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A VIIA-1 Poster

Sketch on vellum for an American Services Foundation poster"Aviation Spectacle National Defense" Demonstration.

one 18 1/2" x 23"sketch

1941 Livingston Plaza

A VIIA-2 Poster

Poster advertising for "Unity Rally - Stop Hitler Now" and alsoadvertises speakers Senator Claude Pepper, Larry MacPhail,Stanley High, Edgar Mowrer, Herbert Agar, Dr. Harry Gideonse,and Frank Serri for rally event held June 6, 1941 at the BrooklynAcademy of Music.

one 11" x 14"poster


A VIIA-3 Poster

Poster with blue and graphite pencil sketches for a USO benefitbeing held at the Vanderbilt Mansion from July 3 -July 13 [1941].

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIA-4 Poster

Poster created by the Board of Education which reads "Keep Fitfor Defense. The Board of Education offers recreationopportunities 3 evenings a week from 7-10 PM in 135 schoolbuildings, calisthenics, basketball, badminton, handball, volleyball,swimming. Auditorium and meeting facilities for clubs available.No charges in elementary schools, 25 ¢ to $1.00 in High Schools.Use New York City Transit System. Divisions of Recreation andCommunity Activities."

one 15 1/2" x 22"poster


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A VIIA-5 Poster

Poster advertising "Civilian & National Defense Exposition, GrandCentral Palace, Lexington Avenue, 46th to 47th Streets, Sept 20thto Oct 18th. Exhibits by Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps,Fire Dept, Police Dept."

one 14" x 12"poster


A VIIA-6 Poster

Poster advertising "National Defense through Fire Defense, FirePrevention Week Oct 5-11, you can enlist! Join the Battle AgainstFire. F. H. LaGuardia, Mayor. Patrick Walsh, Commissioner, NYFire Dept." Poster includes Uncle Sam image.

one 14" x 12"poster


A VIIA-7 Poster

Poster advertising "Civilian & National Defense Exposition, GrandCentral Palace, Lexington Avenue, 46th to 47th Streets, Sept 20thto Oct 18th. Exhibits by Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps,Fire Dept, Police Dept."

one 14" x 22"poster


A VIIA-9 Poster

Poster advertising Mayor's Committee celebration "I Am AnAmerican Day" in Central Park Mall on Sunday, May 17th, 1942.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-10 Poster

Poster advertising "I Am An American Day" in Central Park Mallon Sunday afternoon, May 17th. The poster reads "Remember theDate: May 17th......Remember the Place: Sunday Afternoon,Central Park Mall."

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIA-11 Poster

Poster advertising "This summer work on a farm. Food for victory.Wanted...workers over 16 years of age.......at 124 East 28th St.Farm Section. Federal Security Agency, Social Security Board,United States Employment Service for New York." Poster askingthe public to work on a farm in summer to produce food to helpwin the war.

one 13" x 10"poster


A VIIA-12 Poster

Poster advertising "Holy Name Patriotic Service at the PoloGrounds Sunday, October 3rd. Come and Pray for Your LovedOnes in the Service Sponsored by the Holy Name Societies ofN.Y., Bronx, Richmond and Southern Up-state Counties. Save gasand oil -- Use I.R.T. and IND. Subways. Victory and PeaceThrough Prayer." Poster includes Illustration of servicemenpraying to the Virgin Mary.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-13 Poster

Poster advertising " For those Who Serve. Holy Name PatrioticService at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, September 27th. Gates openat 3 p.m., Service begins at 5 p.m., Save on gas and oil - Use NewYork City Transit System." Poster includes illustration of militaryservicemen, Jesus, and the American Flag.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIA-14 Poster

Poster advertising Mayor's Committee celebration "Celebrate theNorth African Victory at I Am An American Day" in Central ParkMall.

one 15" x 20"poster

[1943] Livingston Plaza

A VIIA-2285 Poster

Navy recruiting poster advertising a photograph collage of womenand men in the navy (images printed negative). Following thestatement "The nearest Navy recruiting station is located at..." istext that reads "Address of nearest recruiting station to the trainstation where poster is displayed will be shown in this space",indicating this to be a template or mock-up for future posters to behung in subway stations.

one 7.5" x 11.13"poster

ca. 1944 Livingston Plaza

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A VIIA-2443 Poster

Poster advertisement for a victory rally in Madison Square Garden(Sept. 30, 1944) organized by the Youth for Christ and sponsoredby a Committee of Interdenominational Ministers and Laymen. Achoir, special music, and speakers are advertised as part of therally. "Use New York City Transit System" is printed on thebottom banner.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-2484 Poster

Poster advertising a bond show on Tuesday, July 3rd entitled"Here's Your Infantry", and presented by the US Army GroundForces at Yankee Stadium. During WWI and WWII, entertainingshows were created to encourage citizens to buy war bonds, whichgenerated revenue for the military. This particular bond showfeatured military demonstrations, as well as entertainers Abbott &Costello, Helen Hayes, Judy Canova, Edward Arnold, TheDemarcos, and others. Admission was by War Bond purchaseonly.

one 15" x 20"poster

1940s Livingston Plaza

A VIIA-2539 Poster

Poster advertising "Be a Good American - Vote!" Included isinformation on who is eligible to register in New York, as well asdates and times during Registration Week.

one 14" x 20"poster


A VIIA-2539.1 Poster

Poster advertising "Be a Good American - Vote!" Included isinformation on who is eligible to register in New York, as well asdates and times during Registration Week.

one 14" x 20"poster


A VIIA-2582 Poster

This poster promotes the US Army's efforts to train allies forcounter insurgency, and features a skillful illustration of a USArmy Ranger training three soldiers, presumably from othercountries.

one 11" x 21"poster

No date Livingston Plaza

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A VIIA-2828 Poster

Poster Advertising the "5th Anniversary Youth for Christ VictoryRally" atMadison Square Garden on Saturday September 29, 1945,sponsored by a Committee of Interdenominational Ministers andLaymen. The Salvation Army Band and other entertainment isincluded.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIA-2895 Poster

Poster advertising "You Can't Vote Unless you Register!" Posterincludes dates and times for voter registration and encouragingcitizens to vote. The New York City League of Women, along withthis organization's address, is listed as non-partisan votinginformation [consultants]".

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-2959 Poster

Poster advertising "Civilian Defense Volunteer Office, 'D-Day'We, Too Must Do Something!" Poster urges people to "buy bonds,give blood, buy stamps, volunteer, marshall and strengthen unity athome."

one 14" X 20"poster


A VIIA-2984 Poster

Poster advertising "One Nation..Indivisible, I am an AmericanDay" at the Central Park Mall, May 19th, featuring stage shows,radio stars, and headline acts.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-3186 Poster

Poster advertising "Fighters for Freedom: True Stories from theBattlefronts." This poster is a series of illustrated scenariosfeaturing true stories of the heroism of soldiers from New York. Soldiers named in this poster are PFC Stanley Silverman, BobSullivan, Major Robert Meiman, Lt. Joseph Walsh, and PFC StaleyRosen.

one 9" x 22.75"poster


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A VIIA-3259 Poster

Poster advertising "Help Build The Brooklyn War Memorial - yourliving memorial to the 327,000 men and women from Brooklynwho served in World War II." The poster features a realisticdrawing by Eggers & Higgins Architects.

one 15" x 15"poster


A VIIA-3278 Poster

Poster advertising "Lest We Forget! The War is not over! We arefighting on two world fronts!" This illustrated poster, featuring adrawing (courtesy of New York Journal-American) of a fieldmedic with diminished medical supplies helping a woundedsoldier, presumably encourages citizens to donate to CDVO(Civilian Defense Volunteer Office). The names of CDVOChairman-Director Grover A. Whalen and of Mayor F.H.LaGuardia appear at the bottom of the poster. The illustrator of thedrawing is Burris Enkins.

one 14" x 20"poster


A VIIA-3291 Poster

Poster advertising "Holy Name Patriotic Service." This colorfulprinted poster advertises a prayer session on Sunday Oct. 8th at thePolo Grounds, located at 155th St.and 8th Ave, to "pray for thosein service". The poster features colorful gothic styled typographyand a black and white drawing of three service men praying withrosaries in front of an image of Jesus on a cross.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-3388 Poster

This poster advertises a gala rally held Sunday, June 17th inCentral, entitled "Labor Salutes the Mighty 7th War Loan,sponsored by the A. F. of L [sic] (American Federation of Labor)and CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) in cooperationwith the War Finance Committee for New York." Poster advertisesstars of the stage, screen, and radio, as well as addresses by MayorLaGuardia, Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau, the PresidentsGreen and Murray of AFL and CIO, respectively, and theChairman Gehle of the War Finance Committee.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIA-3422 Poster

Poster advertising "Be Sure to Vote, The P.R. Paper Ballot for CityCouncilmen." This poster reminds citizens to vote for City Councilon Tuesday, November 2nd [no year] and instructs them onmarking and ranking their choices on the P. R. Paper Ballot forCity Councilmen. The Citizens Union of the City of New York"contributed" to this announcement.

one 15" x 20"poster

[1943?] Livingston Plaza

A VIIA-3484 Poster

Poster advertising "I Am An American" event hosted by MayorO'Dwyer at the Central Park Mall on Sunday, May 19th, featuringa number of Broadway stars and other entertainers. The posterillustration drawn by Howard Chandler Christy.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-12163 Poster

Poster advertising "An Invitation to All Americans, Celebrate I aman American Day" (May 20th, 1946) at the Central Park Mall. According to the poster, "Prominent Americans, war heroes, andfavorite stars of stage, screen, radio and opera[...]" were scheduledto attend.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-12163.1 Poster

Poster advertising "An Invitation to All Americans - I am anAmerican Day" (May 20th, 1946) at the Central Park Mall. According to the poster, "Prominent Americans, war heroes, andfavorite stars of stage, screen, radio and opera[...]" were scheduledto attend.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIA-12198 Poster

Poster advertising "Be Sure to Vote, The P.R. Paper Ballot for CityCouncilmen." This poster reminds citizens to vote for City Councilon l on Tuesday, November 6th [no year] and informs them onhow to mark and rank their choices on the P.R. Paper Ballot forCity Councilmen. The poster is sponsored by the Citizens Unionof the City of New York.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIA-12201 Poster

Poster advertisement for "Celebrate I Am An American Day, May20, 1945." This event, hosted by Mayor LaGuardia, includesappearances by celebrities of the stage, as well as performances bycity bands.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-1 Poster

Poster advertising "War Against Waste: Civilian Conservation isNecessary to National Defense." Poster acknowledges theefficient use of gasoline and promoting free testing stations forautomobiles by the Gasoline and Fuel Conservation Comission ofthe City of New York.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2 Poster

Poster for "Shock Troops of Civilian Defense, A Proclamation!Civilian Defense Week, November 11-16, Hon. F. H. La GuardiaMayor and National Director of Civilian Defnse, Auxilary FireCorps."

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIB-3 Poster

Poster advertising "All Men - Citizens and Aliens, 20 to 44 Yearsof Age, Inclusive, Must Register For Selective Service (unless theyhave Previously Done So or Are In the Armed Forces)."

one 15" X 16"poster


A VIIB-4 Poster

Poster advertising the mayor's committee for mobilization of 'NewYork at War' parade on Saturday, June 13, 1942.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIB-5 Poster

Poster advertising the Museum of Modern Art's exhibition'Wartime Housing' in 1942

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-6 Poster

Poster advertising the exhibition 'Wartime Housing' by Museum ofModern Art with the cooperation of the National Committee onHousing Emergency in 1942. Image of a construction site with ared arrow in the center of the poster.

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-7 Poster

Poster advertising "All Men Citizens and Aliens...Must Registerfor Selective Service" for mandatory registration for selectiveserviceof men ages 45 to 64.

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIB-8 Poster

Posters advertising "Wanted Dump Trucks for Snow Removal." one 14" X 22"poster


A VIIB-9 Poster

Posters advertising "Wanted: Officers for the Civilian Offensive." one 13" X 20"poster


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A VIIB-11 Poster

Poster advertising "This Year Put a War Stamp on Every GreetingCard You Send."

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-12 Poster

Mock up Poster advertising "This Year Put a War Savings Stampon Every Greeting Card You Send."

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-13 Poster

Poster asking for volunteers for Spare Time Service as AuxillaryFireman, City Patrol Crops, Nurses's aide, telephone operator,clerical worker.

one 12" X 14"poster

1942? Livingston Plaza

A VIIB-14 Poster

Poster advertising "Where Do You Fit in This War? CivilianDefense Week, June 8 to June 13." Poster advertising forvolunteers as Auxiliary Fireman, City Patrol Crops, Nurses's aide,telephone operator, clerical worker.

one 22" X 14"poster


A VIIB-15 Poster

Poster advertising "Where Do You Fit in This War? CivilianDefense Week, June 8 to June 13." Poster advertising forvolunteers as Auxiliary Fireman, City Patrol Crops, Nurses's aide,Telephone Operator, and Clerical Workers.

one 12" X 14"poster


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A VIIB-16 Poster

Military proclamation declaring the creation of the EasternMilitary Area.

one 25" X 19"poster


A VIIB-17 Poster

Poster advertising "All male citizens and aliens 18 to 20 years ofage, inclusive must register for selective service Tuesday, June 30,1942 between 7 A.M. and 9 P.M. unless they are in the ArmedForces or have previously registered under selective service. Youmust register in your local board area."

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIB-18 Poster

Poster advertising "Protect Your Home, Join City Patrol Corps,Inquire at Your Own Boro Headquarters" Poster lists locations forall five boroughs.

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIB-19 Poster

Poster advertising "Protect Your Home, Join City Patrol Corps,Inquire at Your Own Boro Headquarters" Poster lists locations forall five boroughs.

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIB-20 Poster

Poster requesting volunteers to replace hospital employees who areinvolved in the war effort. Poster lists positions to be filled by menand women.

one 12" X 9"poster


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A VIIB-21 Poster

Poster advertising "Owners and Operators! Protect YourBuildings! Obey the Law! The new Air Raid Fire Protection Lawrequires ALL buildings to be provided with Fire FightingEquipment. . . " Includes information about compliance.

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-22 Poster

Poster advertising "Owners and Operators! Protect YourBuildings! Obey the Law! The new Air Raid Fire Protection Lawrequires ALL buildings to be provided with Fire FightingEquipment. . . " Includes information about compliance.

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIB-23 Poster

Poster advertising "Every Fire is Sabotage Today! Fire preventionweek October 4-10." poster has illustration of a foot stamping out aflame.

one 23" X 19"poster


A VIIB-2176 Poster

Mock up poster advertising "For Our Own, For Our Allies. GiveNow! New York War Fund."

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2275 Poster

J. Monroe Johnson, Director, Office of Defense Transportationinstructs commuters to follow a war time "creed" for using publictransportation in order to help alleviate "overburned" uses andstreet cars. The creed promotes subway and elevated lines overbuses and streetcars, and time saving behaviors commuter shouldobserve.

1945 Livingston Plazaone 8.5" x 11"poster2 (duplicate copyavailable in F.TransitInformation &Safety, 33-2)2 (duplicate copy

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in F. TransitInformation &Safety, 33-2)

A VIIB-2310 Poster

Poster advertising "Air Raid Regulations." This poster explains thepublic transit procedures for subway and elevator trains and busesand general rules during air raids and blackouts.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2378 Poster

Poster advertising "For Our Own. For Our Allies. Back Them Upand Speed Them Back. New York War Fund." This advertisementused by the National War Fund encourages people to support theNew York War Fund.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2565 Poster

Poster advertising "Give Now! New York National War Fund. ForOur Own. For Our Allies."



A VIIB-2688 Poster

This poster, featuring a picture of two boys in ragged clothing,advertises people to donate spare clothing, shoes, and bedding tothe United National Clothing Collection for Overseas War Relieffrom April 2 to 30. The name of "Mr. New York" Grover A.Whalen, New York City Chairman and official city greeter, isprinted on this poster.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIB-2781 Poster

Poster advertising "Air Raid Regulations." This poster, endorsedby Mayor LaGuardia, lays out public transit procedures during airraids and blackouts on rail and ground transportation. Alsoincluded are general dos and don'ts in the case of an air raid.



A VIIB-2842 Poster

This poster, featuring a boy in ragged clothing, advertises peopleto donate spare clothing, shoes, and bedding to the United NationalClothing Collection for Overseas War Relief. The poster isendorsed by Henry J. Kaiser, National Chairman and Nelson A.Rockefeller, Greater New York Chairman.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2842.1 Poster

This poster, featuring a boy in ragged clothing, advertises peopleto donate spare clothing, shoes, and bedding to the United NationalClothing Collection for Overseas War Relief. The poster isendorsed by Henry J. Kaiser, National Chairman and Nelson A.Rockefeller, Greater New York Chairman.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2853 Poster

This poster, from the WPB (War Production Board) -- CDVO(Civilian Defence Volunteer Office) -- Salvage Division of NewYork City, advertises dates and instructions for leaving iron andsteel scraps on the curb for collection, and reminds all thatDepartment of Sanitation collection of tin cans continues everyWednesday.

one 14" x 20"poster


A VIIB-2923 Poster

Poster advertising "Air Raid Instructions." This poster, from theAir Warden Service and Police Emergency Division, City of NewYork, provides an explanation of siren sounds during an air raidwith corresponding instructions.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIB-3063 Poster

Poster advertises "Coming! New York National War Fund. OneGift, 31 Agencies, October 9 through November 15."

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-3374 Poster

In this poster, the National War Fund asks individuals to pledgefinancial support for the US and Allies. An Illustration of flags isincluded.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-3496 Poster

Poster advertising "Give That They May Live!" This poster urgesindividuals to give food or cash to the Emergency Food Collectionon behalf of UNRRA (United Nations Relief and RehabilitationAdministration) Famine Emergency Committee of New York, Inc.The poster features a woodcut print by Anthony Pugliese.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-3496.1 Poster

Poster advertising "Give That They May Live!" This poster urgesindividuals to give food or cash to the Emergency Food Collectionon behalf of UNRRA (United Nations Relief and RehabilitationAdministration) Famine Emergency Committee of New York, Inc.The poster features a woodcut print by Anthony Pugliese.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIB-12164 Poster

Poster advertising "Give More Than Thanks, New York NationalWar Fund."

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIC-1 Poster

Poster advertising "Conductors wanted. Free applications are nowbeing issued for the position of conductor. New York City TransitSystem. Salary 65-78 ¢ per hour. Filing fee $1.00. Municipal CivilService Commission."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIC-2 Poster

Poster advertising "Conductors wanted. Free applications are nowbeing issued for the position of conductor. New York City TransitSystem. Salary 65-78 ¢ per hour. Filing fee $1.00. Municipal CivilService Commission."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIC-3 Poster

Poster advertising "Employment - New York City Transit System.Subway, Trolley, Bus and Shop Jobs for the duration are nowopen. Skilled and Unskilled Men and Women who are citizens andphysically fit should apply at Room No. 1, Ground Floor, 250Hudson Street, New York."

one 15" x 20"poster

06/1943 Livingston Plaza

A VIIC-4 Poster

Poster advertising "Your Government requires equal jobopportunity regardless of race, religion, color or national origin, inindustry performing under government contracts. Inquiries orcomplaints may be addressed to the President's Committee onGovernment Contracts, Washington, D.C."



A VIIC-2413 Poster

Poster advertising "Uncle Sam Needs Trained Workers for WarJobs and Post-War Jobs." The War Industries Training Program ofthe Board of Education of the City of New York notifies men andwomen of free vocational training opportunities in a variety ofskills. Classes were held at the East New York Vocational HighSchool in Brooklyn.



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A VIIC-2566 Poster

Recruiting poster for patrolmen from the Municipal Civil ServiceCommission and the Police Department aimed at men ages 20 to29. Pencil marks on this poster suggests it was used as a proof fora future edition. A line is added in pencil for "special patrolmen inthe New York City Transport System".

one 14" x 18"poster


A VIIC-2639 Poster

Poster advertising "Your City Hospitals Urgently Need Help!!"This poster, created by the Department of Hospitals, and endorsedby Mayor LaGuardia and Commissioner Bernecker, advertises theavailability of over 6,300 hospital jobs, including information onbenefits received as a hospital employee.

one 14 3/4" x 193/4'" poster


A VIIC-2800 Poster

Poster advertising "Wanted!! New York City Transit System." Inthis poster, the Board of Transportation of the City of New Yorkcalls out to men and women interested in transit jobs as street carand bus operators, car cleaners, porters, mechanics, and helpers. Non-citizens are accepted as laborers and trackmen.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIC-2854 Poster

Poster advertising "Notice: All War Manpower Controls Are SillIn Effect" and tells citizens "stick to your war job as long as youare needed". The poster also notifies workers of the consequencesof leaving an essential job without a statement of responsibility(release) and the consequences of not obtaining a referral cardfrom U.S. Employment Services when taking a non-essential job.

one 11" x 15poster


A VIIC-2978 Poster

Poster by The New York City Department of Parks advertisingseasonal employmement opportunities for men and women, U.S.citizens over 17. Jobs include attendants, assistant gardeners,watchmen and playground directors, which are described as"pleasant, outdoor work".

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIC-3127 Poster

Poster advertising "Volunteers Wanted!!" for The Department ofSanitation for volunteers to help clear snow from crosswalks andsewer basins at corners. Endorsed by Commissioner William F.Carey and Mayor LaGuardia.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIC-3288 Poster

Poster advertising "4600 Men Have Gone To War from the NewYork City Transit System." Poster is a call for replacement transitworkers (New York Transit System) for a number of jobsincluding street car operators, bus operators, trackmen, mechanics,railroad porters, laborers, skilled and unskilled helpers. On thebottom of the poster, non-citizens are welcome to apply as laborersonly.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIC-12165 Poster

Poster by The New York City Department of Parks advertisingseasonal employmement opportunities for men and women, U.S.citizens over 17. Jobs include attendants, assistant gardeners,watchmen and playground directors, which are described as"pleasant, outdoor work".

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-1 Poster

Poster advertising "Education - Democracy's First Line of Defense,Protect School Property". Stylized illustration of four teenagerssitting at school desks. "Prize winning poster designed byShephard Kurnit Age 16"



A VIID-2 Poster

Poster advertising "The Road to Freedom" a historic pageant ofsinging, dancing, and drama presented by the Board of Educationand held at Brooklyn Technical High Shool.

one 12 " x 14"poster


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A VIID-3 Poster

Poster advertising "The Road to Freedom" a historic pageant ofsinging, dancing, and drama presented by the Board of Educationand held at Brooklyn Technical High Shool.



A VIID-4 Poster

Poster advertising "Attention Artists, Two scholarships are beingoffered by the Art Students League of New York to the winners ina district wide contest for the best Aviation Cadet poster. Thiscontest is open to all non-professional artists. Contest closes 4P.M., December 10, 1941. Also cash awards."

one 11" x 21"poster


A VIID-5 Poster

Poster advertising "Free training for war work sponsored by U.S.Government and New York City Board of Education...Informationat any public school or U.S. Employment office. Illustration of anold worker on upper left corner."

one 11" x 21"poster


A VIID-6 Poster

Poster advertising "Queens College Evening Extension and WarTraining Courses."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIID-7 Poster

Poster advertising evening session courses at the City CollegeSchool of Business. Poster lists available courses. Illustration ofschool building and City College emblem.



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A VIID-8 Poster


one 12" x 14"poster


A VIID-9 Poster


one 15" x 19"poster


A VIID-2194 Poster

This poster advertises adult education classes during the Wartimeand Post-War Period at Hunter College, including dates forregistration. Classes are for men and women and are offeredduring the afternnoon and evening. The names of PresidentGeorge Shuster and Director Broderick Cohen appear on thisposter. Strips of paper with handprinted information are pastedonto the poster.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-2242 Poster

This poster advertises evening, adult education courses in plastics,construction, film, machnics, electronics, foreign languages, andother subjects held at City College. Courses were also offered atHunter, Brooklyn and Queens Colleges, and the School ofBusiness (City College).

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-2260 Poster

This poster advertises "cultural and practical" adult educationclasses in the afternnon and evening held at City College, HunterCollege, Brooklyn College, Queens College, and the School ofBusiness and Civic Administration.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIID-2350 Poster

This poster advertises adult education evening classes offered byCity College in collaboration with The New York Public LibraryPencil draft marks, as well as a simpler design, indicate this postermay be a design mark-up for item VIID-3150.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-2909 Poster

This poster advertises extension classes offered at Queens Collegeof the City of New York. Courses were offered in languages,literature, writing, math, history, the arts, philosophy, and speech. Other evening courses were also available at Hunter, BrooklynCollege, and City College.

one 15" x 20"poster

1940s/ Livingston Plaza

A VIID-3098 Poster

This poster advertises evening credited and non-credited coursesfor adults at Brooklyn College. Available resources include speechclinic, educational guidance, and vocational and cultural courses.As the poster notes, other evening courses were also available atHunter Queens College, Main and Business Centers, and CityCollege.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-3121 Poster

This poster advertises adult education courses in the evening formen and women held at New York's City Colleges (Hunter,Queens, Brooklyn, City College, and School of Business).

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-3150 Poster

Poster advertises evening courses offered by City College(Uptown, Business Center, Brooklyn, Hunter, and Queens) incollaboration with The New York Public Library. Provided in thead is the starting date for classes, registration information, andother details.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIID-3266 Poster

Poster advertises adult education programs held at branch librariesand offered by City College in cooperation with The New YorkPublic Library. Courses on languages, psychology. literature, thearts, writing, business, plastics, radio, and other fields wereavailable. Courses were also held at Hunter, Brooklyn and QueensColleges, and the School of Business (City College).

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-3341 Poster

Poster advertising free day and evening classes for veterans, aswell as free educational counselling at any high school and at theN.Y.C Veterans Center. The poster informs veterans that, "allfacilities of the New York City schools are available to returningservice men and women."

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-3423 Poster

Poster proof advertising for evening extension courses at QueensCollege. The poster lists several kinds of courses offered includingpublic speaking, math, languages, English "for the foreign-born"(now referred to as ESL, English as a Second Language),philosophy, and more. Pencil markings outline the posters basicdesign.

one 19" x 25"poster


A VIID-12166 Poster

Poster advertising free academic, commercial, and vocationalclasses for veterns, as well as counciling services at any highschool or at the NYC Service Center. The poster also informsveterans that "all facilities of the New York City Schools areavailable to returning service men and women."

one 15" x 20"poster

1940's Livingston Plaza

A VIID-21941 Poster

Poster advertising adult education classes during the Wartime andPost-War Period at Hunter College, including dates forregistration. Classes are for men and women and are offered duringthe afternoon and evening. The names of President George Shusterand Director Broderick Cohen appear on this poster. Strips ofpaper with handwritten information are pasted onto the poster.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIID-22601 Poster

Poster advertising "cultural and practical" adult education classesin the afternnon and evening held at City College, Hunter College,Brooklyn College, Queens College, and the School of Businessand Civic Administration. Dates for the beginning of classes ischanged in pencil from February to September.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIID-22602 Poster

Poster advertising "cultural and practical" adult education classesin the afternoon and evening held at City College, Hunter College,Brooklyn College, Queens College, and the School of Businessand Civic Administration.

one 18.5" x 25"poster


A VIIE-1 Poster

Poster advertising "Take up the sword, Help Fight Cancer, CancerDrive October 23 to November 8, Free information at the 'LittleRed Door' 130 East 66th Street, New York City CancerCommittee,Use New York City Transit System."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-3 Poster

Poster for "Girl Scout cookie sale begins Girl Scout week October26, 1941 - November 1, 1941". Illustration of girl scout holdingcookies on poster.

one 14" X 12"poster


A VIIE-4 Poster

Poster for Girl Scout week, October 27, 1941- November 2, 1941"Girl Scouts Love Girl Scout Cookies So will you!" Illustration ofgirl scout holding cookies included on poster.

one 14" X 12"poster


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A VIIE-6 Poster

Now our own hospitals and services to our sick give today -United Hospital Campaign Committee

one poster 12" x14"


A VIIE-7 Poster

Poster advertising "Police Show, Benefit police Athletic League.Sept. 24th -27th, Madison Square Garden, Radio Cars, MountedPolice, Police Academy, New York's Air Raid Wardens In Action,Motorcycles, Tug-of -war, The Line-up."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-8 Poster

Poster advertising "Fight Infantic Paralysis, Fill these DiamondJubilee Birthday Cards with Dimes or Dollars, and Mail toPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, Washington,D.C."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-9 Poster

Red Cross poster asking the public for war fund. The poster reads"$50,000,000 is needed. Give one-give all! Give for victory! Givetoday!"

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-10 Poster

Poster announcing annual toy campaign. The poster reads "Give atoy! Police and Fire Depts! Leave new or used toys at your nearestpolice or fire station. Annual toy campaign. All toys will bedistributed to needy families by Police Athletic League/ Phone-canal 6-6371.6372.6373.6374" Illustration of a wealthy persongiving out many toys.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIE-11 Poster

New York State Commission for the blind poster advertisingChristmas sale of articles made by the blind from Dec. 1-23, 1941.

one 14" x 12"poster


A VIIE-12 Poster

Poster advertising "Buy Christmas Seals - Fight Tuberculosis." one 14" x 12"poster


A VIIE-13 Poster

Poster advertising "Police vs. Fire Baseball Championship'" at thePolo Ground on Sunday, Jun. 7, 1942. The poster reads '"for thebenefit of Fire Dept. Emergency Fund, Police Dept. Relief Fund,Special Welfare Funds."

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIE-14 Poster

Poster announcing dates of the sale of donuts by the Camp FireGirls to raise funds for sending girls to camp. The poster reads"Donut Drive. April 20th. May 20th. Help us send our girls tocamp." Illustration of a girl holding a box of "Drake's Donuts."'

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-15 Poster

Poster advertising for the Red Cross book collection for soldiers,April 13-20. Books collected by milkmen.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIE-16 Poster

Poster asking the public to donate all sorts of white materials suchas torn sheets to supply 5000 needed surgical dressings for cancerpatients. Collection will be made by the Girl Scouts. The posterreads that 'Cancer Is Always An Emercgency.' Reproduction of anadvertisement contributed by The New Yorker Magazine.Photograph of women mailing surgical dressing.

one 10" x 13 5/8"poster


A VIIE-17 Poster

Poster announcing Red Cross War Fund. Drawing of a manstanding behind the barbed wire fencing. Poster reads that "whenhe needs you most - Red Cross is at his side." Illustration with asignature 'Noxon'.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-19 Poster

Poster announcing the start of the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, October25-31, 1942.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-20 Poster

Poster announcing the start of the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, October25-31, 1942.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIE-21 Poster

Poster advertising three events for the benefit of Army emergencyrelief: the Columbia vs. Fort Monmouth football game at BakerField, the show at Madison Square Garden, and the Joe Lewis -Billy Conn boxing fight at Yankee Stadium. Illustrations of afootball player and boxers.

one 15" X 20"poster


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A VIIE-27 Poster

Poster advertising "Our Hospitals . . . ever on the Alert . . . for allNew York! Give today United Hospital Campaign Committee""Save gas and rubber - ride in the subway"

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIE-28 Poster

Poster advertising "Our Hospitals . . . ever on the Alert . . . for allNew York! Give today United Hospital Campaign Committee""Save gas and rubber - ride in the subway"

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIE-29 Poster

Poster advertising for Girl Scout cookie sale, begins Girl ScoutWeek October 26--November 1, Buy a Box--25c a Pound '"TheCookie That Makes You Scout For More." Illustration of a GirlScout holding a box of cookies.

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIE-30 Poster

Poster for New York City Cancer Committee asking people tosupport cancer drive October 22 to November 8. Illustration ofsword.

one 12" X 16"poster


A VIIE-31 Poster

Poster advertising for Girl Scout Cookie sale during Girl ScoutWeek, October 25 to October 31. 25 cents per box. Illustration of aGirl Scout holding a box of Girl Scout Cookies.

one 16" X 12"poster


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A VIIE-32 Poster

Poster advertising sale of articles made by the blind.Poster reads "The blind see through to victory. Buy articles madeby the blind, 608 5th Avenue corner 49th street November 27 -December 19th. New York State Commission for the Blind"

one 16" X 22"poster


A VIIE-33 Poster

Poster advertising the Camp Fire Girls. Poster reads "Keep faithwith youth: Camp fire girls" and has a black and white photographof a young girl standing in front of an American flag.

one poster 17" X14"


A VIIE-34 Poster

Poster asking people to donate money to catholic charities to aidthe war effort. Poster reads "War makes this work more vital thanever. 184 agencies and institutions help keep the home frontstrong. They include hospitals, homes for children, the aged, thehandicapped, summer camps, settlement houses and welfarecenters. Catholic Charities 1944 annual appeal April 30-May 10"

one 20" X 15"poster


A VIIE-35 Poster

Poster asking people to donate to the National war fund. Posterreads "Give once for all 26! National war fund. New York CityGoal- $17,000,000, Watch their gallantry...with your giving. 1appeal - 26 causes- For our fighting force, for our gallant allies, forthe refugees, for the home front."

one 20" X 15"poster


A VIIE-36 Poster

Poster advertising "With your help our hospitals are serving on allfronts caring for our loved ones with the armed forces and for theirloved ones here at home"

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIE-37 Poster

Poster advertising "When the spirit of God departs, Liberty dies,Read your Bible Every Day, October 12 to 18."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIF-1 Poster

Poster advertising New York State Penal Law regarding sabotageof Railroad Property.



A VIIF-2 Poster




A VIIF-3 Poster




A VIIF-4 Poster

The poster announcing air raid regulations and general rules. Theposter reads "1. Subway trains when underground will stop atnearest station until the "All Clear" signal. Passengers in trains orstations should stay there......wherever you are-be calm-bequiet-don't shout."

one 20" x 15"poster


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A VIIF-5 Poster

The poster announcing air raid regulations and general rules. Theposter reads "1. Subway trains when underground will stop atnearest station until the "All Clear" signal. Passengers in trains orstations should stay there......wherever you are-be calm-bequiet-don't shout."

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIF-6 Poster

Poster for Board of Transportation asking standing passengers tocooperate during the present emergency by moving to the rear.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIF-7 Poster

Poster asking the public to protect their homes with pumps, waterbuckets, etc. as required by law and to volunteer as auxiliaryFireman. Illustration of buildings on fire with enemy planesstriking from air.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIF-8 Poster

The poster announcing new air raid instructions of the City of NewYork. The poster reads 'Effective Feb. 17, 1943.'

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIF-9 Poster

Poster announcing the closing of the Second Avenue Elevated line. one 22" x 18 1/2"poster


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A VIIF-10 Poster

Poster announcing the closure of the Second Avenue Elevated lineon June 13, 1942.

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIF-11 Poster

Poster announcing war time bus stops. "Effective Monday, June29th all buses will stop only at points designated by bus stopstanchions or black and white striped curbing."

one 12" X 14" poster


A VIIF-12 Poster

Poster lists changes in operation of several bus routes in Brooklyneffective October 3, 1943

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIF-13 Poster

Poster explains procedures for subways, elevated trains, street cars,and buses in the event of an air raid. Also lists general rules of AirRaids.

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIF-15 Poster

Poster explaining changes to Rockaway service starting September17, 1957.

one 12" X 19"poster


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A VIIF-16 Poster

Poster advertising "Experimental air conditioned car, yourcomments will be appreciated, address Secretary's Office, TransitAuthority 370 Jay Street Brooklyn 1, New York."



A VIIG-1 Poster

Sketch for a poster made from a poster from a previous year withnew text pasted over old text. Poster advertising NationalChampionships Aug. 27 - Sept. 7 and reads "Save gas and tires useQueens Blvd. Line to Forest Hill Station" on bottom. Illustrationof a man and woman in tennis clothes.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-2 Poster

Poster advertising "Police vs. Fire Departments for the benefit ofPolice Relief Fund, Fire Honor Emergency Fund, Mayor's SpecialWelfare Fund at the Polo Grounds June 22, 1941."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-3 Poster

Poster advertising "Special concert benefit for free public bandconcerts in underprivileged sections of greater New York" atLewisohn Stadium, June 15th, 1941.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-4 Poster

Poster advertising Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra outdoorconcert series at Lewisohn Stadium. List of Programs June 26 toJuly 2.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-5 Poster

Poster advertising the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra outdoorconcert series at Lewisohn Stadium. List of Programs June 19 to27.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-6 Poster

Poster advertising the City Amateur Symphony Orchestra Concertswith Hon. Leopold Prince, Conductor. Listing of concerts inCentral Park and Prospect Park. Broadcast WNYC and WHN.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-7 Poster

Poster advertising "Visit the Sixth Annual Young America PaintsExhibition" showing paintings by school children throughout theUS at the American Museum of Natural History.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-8 Poster

Benefit poster for the Actors' Fund of America located at theRainbow Shell in Manhattan Beach June 29, 1941 benefit inmemorial to Daniel Frohman.



A VIIG-9 Poster

Poster advertising the July 3-July 10 concert schedule of thePhilharmonic Symphony Orchestra during the Summer of 1941.Performances held at City College, Lewisohn Stadium.



33Page


A VIIG-10 Poster

Poster advertising the July 10- July 18 concert schedule of thePhilharmonic Symphony Orchestra during the Summer of 1941.Performances held at City College, Lewisohn Stadium.



A VIIG-11 Poster




A VIIG-12 Poster




A VIIG-13 Poster

Poster advertising the July 31- August 6 concert schedule of thePhilharmonic Symphony Orchestra during the Summer of 1941.Performances held at City College, Lewisohn Stadium.



A VIIG-14 Poster

Poster advertising the August 7- August 13 concert schedule of thePhilharmonic Symphony Orchestra during the Summer of 1941.Performances held at City College, Lewisohn Stadium.



34Page


A VIIG-15 Poster

Poster advertising the August 10- August 13 concert schedule ofthe Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra during the Summer of1941. Performances held at City College, Lewisohn Stadium.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-16 Poster

Poster advertising the United states Lawn Tennis AssociationMen's, Women's, and Veterans' Singles Lawn TennisChampionship of the United States

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-17 Poster

Poster advertising for the Men's - Women's - Veterans' NationalTennis Championships August 30 to September 6 at the ForestHills Stadiums, Trains E, F, or GG.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-18 Poster

Poster advertising for New York City Park Pools, "Have a date7:30 PM at NYC Park Pools." Pools open until 10pm. Use NYCTransit system to reach any of the 17 park pools."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-19 Poster

Poster advertising "Free Motion Pictures at the American Museumof Natural History" and promoting the use of the Eighth AvenueTrain ["IND train CC and BB" crossed out].

one 12" x 14"poster


35Page


A VIIG-20 Poster

Poster advertising the "Eastern College All Stars vs. New YorkGiants, Annual All Star football game sponsored by the New YorkHerald Tribune. Event held at the Polo Grounds , September 3,1941."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-21 Poster

Poster advertising Book fair hosted by the American Museum ofNatural History , as well as special exhibits and lectures. Fair washeld November 26 -30 1941.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-22 Poster

Poster to promote a special presentation of "The Christmas Star"relating the story of the wise men travelling to Bethlehem at theHayden Planetarium.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-23 Poster

Poster advertising "Eighth Annual presentation of Night of starspresenting the foremost celebrities of stage, screen, and radio.Proceeds for relief and resettlement of refugees." Event heldNovember 26, 1941.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-24 Poster

Poster advertising dates for New York City Symphony Orchestraperformances at Carnegie Hall every Sunday from November 9 -30, 1941. Concerts presented by Mayor La Guardia and the WPAmusic project.

one 12" x 14"poster


36Page


A VIIG-25 Poster

Poster advertising an exhibition at the Museum of the City of NewYork of paintings and drawings by artists serving in the LondonAuxiliary Fire Service. Held November 11- December 8, 1941.Advertised to take Lexington Avenue Subway to 103rd Street, or3rd Avenue Elevated line to 106th Street.

one 22" X 16"poster


A VIIG-26 Poster

Proof for poster advertising an exhibition at the Museum of theCity of New York of paintings and drawings by artists serving inthe London Auxiliary Fire Service. Held November 11- December8, 1941. Advertised to take Lexington Avenue Subway to 103rdStreet, or 3rd Avenue Elevated line to 106th Street.

one 14" X 12"poster proof


A VIIG-27 Poster

Poster advertisement for show at Carnegie Hall featuring ReginaldStewart, conductor and Luigi Silva, cellist held on November 2,1941. Presented by NYC WPA music project.

one 14" X 12"poster


A VIIG-28 Poster

Poster advertisement for "Mayor LaGuardia and the New YorkCity WPA Music Project present New York City SymphonyOrchestra, John Paul Morel conductor, Carnegie Hall, Sundays, 30cents to $1.10, use New York City Transit System."

one 16" X 22"poster


A VIIG-29 Poster

Poster advertisement for illustrated lecture series held by the NewYork Botanical Garden on consecutive Saturdays from September20, 1941 to December 13, 1941. Event to be held in the lecture hallof the museum building at 3PM.

one 22" x 17"poster


37Page


A VIIG-30 Poster

Poster advertising "Mayor La Guardia and the New York CityWPA Music Project present New York City Symphony Orchestra,Ronald Stewart Conductor, Oct 19 Joseph Szigeti Violinist, Oct26 Frank Mannheimer Pianist, Nov 2 Luigi Silva Cellist, CarnegieHall, Sunday at 8:45 PM, 30 ¢ TO $1.10."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-31 Poster

Poster advertising "Golfers! Hillcrest Golf Course, 169th StStation, Jamaica, Queens Blvd Line, Express Train "E" and showsillustration of golfer.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-32 Poster

Poster advertising "WNYC Second American Music Festival Feb.12 Lincoln's Birthday to Feb. 22 Washington's Birthday over 60programs -Tune in Daily (810 K.C.) Premieres, Folk Songs, SwingSession (Dorsey-Marsala-Sullivan and others). Manhattan Center, 34th St. & 8th Ave., Saturday February 15, 3 pm. MunicipalBroadcasting System, M. S. Novik Director."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-33 Poster

Poster advertising "Mayor La Guardia and the NYC WPA MusicProject Present New York City Symphony Orchestra, February 15,Henri Pensis Conductor, Gyorgy Sandor Pianist, Carnegie Hall."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-34 Poster

Poster advertisement "You gotta go Navy Relief Show, 8:30 pmTuesday, March 10- Madison Sq. Garden." Pencil illustration ofwoman holding a picture of a sailor. six notes, Note and Signatureof Artist O' Brien, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.



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A VIIG-35 Poster

Poster advertising "WNYC 3rd American Music Festival Feb. 12to Feb. 22, 830 K.C. Free public concerts, Swing Session (BennyGoodman, Sidney Bechet, John Kirby, Teddy Wilson, BennyCarter) Manhattan Center 34th St. & 8th Ave., Feb 21. ClosingConcert (Ray Lev, Earl Robinson, Burl Ives, Olin Dowes, GoldenGate Quartet) Hunter College Auditorium 68th St. & Park Ave,Feb 22. Municipal Broadcasting System."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-36 Poster

Poster announcing three performances by Conductor Sir ThomasBeecham. The poster reads "Jan. 25 Courtlandt PalmerComposer-pianist; Feb. 1 orchestral program; Feb. 8 Stanley Bate,composer-pianist, William Primrose, violist. Carnegie Hall-Sundays at 8:45 P.M. . 30 ¢ to $1.10."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-37 Poster

Poster announcing dates for New York Symphony Orchestra atCarnegie Hall every Sunday from Jan. 4, 1941 to Jan 18, 1941.Concerts conducted by Maurice Abravanel and presented byMayor La Guardia and N.Y.C. WPA Music Project. The posterreads "Jan. 4 Helen Jepson, soprano; Jan. 11, Josef & RosinaLhevinne, pianists; Jan. 18, Roland Gundry, violinist"

one 12" x 14"poster

1941-1942 Livingston Plaza

A VIIG-38 Poster

The Museum of Modern Art announcing its exhibition: BrazilBuilds. The poster reads "An Exhibition of Modern and ColonialArchitecture: Brazil Builds. The Museum of Modern Art ......UntilFebruary 28. Daily 12 noon to 7am. Sundays 1 P.M. to 7 P.M."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-39 Poster

Poster announcing The Knights of Columbus Athletic Meet to beheld at Madison Square Garden on March 9, 1940. The posterreads "The Columbian Mile-Two Mile Run......High Jump."Illustration of a running athlete breaking through papers ofrecords.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-40 Poster

Poster announcing skating in Flushing Meadow Park. The Posterreads "New York City Building. Flushing Meadow Park.Afternoon 20 ¢, evenings 40 ¢, including tax. Roller Skatesprovided." Illustration of two figures symbolizing a boy and a girlskating.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-41 Poster

Poster announcing dates for Young America Symphony Orchestraat Hunter College Assembly Hall performances every Sundayevening at 8:30 pm from 11/16/1941-1/11/1942. The poster reads"Beatrice J. Brown, Conductor, announces its 1941-1942 Fallseries of Sunday Evenings at 8:30......Proceeds will beadministered by the Hunter College Faculty Council on Relief. UseIRT Division Lexington Avenue Local to the 68th Street station."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-42 Poster

Poster announcing an exhibition at the Museum of the City of NewYork from Nov. 11, 1941 to Dec. 8, 1941. The poster reads "TheFire Blitz, London, 1940. An exhibition of paintings and drawingsby artists serving in the London Auxiliary Fire Service......Open 10to 5 weekdays & holidays, 1 to 5 on Sundays, closed Mondays."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-43 Poster

Poster advertising "Mayor La Guardia and the NYC WPA MusicProject Present New York City Symphony Orchestra, February 22,Fritz Reiner Conductor. March 1 Henri Pensis, Conductor, EricaMorini Violinist, Carnegie Hall."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-44 Poster

Poster advertising "New York Symphony Orchestra Dec. 7-14,1941."

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-45 Poster

Poster advertising for symphony concert on May 24 atCosmopolitan Opera House.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-46 Poster

Poster advertising for symphony concert on May 17 at 8:30 in theCosmopolitan Opera House.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-47 Poster

Poster advertising the New York City WPA Symphony Orchestrawith conductor Robert Lawrence at the Cosmopolitan OperaHouse, Sunday, May 17, 1942. Concert is presented by MayorLaGuardia for the U.S. Treasury Department on the same day asthe "I Am American Day" celebration in Central Park. Admissionby purchase of U.S. War Stamps."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-48 Poster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announcing its exhibition"Renaissance in Fashion in 1942" through June 30. The posterreads "the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82ndStreet, Renaissance in Fashion 1942. More than an exhibition ofthe leading fashion......Third Avenue El to 84th Street."

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-49 Poster

Poster advertising dates for City Amateur Symphony Orchestra atCentral Park and Prospect Park performances. The poster reads"City Amateur Symphony Orchestra, Hon. Leopold Prince,Conductor, Concerts......Broadcast -WNYC. Use New York CityTransit System. Mayor F. H. LaGuardia, Honorary Chairman."

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-50 Poster

Poster advertising "Visit the 7th Annual Young America PaintsExhibition" an exhibition of paints by school children throughoutthe United States. April 2 through April 19, 1942.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-51 Poster

Poster advertising City Amateur Symphony Orchestra concerts atthe American Museum of Natural History, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar.29, Apr. 26.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-52 Poster

Poster advertising the Navy Relief Show, 8:30 PM Tuesday, atMadison Square Garden.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-53 Poster

Poster advertising The Knights of Columbus Athletic Meet atMadison Square Garden on March 14, 1942 which includes 30track and field events.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-54 Poster

Poster advertising the New York Symphony Orchestra concertsSunday afternoons at Carnegie Hall.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-55 Poster

Poster advertising the Press Photographer's Exhibit at the Museumof Science and Industry, March 14 to April 12.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-56 Poster

Poster advertising an exhibition from May 9 to June 19, 1942 forthe American Academy of Arts and Letters and the NationalInstitute of Arts and Letter. Admission to the exhibition is free.Insignia of both the American Academy of Arts and Letters andthe National Institute of Arts and Letters.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-57 Poster

A proof for a concert poster advertising dates for free holidaysconcerts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Lincoln's Birthday(Feb. 12), Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22), and Saturday March13. An illustration of several musical instruments is posted on thelower center.

one 14" x 22"poster proof


A VIIG-58 Poster

Poster announcing dates for free holidays concerts at theMetropolitan Museum of Art on Lincoln's Birthday (Feb. 12),Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22), and Saturday March 13. Anillustration of several musical instruments is posted on the lowercenter.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-59 Poster

Poster announcing the 4th annual American Music Festival anddetailing live performers and radio programs associated withfestival.

one 14" x 22"poster


43Page


A VIIG-60 Poster

Poster advertising The Knights of Columbus Athletic Meet atMadison Square Garden on March 13th, 1943.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-61 Poster

Poster advertising free films programs at the American Museum ofNatural History from Feb. 1 to 6, 1943.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-62 Poster

Poster advertising City Amateur Symphony Orchestra's four freeconcerts at the American Museum of National History and onespecial concert for the benefit of orchestra fund at Hunter CollegeAuditorium.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-63 Poster

Poster advertising City Amateur Symphony Orchestra's fourconcerts at the American Museum of National History on Sundaysat 3:00 PM.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-64 Poster

Poster advertising City Amateur Symphony Orchestra's fourconcerts at the American Museum of National History on Jan. 31,Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25 at 3:00 PM.

one 12" x 14"poster


44Page


A VIIG-65 Poster

Poster advertising Tennis At the Forest Hills Stadium - NationalProfessional Championships June 20-28.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-66 Poster

Poster advertisement for Goldman Band Concerts given at CentralPark and Prospect Park June 17- August 16.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-67 Poster

Poster advertising track and field championships of America atRandall's Island Stadium June 19th & 20th.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-68 Poster

Poster advertising 1942 Silver Jubilee season stadium concerts,June 17 through August 11 at 8PM. Events include concerts by thePhilharmonic-Symphony Orchestra and Dance Festival by BalletRusse de Monte Carlo.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-69 Poster

Poster announcing Union Printers International Baseball LeagueSemi-final Eastern playoffs at Dexter Park in Brooklyn Saturday,July 18, 1942. Entire Procedes to U.S.O.

one 12" x 14"poster


45Page


A VIIG-70 Poster

Poster advertising the National Professional Championships at theForest Hills Stadium June 20-28. "Navy Relief Will Benefit" ". ..Save Gas and Tires. . . Use Queens Blvd. Line to Forest HillsStation" Illustration of a male tennis player.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-71 Poster

Poster advertising the National Championships at the Forest HillsStadium August 30 - September 6. Men's - Women's - VeteransTrains "E","F" or "GG" to 71st Ave., Forest Hills Station.Illustration of male and female tennis players.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-72 Poster

Army All-Stars vs. N.Y. Giants at the Polo Grounds Saturday,Sept. 12th to benefit Tribune Fresh air Fund and Army EmergencyRelief. Illustration of a soldier throwing a football.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-73 Poster

Poster advertising exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum: Inventions forVictory: New Products for the American Consumer, October 30 -January 3.

one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-74 Poster

Poster advertising an exhibition of modern and colonial Brazilian Architecture at the Museum of Modern Art.

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-75 Poster

Poster advertising "The Christmas Star" during December at theHayden Planetarium.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-76 Poster


one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-77 Poster


one 16" x 22"poster


A VIIG-78 Poster

Poster advertising "Season of the Grand Opera, MetropolitanOpera Association, Nov. 23, 1942 to March 14, 1943. NewReduced Prices Metropolitan Opera House Broadway and 40thStreet."

one 11" x 21"poster


A VIIG-79 Poster

Poster advertising "For the New York War Savings Staff, U.S.Treasury Department, Mayor F.H. La Guardia and the New YorkCity WPA War Services present New York City WPA SymphonyOrchestra, Fritz Mahler -- Conductor" October 11, 18, 25, andNovember 1 at Carnegie Hall. Admission by purchase of WarSavings Stamps. "Save Gas and Tires -- Use New York CityTransit System"

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-80 Poster

Poster advertising "Golfers!! Hillcrest Golf Course is near the169th Street Station Jamaica Queens Boulevard Line. Save gas andtires use New York City Transit System." Illustration of a manplaying golf.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-81 Poster

Poster advertising the Ninth Annual Show of the Stars "Presentingthe foremost celebrities of stage, screen and radio. Proceeds forrelief and resettlement of refugees -The show of the year" MadisonSquare Garden, Tuesday, November 24th.

one 14" X 12"poster


A VIIG-82 Poster

Poster that lists college football games that can be reached bysubway. Poster reads "Conserve transportation needed for the wareffort. You don't need to use your car. Many of the best footballgames in the East are bing played in New York this season. All ofthem can be reached by subway. Columbia; Fordham; Manhattan;City College. Save gas and rubber- ride in the subway".

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIG-83 Poster

Poster that lists college football games that can be reached bysubway. Poster reads "Conserve transportation needed for the wareffort. You don't need to use your car. Many of the best footballgames in the East are bing played in New York this season. All ofthem can be reached by subway. Columbia; Fordham; Manhattan;City College. Save gas and rubber- ride in the subway."

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIG-84 Poster

Poster that lists college football games that can be reached bysubway. Poster reads "Conserve transportation needed for the wareffort. You don't need to use your car. Many of the best footballgames in the East are bing played in New York this season. All ofthem can be reached by subway. Columbia; Fordham; Manhattan;City College. Save gas and rubber- ride in the subway."

one 15" X 20"poster


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A VIIG-85 Poster

Mockup of a poster that lists college football games that can bereached by subway. Poster reads "Conserve transportation neededfor the war effort. Local football games reached by subway:Columbia; Fordham; Manhattan; City College. Save gas and tires-use New York City Transit Lines."

one 15" X 20"poster proof


A VIIG-86 Poster

Poster announcing free exhibition of war weapons at the ChryslerInternational Salon. Poster reads "Our newest war weapons in freeexhibition! Displays include weapons being used by our armedforces ... actual barracks scenes ... equipment for your soldier intropics, arctic or desert ... demonstrations by army ordnancesoldiers... see the famous 'bazooka' .. booby traps.. captured enemyweapons.. bomber sections.. flying fortress ball turret in action..field guns.. small arms.. ammunition including two-ton 'blockbuster".. Free Movies!! Sponsored by Army Ordnance Department.

one 18" X 21"poster


A VIIG-87 Poster

Poster advertising "Roar With the Lion at Baker Field for the Bestin College Football - Columbia is the only major MetropolitanCollege playing football this year and with the best scheduleever...Its easy to reach Baker Field and its patriotic to use thesubway." Poster lists schedule of home games.

one 14" X 20"poster


A VIIG-88 Poster

Poster proof: "Roar With the Lion at Baker Field for the Best inCollege Football - Columbia is the only major MetropolitanCollege playing football this year and with the best schedule ever..." "Its easy to reach Baker Field and its patriotic to use thesubway" Poster lists schedule of home games.

one 25" X 19" poster proof


A VIIG-89 Poster

Poster advertising Brooklyn Museum exhibit "Everyday life inChina - manners and customs of the present day."

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIG-90 Poster

Poster advertising "Golfers!! Hillcrest Golf Course is near the169th Street Station Jamaica Queens Boulevard Line. Use "E"trains to 169th St. Save gasoline and rubber." Illustration of a manplaying golf.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-91 Poster

Poster advertising sixth annual series of free summer band concertsat various parks throughout New York City. Presented by MayorLa Guardia, the Parks Department, and Local 802 A.F. of M.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-92 Poster

Poster advertising "Stadium Concerts - Music under the starsnightly at 8:30 June 17 through August 11, 1943 at LewisohnStadium featuring the New York Philharmonic-SymphonyOrchestra, Russian Ballet by the Ballet Theatre, and the GrandOpera. Service men and women in uniform admitted free Saturdayand Sunday nights. Use New York City Transit System."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-93 Poster


one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-94 Poster


one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIG-95 Poster


one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-96 Poster

Poster advertising the "Championships of America track and fieldmeet benefitting the Army Air Forces Aid Society. TriboroStadium, Randall's Isalnd June 19th and 20th." Illustration ofhurdlers.

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIG-97 Poster

Poster advertising the Daniel Guggenheim Memorial Concertsgiven by the Goldman Band on the Mall in Central Park and inProspect Park. June 16th to August 15th.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-98 Poster

Poster advertising the Daniel Guggenheim Memorial Concertsgiven by the Goldman Band on the Mall in Central Park and inProspect Park. June 16th to August 15th.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-99 Poster

Poster advertising "The pleasantest spot in town in summer is theNew York Botanical Garden Bronx Park . . . . Open Daily . . . FreeTrees . . . .Shrubs . . . .Flowers." Block print illustration ofvegetable plants.

one 11" x 21"poster


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A VIIG-100 Poster

Poster advertising summer concert series by the City Amateur Symphony Orchestra.

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIG-101 Poster

Poster advertising "Harlem's own youngsters in action -Neighborhood Clubs of Harlem present Gala Variety BenefitShow" featuring Frank Sinatra. May 7, 1943 at the Mecca Theatre.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-102 Poster

Poster proof advertising an exhibit at the Museum of the City ofNew York entitled "An Old New York Toy Shop."

one 17" x 19"poster proof


A VIIG-103 Poster

Poster advertising free exhibition of U.S. Army war weapons at theChrysler International Salon.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-104 Poster

Poster advertising the 8th Annual Photo-Exhibit of the PressPhotographers Association of New York at the N.Y. Museum ofScience & Industry - Radio City. "Use the New York City transitSystem" Includes subway travel directions.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIG-105 Poster

Poster advertising Parks Department "Sports championship foryouth age 12 to 18. Team games - athletics - boxing - swimming.Prizes donated by New York Community Trust." Illustrated with aphotograph of a boy shouting: "Hey, Kids!, I'm going to enter."

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-106 Poster

Poster advertising the Brooklyn Sunday School Union 113thAnniversary Parade on Thursday, June 4, 1942. "Use INDDivision, New York City Transit System to View FollowingParades" Listing of parade locations and corresponding subwaystations.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-107 Poster

Poster advertising the Brooklyn Sunday School Union 113thAnniversary Parade on Thursday, June 4, 1942. "Use BMTDivision, New York City Transit System to View FollowingParades" Listing of parade locations and corresponding subwaystations.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-108 Poster

Poster advertising "Harlem's own youngsters in action -Neighborhood Clubs of Harlem present Gala Variety BenefitShow" featuring Frank Sinatra. May 7, 1943 at the Mecca Theatre.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-109 Poster

Poster advertising City Amateur Symphony Orchestra "pop"concert series on the mall in Central Park in June and July 1943.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIG-110 Poster

Poster proof advertising a National Music Week concert featuringsoloists from the High School of Performing Arts and theSymphony Orchestra of the Associated Musicians of Greater NewYork. at Town Hall.

one 11" x 21 1/2"poster proof


A VIIG-12175 Poster

Poster advertising the 9th Annual Press Photographer's Exhibit,held Mar. 25-Apr.23 at the New York Museum of Science andIndustry, Radio City. An added feature for this PressPhotographers' Association of New York, Inc. event mentioned onthe poster are "official war pictures by photographers from allbranches of the U.S. Combat Forces".

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIG-12176 Poster

Poster advertising the "6th Annual WNYC American MusicFestival.An annual 11 day music festival sponsored by the MunicipalBroadcasting System; free public concerts by military bands, theN.Y. Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Louis Armstrong,Tommy Dorsey, and others."

one 15" X 20"poster


A VIIH-1 Poster

Poster advertising "Noise Abatement Week - June 1 to 7 - PleaseCooperate - F.H. La Guardia, Mayor"

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIH-3 Poster

Poster advertising "Save lives, stop false alarms." Illustration offirefighter and fire alarm call box.

one 17" x 20"poster


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A VIIH-4 Poster

Poster advertising "Save lives, stop false alarms." Illustration offirefighter and fire alarm call box. Other information included onposter reads "Tune in . . . WNYC 6:00 - 6:30 pm October 2, 9, 13-- 1941."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIH-5 Poster

Poster advertising " Public Notice -- It is the duty of every citizento vote but to do so you must first register." Lists registration daysand times for 1941 election, October 6-11, 1941. Includes phonenumber for Board of elections in all Boroughs.



A VIIH-6 Poster

Poster advertising for the Dept. of Water Supply, Gas, andElectricity asking the public to conserve water usage. Poster reads"New York City has the largest and finest water supply system inthe world, but it is now 156 Billion Gallons Short. reservoirs areonly one third filled......Save water. Do not waste it. Make it ahabit."

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIH-7 Poster

Poster announcing that the aliens of German, Italian, or Japanesenationality were required to apply for a Certificate ofIdentification. The text of the poster was written in four languages:English,Italian, German, and Japanese. The poster reads "TheUnited States Government requires all aliens of German, Italian, orJapanese nationality to apply .....a Certificate of Identification.Applicants must be filed between the period February 9 throughFebruary 28. 1942."

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIH-8 Poster

Poster advertising for The Post Office Department asking thepublic to mail Christmas cards and parcels early, The poster reads"Shop early. Pack Carefully.....Mail early for delivery beforeChristmas Day. "

one 12" x 14"poster


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A VIIH-9 Poster

Poster advertising for the Dept. of Water Supply, Gas, andElectricity asking the public to conserve water usage.

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIH-10 Poster

Poster advertising for the Dept. of Water Supply, Gas, andElectricity asking the public to conserve water usage.

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIH-11 Poster

The poster advertising the Official Directory of the City of NewYork. The poster reads "Contains the latest governmental factsgathered by extensive research--by William Viertel. 'The LittleGreen Book', 50 ¢......Sold only at the City Record Office, Room2213, Municipal Building Manhattan, City of New York."Illustration of an official holding a small green book."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIH-12 Poster

Poster asks people to conserve water due to shortage and says it's apatriotic duty to do so.

one 20" x 15"poster


A VIIH-13 Poster

Poster announcing the time, date, and location of the 113thAnniversary Parade for Brooklyn Sunday School Union. Theparade will take place in 28 divisions in Brooklyn on Tuesday June4, 1942. The poster guides people to use IND Division, New YorkTransit System to view the parades.

one 20" x 15"poster


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A VIIH-14 Poster

The poster advertising the Official Directory of the City of NewYork. The poster reads "Contains the latest governmental factsgathered by extensive research--by William Viertel. 'The LittleGreen Book', 50 ¢......Sold only at the City Record Office, Room2213, Municipal Building Manhattan, City of New York."Illustration of an official holding a small green book."

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIH-15 Poster

Poster announces sale of the "The Little Green Book," The OfficialDirectory of The City of New York, 1943. The book is sold for50¢ only at the City Record Office. Illustration of a men holding agreen book "The City of New York- Official Directory-1943".

one 12" x 14"poster


A VIIH-16 Poster

Poster advertising "Unclaimed properly lost and found on the NewYork City Transit System will be sold at public auction." Listsauction dates and locations for the three transit divisions.



A VIIH-19 Poster

Poster advertising National Bible Week. Poster reads "NationalBible Week October 12 to 18 When the Spirit of God departs,Liberty dies. Read Your Bible Every Day".

one 12" X 14"poster


A VIIH-20 Poster

Poster advertising "You can't vote unless you register... No year isan 'off' year every election is important...For non-partisan votinginformation consult New York City League of WomenVoters...Register -- Enroll -- Vote." Poster lists voter registrationdates.

one 15" x 20"poster


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A VIIH-21 Poster

Poster advertising "Public Notice, It is the duty of every citizen tovote but to do so you must first register." Lists registration datesand Board of Elections Phone numbers for all 5 boroughs.

one 15" x 20"poster


A VIIH-23 Poster

Notice of Civil Service Law Section 26 prohibiting New YorkState employees from using their authority to influence or compelany other employee to pay political assessments.

one 14" x 10"poster

no date Livingston Plaza

A VIIH-24 Poster

Poster advertising the new newspaper "The People's Voice" "Thenew paper for the new Negro" cartoon illustration depictsnewspapers being dropped form a bomber plane, hitting a whiteman holding a noose.

one 41" X 29"poster


A XX.2007.64 Records

Consists of administrative records, correspondence regardingpolicy and procedures for the sale of scrap and paper, rapid transitlaw dictating means of operation, eleven bound volumes ofproceedings and operating employee calendars relating tabularinformation on matters of pay rates, promotion rates, and jobassignments.

35.5 cu. ft. 1891-1952

A XX.2007.64.1 Ticket

South Brooklyn Railway Company ticket number G460786 goodon week days for a ride on Nortons Point Line toward StillwellAvenue Station. Ticket only good at Stillwell Avenue Stationwhen the bearer is on one continuous journey using this line andthe Rapid Transit Lines of the New York Rapid TransitCorporation. Tickets were sold by automatic machines at StillwellAvenue Terminal, Nortons Point Line, four tickets for ten cents.

One ticket 1940 Livingston Plaza

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New York Rapid Transit Corporation ticket number R856908 validfor one five cent fare at any station or on the Brooklyn BusCorporation, Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation, New YorkCity Rapid Transit Corporation, and the South Brooklyn RailwayCompany lines. These tickets were sold for five cents each to theBoard of Education, Gas and Electric Companies, WarDepartment, Navy Department, U.S. Post Office, WPA and PWA.



Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation ticket number D857005Bridge Division 2.5 cent ticket. These tickets sold by automaticmachines, two for 5 cents at both ends of the Brooklyn Bridge.



Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation Three Cent ticketnumber B253839 sold to the Board of Education for childrenbetween the age of six and eleven years old.



Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation ticket numberAA-222250 which was valid for one ride from WilliamsburgBridge on any surface line of B&QT Corporation at Bedford orDriggs Avenue or Brooklyn end of the bridge. The tickets weresold at the Delancey Street end of the Williamsburg Bridge bymachines to passengers depositing five cents which released theturnstile automatically. The tickets were surrendered on car leavingabove points.


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Collection Contains text BOARD OF …web2bw.mta.info/mta/museum/pdf/Board of Transportation...Poster advertising Mayor's Committee celebration "I Am An American Day" in Central Park