Bulletin Board Collection

Welcome signs, Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Demonstration garden, Bryant Park, 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. 1918. Bryant Park with New York Public Library; two boys, one on roller skates, and a man reading the notices

Camp bulletin board in Shafter camp for migratory workers, FSA camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camp bulletin board in Shafter camp for migratory workers, Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp, California. This notice is a statement of self-determined policy drawn up by the camp committee of

Campers bulletin board, Shafter camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Campers bulletin board near entrance of Shafter camp for migrant workers. California

Campers bulletin board near entrance of Shafter camp for migrant workers, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Campers bulletin board near entrance of Shafter camp for migrant workers. California.['Rummage Sale - Friday Nov 4 afternoon - Saturday Nov 5 all day - Congregational Church near Post Office']

Migratory workers, pea harvest, FSA migratory labor... Calipatria, Imperial County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration (FSA) migratory labor camp (emergency). Migratory workers, in camp for the pea harvest, scan the bulletin board at entrance. [Tent acting as an office]

Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879. Creator: William A. Mitchell
Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879. Attributed to William A. Mitchell

Happy Businessman Pointing to Bulletin Board, 1920s (line print)
3035837 Happy Businessman Pointing to Bulletin Board, 1920s (line print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a smiling businessman pointing to a blank chart or)

The Death of President Garfield (engraving)
1054612 The Death of President Garfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of President Garfield, Sketches taken during the Illness)

Moose warning sign, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Collector Prints 1866 Oil canvas 20 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Illustration of people working in an office

Push pin

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

Railroad crossing

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"Bulletin Boards: A Tapestry of Messages and Warnings Across Time and Space" Welcome signs adorn the quaint town of Annecy, nestled in the picturesque Haute Savoie region of France, a charming corner of Europe. In 1939, amidst the pea harvest in Calipatria, Imperial County, migratory workers found solace in bulletin boards that connected them to vital information about FSA migratory labor programs. Dorothea Lange captured their stories through her lens. Dr. Nones' rack picture from 1879 stands as a testament to the evolution of bulletin boards over time - an essential tool for communication even then. A happy businessman pointing to a vibrant bulletin board in the 1920s showcases how these notice-filled walls were instrumental in disseminating important updates during bustling times. The engraving depicting "The Death of President Garfield" reminds us that even somber news found its place on these public displays throughout history. Amongst blank papers nailed to walls and lamps casting their glow, bulletin boards become canvases waiting for messages yet to be written or shared. From Norway's moose warning sign to collector prints adorning European homes since 1866, bulletins transcend language barriers and cultural boundaries with their universal purpose - conveying crucial information. Illustrations showcasing people working diligently within office spaces remind us that behind every successful organization lies a well-utilized bulletin board serving as a hub for announcements and collaboration. Construction sites around the world rely on warning signs placed before towering cranes; HafenCity's development area in Hamburg is no exception. Bulletin boards ensure safety remains paramount amid progress. Push pins hold together countless notices on these versatile surfaces - connecting communities one message at a time across continents and generations. At Hamburg harbor, cautionary German signage reading "Vorsicht Rutschgefahr" warns visitors about slip hazards. Bulletin boards continue to safeguard individuals by providing timely reminders.