Library of Congress photos from the 1930s
920 photos, in date order; 1–60 on this page. Each photo's page says why it is public domain: most were published before 1931 or are US government works. About the collection
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 009
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 017
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 085
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 005
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 035
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 084
1930
Edward S. Curtis Collection People 011
1930
Ray Lyman Wilbur with first spike from Boulder Dam cph.3b21644
1930
Albert Einstein, by Doris Ulmann
1931
DOCUMENTARY - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH circa 1934 (PRIVATE COLLECTION) - American Can Company, Boston and Hudson Streets, Baltimore, Independent City, MD (MD-63-58)
c. 1934
Charles Weidman and Katherine Litz in "With My Red Fires," ca. 1935
c. 1935
Doris Humphrey as the Matriarch in "With My Red Fires," ca. 1935
c. 1935
Federal Theatre Circus costume sketch Lancaster and Cravat
1935–1938 · drawing
The Federal Theatre presents the world's greatest circus
1935–1938
WPA Art Poster, Work Promotes Confidence
1935 · poster
Migrant Pea Picker's Makeshift Home, Nipomo, California
1936-02
Arvin Barber Shop
1936-11-02
Amateur magicians contest, Roosevelt Playground
1936 · poster
Don't Mix 'Em 1937
1936–1937 · poster
Don't kill our wild life, WPA poster, 1936-40
1936–1940 · poster
Don't gum up a book
1936–1940 · poster
Free classes for adults - register now *Abstract: Poster announcing free adult education classes in such areas of study as "social studies, home-making, business, music, Americanization, language, science, arts" to be held at the School for Adult Education, The High School of Commerce, North Broadwa
1936–1939 · poster
Free instruction in painting & drawing
1936–1938 · poster
Free summer art classes for children
1936–1938 · poster
Free classes in English!
1936–1941 · poster
Ah Wilderness poster
1936–1941 · poster
Amateur contest for children
1936 · poster
Fruit store, WPA poster, ca. 1938
1936–1941 · poster
Amateur contest, July 23rd - Du Page County centennial, Warrenville
1936–1939 · poster
Art & Mrs. Bottle" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & S. Miro
1936–1941 · poster
Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell
1936–1938 · poster
Battle hymn" by Michael Gold and Michael Blankfort
1936–1938 · poster
Battle hymn" by Michael Gold & Michael Blankfort
1936–1938 · poster
Bird of paradise" by Richard Walton Tully
1936–1941 · poster
4" unit exhibition - paintings, prints, sculpture, murals
1936–1938 · poster
Battle hymn" a new play about John Brown of Harpers Ferry by Michael Blankfort and Michael Gold
1936–1941 · poster
A touch of brimstone
1936–1941 · poster
Ah, Wilderness!" Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Streets
1936–1941 · poster
Autumn crocus"
1936–1941 · poster
Chalk dust"
1936 · poster
Excursion" WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro
1936–1941 · poster
Devil's Disciple
1936–1941 · poster
Enchanted April" opens Apr. 13th to 18th, Federal Theatre, La Cadena & Mt. Vernon Aves
1936–1941 · poster
Enter madam" at Federal Theatre, La Cadena and Mt. Vernon
1936–1941 · poster
Follow the parade" at the Amphitheatre Exposition grounds
1936 · poster
Hansel and Gretel"
1936–1938 · poster
Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck
1936–1938 · poster
Chalk dust" a play in 16 scenes, cast of 40
1936 · poster
Class of 29"
1936 · poster
Cradle snatchers"
1936–1941 · poster
Prologue to glory" by E.P. Conkle
1936–1939 · poster
It's new! - Red white blue malt - It's different - So is Follow the parade"
1936–1941 · poster
Mystery of broadwalk asylum" by C.E. Reynolds
1936–1941 · poster
Noah" inspiring negro spiritual fantasy
1936–1941 · poster
Know your city"
1936–1940 · poster
Say it with stamps"
1936–1939 · poster
Me 3rd" laugh hit of the season
1936–1941 · poster
Last night of Don Juan"
1936–1941 · poster
Peg o'my heart"
1936–1941 · poster
Just a scratch" But!
1936–1941 · poster