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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 137 Collections and/or Records:

Roosevelt Memorial

 Item — Box M438.0001: [Barcode: U186024723939]
Identifier: M438.00014
Abstract

Poster reads "Roosevelt Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt born October 27, 1858. 'Thrift is common sense applied to spending.' Buy Treasury Savings Certificates. Governemnt Loan Organization. Second Federal Reserve District." Poster includes a black and white photograph of Theodore Roosevelt surrounded by a tan and black drawn frame. Underneath and to the right of the photograph is text that reads "© A. L. Pach."

Dates: Other: 1918-1919

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