Minnesota WPA Art Project child health posters

Collection — Box: scrapbook box

Identifier: S4430

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of seventeen 11"x14" posters in a portfolio. The artwork was designed and executed by the Minnesota WPA Art Project, no artists' names are included. Posters are printed in color on card stock utilizing a simple cutout color-block style. The posters are designed for children and depict health related topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and posture. They depict white boys and girls performing actions such as walking to school in a raincoat, brushing teeth, or eating breakfast.

Dates

circa 1940

Creator

Minnesota WPA Art Project (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project employed artists in Minnesota from 1935-1943. The project was designed to produce an integration of art into the daily life of the community and to break down barriers between fine arts and practical arts.

Extent

1.00 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of seventeen 11"x14" posters in a portfolio. The artwork was designed and executed by the Minnesota WPA Art Project. No artists' names are included.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.