Administration Collection

Highwood School, Brentwood, Essex
The administration block at Highwood (or High Wood) School, Brentwood, Essex. The school was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children

The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court, London, England, UK

Copy of The Declaration of Independence in Free Quarker Meeting House, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh, North Wales
Administration block of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum at Denbigh, opened in 1848 and designed by Thomas Fulljames

No enemy sub will dare lift its eye if you lend your Zeiss or Bausch & Lomb binoculars to the Navy pack carefully, include your name and address : send to Naval Observatory Washington D.C

Exminster Asylum, Devon
The administrative building of the Exminster Asylum, opened in 1845 as the Devon County Lunatic Asylum. It was later known as the Devon County Mental Hospital, then as Exminster Hospital

Portrait of Chairman Mao, Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen), Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Asia

Pneumonia strikes like a man eating shark led by its pilot fish the common cold Consult your physician. Poster encouraging citizens to consult your physician for treatment of the common cold

Carmen Presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association and the Federal Music Project : Ballet directed by Madame Bianca. Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of Carmen, showing a matador

Octobers bright blue weather A good time to read!. Poster for the WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy reading a book, surrounded by a bat, ghost, witch, and other images of Halloween

Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents Pirates of Penzance a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Pirates of Penzance at Emery, Walnut & Parkway

What about India?. Poster showing map of India, Buddha, Gandhi, and the Taj Mahal. Date between 1941 and 1943

Interior of the Commons chamber, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Revolutionary art, Museum of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba

Eat these every day. Poster promoting consumption of healthy foods, showing dairy products (milk, cheese), eggs, fruit, vegetables, bread and cereal, and meat. Date between 1941 and 1943

Capitol Building, Havana, Cuba
The Capitol Building seen from the India Fountain, Havana, Cuba Date: circa 1940s

Air traffic visualisation. Computer artwork of air traffic over the USA. This image is one frame from an animation of air traffic over a 24-hour period

Tuberculosis Don t kiss me! : Your kiss of affection - the germ of infection. Poster about tuberculosis in children and methods of transmission, showing a child wearing a bib

WPA. concerts of unusual music Pre-Bach to moderns : 8 consecutive wednesday evenings. Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of concert series free to the public

Volpone by Ben Jonson Volpone by Ben Jonson
Volpone by Ben Jonson. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Volpone at the Mayan Theatre, showing a skull with gold coins. Date between 1936 and 1941

Yellowstone National Park, Ranger Naturalist Service. Poster shows Old Faithful erupting at Yellowstone National Park. Date ca. 1938

Grand Canyon National Park, a free government service. Poster shows view of the Grand Canyon. Date ca. 1938

Operators of small boats enlist now! US Coast Guard. Poster encouraging boat owners to enlist in the US Coast Guard at the Recruiting Station, 146 Baronne St. New Orleans, La

Revolution of Theriso - The revolutionaries & Venizelos
In 1898, the Great Powers declared Crete as an independent Cretan State, under the rule of the Sultan. Yet, the administration of commander Prince George irritated the Cretans

Napsbury Asylum Administration Block, Hertfordshire
The administration block of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, also known as Napsbury Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St. Albans, Hertfordshire

The White House, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia), United States of America, North America

Library of Congress, Washington D.C. (District of Columbia), United States of America, North America

The State House, Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America, North America

City Hall on Marienplatz, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Visit the aquarium. Poster promoting aquariums as places to visit, showing jellyfish. Date 1936 or 1937

Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance Alisons h
Alisons house by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Alisons House at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Date 1938

January - A year of good reading ahead. Poster for statewide WPA Library Project, Illinois, showing a child pulling a sled full of books toward a house. Date between 1936 and 1941

Enjoy - don t destroy. Poster showing two children picking flowers. Date 1936 or 1937

September. Back to work - back to school, back to books. Poster for WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy holding a book in his raised hand. Date between 1936 and 1940

Zion National Park, Ranger Naturalist Service. Poster shows view of a cliff at Zion Naitonal Park. Date ca. 1938

Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, North America

Dublin Castle, Dublin, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset over the Houses of Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Westminster, from across the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eagle and American Flag Date: 1915

GWR Wartime Emergency Headquarters in Berkshire, 1940
A busy office scene pictured here in 1940. This office was part of the GWRs Emergency Headquarters located at Aldermaston, Berkshire

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Producer. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Medical Fund Society Offices, c. 1930
Behind the scenes at Swindons GWR Medical Fund, a range of work was undertaken including record keeping in the Societys offices on Milton Road

Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)
Cartoon, Hot Pies! Disraeli (Conservative Prime Minister), Salisbury (Foreign Secretary) and two others sit on low stools like schoolboys

King Francis I of France. Francois I, roi de France, 1494-1547. Drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Gordon Hall, Tientsin (Tianjin), China
Gordon Hall, the seat of British administration in the British concession in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China; it was named after General Charles Gordon who laid out the plans for the British

Federal WPA. Theatre Yiddish Unit presents The tailor becomes a storekeeper A comedy by David Pinski with music. Poster for Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit presentation of The Tailor Becomes a

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"Captivating Administration: A Global Tapestry of Power and Influence" From the iconic Scales of Justice adorning the Old Bailey Law Courts in London to the profound significance of The Declaration of Independence housed within Philadelphia's Free Quaker Meeting House, administration manifests itself in diverse forms across nations. In the heart of England's legal hub, Inns of Court stand as a testament to centuries-old traditions that shape our judicial systems. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Independence National Historical Park proudly displays a copy of The Declaration of Independence—a symbol reminding us that effective they are birth monumental change. The arts too find their place within this narrative. As Carmen takes center stage under the auspices of Cuyahoga County Opera Association, we witness how meticulous administration brings forth cultural wonders for all to enjoy. Similarly, North Wales Lunatic Asylum stands as a haunting reminder that even institutions once governed by misguided notions can teach us valuable lessons about compassionate administration. Within Westminster's Houses of Parliament lies an interior steeped in history—where decisions shaping nations are made through careful deliberation and administrative prowess. Contrastingly, Chairman Mao's portrait at Tiananmen Square represents an era defined by centralized authority—an example where administration holds immense power over society. Yet not all tales unfold on grand stages; Exminster Asylum serves as a poignant reminder that vulnerable individuals deserve dignified care administered with empathy and understanding. Amidst these weighty matters lie moments meant to lighten our spirits—the Zeiss binoculars beckon adventure on vast oceans while encouraging trust in efficient naval administrations. And who could resist indulging in daily sustenance when reminded by playful words urging us to "Eat these every day"? Even entertainment finds its place within administrative realms; WPA concerts spanning from Pre-Bach classics to modern compositions showcase how artistic endeavors require meticulous organization behind-the-scenes. As October paints skies with vivid hues, it becomes clear that amidst nature's beauty, administration plays a role in fostering leisurely pursuits.