The National Parks Preserve WildLife WPA Poster

This print is a reproduction of one of the iconic “WPA Posters” produced between 1936 and 1943 by various branches of the Works Progress Administration. In response to The Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt promised to address the problems being faced across the country by pledging “a new deal for the American people.” After he was inaugurated into office in March 1933, New Deal reforms began bringing economic relief to a variety of industries including the agricultural, industrial, financial, and housing sectors. Several programs and agencies were created including the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Civil Works Administration (CWA), Farm Security Administration (FSA), National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), Social Security Administration (SSA), and Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Throughout the span of its existence, the WPA provided nearly 8.5 million people with jobs, including thousands of jobs for artists, musicians, actors, and writers through Federal Project Number One. The Federal Art Project produced around 2000 posters promoting health and educational programs, community activities, theatrical productions, as well as state and National Park tourism. Designed to entertain, motivate, and inspire hope within the population, the posters and murals created through the Federal Art Project helped shine a light during a time of economic hardship.

Original Artist: J. Hirt

Year Published: c.1939

Poster Size: 20in x 28in

Price Per Print: $42