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Posters

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Notices, usually decorative or pictorial, intended to be posted to advertise, promote, or publicize an activity, cause, product, or service; also, decorative, mass-produced prints intended for hanging. For small printed notices or advertisements intended for distribution by hand, use "handbills."

Found in 136 Collections and/or Records:

Save the thoughtless dollars

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00030
Abstract Black and white poster reads "Save the Thoughtless Dollars. 'I got the sweetest hat today. And, my dear, of course, I didn't really need it, but--' **** 'What if it is only a few blocks? Here, taxi!' **** 'I know I'd feel a lot better if I ate less, but I simply must have a big order of--' **** Over there in the Picardy mud, pock-marked with significant craters and 'plum-caked' with unspeakable things that once were men, our soldiers can't hear all that some of us are saying. Good that they...
Dates: Other: 1918-1919

Studio Posters/Signs

 File
Identifier: D030.05.0110.0010
Abstract

File contains posters/signs from the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, likely for use of inside the school only.

Dates: 1961 - 1988

Take home Christmas cheer and a treasury savings certificate, 1919 December 9

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00019
Abstract

Print poster reads "Take home Christmas cheer and a Treasury Savings Certificate. Ask any bank. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Form 61 12-9-19." Poster depicts a figure walking through a snow storm with the moon in the background. The figure is carrying a wreath and is wearing a long scarf that trails behind. Poster has a red background and the figure is depicted in red, black, green, and white. At the bottom left corner, "Stacy H. Wood" is printed.

Dates: 1919 December 9

The broad highway of success is reached by the well-beaten footpath of small savings, 1919 May 12

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00016
Abstract

Print poster in shades of brown and orange reads "The broad highway of success is reached by the well-beaten footpath of small savings. Hold on to your W.S.S. and buy more. Governemnt Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee. WS-865 - 5/12/19." Poster depicts a nature scene, featuring a path leading to the sun on the horizon. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919 May 12

The Designated Driver is the Life of the Party, between 1992-1994

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0426.00047
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletics poster promoting designated driving. Poster features numerous athletes from both men's and women's sports posing together in uniform.

Dates: between 1992-1994

The Tradition Returns to the University of Denver, between 1990-2000

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0426.00023
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team poster featuring sketched images of skiers and mention of the record 14 NCAA national titles won by the team.

Dates: between 1990-2000

The true American, 1918

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00008
Abstract

A print poster in navy blue ink reads "The true American is one who sticks by America in peace as well as in war. The coming Victory Liberty Loan will be a test of your Americanism. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. Liberty Loan Committee. V-357." The background of the poster is light blue with scattered white stars.

Dates: 1918

The University of Denver Presents the D.U. Women's Gymnastics Invitational 1981, 1981

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0426.00040
Abstract

1981 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers women's gymnastics event poster for the DU Women's Gymnastics Invitational.

Dates: 1981

Theodore Roosevelt, 1919 March 1

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00015
Abstract

A print poster in shades of brown and orange reads "Theodore Roosevel once said 'Thrift is merely hard-headed common sense applied to spending.' The regular purchase of W.S.S. is the surest indication of common-sense Americanism. Government Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District. War Savings Committee. Form WS-815 - 3/1/19." At the top of the poster is a drawn portrait of Theodore Roosevelt. Poster is advertising War Savings Stamps.

Dates: 1919 March 1

University of Denver 1976-77 Basketball Schedule, 1976-1977

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0426.00031
Abstract

1976-1977 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball schedule printed on a poster with images of individual player portraits of Robert Harris, David Adkins (Sinbad), Greg Champlin, Bob Heaton, Brad Hunt, Russel Swilley, and Steve Cribari, and in-game action shots of Jim Mitchem, coach Al Harden, and Jim Ranson.

Dates: 1976-1977