The Hope of a Nation Poster Series: WPA-Era Propaganda – Part 2
I’ve adored these posters for years, which is why they were the subject of my first blog post on Unusual Offerings. Zander and I picked them up at an estate sale in the late 1980s from a couple who found them when remodeling an old schoolhouse. Designed to hang in American classrooms, the posters were intended to be swapped weekly by teachers throughout the school year. Here’s the balance of our collection, and we hope you think they’re as cool and timeless as we do. Which is your favorite? Can you come up with new captions to accompany the art?
All posters: 12.5” x 18.5”, 1929, 1937—C. R. Jackson Co.
Patriotism (23), February
Resourcefulness (18), January
Will Power (17), January
Honesty (22), February
Team Work (21), February
Obedience (28), March
Politeness (27), March
Self Control (25), March
Courage (31), April
Filial Love (35), May
Habit (40), June
Play (39), June
Education (2), September
Temperance (4), September
Observation (8), October
Perseverance (6), October
Fair Play (11), November
Gratitude (12), November
Leadership (9), November
Peace (10), November
Imagination (15), December
Good Will (16), December
