The special subscription newspaper published daily during the continuance of The Great Central Fair held in Philadelphia was published by Geo. W. Childs, Philadelphia. On front (in pencil), "May 15/06".

Grand Charitable Fair and Presentation Festival in aid of the Home and School for the Maintenance and Education of the Destitute Children of our Soldiers and Sailors., 1866

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Fair was held at the Public Hall, Corner of Broadway and 23rd Street. Presents, including 10,000 in U.S. Greenbacks and a country residence in Westchester, were awarded at the Grand Presentation Festival held at the Cooper Institute. Thomas & Co. were the managing directors. Special notice concerning the prize tickets on the back of poster.

23d Annual Harden County Fair held on the grounds of the Society at Kenton, IA., 1889

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster (Sample Half Sheet No. 27) published by The Fair Publishing House Poster Print, Norwalk, Ohio. M.G. Botsford was president and A.L. Marshal was secretary of the Society.

Items from 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1894

Folder: FF 04-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Most of the items appear to be from an artfolio published by The White City Art Company of Chicago and Denver. The artfolio was issued weekly with four plates (80 in total were intended to be reproduced) and text by Stanley Wood, Esq. It was printed by The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Co., Chicago. The images are as follows:

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Mining and Electricity Buildings, from Transportation Building. 2. Golden Door of Transportation Building. 3. Manufactures Building, from Horticultural Hall. 4. View South East from The Illinois Building. 5. General View, from The Lake. 6. View North, from between Manufactures and Electricity Buildings. 7. Transportation Building, from Wooded Island. 8. The Water Gate. 9. Fire Boat and Agricultural Building. 10. Agricultural Building, from Colonnade. 11. Manufactures Building, from Casino. 12. Columbia Avenue in Manufactures Building. 13. MacMonnies Fountain, from South Terrace. 14. The Woman's Building. 15. Interior of Woman's Building.

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by A. Zeese & Co., Chi. 1. Peristyle and the Water Gate, from Grand Basin. (2 copies) 2. Government Building and Wooded Island. (2 copies) 3. West View of Manufactures Building. 4. Chicago Day. 5. The Administration Building, from the South East. 6. MacMonnies Fountain, from Grand Plaza. (2 copies)

Reproductions published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Main Entrance of Woman's Building. 2. View from Balcony of Woman's Building. 3. Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain. 4. MacMonnies Fountain, from the South 5. Statue of Columbus, East Entrance Administration Building. 6. Statue of Industry. 7. The White City at Midnight. 8. East Façade of Machinery Hall. 9. Manufactures and Electricity Buildings, from Squatter's Hut. 10. Statue of Plenty. 11. South Entrance of Mining Building. 12. German Government Building. 13. The Immense Crowd. 14. Bird's-Eye View of State Buildings at the White City.

Other reproductions 1. Statue of Cowboy 2. Group of Statuary, Transportation Building 3. Statue of Indian Scout 4. North Façade of Mining Building

The other items in the folder are: 1. Photograph by C.D. Arnold (official photographer) of Interior of Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.

2. 9 illustrations (by E. Eldon Deane, M. Kenyan(?), del., and William LeBaron Jenney, architect, and unsigned) and long captions of The Woman's Building, The Fish and Fisheries Building, The Agricultural Building, The Mines and Mining Building, The Electrical Building, The Horticulural Building, The Transportation Building, The Machinery Hall, and The Administration Building.

3. Unsigned illustration of Bird's Eye View of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Showing Designs and Grouping of all Buildings Now Determined Upon.

Items from Chicago Worlds Fair, 1894

Folder: FF 04-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

All items are reprouctions that appear to be from an artfolio published by The White City Art Company of Chicago and Denver. The artfolio was issued weekly with four plates (80 in total were intended to be reproduced) and text by Stanley Wood, Esq. It was printed by The Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Co., Chicago. The images are as follows:

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. Statue of the Republic and Peristyle. 2. The Caravels from the Bridge. 3. View North West, from Manufactures Building. 4. La Rabida, from South West Side. 5. Electricity Building, Looking South West. 6. North Lagoon, from Mining Building. 7. View of North Lagoon, Art Palace and State Buildings. 8. North Front of Agricultural Building. 9. Horticultural Building, from Wooded Island. 10. Administration Building, Looking North East. 11. Looking South between Electricity and Mining Buildings. 12. View South East from The Illinois Building. 13. Peristyle from Lake. 14. Statue of Liberty. 15. View of the Lake Front. 16. General View, from The Lake 17. Lake Front, from Manufactures Building. 18. State Buildings of Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. 19. The Obelisk and Grand Vista North from Colonnade. 20. South Façade of Art Palace. 21. Choral Hall, from Wooded Island. 22. Agricultural Building, from Colonnade. 23. Interior of Choral Hall. 24. Fire Boat and Agricultural Building. 25. Machinery Hall, from Colonnade. 26. Machinery Hall, from North East. 27. Looking North between Mines and Electricity Buildings.

Reproductions copyrighted by W.H. Jackson and published by A. Zeese & Co., Chi. 1. The Administration Building, from the South East. 2. The Fisheries Building.

Reproductions published by Franklin Co., Chi. 1. South Colonnade. 2. Interior of Electricity Building. 3. North West Corner Agricultural Building. 4. Main Entrance of Agricultural Building. 5. Ferris Wheel, and Bird's-Eye View of Midway. 6. Court of Honor, Looking West. 7. Court of Honor, Looking East. 8. Panorama of State Buildings, from North East. 9. Details of Main Entrance of Art Palace. 10. Administration Building at Night, from Electricity Building. 11. Electricity Building and Fountain. 12. East Entrance Horticultural Building. 13. Midway Plaisance, Looking West.

Other reproductions 1. View North from Colonnade. 2. Administration Building, from Agricultural Building. 3. Agricultural Building at Night, from North West.

Westchester County Fair Horse and Cattle Show at White Plains, N.Y., 1899

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Hennegan & Co., Cincinnati. James Hopkins, President, and E.B. Long, Secretary, for the Fair committee. The Great Baby show, the Japanese Day Fireworks, and the Parisian Dog Hippodrome were a few of the entertainment acts. On front (in pencil), "E.B. Child Feb. 1946". More information about the fair is published on the reverse side.

Your Town That Village of 8,000,000 People, 1938

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Copyright by Robert K. Straus, Councilman, and drawn by Fred Cooper. Features a pictorial map of New York City advertising the Robert K. Straus' radio show on Monday nights at 8:30 on WHN at 1010 on the dial.

The New York Official World's Fair Pictorial Map, 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Created by Tony Sarg and published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., N.Y. Printed in U.S.A. by Pace Press, Inc., N.Y.C. Front cover features Trylon and Perisphere. Map lists alphabetically exhibits and amusement area. On back, places to eat at the Fair. 4 pages.

The New York Official World's Fair Pictorial Map, 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Several page pamphlet created by Tony Sarg and published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., N.Y. Printed in U.S.A. by Pace Press, Inc., N.Y.C. Front cover features Trylon and Perisphere. The pamphlet has a large map and several detailed maps of each area of the fairgrounds. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, Oct. 14, 1939.

Matted Tony Sarg Pictorial Map of New York World's Fair, 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Published by Tony Sarg Publications, Inc., New York, N.Y. This pictorial map is unfolded and matted.

"Only 2,075 Miles To Go!", 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Copyright, 1939, National Geographic Society. Printed in U.S.A. Dufaycolor Photograph by Luis Marden. Features a young man, holding a New York sign, hitchhiking on a bridge that includes signage: "2075 miles to George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel". The caption explains, "These signs on the International Bridge at Laredo, Texas, were provided by the New York World's Fair."

Pamphlet on Ford Building at the New York World's Fair

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The front cover features the Ford Building and the Road of Tomorrow. The back cover features five car models produced by Ford. On the inside pages is printed The New Yorker's Map of the World of Tomorrow together with an index to its principal features, revised for issue of July 8, 1939, created by Carl Rose.

New York World's Fair certificate of appointment to Advisory Committee on Women's Participation, 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The certificate features the Trylon and Perisphere and appointed Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock to the committee. It was signed by the President, Grover Whalen, and sceretary.

New York World's Fair certificate of appointment to Advisory Committee on Patriotic and Historical Societies, 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The certificate features the Trylon and Perisphere and appointed Mr. Alexander Wall to the committee. It was signed by the President, Grover Whalen, and sceretary.

New York World's Fair Kerchief Designs, c.1939

Folder: FF 04-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

18 Kerchief designs for the World's Fair. NYHS also owns many of the kerchiefs based on these designs.

1. Scarlett O'Hara. Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 2. Scarlett-Rhett. Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 3. New York World's Fair. (Featuring significant buildings and Trylon and Perisphere). Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by the NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 4. New York World's Fair. (Featuring areas of interest and Trylon and Perisphere). Designed by Eaton and Royal Studios and copyrighted by the NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 5. World's Fair Music Hall. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 6. Trylon and Perisphere. Designed by Eaton (M. Eaton & Co., New York) and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 7. New York World's Fair Horticultural Exhibit. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 8. Aviation Building, Health Science Medical and Education Building, Contemporary Art Building, and Maritime Building. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 9. Rockefeller Center New York. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 10. Boston Monuments. (Including Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Old North Church). Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 11. Little Church around the Corner. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 12. New York World's Fair 1939: The World of Tomorrow. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 13. "Americana" Patriotic Design in Red, White, and Blue, with Eagle. Acquisition date (?) on back, Aug. 13, 1941. In pencil, on back, "From Edgar C. Hywanth…" 14. New York City Monuments. (Including Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum). Designed by Eaton and D.W. Serrano Studio Designers, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 15. Pictorial Map of Manhattan and How to get to World's Fair. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 16. New York Public Library (2 copies. One colored green and tan, one colored pink, blue, and green) Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 17. Statue of Liberty. Designed by Eaton. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941. 18. World's Fair Administration Building. Designed by Eaton and copyrighted by NYWF. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 7, 1941.

The World's Fair of 1940 for Peace and Freedom...Opens May 11, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features bird's-eye view of the fairgrounds. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Ford 1940, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features hood of car with Ford logo. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

For Peace and Freedom. The World's Fair New York...Opens May 11th, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features flags of the world. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

World's Fair New York 1940 for Peace and Freedom, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features Ford Building. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

The World's Fair of 1940 New York Opens May 11th, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster on illustration board hand done by E.P. Chrystie. Features monumental statue of George Washington. Acquisition date (?), in pencil, on back, February 27, 1952.

Visit International Centennial Stamp Exhibition, British Pavilion World's Fair, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Bob Smith. Features the "Penny Black", the World's first postage stamp issued in 1840.

Peace and Freedom. World's Fair of 1940 in New York, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc. N.Y.C. Poster features Trylon and Perisphere and the Constitution Mall. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

World's Fair of 1940 in New York Announcement of Opening Day, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Opening day was May 11th and admission was 50 cents. Poster features flags of the World and a monumental statue. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, April 4, 1940. An attached cover letter from The World's Fair of 1940 in New York asks recepient to hang poster in library in an effort to bring more people to the Fair.

World's Fair of 1940 in New York Announcement of Opening Day, 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. and designed by Howard Scott. Features a patriotic older gentleman in hat and three-piece suit at the Fair. Opening day was May 11th and admission was 50 cents. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back, April 4, 1940.

"Go By All Means World's Fair in New York 1940", 1940

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Poster created by S. Ekman. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

"For Your Summer Vacation...World's Fair New York", 1939

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster made in U.S.A. by Polygraphic Company of America, Inc., N.Y.C. Poster designed by Bob Smith with the tagline, "Travel America...See the World at the World's Fair in New York". Acquisition date(?), in pencil, on back of both copies, June 20, 1940.

Reproduction: "Country Fair" by John A. Woodside, 1824., 1940

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Reproduced print is an offset lithography by Rogers-Kellogg-Stillson of the original painting in the collection of Harry T. Peters. It is attached to the front of a greeting card from Harry T. Peters. On the back of the card, Peters explained that "Country Fair", depicting a country fair near the city of Philadelphia, is believed to be the first graphic record in America of a country fair. On back (in pencil), "Dec. 26, 1940".

"Perisphere, Melting into History", 1941

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Photograph and caption from the New York Journal and American, February 27, 1941. Features a dismantled Perisphere with the caption explaining that the salvaged metal would go to the Defense program.

Newspaper photograph of the steel skeletons of the Trylon and Perisphere, c. 1941

Folder: FF 04-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Photograph and caption from a newspaper, undated.

Reprint: "Sights at the Fair Ground.", c. 1955

Folder: FF 04-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Reprint of a 1888 Currier & Ives print. On front(in pencil) "#10472 (c.1955)" Stamped in many places "N.Y. Public Library Picture Collection". On back, a note on the Currier & Ives prints, "The Road ..."

"Come back to the Fair" New York's World's Fair, 1961

Folder: FF 04-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation" Printed by Allied Printing, Philadelphia. On back of all copies stamped, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner."

"New York World's Fair 1964-1965", 1961

Folder: FF 04-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster designed by B. Peak. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation". Printed by Amalgamated Lithographers of America, New York -- "Litho in U.S.A." Stamped on back of all copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

"Come back to the Fair!" New York World's Fair, 1961

Folder: FF 04-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation" Printed by Allied Printing, Philadelphia. Stamped on back of all copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

"New York World's Fair 1964-1965", 1961

Folder: FF 04-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

6 copies (2 mounted on cardboard with easel backs). Poster designed by B. Peak. "Unisphere presented by United States Steel copyrighted 1961, 1962 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation". Printed by Amalgamated Lithographers of America, New York -- "Litho in U.S.A." Stamped on back of some copies, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

"Texas Pavilions. Music Hall.", c.1961

Folder: FF 04-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Photograph of Texas Pavilions model. Stamped on back, "This publication was presented to this Library by Peter M. Warner".

Series V. Political Posters, 1840-2008, inclusive

Extent

100 item(s) (approximately)

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of presidential campaign posters, as well as local political campaign ephemera and posters (mainly New York City and State).

Subseries V.1 National Elections, 1840-2008, inclusive

Tippecanoe (Harrison & Tyler) Log Cabin by Whigs of Buffalo, 1840

Folder: FF 05-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Pub & Lith by Hall & Mooney. Poster features a 20x30 foot log cabin erected on March 18, 1840 by the Whigs of Buffalo and dedicated to the cause, Harrison & Tyler.

"Log Cabin Anecdotes. Illustrated Incidents in the life of Gen. William Henry Harrison", 1840

Folder: FF 05-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

J.F. Trow, Printer. Published by J.P. Giffing.

The 12th Ward Democratic Clay Club (Clay & Frelinghuysen), 1844

Folder: FF 05-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

M.Hopper Mott was president of the 12th Ward Democratic Clay Club. C.L. Carter, C.S. Miller, Marcellus Eells, and C.M. Graham, Jr. were officers.The event was held at Temerance Hall on 8th Avenue.

The Presidential (and Vice Presidential) Candidates. 1856, 1856

Folder: FF 05-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Published by B.H. Day. "Brother Jonathan" Weekly Newspaper. Features 3 portraits of the Presidential candidates: Buchanan drawn by S.F. Baker, Fremont Holcombs, and Filmore drawn by Edmonds. And 3 portraits of the Vice-Presidential candidates: Breckenridge drawn by J.W. Orr, Dayton drawn by Holcombs, and Donelson, unsigned.

"Scene in the Park July 1860 between Genet and Kerrigan...For County Clerk Harry Genet., 1861

Folder: FF 05-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Note on back explains that poster is a "Hand Bill against Harry W. Genet. November Election 1861"

"Lincoln and Johnson!", 1864

Folder: FF 05-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed at the Village Record Office, West Chester, PA. Invitation to a meeting at Kennett Square held by the Committee of Vigilance (Dr. Frank Taylor & John J. Pinkerton, Esq.) to prepare for General and Presidential Elections.

National Republican Platform of 1868 (Grant & Colfax), 1868

Folder: FF 05-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Published by L. John & Co. Poster features portraits of Grant and Colfax and sets out the Republican Platform as adopted at Chicago, May 21, 1868. Acquisition date(?) on front in pencil, May [19]06.

"You Must Make Your Choice." (Grant & Colfax), 1868

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2 copies. Designed by V. Miller; published by Photo-Eng. Co., N.Y. Features portraits of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant with the slogan, "National Unity." Copy 1 has acquisition date(?) on front in pencil, May 15/[19]06. Copy 2 lacks heading and is colored.

"National Democratic Banner of Victory, 1868." (Seymour & Blair), 1868

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Published by Currier & Ives. Features portraits of Horatio Seymour of New York and Frank P. Blair of Missouri and the slogan, "Peace, Union, and Constitutional Government". Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 20, 1928.

'Leaders of the Democratic Party." (Seymour & Blair), 1868

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3 copies. Copy 1, acquisition date(?) on front, April 6/[19]06. Copy 2 stamped on back, New York Historical Society Folks Art Collection, Nov. 17, 1937. Poster features four caricatures drawn by Thomas Nast of "The Rioter Seymour", "The Butcher Forrest", "The Pirate Semmes", and "The Hangman Hampton".

Tilden and Reform (Tilden & Hendricks), 1876

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Rev. Chambers and Sidney T. Fairchild, Esq. to address citizens of Casenovia, New York.

"Cleveland & Victory! Irving Hall...17th Assembly District.", 1884

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Lists candidates for primary elections of Inspectors and Delegates.

"November Scribners. Andrews' History. Regular Nominations" (Cleveland v. Blaine), 1884

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Poster features portraits of Cleveland of New York and Blaine of Maine.

"Get Out People! And Rejoice! An Era of Good Times at Hand!" (Cleveland & Hendricks), 1884

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Celebratory parade and torchlight procession on the election of Grover Cleveland & Thomas Hendricks.

1884 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates (Cleveland & Hendricks), 1884

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Published by James D. Gill of Springfield, MA. Poster features 4 portraits of Cleveland, Hendricks, Blaine, and Logan.

The Nation's Choice...James G. Blaine and John A. Logan, 1884

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Published by H.W. Kelley, Philadelphia. This proof features portraits of Blaine and Logan and the Republican Platform. Acquisition date(?) on front, Dec. 06/[19]06.

"Building and Ruling the Republic...The Biographies of Blaine & Logan and Cleveland & Hendricks", 1884

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Poster advertising the political book which was written by James P. Boyd and published by J.C. McCurdy & Co. Publishers, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis.

"Who Defrauded the American People out of their Choice for President in 1876.", 1884

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Published by J. Edward Ireland, New York. For sale by The Advance Publishing Co. Poster features 12 portraits of J.A. Garfield, J.P. Bradley, O.P. Morton, W. Strong, G. Casenave, S.M. Kenner, G.F. Edmunds, F.T. Frelinghuysen, G.F. Hoar, S.F. Miller, J. Madison Wells, and T.C. Anderson. Acquisition date(?) on front, Sept. 21/[19]05.

"The Whole Story in a Nutshell! Harrison's Ideas!...Cleveland's Ideas!", 1888

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Published by Yale Publishing Co., N.Y. Poster features portraits of Harrison and Cleveland superimposed on maps of the United States and information on the partys's platforms. Acquisition date(?) on back, Sept. 9, 1949.

"Campaign '88 Specimen Sheet. Moss Engraving Co. 535 Pearl St., New York.", 1888

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Published by Moss Engraving Co. Features caricatures of Benjamin Harrison, Levi Morton, Grover Cleveland, and Allan Thurman.

"Cleveland's Sweep!! 287 Electoral Votes!!!, 1892

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Poster features caricatures from the Philadelphia Record and the Chicago Globe and articles from the Philadelphia Times, the New York Sun, the New York Tribune, and the Public Ledger.

"The Tammany Tiger must go. Let the Tail go with the Hide", 1894

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Small card featuring a tiger's hide on front and a poem to the end of Tammany on the back. Published by the Committee of Seventy.

"Mr. Bryan on the Stump.", 1900

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Page 1007 of Harper's Weekly of October 27, 1900. Photographs of Mr. Bryan at Benton Harbor, Michigan, and at Findlay, Ohio.

"The Issue -- 1900...Liberty. Justice. Humanity...W.J. Bryan", 1900

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Copyright 1900 by Neville Williams, Columbus, Ohio. Published by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Further campaign slogans: "No Imperialism" and "Equal Rights to All...Special Privileges to None."

"For President...William Jennings Bryan", undated

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"From photo by Walinger, Chicago. Published by Martin B. Brown, Co., New York. Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Dec. 2, 1932.

The Social Democratic Party...Eugene V. Debs for President...Ben Hanford for Vice President, 1904

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2 copies. One in color, one in black & white. Copyright 1904 by William Mailly, Secy. Published by Eagle Lithographing Co. Slight variations -- "The Social Democratic Party" (color version), "The Socialist Party" (black & white version). Campaign slogan was "Workingmen of all Countries Unite" (color version), "Workers of the World Unite" (black & white version).

"For President Theodore Roosevelt of New York...For Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana", c.1904

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Roosevelt photo copyrighted by Pach; Fairbanks photo copyrighted by O.V. Buck. No publisher given but a New York Union label stamp. Acquisitiion date(?) on front, in pencil, Feb. 25, 1943.

"The Wizard of Oyster Bay" in The Evening Post Cartoon Section., 1910

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Caricature copyrighted 1910 by New York Evening Post Co. and signed by William H. Walker. Features drawing of Teddy Roosevelt with a cauldron, "Political Expediency", with vapors labelled "Payne-Aldrich Tariff" floating away.

Progressive Party "Dollar Bill", 1912

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Charter Membership Certificate 1912 Campaign -- "This is a receipt for one dollar contributed to the campaign fund of the Progressive Party." Teddy Roosevelt for President and Hiram W. Johnson for Vice President. "Signed" by Elou Huntington Hooker, National Treasurer. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Feb. 17, 1938. "Harrold E. Gillingham" stamped on back.

Official Ballot for Presidential Election for Ninth Election District, Twenty-Ninth Assembly District, County of New York., 1912

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The 1912 election ballot included candidates from the Democratic Party (Wilson/Marshall), Republican Party (Taft/Sherman), Socialist Party (Debs/Seidel), Independence League Party (No nominees), Prohibition Party (Chafin/Watkins), National Progressive Party (Roosevelt/Johnson), and Socialist Labor Party (Reimer/Gillhaus). On back, "Gift of Charles L. Bernhemer. Sept. 21, 1943."

"America Always First" (Harding/Coolidge), 1920

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Copyrighted 1920 by Edmondston Studio, Washington, D.C.

"For President Warren G. Harding", 1920

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2 copies. Copyrighted 1920 by Edmondston Studio, Washington D.C. Printed by Alco-Gravure, Inc., New York, Baltimore, St. Louis.

"Cox or Harding...'Under Which Flag?'", c.1920

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Compilation of two caricatures published by Ritchey with a New York Lithographers Union stamp. The Cox caricature with a League of Nations flag, signed "after Kromer", was reproduced from "The World" (The Leading Cox Organ). The Harding caricature with an American flag was reproduced from "Harvey's Weekly" (Supporter of Harding).

"Welcome...President Warren G. Harding and Vice President Calvin Coolidge", 1921

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From the New York Commercial, The National Business Newspaper, Monday Morning, May 23, 1921 (126th Year, No. 119). Photos of both men by Edmondston Studio of Washington, D.C. Stamped on front, at top, "W. Johnson Quinn Collection, New York Hotels, January 1942". On back, photos of several men surrounding caption: "New York Commercial's 125th Anniversary some of the prominent men who have helped make the dinner a success". Herbert Hoover (Sec. of Commerce) was guest speaker, R.A.C. Smith was Chairman of General Committee, and Charles E. Hughes was Honorary Chairman of General Committee.

1921 New York Sample Ballot for 29th Election District, 2nd Assembly District, 65th Precinct, 1921

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"Calvin Coolidge For President", 1924

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Copyrighted by John Doctoro, after Walinger Photo. Printed by Wynkoop Hallenbeck.

"Father Knickerbocker Welcomes The Democrats of the Nation", 1924

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Image of Father Knickerbocker by Adolph Treidler. Poster for the Democratic National Convention - New York City - June 1924.

"Regular Democratic Nomination for President, Alfred E. Smith of New York, for Vice-President, Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas", 1928

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Published by M.B. Brown Printing and Binding Co., N.Y. Campaign slogan: "Honest. Able. Fearless." Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 24, 1928.

"The Dawn of Victory...Re-Elect Herbert Hoover", 1932

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Poster features illustration by Howard Chandler Christy. Stamped Allied Printing, New York City.

"America...To Our President" Birthday Ball, 1934

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Poster advertising President Roosevelt's Birthday Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria. Features an illustration by Howard Chandler Christy.

"Primary Election May 19th...Vote for these Republican Candidates", 1936

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Sample ballot was paid for by Monmouth Republican Minute Men. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 20, 1936.

"Sham Prosperity!...Vote for Landon and Knox...", 1936

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Issued by Campaign Committee Women's National Republican Club, Inc. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Citizens of United States...Save America with your Vote for Landon...", 1936

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Issued by Campaign Committee Women's National Republican Club, Inc. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Today is Lawyers' Day...Landon-Knox Clubs of Greater New York...", 1936

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Issued by William Ziegler, Jr., Director, Landon-Knox Clubs of Greater New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pen, Nov. 28, 1936.

"Your Vote under this American Labor Party emblem counts for Roosevelt and Lehman...", 1936

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2 copies. Published by Signal Press, Inc. Issued by American Labor Party. On both copies - Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 2, 1936. Copy 2 in plastic sleeve with another flyer -- "They Hate Him Because He Gave Labor a Break!" (Roosevelt/Lehman).

"Don't be a Scab at the Ballot Box ... Counts for Roosevelt and Lehman...", 1936

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Published by Signal Press, Inc. Issued by American Labor Party.

"Young Voters ... when you fire your first Ballot ... Counts for Roosevelt and Lehman...", 1936

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Published by Signal Press, Inc. Issued by American Labor Party. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 28, 1936.

"Communism on Stage", 1936

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Leaflet about "Triple A, Plowed Under" presented by the "living newspaper" unit of The Federal Theater Project. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pen, Oct. 31, 1936.

"The Real Roosevelt", 1936

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Circular letter issued by The National Republican Builders, Inc. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 26, 1937.

"A Vote for Roosevelt is a Vote to Continue this Alien Rule! Roosevelt's Supreme Council", 1936

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Copyrighted 1936 by Robert Edward Edmondson. Published by Edmondson Economic Service, N.Y. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Aug. 10, 1936.

"The Patriotic Crusade Against Jewish Anti-Americanism", 1936

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Written by The Edmondson Economic Service - Robert Edward Edmoondson, Sole Proprietor. Copyrighted 1936 by Robert Edward Edmondson. Published by Edmondson Economic Service, N.Y. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Aug. 10, 1936.

"Wake Up! Wake Up! For God's Sake -- Wake Up! Your Country Needs You!", 1936

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By Robert Edward Edmondson. Published by Edmondson Economic Service, N.Y. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Aug. 10, 1936.

"Landon Knox GOP", 1936

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Lithographed by McCandlish Lithograph Corporation, Philadelphia. Features daisy with elephant labelled GOP in center with "Landon" above and "Knox" below. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

Leaflets from the Republican Service League of Chicago, 1936

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3 leaflets. First entitled "A Veteran Suggest ... A Contrast". Second entitled "Where Do We Go From Here? ... And Now..." Third entitled "I Hate War or I Hate Warriors?". All three leaflets support the Landon/Knox Campaign. On all 3 leaflets, acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"The Great American Game...Find-The-Goat (Growing National Debt), 1936

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Copyrighted 1936 by The Budd Co., Providence, Rhode Island. The game piece consists of two cardboard discs attached so that the bottom disc can spin with a slot opening in the top disc where spin result can be read. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Our Objectives are Clear...Elect...Landon...Knox...", 1936

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Flyer printed by The Republican Service League National Headquarters, Chicago. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

Landon and Knox poem against New Deal, 1936

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Anit-New Deal poem by "American Citizen". Not copyrighted - Reproduction invited. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Landon Decries Bigotry!...Letter from William Allen White", 1936

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Letter was from W.A. White, Editor and Owner of The Emporia Gazette, Emporia, Kansas. Reprinted by Republican National Committee, Eastern Division, New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Don't Scab at the Ballot Box! To all WPA workers..." (Thomas/Nelson, Socialist Party), 1936

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Flyer issued by the WPA Committee for Thomas and Nelson. Acquisition date(?) on back and front, in pencil, Oct. 31, 1936.

"To All Unemployed, WPA Workers and Trade-Unionists! The Socialist Party..." (Thomas/Nelson), 1936

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Invitation leaflet to hear Norman Thomas and David Lasser (Natl. Pres. of the Workers Alliance) speak at Madison Square Garden. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 31, 1936.

Official General Election Sample Ballot, Belmar Borough, Election District No. 2, 1936

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"Marked" for Socialist Party.

"Landon Volunteers" postcard, 1936

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Postcard signing up volunteers to be sent to Mrs. Preston Davie, Women's Division, Republican National Committee, New York City.

"Roosevelt and Lehman Monster Rally Tonight", 1936

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Flyer printed by Artisan Press, Union Printers, Brooklyn, N.Y. Under the Auspices of Kings Highway Democratic Club, Inc.

"Landon Tells America - I want no support from Bigots", 1936

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2 copies. Flyer issued by Republican National Committee. Stamped Allied Printing, New York City. On both copies - Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Russians for Roosevelt", 1936

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Flyer consists of 3 reprinted articles re: Moscow backing Roosevelt. Articles from Chicago Tribune Press Service, Denver Post, and Facts and Opinions.

"Reed's Address Denouncing Roosevelt 'Royalism'", 1936

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"Reprinted by permission, New York American, Sept. 4, 1936" Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 17, 1936.

"Landon Leaps into Big Lead", 1936

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Reprinted from The Washington Post Weekly News Magazine.

Vote for Landon and Knox", 1936

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Campaign poster features photographs of each man (stamped "I.P.E.U."). Poster stamped Allied Printing, Chicago.

"Landon and Knox for US...Deeds...Not Deficits", 1936

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2 copies - one landscape, one portrait. Campaign poster is red, white, and blue with photographs of each man. Stamped "I.P.E.U." "C.H.W.P. Alled Printing, Buffalo, N.Y. On back of portrait copy, in pen, "Mrs. Geo Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936"

"Vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt for President", 1936

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Bold red letters on white background. Paid for by Walter Reade. Stamped Allied Printing, New York City. On back, in pencil, "Dr. Frederick Griffith. Nov. 20, 1936"

Landon Market Basket Club Brown Paper Bag, 1936

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Printed on brown paper bag are the New York retail cost of several grocery items in 1933 and 1936. On back, in pen, "Mrs. Geo Knox. Nov. 19, 1936"

"Come! Join our Prairie Band to Washington with Landon and Knox", 1936

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Poster features pen and ink drawing by Juliette Laughlin. On back, in pen, "Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936"

Republican Rally Madison Square Garden (Landon/Knox), 1936

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Poster printed by Tenny Press, New York City. Rally under the auspices of Republican State Committee. On back, in pen, "Gift of Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936"

"From a Typical Prairie State...Alf M. Landon of Kansas", 1936

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Poster features a photograph of Landon, stamped with Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Chicago. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Frederick Griffith. Dec. 17, 1936"

Vote for Landon and Knox and the Entire Republican Ticket, 1936

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Poster printed by Tenny Press, New York City. Features 7 photographs(stamped I.P.E.U.) of Republicans running for State offices, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor. On back, in pen, "Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936"

Landon Volunteers...A Declaration of Independence by Democrats, 1936

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Sign-up poster to be returned to Landon Volunteers, West 36th Street, New York City. On back, in pen, "Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936"

"Where To?? (quo vadis America?) Beware!, c.1936

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Circular letter from "I am neither a Protestant nor a Jew, and I don't belong to any of the political parties..." warning against voting for any of the candidates supported by Father Coughlin. Letterwriter asks that letter be reprinted and passed through neighborhoods throughout the United States.

"No Loitering -or-Electioneering", c.1936

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On back, in pencil, "Gift og Dr. Frederic Griffith. July 19, 1938."

"The Opening Gun of the 1940 Presidential Campaign...", 1937

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A 7th Edition of a circular published by Hal Walton, Chairman of the Committee of Witnesses (Charles Lindbergh and kidnapping of son). Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Feb. 19, 1937.

"We Stand With Roosevelt", 1940

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Small red, white and blue strip with a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Oct 8 1940.

Wendell Willkie Campaign Poster, 1940

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Copyrighted 1940 by Albert T. Reid Syndicate. Features illustrated life story of Wendell L. Willkie drawn by Albert T. Reid. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Oct 22, 1940.

"For Peace, Preparedness and Prosperity...Wendell Willkie", 1940

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2 copies. Campaign poster features photograph of Willkie (stamped I.P.E.U.) and an Allied Printing, Chicago stamp.

Wendell Willkie Campaign Leaflet, 1940

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Leaflet produced by We, the People Willkie Campaign. Leaflet features a photograph of Willkie on front cover and steps in his career on inside pages.

"Once, I Could Vote, Too" (Willkie), 1940

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Poster sponsored by the Willkie War Veterans National Committee of Chicago. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, May 27, 1943.

"What it Means to You to Elect Wendell Willkie", 1940

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Campaign leaflet published by Associated Willkie Clubs of America, New York. Acquisition date(?) on leaflet, in pencil, May 27, 1943.

"Your Job - To Help Elect - Wendell Willkie on Tuesday Nov. 5th Last 5 Days" postcard, 1940

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Postcard sponsored by John W. Hanes, Chairman of Independent Willkie Committee of 1,000,000. Postcard sent to Hazel Flagler, Esq. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, May 27, 1943.

Willkie War Veterans National Committee poster, 1940

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"Don't Gamble with Your Future" (Roosevelt/Truman), c.1944

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Poster was published by The I.L.G.W.U. Campaign Committee for Roosevelt and Truman and has a printing union label. Features dice on white/orange background.

"We Vote for Health-Home-Happiness..." (Roosevelt/Truman), c.1944

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Poster published by The I.L.G.W.U. Campaign Committee for Roosevelt-Truman and has a union printing label. "Vote Liberal Party" runs across bottom of poster and poster features a garment worker at sewing machine with red background.

"I Want You F.D.R. Stay and Finish the Job!", 1944

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3 copies. Poster features illustrations of Uncle Sam and Roosevelt by James Montgomery Flagg. Poster by the Independent Voters' Committee of the Arts and Sciences for Roosevelt.

"You Can Register Now!" (New York State Registration and Voting Qualifications), 1944

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Features an illustration by Ed Hughes with group in car heading toward Board of Elections and a placard, "We're for F.D.R.". Voting registration required a literacy certificate.

"Make Your Vote Count ... Twice!" (Roosevelt/Truman), 1944

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2 copies. Red and yellow colored poster with a union printing label. Published by The Liberal Party (Logo: Liberty Bell) -- "A Paid Political Advertisement". Copy 1: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Nov. 18, 1944. Copy 2: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Nov. 30, 1944.

"Liberal Party Rally for Roosevelt...", 1944

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Poster was printed by Astoria Press, New York and sponsored by the Liberal Party. The Rally was held at Madison Square Garden and featured music by Frank Sinatra, Victor Borge, Bill Robinson, and the I.L.G.W.U. Chorus. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Nov. 30, 1944.

"Roosevelt and Labor" broadcasts, 1944

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2 copies. Campaign poster sponsored by the ILGWU Campaign Committee for Roosevelt - Truman. There were 4 broadcasts on Thursday nights in October on the Blue Coast-to-Coast Network (WJZ - at 10:15 pm). Copy 1: Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Nov. 15, 1944.

"Franklin D. Roosevelt", 1944

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Poster features a photograph (taken in August 1944 and copyrighted by Perskie) of Roosevelt and includes a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Nov. 1, 1944.

"Double the Vote for Dewey Day" (Dewey/Bricker), 1944

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Campaign poster issued by Republican State Committee. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 30, 1944.

For Peacetime Jobs...elect...Dewey and Bricker...Curran...Van Voorhis", 1944

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Poster features photographs of the four men and was published by New York Republican State Committee -- has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Nov. 1, 1944.

"For Peacetime Jobs 1945-1949 elect Dewey and Bricker", 1944

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2 copies. Campaign poster in blue and white with union printing label. States it is Paid Political Advertising. Copy 1 and 2: Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 18, 1944.

"Our Next Vice President...Bricker", 1944

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Poster features a photograph of Bricker and was published by the Republican National Committee -- has union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Nov. 1, 1944.

"Our Friend" National Citizens Political Action Committee (Roosevelt/Truman), 1944

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Illustration designed by Ben Shahn. Features head of FDR on right side and a campaign rally on the left. A New York printing union stamp. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 1, 1944.

"You Need Them. They Need You" (Roosevelt/Truman), 1944

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2 copies. Campaign poster asks for contributions to the ILGWU Campaign Committee for Roosevelt-Truman. Allied Printing, New York stamp. Copy 1: Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Nov. 1, 1944.

Campaign Ballot Mockup, 1944

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An interactive cardboard ballot of New York with cardboard levers ticked for the Liberal Party. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 30, 1944.

"The Message of Franklin D. Roosevelt", 1945

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Copyrighted 1945 Thom McAn Shoe Company and has a union printing label. Poster features quotes from his speeches, a chronology of his life (compiled under the supervision of John A. Krout, Trustee of the New York State Historical Association), and vignettes from different times in his life.

"Unfinished Portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt", 1945

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Reproduced from Original Portrait. Copyrighted 1945 by Elizabeth Shoumatoff. "Pan American and Interantional Copyright Reserved...Gimbel Brothers, Inc. N.Y. Sole Publishers...Limited First Edition" Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, July 18, 1945.

The Republican News September newsletter (Dewey/Warren), 1948

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The Republican News, Vol. III, No. 12, Washington D.C., September 1948. Front page features an illustration by Jay Thomas of Uncle Sam calling Dewey/Warren into the game. Newsletter addressed to Delle C. Landauer.

"Earl Warren", 1948

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Poster features photograph of Warren and was published by the Republican National Committee (Washington, DC)-- has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Oct. 25, 1948.

"Nobody Wants War. Harry S. Truman Knows Why!", 1948

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Poster is a long strip that features a drawing of Truman in an army cap. Has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Nov 10 1948.

"Dewey in '48...He gets things done" Booklet, 1948

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Booklet published by Republican National Committee. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Nov 10 1948.

Thomas E. Dewey Campaign Poster, 1948

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Poster features photograph of Dewey (stamped IPEU). Sponsored by Republican National Committee. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 25, 1948.

"Halt The War Drive! Vote Wallace and Taylor...", 1948

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3 copies. Poster issued by American Labor Party and has a union printing label. All copies: Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Nov 10 1948.

"Secure the Peace...Elect Harry S. Truman", 1948

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Campaign poster features photograph of Truman. Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Nov. 10, 1948.

"No Loitering or Electioneering ... ", 1948

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Diamond-shaped, navy blue with white lettering, poster. Two-sided. Acquisition date(?), stamped on one side, Nov 10 1948.

"America Needs a Winner ..." (Justice William Douglas), c.1948

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Poster has a union printing stamp. Poster published by Young Democrats for Douglas, and the event was held at Hotel John B artram.

"Your Radio Dates with F.D.R.JR." (Congressional campaign), 1949

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Campaign poster sponsored by the Liberal Party, Democrats for Roosevelt, C.I.O.-PAC, A.F.L. unions for FDR, Jr., A.D.A., Four Freedoms, and Fair Deal Democrats. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, May 10, 1949.

"Use Your Library...Listen! Read!...then Vote", 1952

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"Poster contributed by Childrens Press, publishers of the famous "You" books..." Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Sep 8 1952.

"America Needs Eisenhower for a Durable Peace", 1952

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2 copies. Poster lithographed by The National Process Co., Clifton, N.J. Photography by Peter Berkeley, Denver, and copyrighted by Forver Portrait, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Poster issued by Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon, Sidney J. Weinberg, Treasurer. Copy 1: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, October 31, 1952. Copy 2: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, November 4, 1952.

"To Every Man and Woman Sick of Being Taxed to Death" (Eisenhower/Nixon), 1952

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Poster features appeal to elect Eisenhower president and Katharine St. George for Congress.

"...for all the people..." (Stevenson/Sparkman), 1952

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2 copies. Published by the National Democratic Committee, Washington, DC, and has a union printing label. Features a photograph of the candidates at a microphone. Both copies: Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Nov 26 1952.

"Elect Stevenson for President", 1952

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2 copies, stapled together. Poster features a photograph of Stevenson copyrighted by Arnold Newman and was printed by Woodruff Printing Corp. Poster issued by Volunteers for Stevenson West Side Headquarters. "Campaign Workers Needed" runs across bottom of poster. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, October 28, 1952.

"Eisenhower for President...Vote for a man you can trust!", 1952

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2 copies (smaller paper copy and larger cardboard copy). Features a photograph of Eisenhower by Greystone Studios, N.Y. Poster issued by New York Republican State Committee and has a union printing label. Has slogan, "Vote Row A All The Way". Small copy 1: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, October 30, 1952. Larger Copy 2: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Nov. 4, 1952.

"North-South...East-West...All Agree Barkley Best", 1952

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Large poster with blue lettering on white background has a Chicago union printing label. Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Oct 9, 1952.

"Barkley for President", 1952

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Poster features a photograph of Barkley and has a Chicago union printing label. Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Oct 9, 1952.

"Robert S. Kerr... A Fighting Democrat for President", 1952

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Poster features a photograph of Kerr overlaid on an outline of the United States. Acquisition date(?), stamped on back, Oct 9, 1952.

"Estes Kefauver...One Democrat...Beat Any Republican in 1952", 1952

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Double-sided pamphlet issued by National Kefauver Campaign Committee. Acquisition date(?), stamped on pamphlet, Jul 23, 1952.

"Vote for Peace...Vote for Prosperity...Vote for Ike", c.1952

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Poster features a photograph of Eisenhower and has a union printing label.

"Don't let this happen to You! Vote for Ike!", c.1952

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Small strip poster features the bottom of a men's dress shoe with a hole, background is orange and white. Has a union printing label.

"Win with Ike!", c.1952

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Poster was printed by Shorewood Press, New York, and features a photograph of Eisenhower copyrighted by Arnold Newman. Issued by Citizens for Eisenhower, John French, Treasurer.

"For All of You...Estes Kefauver", undated

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Poster features a photograph of Kefauver and has a union printing label.

"For All of You...Adlai Stevenson", undated

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Poster features a photograph of Stevenson and has a union printing label.

Reprint of Nixon Acceptance Speech for Presidential nomination, 1960

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Reprinted by Ridgewood, N.J. Republican Campaign Committee.

"Leadership For The 60's...Kennedy For President", 1960

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Newspaper booklet features many stories and photographs of Kennedy and Johnson. Issued by Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson and has a Wilkes-Barre union printing label.

"Kennedy for President...Leadership for the 60's", 1960

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A plastic sheet poster issued by Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC. Features a photograph of Kennedy on a red, white, and blue background and has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, November 1, 1960.

"Kennedy for President" pamphlets, 1960

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1 pamphlet issued by N.Y. Democratic State Campaign Committee. The other pamphlet issued by the New York Democratic County Committee. Both have union printing stamps.

"Johnson for Vice President...Leadership for the 60's", 1960

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Poster issued by Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC and has a union printing label. Features photograph of Johnson on red, white, and blue background. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, November 1, 1960.

"Experience Counts! Elect Nixon...Lodge", 1960

Folder: FF 05-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster issued by New York State Republican Campaign Committee and features photographs of both men.

"Nixon's The One!" bumper sticker, [1960]

Folder: FF 05-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"LBJ For The USA", 1964

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Poster has union printing label and features a stipple drawing of Johnson.

"LBJ for the USA", c.1964

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3 copies. A plastic sheet poster features a drawn image of Johnson with red and blue details and has a union printing label. 1 copy at bottom: "Banner-Brites.A Milton Story Creation" and a union printing stamp: "Flexible Packaging Workers of America. Local 284".

"Goldwater for President", 1964

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Poster printed by Columbia Advertising Co., Jamaica, New York. Features a photograph of Goldwater on blue and white background.

Greeting cards for Barry Goldwater, [1964]

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2 copies of a "Happy Birthday" greeting card printed by Humor House, Inc. of Morristown, N.J. 1 copy of a "Speedy Recovery" card printed by Humor House, Inc. of Morristown, N.J. 1 copy of "New Baby" card printed by Presidential Publishing Co. of Morristown, N.J.

"The Issue is...Red Cuba...The Debate that Never Was...Goldwater vs. Johnson", 1964

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Small pamphlet featuring photographs and quotes of Goldwater and Johnson issued under the direction of the Republican National Committee. With a union printing stamp.

"The Issue is...Civil Rights...The Debate that Never Was...Goldwater vs. Johnson", 1964

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Small pamphlet featuring photographs and quotes of Goldwater and Johnson issued under the direction of the Republican National Committee. With a union printing stamp.

"Victory For America in 1964 enterprise" shares, 1964

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3 copies(slight variations). Victory for America in 1964 enterprise of New Yorkers for Goldwater and Miller printed a prospectus and "shares" at $5.00/share.

Goldwater Victory Rally "Ticket", 1964

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Ticket printed by Arcus-Simplex-Brown, Inc., N.Y. Rally was at Madison Square Garden.

Goldwater/Miller bumper sticker, [1964]

Folder: FF 05-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Elect Johnson, Humphrey, Kennedy and the Entire Democratic Ticket", 1964

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2 copies. Poster sponsored by the Amalgamated Lithographers, Local 1 of Greater New York and Litho by Crafton Graphic Company, Inc. Features a drawing of Johnson and photographs of Humphrey and Kennedy (Robert).

"Get on the Johnson, Humphrey, Kennedy team", [1964]

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Large poster by the New York State Democratic Committee with logo, star and liberty bell. Blue background, white lettering with a union stamp in bottom right corner.

"Get on the Johnson-Humphrey-Kennedy Team", 1964

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Small page sized poster featuring a photograph of Kennedy daughter with her Italian godparents. Poster sponsored by the Italo-American Volunteers for Robert Kennedy On reverse side of poster there is a Daily News article, October 14, 1964, about Kennedy speaking on the Valachi case.

"Kennedy...Robert F. Kennedy for U.S. Senate Comm." bumper sticker, 1964

Folder: FF 05-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"For the People...Goldwater President U.S.A....Del Rosso Congress U.S.A....", [1964]

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Poster published by Del Rosso for Congress Committee and printed by Ira Rosenberg, Inc. Yellow and black poster on white background featuring photographs of both men.

"Give...Bucks for Barry", [1964]

Folder: FF 05-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Nov. 3 1964. You are There. What Kind of Day Will It Be?" [Goldwater], 1964

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Pamphlet printed by Climax Printing, Flushing, N.Y. for Conservative Party State Committee.

New Yorkers for Goldwater & Miller campaign fundraising letter, 1964

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The Honorary Chairman of the Committee: Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker; Chairman: Mrs. Preston Davie; Finance Chairman: Mr. Barry T. Leithead.

"Miller for Vice President", 1964

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Poster printed by Columbia Advertising Co. and features photograph of Miller.

"HH Humphrey", undated

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2 copies(different sizes). Features a photograph of Humphrey and his signature. 1 copy has a white border.

"President Nixon...Now More Than Ever", 1972

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Poster copyrighted by Jimini Productions, West Hollywood, Calif., and paid for by Finance Committee to Re-elect The President - Paul Barrick, Treasurer.

"Re-elect the President" political button poster, 1972

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Poster paid for by Finance Committee for the Re-election of President Nixon, Hugh Sloan, Jr., Chairman. Has union printing stamp.

"Re-elect The President.", 1972

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Poster paid for by Finance Committee For The Re-Election of President Nixon, Hugh Sloan, Jr. Chairman. Printed by Amalgamated Lithographers, Local One, New York.

"McGovern-President '72", 1972

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Poster copyrighted by Stanley Tretick and paid for by McGovern for President Committee, Marian Perlman, Treasurer.

"Come Home America...George McGovern", 1972

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Poster copyrighted in 1972 by Art for McGovern and signed by (Sister) Corita. Features quote by Sargent Shriver.

"McGovern/Shriver '72", 1972

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Poster copyrighted by Stanley Tretick and paid for by Finance & Industry Committee of the National Citizens for McGovern/Shriver, Donn Mitchell, Exec. Director.

"America Needs McGovern...He Can Put It Together", 1972

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Photo by Malcolm Varon. Printed by Colorcraft Offset, Inc., New York, N.Y.

"Jimmy Carter for President", [1976]

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Poster for the Democratic Primary (held April 6th). Paid for by the Jimmy Carter Campaign Committee, R.J. Lipshutz, Treasurer. Features photograph of Carter.

"Re-Elect President Carter. A friend of America's cities.", 1980

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Subway card advertisement paid for by the Carter/Mondale Re-Election Committee, Inc., Robert S. Strauss, Chairman. Poster has a union printing label and features a photograph of Presidetn Carter signing bill to give Federal aid to New York City. On back, in pencil, "Subway card advertisement acquired for the exhibition, 'New York on the Brink' from the Political Ephemera Collection of Trudy L. Mason".

"The Main Event...Mondale/Ferraro", 1984

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Blue and red poster with white lettering paid for by Mondale/Ferraro Committee, Inc. Has union printing label.

Dukakis. President, 1988

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2 copies. Blue lettering over an American flag background. Has union printing label.

"Dukakis. President '88...Bentsen. Vice President '88", 1988, inclusive

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Poster paid for an authorized by Dukakis for President Committee, Inc. Has a union printing label. On reverse side, "Dukakis President" over an American flag background.

"Kerry Edwards...A Stronger America", 2004

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Blue, red, and white with American flag poster printed by Sign Display, Local 820.

Obama..."Yes, Together", [2008]

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Poster features 13 rows of Obama's face on a beige background and word's "Yes, Together" in red.

"McCAIN...JOHNMcCAIN.COM", 2008

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3 copies, two-sided. Paid for by John McCain 2008. On one copy, "Produced by GOPTrunk.com. One copy encased in plastic with note explaining, "Desiccated residue at center is egg".

"McCain * Palin", 2008

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Poster is two-sided. Paid for by John McCain 2008. Features website: www.JOHNMcCAIN.COM.

Subseries V.2 State and Local Elections, 1856-1958, inclusive

"Americans Should Govern America" (N.Y. State Election), c.1856

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Poster was printed by H.D. Stone, Printers. Large poster lists the candidates in bold print and the offices they are running for. Very fragile.

"Democrat Salt River Excursion! Incidents of the Annual Voyage to the Old Stamping Ground.", 1871

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Poster printed by The Philadelphia Post on October 10, 1871. Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Jan. 16, 1914.

"For Mayor: James O'Brien.", [1873]

Folder: FF 05-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

15th Assembly District Democratic Primaries, 1875

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Poster printed by John King, Political Printer, N.E. cor. 34th STreet and 9th Avenue, (over Douglas' Coal Office.)Richard Lohman, Secretary, and John Hardy, Chairman, of 15th Assembly District Democratic Committee.

"List of Voters in the Town of Stockbridge", 1880's

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Alphabetical list of names of voters in Stockbridge.

"A Barnyard Scene. Two Roosters (Cleveland, Folger) after one Hen (New York State)", c.1881

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Caricature of the Boss farmer (Chester) Arthur overlooking the barnyard. Caricature printed by American Photo Eng. Co., N.Y. Dingfelder & Libko, Manufacturers advertsing Leo Segars. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, July 20, 1954.

"For Mayor: Theodore Roosevelt.", 1886

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Poster features a lithograph signed by Thomas Fleming, Thomas Fleming & Co., Lith.

The Great Sunday World Convention Number July 5th. Advertisement, 1896

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The poster advertising the Sunday World publication includes an article by Hon. Gladstone, 16 portraits of Presidential Possibilities, and the continuation of John Oliver Hobbes' Great Story. Stamped on back, "The Harry A. Ogden Collection of The New York Historical Society October 20, 1936."

"George B. McClellan Says The Whole Ticket (Democratic) Will Win", 1900

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Poster features a cartoon copyrighted by W.R. Hearst entitled, "The Padrone and his Pupil" and drawn by F. Oppel. The named figures in the cartoon are McLaughlin, Platt, Gen. Greene, Seth Low, and Devery.

"Anti-Tammany Fusion Candidate for Register...John H.J. Ronner", c.1900

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Poster done by The Gillin Print Co., N.Y. and Phila. Features a large image of Ronner.

Democratic Primaries for Supreme Court Justice (Thos. E. Rush), [1917]

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Poster printed by Isaac Goldmann Company, Printers and features a photograph of Rush who was running in the primaries for Supreme Court Justice of the First Judicial District, counties of Manhattan and the Bronx. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, "E.B. Child. June 1939."

"19th Ward! Whigs to the Rescue", undated

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Poster printed by Baker, Godwin & Co. Printers. Poster lists the Whigs of the 19th Ward.

"Twelfth Ward Whig Nominations!", undated

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Poster printed by J.C. Kelley & J.A. Fraetas, Printers. Alpheus Sherman, John A. Sidell, and John G. Kip were all nominated.

"For District Attorney...Wm Travers Jerome", c.1901

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Poster copyrighted by Poch Bros. and published by The Freytag Printing Company (with union printing label). On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child. Jan. 1939".

Ballot for Mayor of New York City (Seth Low) and other offices, 1902

Folder: FF 05-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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On back, in pencil, "April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa." Seth Low was the mayorial candidate for both the Republican and Citizens Union tickets. Candidates for other positions were, Denis O'Brien, Frederic W. Hinrichs, Edward J. McQuire, Henry Bischoff, Ralph Trautmann, and Cyrus Sulzberger.

"Blot Out the Saloon!" Prohibition Candidates for Gov./Lt. Gov., 1902

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Poster sponsored by J.H. Durkee, Chairman of Prohibition State Committee. Alfred L. Manierre was Prohibition Party's candidate for Governor and John A. Hartman was the candidate for Lieut.-Governor.

"Regular Democratic Nomination For Mayor...George B. McClellan", c.1903

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2 copies. Poster sponsored by the Metropolitan Equipment Company and has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Dec 1, 1932 on copy 1. Copy 2, on back, in pencil, "E.B. Child. Jan. 1939".

Public Officials of the Borough of the Bronx, 1903

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Poster was a supplement to "The North Side News," December 20, 1903, and features images of the public officials.

"Fusion's Candidate for President...Bronx...Joseph I. Berry of Fordham", 1903

Folder: FF 05-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster was published as a suppplement to Bronx Borough Record and Times, October 11, 1903. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Feb. 15, 1938.

"$30,000 in Rewards for Arrest...Repeaters, Floaters...Election Law...", c.1908

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Poster has an allied printing union label. Red lettering on light brown background. Directs citizens to see circular of The Citizens Union for terms of offer. On back, in pencil, "April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa."

Republican Party list of Delegates to the 15th Congress and Assembly Districts Republican Convention, 1908

Folder: FF 05-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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The list of names was from the Borough of Manhattan, 7th Election District, 15th Assembly District, and the named persons were to elect delegates to either the Reblican National Convention or the Republican State Convention. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, March 23, 1936.

"For District Attorney...Charles S. Whitman", c.1909

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Poster has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Dec. 1, 1932.

Charles S. Whitman (Governor of New York, 1915-1918), c.1914

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Poster copyrighted by Pirie MacDonald, N.Y. and published by G. Prince, N.Y. Poster features a three-quarters portrait of Whitman with his name running along the bottom. Probably for his run for Governor. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Dec 2, 1932.

"A Man of Deeds - Not Words...Charles S. Whitman", c.1914

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Poster copyrighted by Pirie MacDonald, N.Y. and published (with union printing label) by G. Prince, N.Y. Poster features same image as above-listed poster but includes a pledge by Candidate that he is a candidate for the nomination for Governor in the Republican primary and no other, that he has never been subservient to any political boss, and that he has not enetered into any deal with anybody regarding this nomination. On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child. Jan. 1939".

"Independence League Candidate for Municipal Court Justice...John Davis", undated

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Poster published by North Side News Job Print (with allied printing union label) and features an image of the candidate. The Independence League party was started by William Randolph Hearst in about 1906 and and coninued in New York City until about 1911. Acquisition date(?), on front, in pencil, Dec. 2, 1932.

"Honesty...Vote for Mayor Low and Keep the Grafters Out", 1903

Folder: FF 05-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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The poster was made of "Trade Crystaloid" and manufactured by The Whitehead & Hoag Co., N.Y. (with union made label). Poster features vibrant colors with an image of a woman as greek statue and City Hall in background. On front, in pencil, "April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa."

Order of the Acorns. Office of the Great Oak, Oak Leaf No. 1-22, 1903

Folder: FF 05-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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These circulars were printed by Lipshitz Press, Blanchard Press, and Economist Press, in English, German, Italian, and Hebrew. Many are two-sided. All are anti-Tammany and appeal to "Vote for Low". For the most part, there is at least one copy of each Oak Leaf in the collection, many are stamped "Library of the University of Pennsylvania" with a date of April 18, 1962. Some copies have acquisition date(?), in pencil, March 18, 1918. Several circulars have caricatures, many drawn by Quincy Scott or reprinted from "New York World".

Documents Issued by City Vigilance League. "Vote for Low", 1903

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The City Vigilance League issued at least 24 documents, denoted as "1903, Document _." The collection has most of the documents up to Document 24, and in several cases, multiple copies of the single sheet "Documents". Most are stamped with a "Library of the University of Pennsylvania" and have a date written on them April 18, 1962. Other copies have an acquisition date(?) of March 18, 1918. All the sheets have a union printing label. Many of the "Documents" have caricatures drawn by D. McCarthy.

"New York Looks to the Police to Stand for Decency and Honesty!", 1903

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Reprint of letter to the editor from Brooklyn Eagle and "The Police in this Campaign" from the Evening Sun. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Lest We Forget -- Vote for Low":, 1903

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Poster issued by the Republican Club of the City of New York. Caricature drawn by Colin S. Craig. Has union printing label. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Grout Roasted by Grout" (Low for Mayor), 1903

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Pamphlet issued by the Republican Club of the City of New York and has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?): April 18, 1962, Univ. of Pa.

"Citizens' Union Against Tammany...Vote for Low...", c.1903

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Published by The Metropolitan Printing Co. (with a union printing label). Red and blue lettering against light brown background. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Charities...Mayor Low Protected the City's Poor", 1903

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2 copies. Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of City Hall(?). Copy 1: Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Dec. 1, 1932. Copy 2: Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Anti-Tammany Fusion Candidate for Mayor. Seth Low", c.1903

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Poster published by The Metropolitan Printing Co., N.Y. (with union printing label). Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Schools...Mayor Low is Spending $15,000,000 for Schools", 1903

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of school(?). Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Tenements...Mayor Low Fights Disease in the Tenements", 1903, inclusive

Folder: FF 05-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of tenement. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Honesty...Vote for Mayor Low", 1903

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of City Hall(?). Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Transportation...Mayor Low has pushed New Subways...", 1903

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of bridge. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Police...Mayor Low Protects the Poor against Vice", 1903

Folder: FF 05-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of Police Headquarters(?). Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Health...Under Mayor Low A Smaller Death Rate", 1903, inclusive

Folder: FF 05-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of water and piers(?). Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"Parks...Mayor Low Opened Fourteen Parks and Playgrounds", 1903

Folder: FF 05-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster copyrighted by Citizen's Union and published by The Metropolitan Printing Company, N.Y. (with union printing label). Poster features an image of a woman as a greek statue in front of park. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, April 18, 1962. Univ. of Pa.

"District Attorney...George Gordon Battle", 1909

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Poster copyrighted by Pach Bros., N.Y. and printed by Van Dyck Gravure Co., N.Y. (with union printing label). Feautes a three-quarter face portrait image of the democratic candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Dec. 1, 1932.

Reproduction of Presidential Election Ballot, N.Y. County, 1912

Folder: FF 05-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"For Mayor...John Purroy Mitchel", 1913

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Small poster copyrighted by Campbell Studios (with printing union label). Published by Mitchel Leagues Headquarters on Greeley Square. On back, in pencil, "Rec'd March 12, 1945".

"Samuel Seabury...Candidate for Governor of New York State", 1916

Folder: FF 05-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Small poster printed by Van Dyck Gravure Co., N.Y. (with a union printing label) and features a full face portrait image of the candidate.

Republican Candidate for Member of Congress (25th NY)...J. Mayhew Wainwright, c.1923

Folder: FF 05-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label and features a full face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 10, 1946.

Republican nomination for State Senator (21st District) Richard W. Lawrence, c.1924

Folder: FF 05-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Fleming & Carnrick, New York. Features a full face portrait image of the candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, Dec. 2, 1932.

Republican-Citizen's Ticket...Douglas Mathewson...Justice...N.Y. Supreme Court, 1925

Folder: FF 05-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label and features a full face portrait image of candidate. Slogan is that he'would be a just judge of the state. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Hon. Douglas Mathewson. Rec'd March 12, 1945".

Copy of H.R. 4798 of the 69th Congress, 1st Session, 1925

Folder: FF 05-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Mr. Davey (Dem. Ohio) introduced bill to grant President temporary powers to reorganize Government Service.

The Associated Republicans of the 19th Assembly District Campaign Fundraising letter, 1926

Folder: FF 05-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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The Associated Republicans officers were Lucius M. Stanton, William B. Cragin, Fred F. Waters, Warren C. Crane, Le Roy D. Ball, and Arnold C. Weil. Republicans stance was to defeat Tammany. Letter lists Executive Committee and Campaign Committee. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, March 23, 1926.

"The New York Evening World...Primary Election...Garvin vs. Hecht", undated

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster features bold black type on beige background. The New York Evening World merged in 1931 to become The New York World-Telegram. On front, in pencil, "EB Child/39".

"For Mayor...Otto T. Bannard", 1909

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies (slight variation). Full-face portrait image of candidate copyrighted by Pach Bros N.Y. in 1909. Poster printed by The Freytag Printing Co. with a union printing label. Acquisition date(?) on front in pencil: Copy 1, Mar. 21, 1933 and Copy 2, Dec. 1, 1932.

NRA (National Recovery Act) "We Do Our Part" posters and stickers, c.1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Posters and stickers feature the "Blue Eagle", a symbol that the entity was doing its part to end the Great Depression.

"Recovery Party for District Attorney New York County...Ferdinand Pecora", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Robert McC. Marsh. Fusion Candidate for Justice...", c.1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Tenny Press, New York (with union printing label) and features a full face portrait image of candidate.

"Irving Ben Cooper for City Court Judge...Win with Fusion", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Win with Fusion...Leonard Bronner, Jr. for Assembly...", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Elect Moses H. Grossman...Justice...(Recovery Ticket)", 1933

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Poster printed by Burland Printing Company, Inc., New York (with union printing label) and features a full face portrait image of candidate.

"The Only Way to Beat All Bosses...Vote Fusion!", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster of political cartoon drawn by Rollin Kirby and published in New York World-Telegram, Saturday, September 30, 1933.

"Regular Organization Candidate...Tammany Hall...For Alderman...Edward Cassidy", c.1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Press of John Otto (with union printing label) and features a full face portrait image of candidate.

George Trosk (Republican and City Fusion) for Justice of the Supreme Court, 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster features a full-face portrait image of candidate and has a union printing label. In this election, Trosk sued to remove other candidates from places on the Recovery Party, or McKee, ticket.

"Vote for Jacob Gould Schurman, Jr. (Fusion) for District Attorney", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Wm. T. Wager, Bronx, NY. and has a union printing label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate.

"Nathan Straus, Jr. (Recovery) for President of the Board of Aldermen", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Burland Printing Company, Inc., New York with union printing label. Features full face portrait image of candidate and promotes for Mayor, McKee, and for Comptroller, Cuff.

"For Comptroller...James I. Cuff (Recovery)", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Herald-Nathan Press, Inc., New York, and has a union printing label and a NRA (National Recovery Administration) label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate.

"Re-elect Edward R. Koch (Recovery)...Justice of the Supreme Court", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. Poster was printed by Wm. T. Wager, NYC, and has a union printing label. Features a three-quarters face portrait image of candidate.

"William M. Brouillard (Fusion) for County Clerk, New York County", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Tenny Press, N.Y.C. and has a union printing label. Features full-face portrait image of candidate.

"O'Brien (Democrat) For Mayor", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. Small paper signs with union printing label.

"Elect Frank J. Prial (Democrat) Comptroller", 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster issued by the Non-Partisan Committee for Frank J. Prial and has a union printing label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate.

Denis O'L. Cohalan (Democrat) for Justice of the Supreme Court, 1933

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label and features full-face portrait image of candidate.

"Demonstrate Against War and Fascism" March, 1934

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Photocopy of nnotice. March sponsored by the International Labor Defense on the 20th anniversary of The World War.

"Recover with Republicans" Stickers, 1936

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2 stickers. Published by National Republican Builders, Inc. Slogan: "Build Business, Banish Borrowing, Balance Budget". Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Apr. 26, 1937.

First Voters League, Inc. information sheets, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 sheets. Acquisition date(?) on back of both sheets, Nov. 19, 1936.

Vote for Hamilton Fish, Jr./William Ziegler Primary Election Political Cartoon, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Political cartoon drawn by Herb Perry. Acquisition date(?) on back Apr. 2, 1936.

American Taxpayers League, Inc. Appeal, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Oct. 31, 1936.

The National Republican Builders, Inc. "A Red 'Baedeker'" Reprint, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. One reprint is from The Boston American; the other from The New York American. Acquisition dates(?) on back, Oct. 31, 1936 and Apr. 26, 1937.

Social Security Board Deduction Notice, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

Reprint of Letter to Editor of New York Times about Women voting to lower taxes, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

Reprint from N.Y. Sun on false allegation that Al Landon Anti-Semitic, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Association for Economy and Tax Equality Informational Pamphlet, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 20, 1936.

League for Constitutional Government Advertisement for Booklet, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, June 27, 1936.

Reprint from The Woman Republican on Voting in New York State, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on front, in pencil, June 27, 1936.

"The Ship of State, Adrift" New York Herald Tribune Published Letter, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Letter written by Robert A. Bohlen. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 19, 1936.

"Public Sale" of One Democratic Platform Notice, 1936

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Handwritten at the bottom: "11.19.1936.... The above is a true copy of pamphlet circulated by the Crusades History (?) [signed] Maris(?) Wilde".

Reprint of Boston Post article on WPA and Communist Party in New York, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 31, 1936.

"Expenditures and Taxes" Informational Poster, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, June 1936.

Democratic Rally in Belmar, New Jersey, 1936

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Notice paid for by Young Men's Democratic Club of Belmar. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 20, 1936.

New Jersey Political Advertisements for Candidates in Federal and Local Elections, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Advertisements published in The Coast Advertiser, Belmar, N.J. on Friday, October 30, 1936.

"To The Half-Starved Unemployed Voters of New York City" Flyer, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Wake Up America! The Voices of Forgotten..." Flyer, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Flyer copyrighted and written by Gustave C. Hoenes of San Fernando, California, and printed in the United States. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, June 1, 1936.

Republican National Finance Committee for New York City Newsletter, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 9, 1936.

Belmar, New Jersey, Election Notice for November 3, 1936, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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On back, "*Dr. Frederick Griffith. Nov. 20, 1936".

"Hear Robert Minor Communist Candidate for Governor of N.Y. State", 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Rotograph, N.Y. Auspices of Communist Party.

19th Anniversary Celebration of the Russian Revolution, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Rotocraft, N.Y. and auspices: State Committee, Communist Party. Celebration held at St. Nicholas Palace.

Platform of the Social Labor Party of the State of New York, 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Published by Socialist Pamphlets New York Labor News Company.

"Re-elect W. Warren Barbour United States Senator (N.J.)", 1936

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster paid for by George R. Dye, Campaign Manager, and has a union printing label. Features full-face portrait image of candidate. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Comm. Frederick Griffith. Dec. 17, 1936".

Vote for George Backer...American Labor Party Candidate, 1937

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 1937.

The National Republican Builders, Inc., Outline of Work and Future Plans, c.1937

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Small flyer outlining past activities and future plans. Directors of organization were: Arthur A. Ballantine, Mrs. Preston Davie, John Jay Hopkins, Daniel Kenefick, Walter S. Mack, Jr., Julian S. Mason, Ogden I. Mills, Nicholas Roosevelt, and Mrs. George Wyeth. Acquisition date(?), on back, in pencil, Apr. 26, 1937.

American Labor Party Invitation to Speech of Newbold Morris, 1938

Folder: FF 05-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Rotograph, N.Y. Newbold Morris was President of the Council of the City of New York.

"Re-elect Assemblyman Langdon W. Post" Banner, 1932

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner with gromets in each corner was printed by Collison & Klingman with a union printing label. On back, Harry B. Hoffman. Mar 7, 1940.

"NRA (National Recovery Administration) Member...We Do Our Part", c.1933

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies (slight variations). Red background with white type and NRA seal.

Albert Marinelli (Democrat) for County Clerk, New York County, c.1933

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label and features full-face portrait image of candidate.

Re-elect Martha Byrne (Democrat) for Register, New York County, c.1933

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate.

"American Labor Party...LaGuardia for Mayor...Vladeck for Councilman...", 1933

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label and features full-face portrait images of the candidates. On back, EB Child. Jan. 1939.

"Restore Confidence in your city...McKee...Cuff...Straus...Vote the Key", 1933

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Burland Printing Company, Inc., New York, and has a union printing label. Features full-face portrait images of the candidates.

Office of the Mayor (LaGuardia) Posted Notice of March 20, 1935, West Harlem Race Riot, 1935

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Notice printed by M.B. Brown Printing & Binding Co., N.Y. with union printing label. Notice concerned with spreading false information. Acquisition date(?) in front, Apr. 4, 1935.

"Meat is Low -- Taxes are High! Don't Blame Your Butcher", 1936

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label. Lists tax (per lb.) of many cuts of meat. On back, "Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936.

Sheriff of Monmouth County Proclamation to prevent and punish bribery at Primaries, Conventions, and Elections, 1936

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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George H. Roberts was Sheriff. Acquisition date(?) on back, in pencil, Nov. 20, 1936.

Republican Candidates on State Ticket, 1936, 1936

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Poster issued by Thomas F. Barry, Director, Publicity Division, Republican State Committee. The candidates (each with a sketch) are as follows: Justice William F. Bleakley (Gov.), Col. Ralph K. Robertson (Lt. Gov.), John A. May (Comp.), James P. Hill (Assoc. judge), Natalie Couch (Con.-at- Large), Anthony J. Contiguglia (Con.-at-Large), and Nathan D. Perlman (Atty. Gen.). On back, "Gift of Mrs. Geo. Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936.

"Re-elect John J. O'Connor to Congress (16th Dist.)" Banner, 1938

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner with a gromet in each corner was printed by All Around Equipment and Novelty Co., with a union printing label. On back, H.B. Hoffman. Nov. 15, 1938.

Sheriff of Monmouth County Proclamation to prevent and punish bribery at Primaries, Conventions, and Elections, 1938

Folder: FF 05-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Howard Height was Sheriff. Acquisition date(?) on front, "EB Child/39".

"Douglas Mathewson (Fusion) for Borough President (Bronx)", 1913

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Slogan was: "A Vote for Mathewson Is a Vote to Keep the TIGER Out of Borough Hall". On back, "Rec'd Mar. 12, 1945".

"Vote American...Republican. William J. McDonough [for Assemblyman]", 1940

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 7 1940.

"Re-Elect Caroline O'Day...For Representative-at-Large...", 1940

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label 12 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Slogan was: "Make a Representative Woman Your Representative!" Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct 22 1940.

"Elect John J. McNaboe and Al. Smith, Jr. for Delegates...", 1940

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner printed by Artco Banner Co. and stamped with a Sign and Pictorial Union Label. On back, "Was on Lamp post at S.E. corner of First Ave and E. 52d St. Tue Apr. 2, 1940". Acquisition date(?) on back, Apr. 3, 1940.

"For Congress...Kenneth F. Simpson...", 1940

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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The small card has a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. On the back of card is a map of the 17th Congressional District.

"William T. Pheiffer for Congress...", 1940

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label 118 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 7 1940.

"Look Them in the Eyes...Tell them...", c.1940

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster based on a pamphlet of the Southern Conference for Human Welfare, Religious Associates of the National Citizens Political Action Committee, NY. Poster features an image of young, black children and the complete statement on the poster is as follows: "Look them in the Eyes...Tell them they are "second rate" Americans, Tell them they aren't entitled to a real education, Tell them they can't have decent homes, Go AHEAD, tell them, IF YOU CAN, but DON'T LET AN AMERICAN HEAR YOU". Acquisition date(?) on back, Sept. 3, 1946.

"Your Number One Choice for City Council...George S. Counts", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. Poster has a union printing label and features a three-quarters face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back of both copies, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Your Number One Choice...Jacob Rosenberg for City Council", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner has a printing label -- L.U. 230. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Elect Samuel Null Justice of Supreme Court", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner has union printing label 258. On back, "77th Broadway". Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Samuel Null for Justice of the Supreme Court", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label 400 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Re-Elect Sheriff New York County...Daniel E. Finn, Jr....", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has a union printing label 249 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Democrats! Vote United City Party...", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Banner has union printing label 258. Henry Morgenthau, Sr., Chairman, James G. McDonald, Chair Exec. Comm., David Schenker, Campaign Manager, for United City Party. Acquisition date(?) on front, 11/5/41. On back, "Obtained from Sound Truck parking in front of Stock Exchange Broad St....Nov. 3, 1941".

"LaGuardia -- McGoldrick -- Morris", 1941

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label 363. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 4, 1941.

"The Public Record of Attorney General John J. Bennett, Jr.", 1942

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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The poster was sponsored and paid for by Friends of Attorney General John J. Bennett, Jr. -- Henry Epstein, Solicitor General State of New York, Chairman. The poster is a reprint of a New York Times article publised on July 13, 1942. Acquisition date(?) on back, Mar. 8, 1943.

"Defeat O'Leary (Comptroller)...Labor's Enemy...", 1942

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster sponsored by Joint Committee New York State Allied Printing Trade Council -- Printing Trade Council of Greater New York. Acquisition date(?) on back, Mar. 8, 1943.

"Vote Row C...American Labor Party", 1942

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. Acquisition date(?) on back of copy 1, Nov. 4, 1941.

"Elect Edgar Nathan, Jr....Borough President (Manhattan)", 1942

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Poster published by Tenny Press, N.Y.C., with a union printing label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate.

"Elect Burton B. Turkus County Judge", 1942

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster features a reprint of a letter of support from Mayor LaGuardia and has a union printing label. Acquisition date(?) on back, March 8, 1943.

"Re-Elect John L. Buckley...State Senator", 1942

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. At bottom, "Buy U.S. War Bonds and Stamps". Acquisition date(?) on back, Mar. 8, 1943.

"You Can Register NOW! [to vote]", 1944

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Notice features a political caricature signed by Ed Hughes depicting a carful of people heading toward the Board of Elections.

"CIO Political Action Committee...Register [to vote]", 1944

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster "Litho in U.S.A." with union printing label. The bold image of an arm with rolled up sleeve holding ballot was drawn by Ben Shahn. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 1, 1944.

"Elect Thomas J. Curran...United States Senator...", 1944

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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2 copies. At bottom of poster: "Paid Political Advertising" with a union printing label. Acquisition date(?) on back of both copies, Nov. 18, 1944.

"Re-Elect Robert F. Wagner United States Senator...", 1944

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster has union printing label and features full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, Nov. 1, 1944.

"Vote for Judge Frankenthaler for the Supreme Court...", 1944

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster published by Tenny Press, N.Y.C. and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 30, 1944.

Liberal Party Rally, 1944

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Poster has a union printing label 248. The Rally at Woodbridge High Auditorium was to hear Dean Alfange, August W. Bennet (Candidate for Congress to defeat Ham Fish), and Pierre Denio (Candidate for State Senate). Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 30, 1944.

"Re-Elect Edward R. Koch for Justice of the Supreme Court...", c.1947

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster published by Wm. T. Wager, Bronx, NY. with union printing label.

"KEEP on the Course...Re-elect Governor Bradford (MA) ...", 1948

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster printed by Jerome Press, with a union printing label, and issued by James E. Healy, Concord, Mass. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov. 9, 1948.

"Marcantonio (U.S. Representative, American Labor Party) Fights For You", 1948

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

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Poster published by The Workshop of Graphic Art with a union printing labor. An interesting graphic poster with an ombre style and a floating head of Marcantonio featured with the head of Roosevelt and two other politicians' heads in the background. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 10 1948.

"Dewey-Warren Victory Rally" program, 1948

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The New York Republican County Committee sponsored the victory rally at Madison Square Garden. The Rally included speeches and several songs for everyone to sing. The photographs in the program were courtesy of Greystone Studio. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 10 1948.

"Don't Gamble with Machine Government! Newbold Morris...Mayor", 1949

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster has a union printing label and was issued by the Campaign Committee for the Election of Morris, Uviller (Comptroller), Diserio (Pres. City Council). Features a slot machine on an orange and black background. Acquisition date(?) on back of both copies, Nov 9 1949.

"get back to good government! elect Newbold Morris mayor...", 1949

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster sponsored by campaign committee for the election of Morris, Uviller (comptroller), Diserio (pres. of city council) and states: "Paid Political Advt", with union printing label. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 9 1949.

"Herbert H. Lehman for U.S. Senator", 1949

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster published by Parish Press, Inc. with a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back of all copies, Nov 10 1949.

"Vote Republican - Row A...United States Senator...Dulles...Assoc. Judge...Bromley", 1949

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster sponsored by N.Y. State Republican Committee and copyrighted by P. Hallsman and Greystone Studios. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 10 1949.

"Vote Today! Vote Row A ...All The Way...", 1951

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label and was sponsored by New York Republican County Committee. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 7 1951.

"North--South--East--West...All Agree Barkley Best", 1952

Folder: FF 05-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has union printing label 188. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 9 1952.

"Don't be left out...Register Now!", 1952

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has seals for The American Heritage Foundation and The Advertising Council. Acquisition date(?) on back, Sep 8 1952.

"Re-Elect Ives U.S. Senator...", 1952

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster published by New York Republican State Committee and has a union printing label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back of all copies, Nov. 4, 1952.

Re-Elect Thomas C. Desmond for State Senator, 1952

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, November 4, 1952.

City-Wide Rally To Stop Anti-Negro Genocide, 1952

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Rally was produced under the auspices of National Civil Rights Congress and the Harlem Civil Rights Congress. The Rally was in response to the lynchiing death of Willie McGee.

"Stop Tammany...Elect the Independent ticket Halley - Mellen - Canudo...", 1953

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is a Paid Political Advertisement -- paid for by the Citizen's Committee for the Election of Halley-Mellen-Canudo. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct 27 1953.

"Smash boss rule! Elect Halley Mayor...", 1953

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is a Paid Political Advertisement -- paid for by the Citizen's Committee for the Election of Halley-Mellen-Canudo. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct 21 1953.

"For Clean Government, Elect Halley Mayor", 1953

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label and photographic image of candidate signed by photographer, Victor Keppler. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct 21 1953.

"For Lieut. Governor...Raymond McGovern", 1954

Folder: FF 05-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by N.Y. State Republican Committee and has a union printing label. Features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 19 1954.

Send Mac (Senator MacNeil Mitchell) Back!, 1954

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"MacNeil Mitchell is your State Senator...", 1954

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label 168 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 19 1954.

Elect Vincent A. Lupiano for Justice of the Supreme Court, 1954

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label 285 and features a full-face portrait image of candidate on which someone drew a mustache. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 19 1954.

Elect Francis X. Conlon for Justice of the Supreme Court, 1954

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Criterion Press, Inc. and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on back, Nov 19 1954.

Poster for Treasure House New York State Exhibition, 1954

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The exhibition was held at the Roberson Memorial Center in Binghamton and featured objects from prehistoric times to present. Acquisition date(?) on back, Dec 2 1954.

"Elect Justice Maxwell Shapiro...Judge of the Court of General Sessions...", 1956

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Tenny Press, N.Y.C. and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, November 5, 1956

"Send Jacob K. Javits to U.S. Senate...", 1956

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Bentley Kassal (Democratic-Liberal) for Assembly, 1956

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by The Criterion Press, Inc. and features full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, November 5, 1956.

Elect Alice Sachs...New York State Assembly, 1956

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster has a union printing label and features a full-face portrait image of candidate. Acquisition date(?) on front, November 5, 1956. A letter from Kathleen H. Mortimer is attacched on the back in support of Sachs' candidacy.

"U.S. Senator Dulles...Vote Row A", c.1958

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster sponsored by the N.Y. State Republican Committee and image of Dulles copyrighted by P. Hallsman.

Ferber For Sheriff bumper sticker, c.1950s

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Re-Elect Senator Case bumper sticker, c.1950s

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Join the fight...vote reform...defeat Tammany Bossism...Ryan (Congress) and Ohrenstein (State Senate), c.1960

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Pamphlet urging citizens to vote in the Primary for the Reform Candidates, Ryan and Ohrenstein.

Re-Elect Congressman "Bill" Widnall bumper sticker, c.1950s

Folder: FF 05-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Bumper sticker made by EZY-OFF BANNER and promises it is easy to remove.

Series VI. Motion Picture and Theater Posters, 1790-2022, inclusive

Scope and Contents

This series includes posters advertising individual plays operettas, mistrel shows, musicians, specialty acts, and dance companies, as well as posters advertising motion pictures.

The bulk of the series dates from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. This includes text playbills that provide a detailed record of performances in NYC from the 1790s to 1890s.

Subseries VI.A Motion Picture Posters, 1914-2022, inclusive

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains posters created to advertise movies. Some posters are by identified artists or printmakers, such as Strobridge Litho. Co.

"Priscilla about to be put in the Stocks for Witchcraft" from 'When Broadway was a Trail', a Shubert Feature, 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement produced by World Film Corporation of New York City.

"Trial of Henry Minnet" from 'When Broadway was a Trail', a Shubert Feature, 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Ad produced by World Film Corporation of New York City.

"In the Land of the Head Hunters", 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features Native Kwakwaka'wakw men (from British Columbia) in their masks and carvings. Edward Curtis was a noted photographer, and he produced this documentary featuring Native North Americans.

"Overcome by the Drug" from 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features Tom Terriss in leading role on bed overcome by opium.

"Like an Avenging Spirit Jasper is Always Near" from 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features a couple in a garden with a gentleman in the background.

"The Kangaroo, Terrors of Old New Orleans", 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features four scenes from the film: "Adrian Starts on his Trip of Inspection", "On Board the Barge", "The Discovery of the Tell-Tale Book", and "Buck Flint Unaided Attempts Dick Hullum's Arrest". The film was based on stories by Harris Dickson.

"Miss Betty Nansen, the Distinguished Emotional Actress Featured by The Great Northern Film Co. in 'The Fallen Idol'", 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was produced by Acme Lith. Co. The film was a William Fox Features, Box Office Attraction Film Rental Company of New York City. The large poster features an image of Betty Nansen wearing a feathered hat, pearls and two medals.

"A Jolly Party" from 'The Price of Treachery', 1914

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features a scene with a group at a table outside with one playing the accordian.

Howard Estabrook in "M'Liss" with Barbara Tennant, 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features a crowd around a man and a donkey. The film was based on writings by Bret Harte and was a Shubert Feature.

Clara Kimball Young in "The Heart of the Blue Ridge", 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by World Film Corporation of New York City (Lewis J. Selznick was president and general manager). "The Heart of the Blue Ridge" was a Shubert feature.

Clara Kimball Young in "The Deep Purple", 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Still produced by World Film Corporation of New York City and features an interior scene with Clara Kimball Young and Milton Sills. The film was based on a 1910 play written by Paul Armstrong and was an A. Liebler Feature.

Beatriz Michelena in "The Lily of Poverty Flat", 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features men gambling around a small table. The film was based on writings by Bret Harte and was a California Motion Picture Corporation feature.

Beatriz Michelena in "The Lily of Poverty Flat", 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features "Lily" in an interior space with a couple folding an American flag. The film was based on writings by Bret Harte and was a California Motion Picture Corporation feature.

Beatriz Michelena in "The Lily of Poverty Flat", 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features two men panning for gold. The film was based on writings by Bret Harte and was a California Motion Picture Corporation feature.

Lillian Russell in "Wildfire", a Shubert Feature, 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features Lillian Russell and Lionel Barrymore in an interior space. The film was produced by the Shuberts based on a 1908 broadway play, Wildfire, by George V. Hobart and George Broadhurst.

Lillian Russell in "Wildfire", a Shubert Feature, 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The still was produced by the World Film Corporation of New York City and features Lillian Russell in an interior space. The film was produced by the Shuberts based on a 1908 broadway play, Wildfire, by George V. Hobart and George Broadhurst.

"What Happened to Jones" with Fred Mace, William A. Brady Picture Plays, Inc., 1915

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Still produced by World Film Corporation of New York City. Features Fred Mace with two gentlemen near a dressing table. The film was based on a 1897 play by George Broadhurst of the same title.

"The Ballet Girl," William A. Brady Picture Plays, Inc., 1916

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Still produced by World Film Corporation of New York City. Features Alice Brady in the leading role in a bedroom scene with a man. The film was based on a novel, Carnival, by Compton MacKenzie.

"Equitable Motion Picture Corp. Presents Robert T. Haines in 'Human Cargoes'", 1916

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Still produced by Equitable Motion Picture Corp. (founded by Arthur Spiegel of Chicago) and features a group examining a young woman.

"Grand Central Palace Hero Land", circa 1917

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

J. Carl Mueller designed the still, and Heywood Strasser & Voight Litho. Co. N.Y. published the still. Hero Land promised "The greatest spectacle the world has ever seen for the greatest need the world has ever known. British tank 'Britannia' in action".

"Sincerely Douglas Fairbanks", circa 1920

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features a smiling Douglas Fairbanks looking over a wall of some sort.

Mary Pickford in "Through the Back Door", 1921

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features an image of Mary Pickford sitting on her bed holding a doll. The movie was directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred Green with scenario by Marion Fairfax.

Douglas Fairbanks in "The Nut", 1921

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features a scene with Douglas Fairbanks and Marguerite De La Motte in evening dress.

"Danse Macabre", 1922

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Information about the still handwritten on back: "Adolph Bolm with Ruth Page (his pupil) Olin Howland as Death in Adolph Bolm screen version of the Dance Macabre, music by C. Saint-Saens. A-2"

"Danse Macabre", 1922

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Written on back: "Adolph Bolm with Ruth Page (his pupil) Olin Howland as Death in Adolph Bolm screen version of the Dance Macabre, music by C. Saint-Saens. B-2"

"A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate", 1923

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features a dining scene with Edna Purviance and Adolphe Menjou. The film was written, directed, produced and scored by Charles Chaplin.

"D.W. Griffith's - 'Isn't Life Wonderful'", 1924

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features a scene from the film directed and produced by D.W. Griffith, based on a novel by Geoffrey Moss, and starring Carol Dempster and Neil Hamilton.

"The Enemy", 1925

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Information about the still handwritten on back: "John Wray, Fay Bainter and Jane Seymour in 'The Enemy'".

"Douglas Fairbanks in 'Don Q, Son of Zorro'", 1925

Folder: FF 06.1-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Features a scene between Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Astor and an image of Douglas Fairbanks in full-swashbuckling regalia superimposed over an edge of the scene.

"Tarzan the Tiger", 1929

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement in the shape of an elephant. On the reverse side, "Tarzan the Tiger by Edgar Rice Burroughs with Frank Merrill and Natalie Kingston. New adventures, hazards, thrills. Printed in U.S.A."

"William Fox Presents Lightnin' ", 1930

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Bottom front of still: "Made in U.S.A."

Carl Laemmle presents Harry Langdon and Slim Summerville in "See America Thirst", 1930

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The advertisement is in two pieces and features the commedians, Harry Langdon and Slim Summerville, leaning against a lamp pole with an inset image of the actress, Bessie Love.

Carl Laemmle presents "East is West", 1930

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The advertisement features a woman dressed in a stylized kimono. "East is West" is a movie of the stage play of the same name by Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer. The Universal Picture was a Monta Bell Production, produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. with Lupe Velez, Lewis Ayes, and Edward G. Robinson.

Carl Laemmle presents "Dracula", 1931

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement was made in the U.S.A. and features an image of Dracula with an open cape holding a swooning model. "Dracula, a Universal Picture, was produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr., based on the novel by Bram Stoker.

"David and Dora in their little love-nest." from David Copperfield, 1935

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Bottom front of still: "Country of Origin USA." "David Copperfield from the novel by Charles Dickens".

"The Rookery -- Boyhood home of Little David" from David Copperfield, 1935

Folder: FF 06.1-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

On bottom front of still: "Country of Origin U.S.A." and "David Copperfield from the novel by Charles Dickens".

"Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins in Warner Bros. "Old Acquaintance" at the Hollywood Theater, 1943

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement strip copyrighted by Nathan Rubin Ads. Also includes a small advertisement for the Strand movie palace.

"Cary Grant in Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace'" at the Strand movie palace, 1944

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement strip by Nathan Rubin for "Broadway's Happiest Fun Show! at the Strand". On screen, "Arsenic and Old Lace" with Cary Grant (pictured), Raymond Massey, Jack Carson, Peter Lorre; on stage, Charlie Barnet, his orchestra and gala revue.

Columbia Pictures presents "The Killer that Stalked New York", 1950, inclusive

Folder: OS FF 06.1-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster is copyrighted by the Columbia Pictures Corp. in 1950. The film starred Evelyn Keyes, Charles Korvin, and William Bishop. Screenplay by Harry Essex, based on Cosmopolitan Magazine article by Milton Lehman, directed by Earl McEvoy and produced by Robert Cohn. The plot of the film involves a smallpox outbreak.

The Rank Organisation presents a Val Guest Production "80,000 Suspects", 1963

Folder: OS FF 06.1-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was printed in Great Britain. The film starred Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Yolande Donlan, and Cyril Cusack. Val Guest wrote the screenplay and directed the film. It was based on a novel by Elleston Trevor, and the film was shot in CinemaScope. The plot of the film involves a smallpox outbreak.

ABC Television Network poster announcing the airing of "Roots", 1977

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster features images of the starring actors set out by the generations. It was a David L. Wolper Production based on the Alex Haley novel "Roots," about slavery in America. It was first was shown on TV on 8 consecutive nights from January 23 to January 30, 1977.

Broadway Dancer in Art Deco fashion, undated

Folder: FF 06.1-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

A two part advertisement for Broadway by The Hennegan Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. It features an image of a broadway dancer with a second piece with "Broadway" written on it that could be attached to the dancer as a skirt.

"Bros" poster signed by Nicholas Stoller, Billy Eichner, and Luke Macfarlane, 2002, inclusive

Folder: OS FF 06.1-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Subseries VI.B Theater Posters, 1790-1945, inclusive

Scope and Contents

Many of the posters in this subseries were individually cataloged in the library's catalog Bobcat in 2017.

Researchers can use the partial call phrase "PR-055-06" to search for these items.

This subseries includes posters advertising individual plays operettas, minstrel shows, musicians, specialty acts, and dance companies. The bulk of the series dates from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century.

Most of the posters are arranged by date, and then alphabetically by theater; a small number are arranged by type of entertainment. There is some overlap of contents.

Theaters, 1820-1829, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-42 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Chatham Gardens

Chatham Theatre

Park Theatre

Thomas Langdon's Columbian Gardens

Theaters, 1850-1859, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Academy of Music

Astor Place

Bowery

Broadway

Brougham's

Burton's

Castle Garden

Ha! Market Theater

Melodeon

Metropolitan

National

Niblo's Garden

St. Charles

Thomas' Opera House

Wallack's

Theaters, 1860-1869, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-44 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Academy of Music

American Theatre

Fox's Old Bowery

Hitchcock's National Concert Hall

Laura Keene's Theatre

Mechanic's Hall

New Bowery

New York Theatre

Niblo's Garden

Olympic Theatre

St. Charles Theatre

Stuyvesant Hall

Wall's Theatre

Wallack's Theatre

Winter Garden

Theaters, 1870-1879, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-45 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Academy of Music

Booth's

Bowery

Boston

Columbia Opera House

Cooper Institute, Great Hall

Dramatic Hall

Fifth Avenue

Fourth Street

Harry Hill's Variety

Haverly's 14th Street

Heller's Wonder Theater

Morrisania

New Third Avenue

Olympic

Palais Royal Garden

Parisian Varieties

Parisian Vaudeville

Robinson Hall

Ryan's Vaudeville

St. James

Theaters, 1870-1879, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-46 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Broadway (various)

Bryant's Opera House

Burton Dramatic Association

Theaters, 1870-1879, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-47 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Eagle Theatre

Fifth Avenue Theatre

Globe

Grand Opera House

London Theatre

Lyceum

Theaters, 1870-1879, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

National Theater

Olympic Theater

Park Theater

Tony Pastor's

Standard

Theatre Comique

Union Square

Theaters, 1870-1879, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Wallack's Theatre

Wood's Museum

Theaters, 1880-1889, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Abbey's Park Theatre

Academy of Music

Association Hall

Atlantic Garden

Bijou Opera House

Booth's Theatre

Boston Theatre

Broadway Opera House

Broadway Theatre (various)

Chickering Hall

Daly's

Theaters, 1880-1889, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-51 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Fifth Avenue Theatre

Fourteenth Street Theatre

Germania Theatre

Globe Theatre

Grand Opera House

Harlem Music Hall

Irving Place Theatre

Leland Opera House

London Theatre

Madison Square

New Park Theatre

Niblo's Garden

Palmer's Theatre

Parker's American Theatre

Pastor's Theatre

Theaters, 1880-1889, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-52 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Standard

Star

Theatre Comique

Union Square

Wallack's

Windsor

Theaters, 1890-1899, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-53 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Abbey's Theatre

Academy of Music

Amburg Theatre

Boston Theatre

Broadway Theatre

Brooklyn Academy of Music

The Casino

Daly's Theatre

Empire Theatre

Fifth Avenue Theatre

Fourteenth Street Theatre

Garden Theater

Garrick Theatre

Grand Opera House

Harrigan's Theatre

Harris Academy of Music

Hawaiian Opera House

Herald Square Theatre

Irving Place Theatre

Knickerbocker Theatre

Koster and Bial's Music Hall

Lamb's Theatre

London Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

Madison Square Theatre

Manhattan Opera House

Metropolitan Opera House

Miner's Fifth Avenue Theatre

Olympic Theatre

Pastor's 14th Street

Proctor's Theatre

Standard Theatre

Star Theatre

Union Square Theatre

Victoria

Weber and Field's Music Hall

Windsor Theatre

Theaters, 1900-1945, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-54 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Academy of Music

Adelphi Theatre

Amberg Theatre

American Theatre

Astor Theatre

Belasco Theatre

Boston Theatre

Broadway Theatre

Bronx Theatre

Carnegie Hall

Century Theatre

Cort Theatre

Daly's Theatre

Deutsche's Theatre

Fifth Avenue Theatre

Forty-Eighth (48th) Street Theatre

Fourteenth (14th) Street Theatre

Garden Theatre

Garrick Theatre

Grand Opera House

Harlem Opera House

Herald Square Theatre

Hollis Street Theatre

Hudson Theatre

Irving Place Theatre

Knickerbocker Theatre

Lyceum Theatre

Madison Square Theatre

Metropolitan Opera House

Montauk Theatre

Morosco Theatre

Murray Hill Theatre

Neighborhood Playhouse

New Amsterdam Theatre

Niblo's Garden

Olympic Theatre

Orpheum Theatre

Park Theatre

Princess Theatre

Provincetown Players

Pythian Theatre

Republic Theatre

Shubert Theatre

Standard Theatre

Star Theatre

Stuyvesant Theatre

Thirty-Ninth (39th) Street Theatre

Tribune Theatre

Union Square Theatre

Wadsworth Theatre

Wallack's Theatre

Weber and Field's Music Hall

Yorkville Casino

Yorkville Theatre

Theatrical Productions - Lectures, 1841-1890, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-55 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Subjects include health, human anatomy, history, literature, and travel. Some are advertised as illustrated lectures which feature paintings, photographs, and panoramas.

Theatrical Productions - Minstrel Shows, 1842-1895, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-56 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Material advertising minstrel shows and entertainments that include performers in blackface makeup.

Theatrical Productions - Minstrel Shows, 1842-1895, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-57 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Material advertising minstrel shows and entertainments that include performers in blackface makeup.

Theatrical Productions - Minstrel Shows, 1842-1895, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-58 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Material related to minstrel shows and performers in blackface makeup. Items in this folder are especially FRAGILE.

Theatrical Productions - Musicians and Concerts, 1840-1925, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-59 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Posters advertising musical performances at various New York City venues.

Theatrical Productions - 7th Regiment and 28th Regiment Association Productions, 1862, inclusive

Folder: FF 06-60 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Series VII. World War I Posters, 1914-1920, inclusive

Scope and Contents

The World War I Poster series, dates from circa 1914 to 1920, and consists of posters, pictorial sheets and related ephemera used by governments and organizations during the first World War to persuade citizens to enlist in various branches of the armed service, buy bonds, conserve food and fuel, provide relief, and generally support the war and aid efforts.

There is a separate inventory for this series, found at this link: World War I Posters

Series VIII. World War II Posters, 1941-1946, inclusive

Extent

500 item(s) (approximately)

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of approximately 500 posters related to various aspects of the United States's mobilization for World War II. Topics include war financing (war bonds, donations); conservation and rationing; recruitment for the military, including a target audience of women for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), and the Nursing Corps.

The World War II Posters series has a separate inventory found at this link: World War II Posters

Series IX. Other Subjects, 1896-2021, inclusive

Scope and Contents

Subjects include: Women's activism/rights, Anti-war protests, Public health, AIDS, Transportation, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Subseries IX.1. Chronological, 1896-2021, inclusive

Scope and Contents

The subseries includes a variety of subjects, too few of each to classify within one of the other topical subseries. All posters in this subseries are listed individually.

Arrangement

The subseries is arranged in rough chronological order.

American Water Color Society. 29th Annual Exhibition., 1896

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by George Wharton Edwards. Exhibition held at the National Academy of Design. On back, "The Harry A. Ogden Collection of The New York Historical Society. October 20, 1936."

Advertisement for a weekly, Truth, sold everywhere., circa 1896

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features pictures of McKinley and Bryan and offers $20 in gold or silver if you are wiser than McKinley or Bryan.

"Never mind Chimmie, termorrow yer sells Journals..." 2 news boys (newsies), circa 1900, inclusive

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Official Summary of Electoral Votes cast for each President of the United States of America.", 1911

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The chart of electoral votes from 1789-1908 was compiled by the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Also explains how electors are chosen and how many will be apportioned to each state in 1913.

"Instruction to Voters" (New York City Board of Elections), 1905

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by Martin B. Brown, Co. Printers. The poster sets out 7 rules and Chapter 693, An Act to Amend the Penal Code. The Commissioners of the Board of Elections are John R. Voorhis, Charles B. Page, John Maguire, and Michael J. Dady.

Independence League Watcher's Tally Card, 1906

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Watcher's Tally Card for New York Election held November 6, 1906. On back, there is a grid with Parties going across the top and the elected positions down the side. There are tally marks filling in the grid. Acquisition date (?) on front: Dec. 2, 1932.

"Department of Health", 1907

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

On the back, there are excerpts from a letter from Dr. Sydney Carney, Jr. dated July 3, 1907. The letter explains that Dr. Thomas Darlington (the donor of the poster) told Dr. Carney that these signs were fastened over the street sweeping carts in New York City after the Board of Health took charge of removing garbage from the streets when the street cleaning drivers went on strike. Acquisition date: Dec. 23, 1910.

"Meeting of Teachers" on the subject of "Teachers' Bill", 1907 May 22

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by Press of Kiesling Brothers. Taxpayers were also invited to the meeting held at Morris High School at 166th Street & Boston Road. On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

Third Annual Outing of the Jackson Democratic Club of the 34th District, 1909

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by The Kiesling Company. A picture of Arthur H. Murphy, Executive Member of the Board of Directors, is featured on the poster. The poster also lists the Officers, the Board of Directors and the members of the Reception Committee, the Outing Committee, and the Games Committee. The outing was held on August 16, 1909, at Witzel's Point View Grove. On front, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

The Republican Club / 35th Assembly District Outing and Games Day, 1909

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Thomas W. Whittle, Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Republic Club/35th Assembly District, is pictured on the poster. The rest of the Officers and Board of Governors are listed as are the names of all on the Committee of Arrangements. The Games were held on Sept. 11, 1909, at M.J. Kane's Clason Point View-on-the-Sound. On the front, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

Bronx Church House (171st Street and Fulton Avenue) The Night of Nights - Basket Ball and Dance, [1910s]

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Henry Emmerson. Night included two basketball games and a dance. On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

Board of Education, City of New York presentation poster of the Independence Day Committee, 1915

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Depicts a series of vignettes of important events in American history, including the end of the Civil War and the building of the Panama Canal. Stamped on back, "The Henry A. Ogden Collection of the New York Historical Society. October 20, 1936".

"Instructions to Voters" (New York City Board of Elections), 1915

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by M.B. Brown Printing & Binding Co. The instructions include 3 steps and Article 74 of the Penal Code is set out below the instructions. The Commissioners of the Board of Elections are Edward F. Boyle, Moses M. McKee, James Kane, and Jacob A. Livingston. Acquisition date (?) on front: Dec. 2, 1932 and "Child".

"Instructions to Voters" (New York City Board of Elections), 1916

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by M.B. Brown Printing & Binding Co. The poster sets out 5 steps of instructions and an amended version of Article 74 of the Penal Code. The Commissioners of the Board of Elections are Edward F. Boyle, Moses M. McKee, James Kane, and Jocaob A. Livingston. Acquisition date (?) on front: Dec 1, 19_2.

"Instructions to Voters" (New York City Board of Elections), 1917

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by M.B. Brown Printing & Binding Co. The instructions set out 3 steps for voting and Article 74 of the Penal Code. The Commissioners of the Board of Elections are Edward F. Boyle, Moses M. McKee, James Kane, and Jacob A. Livingston.

Federal Registration for Election District 17, Assembly District 35, 1917

Folder: FF 09-03 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Federal registration dated June 5, 1917. "Register Here".

The Mayflower Compact, 1920

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by Tiffany & Co. in 1920 on the three hundredth anniversary of the signing of "The Compact". On back, in pencil, "Presented by Frank B. Porter November 30, 1920."

Advertisement of The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer School in Chester Springs, Chester County, Pennsylvania., [1920s]

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster features photographs of the studio classes and grounds at the summer school. Board, lodging and tuition was $15 per week.

Sweet Land of Liberty, Of Thee I Sing,, 1921

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Removed from folder for an exhibition on 1/18/2020. Poster was designed by Wallace Robinson and printed by John J. Cusick.

Red Cross Advertisement, 1921

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster design features a red cross superimposed over 1921. Aquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 1, 1947.

Advertisement for Woman's Home Companion for July featuring best photograph of Mrs. Roosevelt., 1921

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by The Crowell Publishing Company. Photograph of Mrs. Roosevelt copyrighted in 1903 by George Prince. Acquisition date (?) on front: June 4, 1921.

The (Warren G.) Harding Memorial, 1923

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster gives dates for the memorial from December 9th through the 16th of 1923 and states, "subscription memberships received here". The poster was designed by Dan Smith after photo by Edmonston.

"The Government would be grateful if you would -- Shop Early, Wrap Carefully, Address Plainly and Mail Promptly" (Postmaster General poster), 1923-1929

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Printed by the Government Printing Office. On top, labelled as "N.Y. Poster 10-C". Harry S. New is the Postmaster General on the poster. He served from 1923-1929. On back, in pencil, is "EB Child/39".

Appeal by the New York Public Library Staff Association., 1924

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The appeal is asking the public to lobby the Board of Estimate to keep the public libraries up to standard with increased salaries to the trained staff and increases in the volumes of books. Poster designed by R. Ferryman.

Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Settlement of New Netherland Celebration Proclamation of New York State, 1924

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Proclamation by Alfred E. Smith, Governor of New York, designated the month of May 1924 for the observance of the Tercentenary of the Founding of New Netherland. A note at the bottom states that the U.S. Government has issued a commemorative half dollar coin on sale for $1.00. Aquisition date (?) on back: March 17, 1924.

La Morte Di Wilson in La Nazione della Sera [Italian], 1924

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Newspaper supplement to the Feruary 4, 1924 edition of La Nazione della Sera. Pagine 6.

Announcement of Albany's Tercentenary 3 Day Historical Pageant., 1924

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by J.B. Lyon Company Printers, Albany. Celebration took place from June 1-3, 1924. Aquisition date (?) on front: June 11, 1924.

"United States of America First Defense Test Day", 1924

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was lithographed by 1st Lt. David Klein, O.R.C., 42 Ross St., Brooklyn, N.Y. The first "Defense Test" day was scheduled for September 12, 1924.

"Fete de la Tour Eiffel", 1924

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Les Nouvelles Affiches Cappiello - Atelier D'Art Devambez. Designed by "L. Cappiello. 1924" Sponsored by the U.S. and French presidents with profits to benefit the High Altitude Sanatorium Villages of France and Franco-American social services. Acquisition date (?) on back: Dec. 31, 1953.

"National Picture Week". American Art Bureau., [1925]

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Slightly different formats.

"Pictures are Magic Windows". American Art Bureau., undated

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Lawson Fenerty. Includes A.A.B.'s slogan, "Beautify with Pictures".

Fundraising Appeal to complete the Cathedral of St. John the Divine., [1925]

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. The poster is designed by Adolf Treidler and published by Carey & Sons, N.Y. On back of both copies, in pencil, acquisition date (?) Feb. 28, 1925.

B.M.T. Travelguide featuring Whitehall Street Station, 1925

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Allied Printing. Advertising for the B.M.T. subway lines. Poster includes a photograph of Fraunces Tavern -- one of the important sites near the Whitehall Street Station. On front, in pencil, "Gift of Mr. Hevlyn D. Benson. Dec. 6, 1935".

Safety appeal by the Broadway Merchants Association of Brooklyn, Inc. [BMA]., 1926

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Save Your Life! Cross At The Crosswalks". Written note on front, "Originated by Hevlyn D. Benson for the B-M-A Safety Drive 1926." On front and on back, in pencil, "Gift of H.D. Benson Dec. 12, 1935".

"Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, July 9, 1926" (Provincial Congress of New York's adoption of the Declaration of Independence), 1926

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The celebration is under the auspices of the New York State Department of Education and The Westchester County Historical Society. The poster is printed by The Knapp Co., Inc. of New York. Stamped on back, "The Henry A. Ogden Collection of The New York Historical Society October 20, 1936".

Congregation Kehilath Israel Announcement of New Location for the High Holidays, [1926]

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The congregation relocated from 1162 Jackson Avenue to Crotona Park and Suburban Place into a synagogue designed by Emery Roth. On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

"Book Week", 1927

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Book Week ran from November 13th to 19th.

The Salvation Army. Maintenance Appeal, 1927

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Appeal for greater New York area. Signed by artist, G. Cary (?).

"Lindbergh Flies Alone", [1927?]

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by P.J. Carey & Sons, N.Y. Reprinted editorial from The Sun, May 21, 1927. Aquisiton date (?) on back: "O.T. Barck, Sr. July 8, 1954."

Lecture Series for St. John's the Evangelist Church, [1928]

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The lecture series included two Sunday evening lectures: one by Will Irwin on Herbert Hoover, A Personality, and one by Sen. Royal S. Copeland on Gov. Alfred E. Smith and The Purpose of Government. On the back, there is some further information about St. John's the Evangelist Church. There is also, in pen, "Gift of Mr. E.B. Child. Feb. 16, 1933".

1928 Presidential Campaign Informational Poster, 1928

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is copyrighted by The Osborne Company, Newark, New Jersey. The poster advertises the Weber-Bunke-Lange Coal Co. on West 96th Street in New York City. Poster includes photographs of all the U.S. Presidents up to Calvin Coolidge, photographs of the presidential and vice presidential candidates of 1928, and photographs of the White House, Oval Office, and Capitol. The poster also lists the current Senate, The Electoral and the Popular Vote for President, By Parties and States, 1920-1924, and several facts about the Presidency, including salary and minimum age.

Haym Salomon Monument Committee., 1929

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster seeking donations to erect monument of Haym Salomon, Revolutionary Patriot. The Committee is under the auspices of the Federation of Polish Jews in America. Poster designed by Mitchell Loeb. On back, in pencil, "O.T. Barck, Sr. July 8, 1954".

Van Cortlandt House Museum, undated

Folder: FF 09-01 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Admission times and the further information that admission was free except on Thursdays when a 25 cent fee covered afternoon tea in the Colonial Kitchen. Poster signed by F.L.V.H.

The Art Directors Club of New York's first Dinner Meeting of the Season informational poster, 1930

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Russel Crouse was scheduled to speak on his recently published book, "Mr. Currier and Mr. Ives" at the Hotel Martinique on Friday, Dec. 19, 1930. "Engravings by Knapp. Typography by Schmidt & Lepiz. Printing contributed by Kenilworth Press." On back, in pen, "Gift of Eugenia Maurer Fuerstenberg (daughter of Louis Maurer) June 30, 1939".

The United States Army Recruiting Service Recruitment Poster, 1931

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features portrait of George Washington on a horse with the words: "First in War, First in Peace, First the Hearts of His Countrymen -". Aquisition date (?) on back: Feb. 17, 1932.

Washington Headquarters, Morristown, N.J., Washington Bi-Centennial Celebration, 1932

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Celebration scheduled for July 4-5th at the Washington Headquarters in Morristown.

Unemployed Council of Greater New York Grand Parade and Mass Meeting against the "Block-Aid System", 1932

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

H. Benjamin, National Secretary of Unemployed Councils, U.S.A., and Carl Winter, Secretary of Greater New York Council, were to speak at the parade and meeting to urge workers to unite and demand cash relief and unemployment insurance. On front, in pencil, "Gift of Mr. E.B. Child. May 23, 1934".

The International Labor Defense Demonstration Against War and Fascism., 1934

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

March held on Aug. 4, 1934 from Columbus Circle to Madison Square. "Join our ranks (International Labor Defense)... to learn the Truth about Strikes and Labor Struggles." On back, in pencil, "July 28, 1934".

"Scenes from the Living Theatre - No. 1 Masses and Men", 1934

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Montage of photos by Film Photo League. Photos of poverty and protests on social and economic issues. On back, in pencil, "Communist Movement, N.Y. Spring 1934"

The American Museum of Natural History Lecture Series for Members, 1935

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Lectures included one on the new planetarium and one on the Conquest of Everest.

The American Museum of Natural History Lecture Series for Children of Members, 1935

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Children's lectures included Exploring under the Sea and Arctic Adventures.

"Save Lives Through Safe Habits. Works Progress Administration", 1936

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by I.L.S. On front, in pencil, "W.P.A. Placard on public school building, 132 W. 55th St." On back, in pencil, "Gift of Mrs. George Wilde. Nov. 19, 1936".

F.B.I. $10,000 Reward Post about kidnapping and murder of Charles Fletcher Mattson of Tacoma, Washington., 1937

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Kidnapping occurred on December 27, 1936 and reward for information posted on January 12, 1937 by John Edgar Hoover, Director of the F.B.I. Acquisition date (?) on back: May 7, 1946.

Advertisement for "The Village Fair. Washington Mews, Just South of No. 1 Fifth Ave.", 1938

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster drawn by Hirschfeld. The Fair was held to benefit the Spanish Children's Milk Fund, Auspices Women's Division Medical Bureau, and the North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy. On back, in pencil, "Gift of H.B. Hoffman. July 15, 1938."

Printing & Allied Industries 5th Educational Graphic Arts Exposition, 1939

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Goring. Exposition held at the Grand Central Palace. There are also stamps with the same graphics. Acquisition date (?) on back: Aug. 4, 1939.

"Ernest Dudley Chase Pictorial Maps Price $1.00 each" Advertisement, 1939

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by Ernest Dudley Chase, Boston, Massachusetts. Along with the poster is a smaller pamphlet with a further description of the pictorial maps which include maps of France, Germany, Spain and Portugal, British Isles, Boston, Manhattan, and the United States, among others. Poster was folded and sent to the New-York Historical Society, postmarked 1939 from Boston. Sent by "Beautiful Pictorial Maps by Ernest Dudley Chase".

New York City W.P.A. Historical Records Survey Informational Sessions, [1940]

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"This work pays your community" "Is doing for your community ... Guide to depositories manuscript collections...Old town record transcriptions...American Imprints Inventory...Inventory of the church archives in New York City...Inventory of City County and Borough archives of New York City". 2 copies. On back, in pencil, on both copies, "May 31, 1940".

"Printing Bulwark of Liberty 1440-1940", 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Invention of Printing. Acquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 21, 1940.

"Printing Ink Makes People Think. 500th Anniversary of the Invention of Printing, 1940.", 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen in cooperation with the National Association of Printing Ink Makers. Acquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 21, 1940.

"500th Anniversary of the Invention of Printing 1440-1940. Signalizing the Service of Printing to the Community", 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the Interantional Association of Printing House Craftsmen. Acquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 21, 1940.

The Cuneo Press, Inc. Display Sheet at the 1940 World's Fair in New York, 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Display Sheet is a "page from the Sermon on the Mount...set in the reconstructed Donat type, the first known movable type (1440), and...printed on a replica of the Gutenberg press exhibited by The Cuneo Press, Inc. in celebration of 500 years of printing at the World's Fair of 1940 in New York." Acquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 14, 1941.

Advertisement for The Old Fort Niagara, c. 1940

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The advertisement which included a space for folders to takeaway, was copyrighted by Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc. and executed by N.Y. State Art Project W.P.A.. On front, in pencil, 1940. Aquisition date (?) on back: July 2, 1940.

"Unification - June 12, 1940" (I.R.T. and Mayor of New York City), 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company's The Elevated Express Vol. XII, No. 22. Printed by The Ma(...)hbanks Press, New York. Designed by Fred Cooper. Acquisition date (?) on back: June 13, 1940.

The Artists Guild Moonlight Sail, 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Moonlight Sail was on Wednesday, July 17th, on the palatial river steamer, S.S. Mayflower, leaving from the foot of Battery Place. Stamped date of Nov 3 1944 on front. Note on back, in pencil, "Recv July 9/40" and stamped, "Please Post".

"It's Here! It's Great!! It's the Real Thing!!! which means Super-entertainment!!" (Committee for Peace), 1940

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The event was on Oct. 5, 1940 at 79 E. 10th St. and Woody on guitar was part of the entertainment. Acquisition date (?) on back: Nov. 4, 1941.

"Use Water Wisely!!!" (Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity)., 1941

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

New York City reservoirs only 1/3 filled because of drought. LaGuardia was Mayor and Patrick Quilty was Commissioner of the Department of Water Supply. Acquisition date (?) on back: Dec. 16, 1941.

The Nordacs Club, Inc. 23rd Annual Gala All Star Show and Dance., 1941

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Allied Printers of New York and approved by Theater Authority, Inc. The Show and Dance was for the benefit of the Welfare Fund and held at the Manhattan Center with music by Sammy Wilson & his orchestra. Acquisition date (?) on back: Nov. 4, 1941.

"Stop Needless Noise. Help America Keep Calm" (Police Department City of New York, Safety Program), [1942]

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster designed by Howard Scott. Contribution by National Noise Abatement Council and F.H. La Guardia, Mayor.

"Book Week", 1942

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Forward with Books" slogan. November 15th-21st. Acquisition date (?) on back: Nov. 9, 1942.

"These are the Times ...." December 1942. (Oscar Hayman Fabrics of Fashionation), 1942

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Alvin Gardner Co., advertising. Features portrait of and quote by Thomas Paine. Also quote by Oscar Hayman referencing "turning point of a great war." Acquisition date (?) on back: Dec. 16, 1942.

Sociedades Hispanas Confederadas conmemora el 19 de Julio, 1943

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The commemoration of Spanish heriocs and sacrifice was held at The Manhattan Center on 34th Street. Noted at the bottom was the radio station to hear the Voice of Sociedades Hispanas Confederadas every day but Sundays from 9:30 -10:00 p.m. Aquisition date (?) on back: Sept. 12, 1944.

Supplement to Woman's Day Magazine's Christmas issue of 1945, 1945

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Reprinted from Woman's Day, The A&P Magazine. Copyright, 1946, by Stores Publishing Company, Inc." Attached note from Woman's Day magazine explains that Olin Downes, authority on music, chose masterpieces of grand opera from which the most remembered scenes have been drawn by John Held, Jr. The chart was reproduced from the Woman's Day Christmas issue. Acquisition date (?) on back: Dec. 5, 1945.

Noche Atomica Grand Ball with 2 Orchestras -- Marcelino Guerra with Ayala on piano and Montesino and his rhythm set, 1946

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Manhattan Press. The grand ball took place on Saturday, January 26th, at the Hunt's Point Palace. On back, in pencil, "Feb. 1, 1946. Gift of Henry B. Hoffmann."

Income Tax Return Filing Reminder, 1946

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Reminder that if income was $500 or more, need to file tax return with District Collector of Internal Revenue by March 15th. Acquisition date (?) on back: April 30, 1946.

Supplement to Woman's Day Magazine's April issue of 1946, 1946

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Reprinted from Woman's Day, The A&P Magazine. Copyright, 1946, by Stores Publishing Company, Inc." Attached note from Woman's Day Magazine explains that the chart depicts paintings of great masters compiled by Thomas Craven and laid-out by George Salter. Reproduced from the April issue. Acquisition date (?) on back: April 1, 1946.

Pennsylvania Railroad Strike Warning Poster, [1946]

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Alert that the railworkers were scheduled to strike at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th.

Philipse Castle Restoration 3rd Birthday Celebration (Sleepy Hollow), 1946

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Celebration took place on July 4, 1946. Included a restored Headless Horseman Bridge and advertised as Greater New York's most amazing garden spot. Aquisition date (?) on back: June 14, 1946.

Advertisement for U.S. Savings Bonds, 1946

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the Government Printing Office. "Official U.S. Treasury Poster SBD 77A". Aquisition date (?) on back: June 17, 1946.

"Happy Birthday Pennsy. One hundred years of Transportation Progress." (Pennsylvania Railroad & New York City Transit System), 1946

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Subway Sun, Vol. XIII, No. 9. Designed by OPPY. Acquisition date (?) on back: May 31, 1946.

U.S. Frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides) 150 Birthday Celebration, 1947

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was printed by Patrick J. Connelly, Postmaster of Boston 9, Massachusetts. The celebration exercises were conducted by Robert E. Hannegan, Postmaster General, and included the introduction of a commemorative stamp. Aquisition date (?) on back: Nov. 13, 1947.

Invitation to Visit The Tent (on the grounds of St. John the Divine Cathedral), undated

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Tent was open every night except Saturday for singing. On back, in pencil, "E.B. Child/39".

Sunday afternoon free concert series held at the Holyrood Church, undated

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Silk screen print by School of Industrial Art. Holyrood Church is at the corner of 179 St. & Fort Washington Ave.

"Jubilate! The Glorious Fourth is now doubly glorious It sees the downfall of Militarism - So Rejoice: Jubilate!", [1919?]

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features an eagle image overlaid on a red, white, blue outline of the United States. At bottom, in corner, "C-29-C"

"Universite de Dijon, Cours de Francais" Advertisement [French], undated

Folder: FF 09-04 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Jobard. Dijon. Poster advertises french classes -- language, literature and history -- for foreign students for a summer or a full year.

1950 Annual Campaign of the Greater New York Fund, 1950

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster includes an alphabetized list of voluntary services helped by the campaign. On back, a printed request to post and a stamped date: Jun 26 1950.

"New Life for Youth" City-Wide Youth Rally advertisement, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Rally sponsored by the New Life Advance Committee of New York Presbytery and featured Jackie Robinson, Chuck Templeton, and Dr. John A. MacKay. It was held at Rutgers Presbyterian Church.

Advertisement for The State Insurance Fund Accident Reduction Contest, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Reason for contest: "National Security Demands Accident Prevention" Images of workers, the globe and New York State. Stamped on back: Feb 19 1951.

"Join Payroll Savings" Official U.S. Treasury Poster, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Features baseball player, Ralph Kiner. Date stamped on back: Nov 7 1951.

"Join Payroll Savings" Official U.S. Treasury Poster, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Features a solider with the slogan, "Defense is your job too!", and a $100 Series E U.S. Bond. Stamped date on back: Sep 28 1951.

The 1951 New York Antiques Fair advertisement, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed bby T.J. Lyons Press. The Fair featured exhibits by members of the Art and Antique Dealers League of America. On back, stamped "Please Post" and "Nov 7 1951".

New York State Insurance Fund Christmas and New Year's Greeting, 1951

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster sponsored by The State Insurance Fund of the State of New York. Stamped on back: Feb 6 1952.

Buy Israel Bonds. Birthday Salute to the State of Israel., 1953

Folder: FF 09-02 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The event which included appearances by many actors, musicians, and Israel and American leaders, including Senators Humphrey and Morse, was held at the RKO Fordham theater.

"be careful...Driving...Or On Foot avoid winter accidents", 1953

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster sponsored by Group Insurance Department, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Acquisition date (?) on back: January 15, 1953.

The 1955 New York Antiques Fair advertisement, 1955

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Fair was at the 71st Infantry Armory under Nuttall-Hazen Management. "Please Post" stamped on back.

Army Recruiting Office advertisement to "Enlist"., undated

Folder: FF 09-05 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster printed by Byan & Hart Co. Printers, Chicago. Poster features an appeal for soliders by George Washington.

"For your safety, while New York sleeps, our men check your trains", 1956

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The New York City Transit Authority's The Subway Sun, Vol. 23, No. 13. On back, in pencil, "Oct-Nov. 1956. 207th Street Train Yards."

"Shop Now, Mail Early, Use Christmas Seals on all your Letters and Packages", 1957

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Malgamated Lithographers of America. Postmaster's important holiday reminders. Christmas Seals to fight Tuberculosis.

"National Foreign Language Week" advertisement, 1958

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Bruce Russell. Language Week sponsored by Alpha Nu Gamma National Foreign Language Society. Stamped on back: Jan 2 1976.

Notice of the International Longshoremen's Association Portwide Meeting, 1958

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Meeting to discuss "Automation in the Longshore Industry and What it Means to You". Open to Longshoremen, checkers, and allied crafts. "Attend and protect your job, your pension, your welfae benefits. At Madison Square Garden at 50th St. & 8th Ave. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Michael Staats - 1996".

Advertisement for Free Family Fallout Shelter Booklet from the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization, 1959

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by U.S. Government Printing Office and designed by Lee.

"Step up to the JobCorps. Men & Women - Age 16 to 21", ca 1965

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features the ladder and up arrow logo. "Work, Learn, Earn away from home"

"Mollify them...quote Newsweek" advertisement, ca 1970

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features a photograph of a female model with a gun next to a vintage Rolls Royce and the slogan, "the newsweekly that separates fact from opinion".

"City of New York Police Department Police Academy Combat Target", 1962

Folder: FF 09-06 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Target used at New York Police Academy.

"Virginia Slims Women's Tennis Circuit", 1972

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster for a tournament held at the Newport Casino, Newport, R.I. for the benefit of the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame. Gift of Harley Spiller, 2022.

Tarrytown Fire Dept. Annual Bazaar, 1975

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Triangle Poster Co. Midway by B&B Ride Company. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: Aug 5 1975.

"WANTED by the New York City Police Department HORSES...", 1976

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was designed by Sgt. Michael Daly and printed by the City of New York Police Department. The police department was looking for donated horses for the mounted police, and, according to a note on the back, H.Ross Perot donated 20 horses. The note continues that the poster was "acquired for the Exhibition "New York on the Brink" Courtesy of Nick Muglia.

The Great New York State Children's Party, 1979

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Related Materials

Poster designed by Doug Lapp. The Children's Party was held at Battery Park in New York City and sponsored by the Governor's (Hugh L. Carey) Commission on the International Year of the Child in cooperation with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Gordon J. Davis, Commissioner).

Westbeth 10th Anniversary Celebration poster, 1980

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by R.P. Sullivan and printed by ConEdison. Westbeth is an artists' community in the West Village.

"Britain Salutes New York 1983", 1983

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The event was sponsored by the New York International Arts Festival and celebrated the 200th year anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: May 12 1983.

Third Annual Presidential Conference at Hofstra University Cultural Center, 1984

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was designed by Francoise Gilot and features an image of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Presidential Conference's focus that year. Alongside the large poster are two copies of a smaller poster featuring a photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower, courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Library. One copy is signed by "Susan Eisenhower", "Tex McCrary", and a third illegible signature. The other copy is stamped, "Approved for posting by the Office of Secretary". There is also 3 copied pages from the program booklet - the cover of the booklet and two pages, "About the Speakers". On the back of one copy of the small poster is the address of Susan Douglas.

Advertisement for the South Street Seaport Museum's Lamplight tour with the Ghost of Herman Melville, 1986

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster hand-set and printed at Bowne & Co., Stationers. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: Dec 17 1986.

Daily News and NYC Police Department Public Service Announcement for a safer New York, 1988

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster is designed by George Sargent and Frank Henry. The poster is directed at children with the main idea to beware of strangers.

"1989-1990 Freedom Spreads...", 1990

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Matthews Marketing, Inc. under exclusive licensing rights from New York Times, Agence France-Presse, Bettman Reuters and Associated Press. Poster features a mock-up of a New York Times front page with headlines and photographs concerning freedom and democracy.

21st New York City Marathon poster, 1990

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Photograph on poster is credited to Duomo/David Madison. 1990 sponsors included Manufacturers Hanover, Mercedes-Benz, John Hancock, ASICS, The Rudin Family, and Runner's World.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Eleanor Roosevelt Monument, 1993

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster features a photograph of the monument and the ground breaking was sponsored by the Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Fund and took place at Riverside Park and 72nd Street.

Reward poster for arrest and conviction of person who framed O.J., 1994

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features mug shot of O.J. Simpson and offers a $500,000 reward for arrest and conviction of person or persons who framed O.J. In pencil on front, "Original - American Life Post".

"Indian Point - Safe. Secure. Vital", c.2001

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by AmericanCampaignStore.com. Poster is folded in half lengthwise and stapled. Presumably it was used as a yard sign.

The 25th Annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island, 2007

Folder: FF 09-08 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Marc Kehoe and printed by Coney Island U.S.A. Sponsors of the parade included the Cyclones, Keyspan, Brooklyn Brewery, Taconic Investment Management, Astroland Amusement Park.

Centennial Commemoration of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by Workers United/SEIU (ILGWU), 2011

Folder: FF 09-07 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by Allied Printers 515.

Celebrating Brooklyn Basketball, 2013

Folder: FF 09-08 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is officially licensed by Black Fives, Inc. and designed by Soular Creative. The Barclays Center honors the legacy of African-American Basketball in Brooklyn with the celebration to benefit the Back Fives Foundation.

"Justice for LGBTQ People is Justice for All", 2019

Folder: FF 09-08 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster is done by the New York City Anti-Violent Project and printed on both sides, one in English, one in Spanish. Note with poster states it is a gift of Linda Ferber in 2019.

"Trust TGNC People, We Know What We Need", 2019

Folder: FF 09-08 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is done by the New York City Anti-Violence Project and is printed on both sides, one in English, one in Spanish. A note with the poster states that it is a gift of Linda Ferber in 2019.

National Poetry Month April 2021, Celebrating 25 years, 2021

Folder: FF 09-08 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Artwork is by Bao Lu. Lines excerpted from the poem "For Keeps" by Joy Harjo.

Subseries IX.2. Protests (incl 1982 Disarmament Rally), 1975-2018, inclusive

"Let's Fight Back" Citywide Action Group Against Neighborhood Destruction and For Low-Rent Housing, 1975

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster "hand silk screened by Publicity and Propaganda - HOMEFRONT". Poster in both English and Spanish. Accompanying note explains poster. "Landlords As Rats" by Mimi Rosenberg, courtesy of the artist and acquired for the exhibition "New York on the Brink".

Protest to Close Live Animal Labs at the American Museum of Natural History, 1976

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features a photograph of Robert G. Goelet,a trustee and President of the American Museum of Natural History. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back, Jan 12 1977.

Disarmament Rally - "March for Peace & Justice. June 12, New York", 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster desined by Seymour Chwast. Poster features dove superimposed on marching legs. Rally was to support The U.N. Special Session on Disarmament. On back, "Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2004".

Disarmament Rally - "Save Life From Nuclear Disaster", 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Sculpture featured in poster by Mary Frank; Photograph by Joel Meyerowitz. Poster sponsored by War Resisters League and includes the date of the Rally (June 12th) and also includes a day of Civil Disobedience (June 14th). On back, "Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2004".

Disarmament Rally - "Rally Against The New Face of Nuclear War. Time To Make History Again.", 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Peace Action of New York State was the lead sponsor for event (and poster) held at The Ethical Culture Society at 7:00 p.m. on June 12, 1982 after the Central Park Rally. Speakers and entertainers included: Jane Alexander, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis, Cora Weiss, Grace Paley, Dennis Kucinich, David Cortright, Randall Fosberg, Jonathan Schell & Circus Amok. On back, "Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2004".

Disarmament Rally - Keith Haring Anti-Nuke poster, 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Keith Haring in 1982. Poster features a "Radiant Baby". On back, "Gift of Keith Haring Foundation, 2002".

Disarmament Rally - "A transfer of military budgets to human needs. A freeze and reduction of nuclear weapons.", 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster created by Giancarlo Impiglia and sponsored by the June 12 Rally Committee. On backs of Copy 1 and Copy 2, "Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2004".

Disarmament Rally - "First Angry Dove", 1982

Folder: FF 09-13 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Below image, "A/P 8/10 First Angry Dove" and signed by artist, L(?).K.L(?). On back, "Gift of the artist".

Fair Share Tax Day Demonstration - "Deadbeat Dozen Tax Bill. J.P. Morgan Chase", 2011

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster "paid for MOVEON.ORG Political Action HTTP://POL.MOVEON.ORG not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee." Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2011.

Fair Share Tax Day Demonstration - "Deadbeat Dozen Tax Bill. Goldman Sachs", 2011

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster "paid for MOVEON.ORG Political Action HTTP://POL.MOVEON.ORG not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee." Gift of Kathleen Hulser, 2011.

March for our Lives Demonstration - "Not One More", 2018

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by THOUGHTMATTER and a 2018 gift of THOUGHTMATTER. Poster features a gun with "Not one more".

March for our Lives Demonstration - "Enough", 2018

Folder: FF 09-14 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was created by THOUGHTMATTER and a 2018 gift of THOUGHTMATTER. Poster features an image of a hand in the shape of a gun and "Enough".

Subseries IX.3. Women Activism/Rights (incl 2017 Women's March), 1989-2021, inclusive

"WAC (Women's Action Coalition) Is Watching...Women Take Action", ca. 1992

Folder: OSFF-09-32 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by WAC and features the WAC blue dot logo superimposed over an eye.

Fierce Pussy, 2008

Folder: OSFF-09-32 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Fierce Pussy and published by Printed Matter, Inc. Poster printed for gallery show held in April/May of 2008 in New York City.

Guerilla Girls - "Do Women Have to be Naked...?", 1989, inclusive

Folder: FF 9-35 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Guerilla Girls - "When Racism & Sexism Are No Longer Fashionable...", 1989, inclusive

Folder: FF 9-35 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Guerilla Girls and Artists & Homeless Collaborative - "I can survive on the street.", 1992, inclusive

Folder: FF 9-35 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Guerilla Girls and Artists & Homeless Collaborative - "I've begged.", 1992, inclusive

Folder: FF 9-35 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Guerilla Girls and Artists & Homeless Collaborative - "What I want for Mother's Day", 1992, inclusive

Folder: FF 9-35 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Women's March - "Rights Take Might", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "This Pussy Grabs Back", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "This Pussy Grabs Back", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER. Poster features the image of a cat's head.

Women's March - "Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "Representation Not Exploitation", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "Silence Equals Violence", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "Silence Equals Violence", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER. Poster features image of head of Statue of Liberty with mouth bound by barbed wire.

Women's March - "Get Your Laws Off My Body", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "Left or Right. We Can All See Wrong", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "We Will Not Be Silenced", 2017

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by THOUGHTMATTER.

Women's March - "Dignity-Human Rights-Get Your Laws Off My Body", 2017, inclusive

Folder: FF 09-15 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

signed by Meira Pomerantz.

"Nasty Women Are Watching", ca. 2019

Folder: OSFF-09-32 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by artist, Elizabeth Langer. 2 copies, slight variation. One copy's central image is of a female figure; the other copy's central image is of a face mask.

"Right to Choose", 2021

Folder: OSFF-09-32 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by artists, Carmen Winant and Laia Abril. Features image of coat hanger on one side and obituaries of feminist leaders on the other side.

"Men Do Not Own the Streets", circa 2012, inclusive

Folder: OSFF-09-32 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

This poster is part of the Stop Telling Women to Smile art series by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

Subseries IX.4. 200th Anniversary of Washington Inauguration, 1989, inclusive

Milton Glaser poster for 200th Anniversary of Washington's Inauguration, 1989

Folder: FF 09-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies (1 signed by Milton Glaser). Logo designed by Chermayeff & Geismar Associates; poster designed by Milton Glaser. Poster features a profile of George Washington outlined with fireworks. Attached letter from the New York City Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution about the donation.

"Washington Landing at the foot of Wall Street" Anniversary poster, 1989

Folder: FF 09-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Reprint of image by Ernest Peixotto from the Marine Art Collection of The Seaman's Bank for Savings, FSB. Attached letter from the New York City Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution about donation.

"After 200 Years, This is Still the Biggest Gamble Ever to Take Place on Wall Street" Anniversary advertisement, 1989

Folder: FF 09-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement for the Inauguration celebration activities by Lowe Marschalk, Inc. "Copy:H.Karp, Art:S.Ohman, Acct:A.Smith, Traffic:E.Laurido, Production:R.DelVecchio". Poster features image of Washington's Inauguration courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Poster also lists the sponsors and patrons of the events.

Advertisement listing events, exhibits, and programs of the 200th Anniversary of Washington's Inauguration, 1989

Folder: FF 09-22 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement for the Inauguration celebration activities by Lowe Marschalk, Inc. "Copy:H.Karp, Art:S.Ohman, Acct:A.Smith, Traffic:E.Laurido, Production:R.DelVecchio". "This advertisement paid for by The Henley Group, Inc. and Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc." The images are primarily from the Bettmann Archive; one is from Historical Pictures Service, Chicago. The poster also lists the sponsors and patrons of the events.

Subseries IX.5. War/Vietnam, 1951-1968, inclusive

Advertisement for Evening to hear Reports on the Crisis Conference of the National Committee for Peaceful Alternatives held in Washington, D.C., 1951

Folder: FF 09-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The evening was sponsored by The Metropolitan Council for Peaceful Alternatives and The Greenwich Village Council for Peaceful Alternatives. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back, Nov 7 1951.

Fifth Avenue Vietnam Peace Parade and Rally - "Stop The War In Vietnam Now!", 1966

Folder: FF 09-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Speakers included: Linus Pauling, Fannie Lou Hamer, Donald Duncan, and Juan Mari Bras. Rally was sponsored by Fifth Avenue Vietnam Peace Parade Committee, A.J. Muste, chairman.

Call for Entries for International Poster Competition on theme: "No More War", 1967

Folder: FF 09-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was created by and the competition was sponsored by Avant Garde with the winning posters to be featured in Avant Garde Magazine. The poster was printed in the U.S.A.

"Why Are We Burning, Torturing, Killing The People of Vietnam?", c. 1967

Folder: OSFF-09-30 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) of New York. Poster features image of a young vietnamese girl burned by napalm. Urges people to protest war by writing to President Johnson and learning the facts by writing to SDS.

"Stop The War In Vietnam Now!", c. 1968

Folder: FF 09-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features a photograph of an injured soldier being carried.

Vietnamese woman carrying two children with soldier behind her poster., c. 1968

Folder: FF 09-16 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster is simply the photograph of the woman carrying the two children without any words.

Subseries IX.6. Medical/Health (incl AIDS), 1936-1998, inclusive

Christmas Seals 1936 Holiday Greetings, 1936

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Message was to protect your home from Tuberculosis. On back is an easel stand.

Red Cross Christmas Roll Call advertisement, 1938

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

On back, in pencil, "EB Child Feb. 1946". Also on back, "1938. Giving [unreadable] Danes Hall. E.C."

"Special Exhibition 'For Humanity's Sake' From Sanitary Commission to [Red Cross]", 1942

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster made by NYC WPA War Services. Special exhibition was held at the Museum of the City of New York. Acquisition date (?) on back: Dec. 28, 1942.

"Game Week to Fight Infantile Paralysis", 1942

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Garrett Price and printed by L.U. 230. Asks that whenever you play collect a kitty to go to Women's Division Greater New York Committee or send checks to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. In back, in pencil, "Copy 1. Apr. 27, 1942."

"no home remedy ever cured GONORRHEA", 1943

Folder: FF 09-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Fellnagel (Dorothy Darling) for the United States Public Health Service - VD15. Acquisition date (?) on front, Jan.2, 1943.

United States Public Health Service Syphilis Poster, 1943

Folder: FF 09-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Karsakov (Leonard) for the United States Public Health Service - 12. Focus of poster is health of babies born to treated/untreated mothers with Syphilis. Acquisition date (?) on front, Jan. 2, 1943.

"NO home remedy or quack ever cured syphilis or gonorrhea see your doctor or health officer", 1943

Folder: FF 09-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Karsakov (Leonard) for the United States Public Health Service - VD7-R41. Acquisition date (?) on front, Jan. 2, 1943.

"A Blood Test for EVERYONE The Only Sure Check - Syphilis...", 1943

Folder: FF 09-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Fellnagel (Dorothy Darling) for the United States Public Health Service. Acquisition date (?) on front, Jan. 2, 1943.

U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery "The Elephant is thick-skinned - but he never FORGETS!", 1944

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Bode and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in cooperation with the U.S. Naval Medical School, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Instruction, 1946

Folder: FF 09-10 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed in U.S.A. Includes several illustrations and instructions for many emergencies. Acquisition date (?) on back: Oct. 7, 1946.

"Don't Strip Tease for Anopheles" Malaria poster, 1946

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Note at bottom explains July 46 distribution of the "Don't Strip Tease for Anopheles": "Distribution: Continental: Special distribution. Overseas to Pacific and Caribbean Areas only:..." Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: May 11 1950.

"Aedes Mosquitoes Bite Night And Day" Dengue Fever poster, 1946

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster printed by U.S. Government Printing Office. Note at bottom explains "Dengue Fever" distribution in July 1946: "Distribution: Continental: Special distribution. Overseas to Pacific and Caribbean Areas only:..." Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: May 11 1950.

"GIVE!" Red Cross self-easel, 1947

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Litho in U.S.A." Includes instructions on creating self-easel. Acquisition date (?) on back, Mar. 21, 1947.

"Blood Saves Lives. Make a Date to Save a Life.", 1948

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer and printed by L.I.P. & B.A., New York on behalf of The American National Red Cross, Poster 1401. In white box on front: "April 18, 1956" and acquisition date (?) stamped on back: Apr. 18 1956.

Red Cross "Give" Main Street poster, 1948

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Steven Dohanos and printed by L.I.P. & B.A., New York. Acquisition date (?) on back: Feb. 5, 1948.

New York Regional Blood Bank Program, 1956

Folder: FF 09-09 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Donate blood poster sponsored by the American Red Cross New York Regional Blood Program. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back: Apr 18 1956.

Poster for play, "As Is"., 1985

Folder: FF 09-11 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Fraver. As Is was awarded the 1985 Best Play of the Year by Drama Desk. It was at the Lyceum Theater, written by William M. Hoffman, and directed by Marshall W. Mason.

Day Without Art poster [AIDS], 1989

Folder: FF 09-11 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Day Without Art, 1989, poster created by M Plus M Incorporated and designed by Visual AIDS. PR55 removal slip in folder: removed 8/12/2021 for in house Exhibition, "Art for Change".

"AIDS. It's not a problem anymore - right, Mom?", 1998

Folder: FF 09-11 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Day Without Art, December 1, 1998, poster designed by Visual AIDS. Digital Pre-Press/Production: Katz Digital Technologies, Inc. and printed by Louis Sherman & Co.

"AIDS is over, right? (or maybe, you should read the fine print)", 1998

Folder: FF 09-11 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Day Without Art, December 1, 1998, poster designed by Visual AIDS. Digital Pre-Press/Production: Katz Digital Technologies, Inc. and printed by Louis Sherman & Co.

Subseries IX.7. Books/Libraries/Education, 1926-1987, inclusive

Celebration of 50 years for the American Library Association and Public Libraries, 1926

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by E.A. Spuehler promoting Public Libraries as an American contribution to Civilization.

Advertisement for New York YMCA Schools Day and Evening Classes, [1935]

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster included a pocket to hold pamphlets to take. There were classes for men and women and included Evening High School and Day Preparatory School for Boys. Acquisition date (?) on back, Sept. 4, 1935.

Advertisement for The Bronx Preparatory School on East Tremont Avenue, [1939]

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertised that it was the only school in the Bronx approved by the Board of Regents. Jacob Grossman, B.S., D.D.S. was the principal. In pencil on back, "E.B. Childs/39".

Bronx Union Branch YMCA Evening Course Enrollment, [1939]

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Courses included topics in business, technical, languages, cultural, and academic with the promise that invested evenings would pay big dividends. In pencil on back, "E.B. Childs/39".

"Men of the World, Exhibition of Sculpture by Malvina Hoffman", 1942

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition sponsored by the Coordinating Council of French Relief Societies, Inc. and included "Photo-Murals showing world map and all the races of the world". Acquisition date (?) on back, Dec. 28, 1942.

Publication announcement for "The World of Washington Irving" by Van Wyck Brooks, 1944

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc. published the book. Acquisition date (?) on back, Sept. 14, 1944.

Skira Art Books advertisement for its "History of Modern Painting" book, c.1950

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was printed in France and features the front cover of the book.

Skira Art Books advertisement for its "Italian Painting: The Creators of the Renaissance" book, c.1950

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was printed in France and features the front cover artwork.

Advertisement for the Summer/Winter Sessions of the Interamerican School of Spanish in Mexico, 1951

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

School was the only under graduate and graduate school of its kind in Mexico. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back, Nov 7 1951.

"Use Your Library ... then VOTE", 1952

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster was contributed by "Childrens Press, publishers of the famous "You" books and other fine educational materials". Acquisition date(?) stamped on the back of both copies, Sep 8 1952.

"New York is Book Country. September 16, 1979", 1979

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Design by Barbara Hennessy, illustration by Maurice Sendak, production by Eileen G. Schwartz, printing and production courtesy of Viking Penguin, Inc., and distribution courtesy of Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc. Net proceeds benefit Children's Services, New York Public Library.

"Theft of Books or Manuscripts? FOLLOW These Steps Immediately!", [1983]

Scope and Contents

Poster was sponsored by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American and advertised its pamphlet explaining the international security network. In pencil on back, Gift (?) 1983.

"New York City - It's A Great College Town", 1987

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by graphic artist, Tony Graham. In pencil on back, "Bought at Newmark Gallery, 3rd. Avenue by Wendy Shadwell, Nov. 1987".

Laguardia Community College/CUNY Newsposter, "Our Secret is Success", undated

Folder: FF 09-19 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Two sided poster. First side advertises the college and explains admission procedure. Other side explains college majors.

Subseries IX.8. United Jewish Appeal, 1948-1949, inclusive

"Dollars for Survival", 1948

Folder: FF 09-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies of portrait-oriented poster and 2 copies of landscape-oriented poster. Poster was lithographed in the U.S.A. United Jewish Appeal for $250,000,000 minimum. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back of all copies, Nov 22 1948.

"For the Greatest Homecoming in History", 1949

Folder: FF 09-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

United Jewish Campaign for $250,000,000 (minimum). Poster features photograph of people on a ship waving Israeli flags. Acquisition date (?) on back, May 6, 1949.

"For the greatest homecoming in history. Make Their Homecoming Your Birthday Gift to the State of Israel.", 1949

Folder: FF 09-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

United Jewish Appeal campaign for $250,000,000 (minimum). Poster features photograph of people on a ship waving Israeli flags. Similar to above poster but features added language. Acquisition date (?) on back, May 6, 1949.

"For the greatest homecoming in history", 1949

Folder: FF 09-17 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

United Jewish Appeal campaign for $250,000,000 (minimum). 3 copies. All feature photograph of a line of people carrying bags. Copy 1 is a very large poster, Copy 2 is a portrait-oriented poster, Copy 3 is a landscape-oriented poster. Acquisition date (?) on back of all copies, May 6, 1949.

Subseries IX.9. Israel Emergency Fund, 1974-1975, undated, inclusive

"Miracles Through Unity - Purim 1974", 1974

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Pinchas Shaar for The Israel Emergency Fund.

Advertisement for program, "Discover a people called Israel", 1975

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Related Materials

Program sponsored by The United Jewish Appeal's Overseas Programs.

"The Fifth Cup", undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster is sponsored by This Year in Jerusalem. An appeal to renew dedication to the vision of life of freedom and dignity for all our people.

"Therefore Choose Life", undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Israel Emergency Fund appeal.

"Operation Joshua: Scout the Land", undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The Operation Joshua trips were sponsored by The Student Coordinatimg Committee for the Israel Emergency Fund Tours for College Students program.

The Israel Emergency Fund Appeal poster, undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster includes a quote from Elie Wiesel and includes the slogan, "We Are One".

"Don't Stop" Israel Emergency Fund Appeal poster, undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Be Counted Among The Committed" Israel Emergency Fund appeal poster, undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

"Immigration Absorption Youth Education" poster, undated

Folder: FF 09-18 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster includes inspiring statements. "We Are One", "Proclaim Liberty", "Unity, Leadership, Community, Responsibility".

Subseries IX.10. Car Cards / Subway Ads, 1930s-1990s, inclusive

Advertisement for Wrigley's Spearmint Gum - "Ride Relaxed - Work Relaxed", c.1930s

Folder: FF 09-24 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Litho in U.S.A. 915-A". Subway advertisement features two smiling young women with an office building and a secretarial desk in the background. Although unsigned, probably by Dorothy and Otis Shepard.

Advertisement for Frigidaire "Thrifty-30" Electric Ranges, c.1953

Folder: FF 09-24 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Litho in U.S.A. CAR-1-54" Advertisement features a housewife in front of open oven range with a roasting turkey and a ruler - "Only 30 inches wide!" Running along the bottom of the advertisement, "Burton's Stove Store 502-6 Burnet St."

Car Card: Campaign to approve a New Constitution to allow for parochial school funding, 1967

Folder: FF 09-25 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Car Card was sponsored by Citizens for Educational Freedom, Inc. Poster features a photograph of many parochial schoolchildren denied aid under the U.S. Constitution. In pencil on front, "Vote No". Stamped on back, Sep 30 1976.

Car Card: Campaign to approve a New Constitution to allow for parochial school funding, 1967

Folder: FF 09-25 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Car Card was sponsored by Citizens for Educational Freedom, Inc. Poster features a photograph of a child denied Speech Therapy aid under the U.S. Constitution. Stamped on back, Sep 30 1976.

Car Card: Campaign to approve a New Constitution to allow for parochial school funding, 1967

Folder: FF 09-25 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Car Card was sponsored by Citizens for Educational Freedom, Inc. Poster features a photograph of a child denied reading education aid under the U.S. Constitution. Stamped on back, Sep 30 1976.

Car Card: Campaign to approve a New Constitution to allow for parochial school funding, 1967

Folder: FF 09-25 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Car Card was sponsored by Citizens for Educational Freedom, Inc. Poster features a photograph of a child denied psychological aid under the U.S. Constitution. On front, "Education Freedom" is crossed out and under is "Papism". Stamped on back, Sep 30 1976.

Car Card: Advertisement for Income Tax Loan from Manufacturers Hanover Trust, 1967

Folder: FF 09-25 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster features three colorful dragons (City, State, Federal taxes) and dragon slaying banker. Stamped on back, Sep 30 1976. In pencil on back, 1967?

Advertisement in Spanish for Panadol with spokesman Pele., c. 1970s

Folder: FF 09-24 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Advertisement features two images of a young Pele in a soccer uniform.

Advertisement for Black Flag Roach Motel, 1982

Folder: FF 09-24 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by Boyle-Midway Div. Features the slogan, "Roaches check in ... but they don't check out!" and colorful graphics of bugs.

MTA Poetry in Motion posters, c.1993

Folder: FF 09-24 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 posters with similar banners across the top. One features an excerpt from the poem, "Coal" by Audre Lorde; the other features a poem by Joseph Brodsky. Both were printed by the MTA in cooperation with the Poetry Society of America.

Subseries IX.11. Exhibitions (Museums, Galleries, etc.), 1932-2007, inclusive

Exhibition poster for Mr. Currier and Mr. Ives Diverting Panorama, 1932

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition of lithographs to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington and the 100th birthday of Louis Maurer at The Old Print Shop. On back, "Gift of Eugenia Maurer Fuerstenberg (daughter of Louis Maurer) June 30, 1939".

Exhibition poster for "Forty Five Years of French Art", 1941

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster produced by W.P.A., and exhibition held at the Brooklyn Museum. Acquisition date(?) on back, Oct. 3, 1941.

Exhibition poster for "Men Against Fire", 1942

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster made by N.Y.C. WPA War Services. Special exhibition at the Museum of the City, 5th Avenue at 104th Street. Acquisition date(?) on back, Dec. 28, 1942.

Exhibition poster for "Old Views of American Colleges", 1945

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition at The Grolier Club. Image is of "A Prospect of the Colleges in Cambridge in New England".

Exhibition poster for "History of Medicine in Art, Free Exhibition of Prints", 1946

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at NYU College of Medicine. Image of "Fever and Ague" by Rowlandson, 18th Century. Acquisition date(?), in pencil, April 6, 1946.

Exhibition poster for "Freedom Exhibit", 1950

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition was held at Freedom House, Willkie Memorial Building, 20 West 40th Street, New York. Image is of mural by Clinton Brown. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Nov 22 1950.

Exhibition poster for "A Medieval Treasury: New Exhibition of Rare and Fabulous Works of Art at The Cloisters", 1951

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Nov 7 1951.

Exhibition poster for "Art Exhibition Kingston's 300th Anniversary", 1952

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at George Washington School, Kingston, NY, featuring a wide diversity of American Art. Aquisition date(?) on front and back, July 1952.

Exhibition poster for "Summer Art Show at Hofstra College, Hempstead, L.I.", 1952

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Haydock. The Summer Art show featured masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (El Greco, Van Dyck, Rembrandt...). Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Jul 24 1952.

Exhibition poster for "John James Audubon 1785-1851", 1960

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster: "Moulot imp.". Exhibition held at Centre Culturel Americain, Paris.

Exhibition poster for "The Landscape of Change: Views of Rural New England 1790-1865", 1976

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, May 18 1976.

Exhibition poster for "Bevan Davies", 1976

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at the Broxton Gallery, Westwood, CA. Poster features photograph of building at the northeast corner of Broome Street and Broadway (see note on back). On back, stamped Mar 12 1976.

Exhibition poster for "American Illustration: 1800 to the Present", 1977

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at the Mint Museum of Art, sponsored by Exxon, and circulated by The American Federation of Arts.

Exhibition poster for "Reginald Marsh: The Art of Popular Entertainment", 1977

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster features a Marsh engraving, "Merry-Go-Round", 1943, NYPL. Poster numbered 25/90. The exhibition was held at the Vincent Astor Gallery, The New York Public Library at Lincoln Center. Alongside the poster is a exhibition program. On back, "Gift, Malkin, 1984".

Exhibition poster for "Children in America", 1978

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at The High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Jan 20 1979.

Exhibition poster for "Alexander Alland", 1979

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster by Permild & Rosengreen. Exhibition held at Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum and Kunstindustrimuseet. Image is of Brooklyn Bridge.

Exhibition poster for "Art Documentation and Computers", 1979

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster by Vittorio Fiorucci. All three copies have same graphic bird image. Copy 1 has text: "Picture Division Departement de L'Iconographie; Public Archives Canada Archives publiques Canada". Copy 2 has text: "National Inventory Programme Programme du Repertoire National; National Museums Musees nationaux Canada". On back of Copy 2 "To: Gail Marciano". Copy 3 has text: "Art Documentation and Computers Ordinateurs et Normes Descriptives en Art; Novermber 1-3, 1979 Du 1 Au 3 Novembre 1979 Ottawa, Canada".

Exhibition poster for "Panorama of the Great Metropolis", 1980

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Pat Mulvaney and Larry Zim. Inaugural exhibit at the Zim-Lerner Design Gallery in cooperation with the New York Design Fair and featured paintings, photographs, prints, and artifacts (The Larry Zim World Fairs Collection) from the New York World Fairs of 1853, 1901, 1909,1939, and 1964.

Exhibition poster for "Tons of Type: American Letterpress Broadsides of the 18th and 19th Centuries", 1980

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by David Gibson. Exhibition held at The Yale Center for American Art and Material Culture. Back side has text and images.

Exhibition poster for "Printmaking in Canada: The Earliest Views and Portraits", 1980

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) and features an image, "Notre Dame Street Montreal." published by A.Bourne Montreal, 1830. Exhibition traveled from the Royal Ontario Museum to the Musee McCord Museum to the Public Archives of Canada.

Exhibition poster for "P.B. Wight: Architect, Contractor, and Critic, 1838-1925", 1981

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Michael Glass (Chicago) and printed by Eastern Press (New Haven). Exhibition held at National Academy of Design, New York, and image features a proposed decoration by P.B. Wight for the central stairwell of the National Academy of Design (unexecuted), reprint courtesy of The Burnham Library of Architecture, The Art Institute of Chicago. Along with the poster is a press release about a lecture series on the exhibition. On back, in pencil, "Gift from National Academy of Design, 1981".

Exhibition poster for "Medicine & Pharmacy: 100 Years of Poster Art", 1981

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of The Albany College of Pharmacy and held at the New York State Museum, The State Education Department. Exhibited items were from the Collection of William H. Helfand. On back, in pencil, Gift of William Helfand, October 7, 1981.

Exhibition poster for "Acquisitions 1973-1980. George Eastman House", 1981

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by IMP/GEH (International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House). Image is of an "Untitled" autochrome by Edward Steichen, ca. 1911, Gift of Joanna T. Steichen.

Exhibition poster for "Keith Haring Drawings", 1982

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition at Tony Shafrazi Gallery. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Beth Eddy 2013".

Exhibition poster for "Particulars: Selections From The Miller-Plummer Collection of Photography", 1983

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Robert Meyer Design, Inc. and copyrighted by IMP/GEH (International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House). Image is of "Julia Margaret Cameron, (And Enid Sang), 1874, Albumen Print."

Exhibition poster for "Gardens of the Gilded Age: New York State Victorian Gardens", c.1983

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Design of Posterlog: William Padgett. Title page logo design: Beverly Giannetto." Exhibition was organized at The 1890 House Museum and Center for Victorian Arts, Cortland, NY, and circulated by the Gallery Association of New York State. Exhibition funded by grant from New York State Council on the Arts; also the Homer Garden Club, Mrs. Julian W. Davidson, Mrs. Frank A. Plummer, and the Institute of Museum Services. Support also from NEA, NEH, Amerada Hess Coporation, Hess Foundation, Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb, Inc., Marine Midland Bank, NY Telephone Company, JC Penney, Sykes Datatronic, Inc. Images of gardens on back.

Exhibition poster for "Architecture in Brooklyn: An Eclectic Overview", 1983

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at the Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn at Brooklyn College. Image is of a George B. Post watercolor drawing of Williamsburg Savings Bank, reprinted with permission of The New-York Historical Society.

Exhibition poster for "Palace of Commerce, The United States Custom House", 1983

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Keith Godard and Janet Giampietro of Works, Text by Deborah Nevins, and Copyright by The New York Landmarks Conservancy. The exhibition sponsored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, funded by the NEA, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Custom House Institute. Image of Custom House o front, images, timeline, and text on back.

Exhibition poster for "Phototypes, Whitney Museum of American Art, Downtown Branch", 1983

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at Federal Hall National Memorial through cooperation of Federal Hall Associates and the National Park Service, Manhattan Sites. Image is a 1934 Margaret Bourke-White photograph, "Ornamental Gargoyle, Chrysler Building" The Museum of Modern Art, Gift of the photographer. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, May 12 1983.

Exhibition poster for "Building Brooklyn Bridge: The Design and Construction 1867-1883", 1883

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. The Centennial Exhibition was at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, and supported by American Society of Civil Engineers; American Society of Civil Engineers - Metropolitan Section; Citibank/Citicorp; Mueser, Rutledge, Johnston & Desimone; F.W. Roebling III; Society of Women Engineers and Steinman, Boynton, Gronquist & Birdsall.

Exhibition poster for "Terminal New York", 1983

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by John Feidelson; photography by Bill Jacobson. The Art Exhibition was held at the Harborside Industrial Center (Brooklyn Army Terminal) and sponsored by AAA Art, Brooklyn Art and Culture Association, Materials for the Arts, New York City Public Development Corporation, Public Art Fund, and United Color.

Exhibition poster for "Brooklyn Bridge: 100th Anniversary 100 Photographs", 1983

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Kari Ann Pagnano and features a photograph by Arthur Leipzig. The Group Show was held at the Midtown Y Gallery.

Exhibition poster for "Images of Brooklyn Bridge: A Centennial Salute by Seven Photographers", 1983

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Bill Hine and printed by Pioneer Moss Reproductions, Inc. Copyright held by The Municipal Art Society of NY which also presented the exhibition. The seven photographers were Jeff Perkell, Peter B. Kaplan, Andrew Moore, Jan Staller, Michael George, Mark Feldstein, and Bill Hine. Curated by Mary Black.

Exhibition poster for "The Naval War College: A Century of Excellence", 1984

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibitions commemorating the 100th anniversary of the College and the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Feb 5 1985.

Exhibition poster for "Made on Staten Island: Agriculture, Industry, and Suburban Living in the City (1800-1984), 1984

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Inaugural exhbition held at The Historical Museum at Richmondtown, Staten Island Historical Society/Richmondtown Restoration. Grants provided by New York State Council on the Arts and J.M. Kaplan Fund. On back, in pencil, "November 1984 Gift of Charles Sachs, Staten Is. Hist. Soc."

Exhibition poster for "The Legacy of Lafayette", 1984

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Leone Design Group. Image of Lafayette - "B.leClair after L.Barre. Marquis de la Fayette ... gift of D. Weston Darby, Jr., 1983. Fraunces Tavern Museum". Exhibition held at Fraunces Tavern Museum, owned and operated by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. On back, "Gift of Jean Burnham Nov 01 1984.

Exhibition poster for "The Art of Politics", 1984

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Pushpin, Lubalin, Peckolick, Inc. Exhibition held at Museum of the Borough of Brooklyn, Brooklyn College. Poster designed to look like newpaper frontpage. Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Oct 16 1984.

Exhibition poster for Louis Jay Suckle - Cafeteria: Portraits from Dubrow's", 1984

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by WalkerPrint, London. Exhibition held at Popular Photography on Park Avenue. On back, stamped Sep 14 1984.

Exhibition poster for "American Prints: 1914-1941", 1985

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Carl Zahn and printed by The Meriden Gravure Co., Connecticut. Copyrighted by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (also exhibit held there) and image is of George Bellows' "A Stag at Sharkey's" 1917. Lithograph. Bequest of W.G.Russell Allen.

Exhibition poster for "Twentieth-Century Afro-American Artists", 1985

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Gianettino & Meredith, Inc., and Photo of artwork, "Fort Jesus (Totem) 1984" by Vincent Smith, by Sarah Wells. Exhibition held at The Newark Museum.

Exhibition poster for "Wine Celebration and Ceremony", 1985

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at Cooper-Hewitt Museum, The Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Design, and made possible by grant from Moet & Chandon.

"The George Washington Bridge: Photographed by Paula Barr during the Winter Solstice 1986", 1986

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Printed by Rapoport; separations by Accent on Color". A note from the photographer ia attached.

Exhibition poster for "Walker Evans", 1987

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House, Rochester (and exhibition held there), published by Artistworks, Landsdowne, PA., and printed at Virginia Lithograph. Image is of a 1936 Walker Evans photograph, "Roadside Stand, Vicinity - Birmingham, Alabama".

Exhibition poster for "Thus United Free: New Jersey in the Age of the Constitution", 1987

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"Poster designed bby Vincent Ciulla Design Associates, Inc.,New York, incorporating 'Washington's Reception on the Bridge at Trenton in 1789 on his Way to be Inaugurated First President of the U.S.' ...engraving on paper by Thomas Kelley...". Poster copyrighted by The New Jersey Historical Society and exhibition held there.

Exhibition poster for "Daniel Hauben: City Life", 1987

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Ruby Shoes Studio, and exhibition held at The Bronx Museum of the Arts with grants provided by the NEA, New York State Council on the Arts, and the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York. Image: "View of 233rd Street and Broadway". Acquisition date(?) stamped on back, Dec 19 1987.

Exhibition poster for "The Varieties of Medical Ephemera", 1987

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Jessica Helfand and Sheena Calvert. The exhibition was held at the Cushing Rotunda at Yale University School of Medicine and was from the collection of William H. Helfand. On back: Gift of Wm. Helfand and stamped Dec 22 1987.

Exhibition poster for "Africans in the New World 1493-1834", 1988

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Gilbert Associates. Exhibition was held at the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University and the exhibition program included two lectures by Dr. Larissa Brown and Prof. Franklin W. Knight. On back, stamped Mar 4 1988.

Exhibition poster for "A.J. Davis and American Classicism", 1989

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition presented by Historic Hudson Valley and held at Federal Hall National Memorial at corner of Wall and Nassau Streets. Image is of the Custom House (New York) and courtesy of Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.

Exhibition poster for "Irwin Silver", 1989

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition was held at the American Vision Gallery and the poster was copyrighted by the American Vision Gallery, Inc., and distributed by Bruce Teleky, Inc. The poster features a Irwin Silver photograph, "Newsstand, Brooklyn, New York, 1986".

Exhibition poster for "Neighbors", 1990

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service and the USSR Ministry of Culture in association with Seattle Organizing Committee for the 1990 Goodwill Games and Seattle Art Museum and made possible by The Boeing Company. Image is of "The Strastnoy (Holy) Boulevard" by Nisson Shifrin, 1926.

Exhibition poster for "Invention Spirits", 1990

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster is a reproduction of a photograph by Morris Huberland, "Shoe Shine Boys, N.Y.C. 40's". A note from the photographer explains that the photograph was first exhibited at the New-York Historical Society in 1978. The Society has several works by the photographer in its collection.

Exhibition poster for "The Picture of Health: Images of Medicine and Health", 1991

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by Philadelphia Museum of Art. Exhibition from the collection of William H. Helfand held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sponsored by a grant from Merck & Co., Inc., in honor of its Centennial. Images are of a Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup and Plaster trade card, a Office Medical poster, a Dr. Dessauer's Touring Apotheke poster, and a Pastilles Valda poster.

Exhibition poster for "An Enduring Interest: The Photographs of Alexander Gardner", 1991

Folder: FF 09-26 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by The Chrysler Museum and exhibition organized by The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Virginia. Image, "Abraham Lincoln, November 8, 1863" from the collection of D. Mark Katz.

Exhibition poster for "New York Public Library Recent Acquisitions: Photography", 1992

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. The poster features a silver gelatin photoprint by John Albok, "Launching (Central Park, New York, 1937)". The print is in the Photography Collection, The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs and is a gift of, and reproduced by permission of, Ilona Albok Vitarius. The exhibit was made possible by a generous gift of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach.

Series of Exhibition posters for "The Art of Persuasion", 2006

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The exhibition was presented by the New York Society of Etchers and held at The National Arts Club. 2 copies of the Will Barnet "Peace" poster featuring two doves. A Frances Jetter poster. A Marshall Arisman poster. An Ann Chernow poster. A Zev Deans poster.

Exhibition poster for "Nan Goldin, 1972-74 and The Other Side: A Slide Installation", 2007

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition was held at the Matthew Marks Gallery.

Exhibition poster for "Darren Almond", 2007

Folder: FF 09-27 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Exhibition held at the Matthew Marks Gallery.

Subseries IX.12. Scouts, 1917-1925, inclusive

"Make the Next Generation Safe. Help the Boy Scouts of America.", 1917

Folder: FF 09-12 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster printed by Franklin Printing Co., Philadelphia. Artist: W AAP Y. Copy 1: Acquisition date (?) on back, Mar. 31, 1942.

"for a better Womanhood" Girl Scouts Campaign poster, 1919

Folder: FF 09-12 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster designed by Lestor Ralph and copyrighted in 1919 by Girl Scouts, Inc. On Copy 1, stamped on back: "E.B. Child Collection. Feb 1946". On Copy 2, stamped on front: "BCL".

"Boost! Boy Scout Week", ca. 1919

Folder: FF 09-12 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. The image of the scout featured in the poster is by Norman Rockwell. Copy 1: Acquisition date (?) on back, Mar. 31, 1942.

"We Want You for Our Scoutmaster" Boy Scouts of America, ca. 1925

Folder: FF 09-12 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Ernest Fuhr and printed by Lutz & Sheinkman, Lithographers, New York. Acquisition date (?) stamped on back, Feb 28 1925.

Subseries IX.13. Statue of Liberty, 1976-1986, inclusive

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks advertisement, 1976

Folder: FF 09-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by Macy's New York, and image featuring Statue of Liberty and fireworks by Griesbach-Martucci.

NPS Call for Comments on the planning alternatives for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, 1981

Folder: FF 09-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior/ National Park Service with publication services provided by the graphics and editorial staffs of the Denver Service Center. Poster was sent to the Historical Society. The two-sided poster includes a fairly comprehensive list of the National Park Service's preferred plans and alternatives for its project to preserve Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

"Keep the Torch Lit" Statue of Liberty Centennial poster, 1982

Folder: FF 09-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by S.L./E.I. Foundation, Inc. Poster is red and blue on a white background with the face and crown of the Statue of Liberty and "1886 CENTENNIAL 1986" featured. On back, stamped, Feb 16 1985.

"Statue of Liberty 1984", 1984

Folder: FF 09-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Photograph of Statue of Liberty with scaffolding by Fred R. Tannery (Poster is also signed by Tannery). Copyright by Eye of a Camera Production and published bby Harbert Corporation, NYC. On back, stamped, Jan 12 1985.

"Lady of Liberty: A Proud Heritage", 1986

Folder: FF 09-23 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Federated-Fry Metals, Altoona, Pennsylvania, from an oil painting by George Plataz in 1986.

Subseries IX.14. 9/11 (incl posters by Creative Time), 2001-2006, inclusive

"Faces of Ground Zero -- Giant Polaroid Collection", c. 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster created and signed by Joe McNally Photography. In note at bottom - the reproduced images were created by only life-sized Polaroid camera.

"September 11th", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Giclee print poster (3/6) created by Erica Hart in 2001. Includes images of hands, rubble, fire, and the statue of Liberty. On back, "Gift of Mrs. Erica Hart, 2002".

"Don't Tread on Me", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created and signed by Boyd G. Sharp. Images include twin towers, bald eaagle, American flag, Liberty torch, and firefighter. On back, "Gift 2014".

"Firefighters Angel. The Bravest of the Brave. Thank You for the Lives You Save.", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was created by ArtAid. It includes the names of the firefighters who died on 9.11.01. The image is the Firefighters Angel.

"Fifth Avenue ... September 2001", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster was created and signed by Libby Lesher with contributions going to United Firefighters Association. The images are of buildings along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan flying American flags.

"WTC 1976-2001", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Sandy Walker after an ink drawing, "World Trade Center" 1980 by Sandy Walker. An accompanying note from the artist explains the gift of the posters in relation to the WTC show organnized by The New-York Historical Society.

"World Trade Center 2001. One Nation, Indivisible.", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Everen T. Brown. Photographic image of Manhattan from the top of the World Trade Tower with an American flag.

"We Will Always Remember Where We Were And How We Felt - We Shall Never Forget How We Feel.", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created and signed by Michael Joseph. Poster includes image of the World Trade Center with a Cross between the towers and a raised impression of the Manhattan skyline with the World Trade Center.

"Ground Zero 9/11/01", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

3 copies. Poster is a reprint of a painting of fifefighters at Ground Zero helping an injured person. The painting and the poster are both signed by the artist, Maurice Scherer (?). On back of each copy, "Unsolicited gift, 2015".

"Graphics of New York City before September 11, 2001", 2001

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster and collection created by Jimmy DiResta, "over 100 images and growing". Poster includes several images of business logos using Manhattan skyline with the World Trade Center. On back, "Unsolicited gift, 2015".

White poster sheet with twin towers cut out, c.2001

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

2 copies. Poster created by Hans Haacke for CreativeTime.

Advertisement for town meeting, "Listening to the City. Remember and Rebuild", 2002

Folder: FF 09-20 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The town meeting was held on July 20, 2002, at the Jacob Javits Center, and was sponsored by the Civic Alliance, convened by Regional Planning Association, to Rebuild Downtown New York.The New-York Historical Society poster features images of Downtown New York from 1664 through 2001.

"De-Fuse The Minefield of Anger", 2002

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by the ANTI.BIAS. Squad, students from East Side Community High School, NYC. Sponsored by Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Creative Time, Poets & Writers, Van Alen Institute, and Worldstudio Foundation invited poster submissions for this exhibition, Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Accompanying poster is a small pamphlet on the exhibition.

"Life/Death" remote control, 2002

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Related Materials

Poster by Nebojsa Seric Shoba, artist. Sponsored by Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Creative Time, Poets & Writers, Van Alen Institute, and Worldstudio Foundation invited poster submissions for this exhibition, Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Accompanying poster is a small pamphlet on the exhibition.

"Contribute a Memory", 2002

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by Eric Lifton, architect. "More memories at www.randomaccessmemorial.org." Sponsored by Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Creative Time, Poets & Writers, Van Alen Institute, and Worldstudio Foundation invited poster submissions for this exhibition, Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Accompanying poster is a small pamphlet on the exhibition.

"How The Lurking...", 2002

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster and poem by Elena Alexander, November 2001. Sponsored by Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Creative Time, Poets & Writers, Van Alen Institute, and Worldstudio Foundation invited poster submissions for this exhibition, Time to Consider: The Arts Respond to 9.11. Accompanying poster is a small pamphlet on the exhibition.

The Twin Towers Logo Project 2001-2006, 2006

Folder: FF 09-21 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster created by Phyllis Wrynn, photographs and art direction byb Phyllis Wrynn, assisted by Eric March, and published by Park Slope Gallery. Poster features logos with the twin towers. On accompanying note, "Gift of Linda Ferber, 2019".

Subseries IX.15. History Responds collecting: Covid-19 / Social & Racial Justice, 2020, inclusive

"Yellow Peril Supports Black Power", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

InkJet Print by Kenn Lam. History Responds Collections Initiative. Gift of the artist, Kenn Lam, 2021.

"Apocalyptic Self Care", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by Emma Sasso. History Responds Collections Initiative. Gift of the artist, Emma Sasso, 2021.

"No One Is Above The Law (side 1); Stop The GOP Coup (side 2), 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

History Responds Collections Initiative.

"No racism. No fear. Immigrants are welcome here.", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by United Against Racism and Fascism, NYC. History Responds Collections Initiative.

"Black Lives Matter", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Black Lives Matter superimposed on sheet with Asian Characters. History Responds Collections Initiative.

"New York Tough", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster capturing early days of Covid19 in New York with timeline and phases. [Signed?] "Excelsior! Andrew Cuomo". History Responds Collections Initiative.

"Black Lives Matter. Download this poster for FREE at: tinyurl.com/ybqvtogn", 2020

Folder: OSFF-09-29 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Includes names of many whose lives were lost. History Responds Collections Initiative.

Subseries IX.16. New York Buildings and Views, 1975-2017, inclusive

The Architectural League of New York's Beaux Arts Tour, 1975

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Featured photograph of the U.S. Customs House Interior by Cervin Robinson. Tour details on backside of poster. Gift of Deborah Nevins.

"Grand Central Terminal", [1980's]

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Metro-North Commuter Railroad and features architectural plans and details of the terminal.

The Style of Long Island: 300 Years of Architecture and the Decorative Arts, 1987

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Joseph del Gaudio Design Group Inc. The chart featuring 117 images of architecture and decorative arts was compiled bby Carolyn Max and Deborah C. Lee with the assistance of others and published by The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, as a memorial to their late trustee, Bertha Benkard Rose. On back, in pencil, "Gift of Jean Ashton, July 1987."

"Wanted: A Waterfront for New York", 1987

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Anthony Russell, Inc. and photograph of the lower westside of Manhattan's waterfront by Jake Rajs. Poster explains the Idea Competition by the Municipal Art Society for a four mile stretch of waterfront on Manhattan's lower westside.

"Fifth Avenue" poster, 1988

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster copyrighted by Laurel Arts, Los Angeles; photography by David Yost; Electronic Prepress Response System: Scitex America Corp, Gayle Rosen; printed by Acme Printing Company, Wilmington, MA; accompanying booklet by Steve Marvin. Poster features photographs of the "majestic facade of Fifth Avenue facing Central Park."

"Manhattan Municipal Building Seventy-fifth Anniversary, 1914-1989", 1989

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by CityGraphics. Artwork courtesy of New-York Historical Society. Poster features a reproduction of original ink and watercolor of Municipal Building, c. 1908.

"New York City" by Steven Hans Lindner, 2001

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Aerial view of Manhattan, foreground; Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, background. Copyright by Steven Hans Lindner, 2001.

Series of 4 "Rebuild Penn Station" posters, 2017

Folder: FF 09-28 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

"The Station We Deserve" features image of Rebuilt Seventh Avenue Facade by Jeff Stikeman Architectural Art. "Civilized Arrivals" features image of Rebuilt Concourse with Widened Platforms and Tripled Escalators by Jeff Stikeman Architectural Art. "Spaces to Inspire" features image of Rebuilt Main Waiting Room by Jeff Stikeman Architectural Art. "Reasons to Linger." features image of New Covered Arcades on 31st and 33rd Streets by Jeff Stikeman Architectural Art. Sponsors for all posters include the National Civic Art Society, Remains Lighting, Barn Farm Studio, and Atelier & Co. Posters were a gift of Sam Turvey of Rebuild Penn Station, National Civic Art Society.

Subseries IX.17. Transportation / Airlines (incl TWA), 1936-1960, inclusive

"2 Days to Europe", 1936

Folder: OSFF-09-33 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Jupp Wiertz for the Hamburg-American Line-North German Lloyd, General Passenger Agents. Poster features a Hindenburg Zeppelin flying over the Manhattan skyline, specifically over the Empire State Building.

"TWA - Service Aerien Rayonnant Sur L'Amerique", ca. 1952

Folder: OSFF-09-33 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Trans World Airline poster lithographed in U.S.A.

"TWA...Save...Fly to America...Sky Tourist Service", ca. 1952

Folder: OSFF-09-33 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Trans World Airlines poster litho in U.S.A.

"Fly TWA New York", 1956

Folder: OSFF-09-33 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

TWA poster designed by David Klein. This poster features a night skyline.

"New York...Fly TWA", ca. 1960

Folder: OSFF-09-33 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed and signed by David Klein. TWA New York poster features many New York City landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, St. Patricks, Columbus Circle column. Poster was "Litho in U.S.A."

Subseries IX.18. United Nations, 1946, inclusive

"The United Nations for Peace and World Progress", 1946

Folder: OSFF-09-34 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was printed by the Government Printing Office and was a Department of State publication. The poster features a diagram of the United Nations corporate structure and gives examples of how the United Nations promotes international cooperation. Acquisition date (?) on back, Oct. 31, 1946.

"We, the Peoples of the United Nations, have determined...", 1946

Folder: OSFF-09-34 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

The poster was based on the preamble to the United Nations' charter and was published and distributed as a public service by General Mills. On back, the complete preamble is set out. Acquisition date (?) on back, Oct. 31, 1946.

Subseries IX.19. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ+), 1989-2000, inclusive

Keith Haring - Ignorance=Fear/Silence=Death, 1989

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster by Keith Haring for Act Up to fight AIDS.

"Unfortunately, History Has Set The Record A Little Too Straight.", 1989

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster designed by Laurie Casagrande. Poster (#P231CW A Little Too Straight) part of "Tools For Change" from Syracuse Cultural Workers (SCW). In support of National Coming Out Day -- poster features images of 10 figures who made their mark on history, regardless of their sexual orientation.

"Joan Jett-Blakk For President...By Any Means Necessary", [1992]

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Published by Imprime:BOCM. Image of Joan Jett-Blakk by Marc Geller. Signed by Joan Jett-Blakk.

"Vote on November 7th...come out and into the voting booth" Those Who Have Fallen poster, 2000

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Gill Operating Foundation to support www.outvote2000.org.

"Vote on November 7th...come out and into the voting booth" Make Sure They Know We're Out Here poster, 2000

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

Poster published by Gill Operating Foundation to support www.outvote2000.org.

"Lesbian Pride", undated

Folder: OSFF-09-31 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)

Scope and Contents

No publisher or designer given. Image is of two nudes hugging. Poster is in two colors: purple and orange.

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