United States. Government Printing Office
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1861-03-04 - 2014-12-16
Biographical / Historical
The United States Government Printing Office opened its doors on March 4, 1861, the same day Abraham Lincoln was sworn into office as President of the United States.
Found in 122 Collections and/or Records:
Food is a Weapon, Don't Waste It! - Buy Wisely-Cook Carefully-Eat it All, 1943
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 13
Identifier: 1943-O-520466; OWI poster No. 58
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1943
For Liberty and Peace on Earth - Give war Bonds, 1944
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1944-O-611278; WFD 965
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1944
For Peace and Security - Buy Bonds, 1945
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1945-O-688763; WFD 67
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1945
For Victory..put at least 10% of every pay into War Bonds!, 1942
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 16
Identifier: 1942-J-473829; WSS 541-C
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1942
For Work, For Play, 3 "Squares" a day, Eat the Basic 7 way, 1944
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 11
Identifier: 1944-O-596810
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1944
Give more books, Give good Books - Victory Book Campaign, 1943, 1943
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 9
Identifier: 1943-O-504667
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1943
Give War Bonds - The Present with a Future, 1943
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1943-O-553896; WFD 856
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1943
Grass is Life Protect It - Prevent Range Fires, 1945
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 13
Identifier: 1945-O-630646
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1945
Help Him…Help Yourself…For Victory, 1942
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 15
Identifier: 1942-J-473829; WSS 541-B
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1942
Help Him…Help Yourself…For Victory - At least 10% of your pay everyday, 1942
File — Box: Medium Posters, 1940-1949, Folder: 16
Identifier: 1942-J-473829
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The earliest posters in the collection feature Leonora Jackson, one of the first female violinists to gain international fame, circa 1900-1915. The most recent poster is a 2020 Black Lives Matter poster. In between is everything from a 1968 Nixon/Agnew campaign poster, to Baltimore City Fair posters from the 1970s, to a poster from the U.S. Pro Cycle Championship held in Baltimore in 1982.The bulk of the posters in the collection, over 1,000, are World War I and World War II era...
Dates:
1942