By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA, 1936-1943 - Collection Connections - For Teachers. Collection Overview Posters: WPA Posters presents 907 posters used to advertise programs and projects that were created as part of the Works Projects Administration. Included are posters documenting cultural programs, travel and tourism in the United States, health and safety issues, and community activities. Special Features These online exhibits provide context and additional information about this collection. Historical Eras. Educators. Omeka. Teachinghistory.org. Jennifer Orr on Primary Sources in Primary Classrooms. Jun 29 2011 Using primary sources in a primary classroom is a challenge. Many of the most wonderful sources are text-based. For students who cannot read and who are still developing their vocabulary these sources are very difficult. Homepage - ReadWriteThink.