Brooks Library at Central Washington University participates in the Federal Depository Library Program, taking receipt of documents from state and federal agencies. This collection highlights some of the posters held at Brooks Library. These posters were issued by agencies ranging from the Department of Agriculture to the Forest Service, the National Archives and Records Administration, the Department of Defense, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The posters address issues such as water safety, oceanography, nutrition, erosion, soil conservation, civil law, and much more.
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Chemicals in Drinking Water
United States Environmental Protection Agency
This poster reads: "Is this tank under your town? If it is, you could have gasoline or other harmful chemicals in your drinking water."
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Federal Depository Libraries: Your One Resource
United States Federal Depository Library Program
This poster includes an image of someone pulling a copy of the census atlas of the United States from a shelf. The accompanying text reads, "Free information from your federal government. Dedicated service staff to assist you. The possibilities are limitless."
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Wetlands Are Important
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
This poster illustrates the value of wetlands with photographs which feature their multiple uses: water purification, erosion control, flood protection, food source, home for rare species, recreation and beauty. Includes suggestions for helping to save the disappearing wetlands. Verso of poster shows photographs of different types of wetlands.
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A New Deal for American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
This poster features the Festival at Hamburg (study for Hamburg, Iowa Post Office mural)--by William E.L. Bunn
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A New Deal for American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
This poster features a composition by Agnes Tait (1894-1981) / Skating in Central Park, 1934
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A New Deal for American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
This poster features: Italians in Jefferson Park by Jerome Myers.
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A New Deal for American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
This poster features: School's out by Allan Rohan Crite.
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Community: Celebrating the Vitality of American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
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Family: Celebrating the Vitality of American Art in Federal Buildings
United States General Services Administration
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The Top Ten Reasons to Hire Members of the Air National Guard and Reserve
United States National Guard Bureau
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To Your Health: An Exhibition of Posters for Contemporary Public Health Issues
United States National Library of Medicine
