A closer Look
Created in the 1940s and 50s, the educational materials produced by city government agencies and civic organizations on the themes of unity and nondiscrimination often displayed messages that are still relevant today. This gallery gives a peek inside of the booklets and posters in the New York City Commission on Human Rights Collection that were distributed to the public both in New York City and across the country.
The Institute for American Democracy
The Institute for American Democracy, an offshoot of the Anti-Defamation League, created a series of civic-minded materials including posters, school book covers and matchbooks that could be ordered by schools and public groups. The brown paper book covers were distributed directly to classrooms by the organization.
American Civil Liberties Union
The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts produced this booklet titled “Are They Fooling You?” in 1945 to highlight the cost of racial and religious discrimination in a Post-World War II society.
Fair Campaign practices committee
A Voter’s Check List was created by the Fair Campaign Practices Committee identified ways that outside influences might sway a persons vote by spreading lies and untruths.
Jewish Labor Committee
New New York State Commission Against Discrimination
The New York State Commission Against Discrimination produced a series of brochures for the public. This one, titled “An Equal Chance” was published in six languages and advised that fair hiring practices are good for business, good for employees and the law in the New York State.