Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Puerto Rico Division of Community Education [DIVEDCO] Poster Collection
Archivo General de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
NMAH.AC.0615
Archival Resource Key
1 Cubic foot
32 map folders
1955-2005, undated
Collection consists of 378 posters documenting the social, cultural, and educational issues for Puerto Rico of Puerto Rico for nearly fifty years.
Materials in Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The posters were donated to the Archives Center, National Museum of American History by the Archivo General de Puerto Rico through Nelly V. Cruz Rodriguez on May 19, 1997.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series.
Series 1, Events, 1955-1990, undated
Series 2, Social Services, 1971-2005, undated
Series 3, Economics and Employment, 1987-1989, undated
Preferred Citation
Puerto Rico Division of Community Education Poster Collection, 1940-1990, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Vanessa Broussard-Simmons, 2003.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 378 posters, the majority of which are approximately 22" x 28" documenting social, cultural, and educational issues for Puerto Rico. The posters were widely displayed throughout Puerto Rico and provide a window into the lives of the residents for fifty years. The collection is divided into three series. Series one documents events primarily for holidays. Series two provides information relating to the type of social services available to the residents. Economic and employment issues are documented in series three.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
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Biographical / Historical
The Puerto Rican Division of Community Education [DIVEDCO] provided resources primarily for the island's poor and rural residents. Created in 1949, it employed community leaders, artists, and writers to develop programs and cultural works that addressed many of the issues and concerns of the Puerto Rican community.
See: Wikipedia for more information.
Screen prints
Posters -- 20th century
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Puerto Rico in art -- 20th century
Health attitudes -- 20th century -- Puerto Rico
Health education -- 1940-1980 -- Puerto Rico
Social conditions -- 20th century -- Puerto Rico
Cultural policy -- 20th century -- Puerto Rico
Modernity and society -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Events
Series 1
Archival Resource Key
1955-1990, undated
Holidays
1.1
Archival Resource Key
1955-1989
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1955
1
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1955
1
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1960
1
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper
85.7 x 45.5 cm.
1960
1
Programa de Navidad
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000007.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.06 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Antonio Maldonado, like Rafael Tufino and Lorenzo Homar, is one of the early members of the DIVEDCO creative team. In this Christmas poster he depicts three figures playing traditional musical instruments with the colonial fortifications of San Juan and the ocean behind them. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Musical instruments
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Christmas
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Felicidades, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1960
1
Best Wishes, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1960
1
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1963
1
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1963
1
Felicidades, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1963
1
Best Wishes, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1963
1
Felicidades, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1965
1
Best Wishes, Christmas flyer
Archival Resource Key
1965
1
Christmas
Archival Resource Key
1965
1
Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1965
1
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1968
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1968
8
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1968
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1968
8
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1970s
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1970s
8
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1970
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1970
8
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1971
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1971
8
Christmas in the Fortaleza
Archival Resource Key
1971-1972
8
Navidad in la Fortaleza
Archival Resource Key
1971-1972
8
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1972
8
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1973
8
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1974
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1974
8
Untitled Christmas poster, [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Tufino, Rafael
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper
74.6 x 52.3 cm.
1974
8
Untitled Christmas poster
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000039.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.07 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This Christmas poster focuses on the figure of St. Michael the Archangel, militantly brandishing his sword surrounded by Puerto Rican cultural emblems: traditional musical instruments and the Three Kings. Lacking any text other than the year indicates that this is an artist proof [A/P]. Artists would purposefully produce a small numbers of posters without any message to have a print that focused just on the design. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Musical instruments
Angels
Christmas
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1977
8
Programa de Navidad 1977 [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Poster
Ink on paper.
68.3 x 47.7 cm.
1977
8
Programa de Navidad
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000006.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.08 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Jose Melendez Contreras began his career in the DIVEDCO workshop in 1952 and worked there as a graphic artist for posters and as a book illustrator until 1977. This is one of the last posters he made for DIVEDCO. A master of angular compositions, in this Christmas poster he shows a close-up of a musician singing and playing a traditional guiro with typical island architecture and mountains behind him. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Musicians
Christmas
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1977
32
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1977
32
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1978
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1978
8
Fourth of July 1978, dedicated to the Puerto Rican woman
Archival Resource Key
1978
7
4 de Julio 1978, Dedicade a la Mujer Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1978
7
All Ciales June 25 1979 Day of the Constitution
Archival Resource Key
1979
7
Todos a Ciales 25 de Junio de 1979 Dia de la Constitucion
Archival Resource Key
1979
7
Mother's Day
Archival Resource Key
1980s
7
Dia de las madres
Archival Resource Key
1980s
7
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1980
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1980
8
Fourth of July, This Year a Different Fourth of July, 1980
Archival Resource Key
7
4 de Julio 1980 Este ano un 4 de Julio diferente
Archival Resource Key
1980
7
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1981
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1981
8
Children's Day Dedicated to Family Unity
Archival Resource Key
1981
7
del Nino Dedicado a la union familiar
Archival Resource Key
1981
7
Christmas program
Archival Resource Key
1982
8
Programa de Navidad
Archival Resource Key
1982
8
Almanac
Archival Resource Key
1983, 1984
22
Almanaque
Archival Resource Key
1983-1984
22
Fourth of July Celebration / Celebracion de 4 de Julio [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Lebron, Miguel Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Poster
Ink on paper
59.3 x 43.7 cm.
1984
2
Fourth of July Celebration / Celebracion de 4 de Julio [screenprint poster]
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000035.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.04 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster depicts the stars and stripes of the American flag with three soldiers forming a triangle alluding to the Puerto Rican flag. Thus merging both flags visually into one, this poster was designed to reflect the pro-statehood vision of former Puerto Rican Governor Carlos Romero Barcelo. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Flags
Statehood
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Celebracion 4 de Julio
Archival Resource Key
1984
2
Custodian's Day
Archival Resource Key
1985
7
Dia del Trabajador de Custodia
Archival Resource Key
1985
7
Best Wishes, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1985
8
Felicidades, Christmas poster
Archival Resource Key
1985
8
Custodian's Day
Archival Resource Key
1986
7
Dia del Trabajador de Custodia
Archival Resource Key
7
Day of Community Brotherhood
Archival Resource Key
1989
7
de Confraternizacion de Comunidades
Archival Resource Key
1989
7
Theme Weeks
1.2
Archival Resource Key
1961-1990
22
Semana del Cooperativismo
Archival Resource Key
1961
26
Education Week
Archival Resource Key
1963
24
Semana de la Educacion
Archival Resource Key
1963
24
Week of Cooperative Living
Archival Resource Key
1963
26
Semana del Cooperativismo
Archival Resource Key
1963
26
Secretary's Week
Archival Resource Key
1967
23
Semana de la Secretaria
Archival Resource Key
1967
23
Community Action Week
Archival Resource Key
1969
25
Semana de Accion Comunal
Archival Resource Key
1969
25
Nutrition Week
Archival Resource Key
1969
26
Semana de la Nutricion
Archival Resource Key
1969
26
Dominican-Puerto Rican Week
Archival Resource Key
1969
26
Semana Dominico-Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1969
26
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1970
22
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1970
22
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1970
3
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1970
3
Week for Fighting Against Renal Disease
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
Semana de la Lucha Contra Las Enfermidades
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
Week of Cooperative Living
Archival Resource Key
1961
26
Woman's Week
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
Semana de la Mujer
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
Environment Week
Archival Resource Key
1970s
3
Semana del Ambiente
Archival Resource Key
1970s
3
Secretary's Week circa
Archival Resource Key
1970s
23
Semana de la Secretaria
Archival Resource Key
1970s
23
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1970s
22
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1970s
25
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1970s
25
Nutrition Week
Archival Resource Key
1970s
26
Semana de la Nutricion
Archival Resource Key
1970s
26
Puerto Rican Earth Week
Archival Resource Key
1971
24
Semana de la Tierra Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1971
24
Working Towards Better Nutrition Nutrition Week
Archival Resource Key
1972
26
Laborando hacia Una Mejor Nutricion Semana de la Nutricion
Archival Resource Key
1972
26
Reading Discovers New Worlds… National Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1972
22
La Lectura Descubre Mundos Nuevos… Semana Nacional de la biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1972
22
Read and Increase Your Knowledge Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1973
22
Lee y Amplia tus Conocimientos Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1973
22
Books for All Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1974
22
Libros Para Todos Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1974
22
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1974
25
de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1974
25
Puerto Rican Earth Week
Archival Resource Key
1974
24
Semana de la Tierra Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1974
24
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1975
22
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1975
22
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1977
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1977
23
Education Week
Archival Resource Key
1977
24
Semana de la Educacion
Archival Resource Key
1977
24
Water Week
Archival Resource Key
1978
24
Semana del Agua
Archival Resource Key
1978
24
Water Week
Archival Resource Key
1979
24
Semana del Agua
Archival Resource Key
1979
24
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1979
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1979
23
Week of Four
Archival Resource Key
1979
25
Semana del Cuatro
Archival Resource Key
1979
25
International Year of the Child 79
Archival Resource Key
1979
26
Ano Internacional bel Nino 79
Archival Resource Key
1979
26
1979 International Year of the Child
Archival Resource Key
1979
26
1979 Ano Internacional bel Nino
Archival Resource Key
1979
26
Teacher's Week
Archival Resource Key
circa 1980s
24
Semana del Maestro
Archival Resource Key
1980s
24
Community Action Week
Archival Resource Key
1980s
3
Semana de Accion Comunal
Archival Resource Key
1980s
3
September calendar
Archival Resource Key
1980s
25
Septiembre calendar
Archival Resource Key
1980s
25
Public Servant's Week
Archival Resource Key
1980s
25
Semana Servidor Publico
Archival Resource Key
1980s
25
Water Week Thirty Five Years of Service to the Public
Archival Resource Key
1945-1980, 1980
24
Semana del Agua 35 Anos de Servicios al Pueblo
Archival Resource Key
1945-1980, 1980
24
International Year of the family
Archival Resource Key
1980
26
Ano Internacional de la Familia
Archival Resource Key
1980
26
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1980
3
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1980
3
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1980
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1980
23
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1981
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1981
23
Group Organizers Week
Archival Resource Key
1981
24
emana del Organizador de Grupo
Archival Resource Key
1981
24
September Exercise Month
Archival Resource Key
1981
25
Septiembre Mes de Los Ejercicios
Archival Resource Key
1981
25
International Vaccination Year
Archival Resource Key
1981
26
Ano Internacional de la Vacinacion
Archival Resource Key
1981
26
International Year of People with Disabilities
Archival Resource Key
1981
26
Ano Internacional del Impedido
Archival Resource Key
1981
26
Adult Education Week
Archival Resource Key
1982
22
Semana de la Educacion del Adulto
Archival Resource Key
1982
22
Week of the Dwelling The Family is Our Priority
Archival Resource Key
1982
3
Semana de la Vivienda Nuestra Prioridad es la Familia
Archival Resource Key
1982
3
Teacher's Week
Archival Resource Key
1982
24
Semana del Maestro
Archival Resource Key
1982
24
Community Week
Archival Resource Key
1982
24
Semana de la Comunidad
Archival Resource Key
1982
24
Secretary's Week
Archival Resource Key
1983
23
Semana de la Secretaria
Archival Resource Key
1983
23
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1984
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1984
23
National School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1984
25
Semana Nacional de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1984
25
Puerto Rico Week Jack Delano's Humanistic Contribution in Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1984
26
La Aportacion Humanistica de Jack Delano [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Tufino, Rafael
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
71 x 50.6 cm.
1984
26
Semana de Puerto Rico La Apportacion Humanistica de Jack Delano en Puerto Rico
La Aportacion Humanistica de Jack Delano [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000034.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.37 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This commemorative poster celebrates Jack Delano's contribution to the humanities in Puerto Rico as an artist, photographer, cinematographer, and composer. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Delano, Jack
Community Week
Archival Resource Key
1984
24
Semana de la Comunidad
Archival Resource Key
1984
24
Teacher's Week
Archival Resource Key
1985
24
del Maestro
Archival Resource Key
1985
24
Public Servant's Week
Archival Resource Key
1985
5
Semana Servidor Publico
Archival Resource Key
1985
5
Read Investigate learn! Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1985
23
Lee Invetiga Aprende! Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1985
23
Woman's Week
Archival Resource Key
1986
22
Semana de la Mujer
Archival Resource Key
1986
22
Secretary's Week
Archival Resource Key
1986
23
Semana de la Secretaria
Archival Resource Key
1986
23
Family Week
Archival Resource Key
1986
26
La Semana de la Familia [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
De Jesus
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
66.1 x 52.3 cm.
1986
26
Semana de la Familia
La Semana de la Familia [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000005.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.38 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster celebrating the nuclear, rather than the traditional extended family, depicts a promethean father whose massive body anchors the composition with trunk-like legs firmly planted onto the ground. This poster recalls Christian religious imagery of the Holy Family and illustrates an ongoing preoccupation with the well-being of the Puerto Rican family. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Holy Family
Fathers
Family
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Public Servant's Week
Archival Resource Key
1986
3
Semana Servidor Publico
Archival Resource Key
1986
3
Family Week
Archival Resource Key
1987
26
Semana de la Familia
Archival Resource Key
1987
26
Earth Week
Archival Resource Key
1988
24
Semana de la Tierra
Archival Resource Key
1988
24
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1988
25
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1988
25
Secretary's Week
Archival Resource Key
1989
23
Semana de la Secretaria
Archival Resource Key
1989
23
Week of Fishing Industry
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
Semana de la Industria Pesquera
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
Public Servant's Week
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
Servidor Publico
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1989
25
Library Week
Archival Resource Key
1990
23
Semana de la Biblioteca
Archival Resource Key
1990
23
School Dining Room Week
Archival Resource Key
1990
25
Semana de Comedores Escolares
Archival Resource Key
1990
25
Do I go or do I stay? Week of Emigrant
Archival Resource Key
undated
26
La Semana del Emigrante [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
1 Item
Ink on paper.
69.4 x 46.8 cm.
undated
26
Me voy or me quedo? Seman del Emigrante
La Semana del Emigrante [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000004.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.39 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Illustration: A man sits and ponders whether he should stay or leave. The poster includes a large question mark over the figure. Text above the image, "Me Voy O Me Quedo?"
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Emigration and immigration
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Plays
Archival Resource Key
1960-1987
We Were One Time
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
9
Erase Una Vez
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
9
Chico's Adventures
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
10
Aventuras de Chico
Archival Resource Key
19060s-1970s
10
The Crow
Archival Resource Key
1962
3
El Cuervo
Archival Resource Key
1962
3
The House
Archival Resource Key
1963
3
La Casa de Un Amigo [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Osorio, C.
1 Item
Ink on paper.
57.5 x 44 cm.
1963
3
La Casa
La Casa de Un Amigo [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000011.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.01 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Movie poster for "La Casa de Un Amigo."
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Alcohol
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
9
Alcohol
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
9
When Husbands Deceive and Exclusive Model
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
Cuando los Maridos Enganan [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
68.7 x 47.9 cm.
1970s
9
Cuando los Maridos Enganan y Modelo Exclusivo
Cuando los Maridos Enganan [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000028.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.09 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
In this theater poster, a woman strangles her cheating husband, as another woman tries to pull him away from her menacing grasp. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Adultery
Domestic violence
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Desire below the Elms
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
Deseo Bajo Los Olmos
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
Two Spanish Comedies
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
Dos Zurzuelas Domesticas
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
King Fartan's Molar
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
La Muela del Rey Fartan
Archival Resource Key
1970s
9
From the Clouds
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
Desde las Nubes [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Rosado del Valle, Julio
Delano, Jack
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
75.5 x 50.5 cm.
1970s
10
Desde Las Nubes
Desde las Nubes [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000025.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.17 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
"From the Clouds," directed by Jack Delano, was the first documentary produced by the Division of Community Education. It featured modern and experimental audio techniques. With aerial shots of the island showing its topography, educationally, the film inserted Puerto Rico within a world-wide historical context and highlighted its agricultural and social landscapes. This poster is the earliest DIVEDCO poster on display. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Days and Sand
Archival Resource Key
1970s
3
y Arenas
Archival Resource Key
1970s
3
Dona Julia
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
Dona Julia [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Diaz, Juan
Marques, Rene
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
83.9 x 53.1 cm.
1970s
1
Dona Julia
Dona Julia [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000024.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.18 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This silkscreen by Juan Diaz emphasizes the central, heroic figure of a woman carrying a child. Released in 1955, the film is an adaptation of a short story by Rene Marques in the anthology "Cinco Cuentos de Miedo" (Five Frightful Tales), which was distributed in rural communities in 1954. Using melodrama, the storyline validates medical science and health education in the face of traditional healing beliefs and "superstitions". (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Superstition
Medical sciences
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
The Chief
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
El Cacique [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Tufino, Rafael
1 Item
Ink on paper.
81.8 x 45.3 cm.
1970s
10
El Cacique
El Cacique [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000041.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.14 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
A masculine figure overpowers the scene taking over half of the visual space. This dramatic poster announces a film about neighbors who stand up to an authoritarian community leader who places his personal interests before those of the community. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez).
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
When Father's Forget
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
Cuando los Padres Olvidan [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
87.1 x 41.4 cm.
1977
10
Cuando Los Padres Olvidan
General
AC615-0000027.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.16 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This Divedco poster advertised a film, title translated as "When Fathers Forget," a family relationship drama about a strict father who wants to control his son; the son leaves his father's house and moves to the city. (From notes by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibition Note
Exhibited in "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, in the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center; curated by Marvette Perez, NMAH Curator of Latino American History.
Family -- Puerto Rico
Fathers
Motion pictures
Film posters
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Chela
Archival Resource Key
1972
10
Chela [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Marques, Rene
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
58.2 x 49 cm.
1972
10
Chela
Chela [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000031.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.15 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This movie poster boldly depicts a women's body cropped from the waist down, on crutches, missing a leg. The symmetrical composition, large planes of color and drastic cropping emphasize the missing limb and add drama. The script, adapted by Emilio Diaz Valcarcel, is based on a short story by Rene Marques. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Motion pictures
Crutches
Amputation
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Good Hertitage
Archival Resource Key
1973
1
La Buena Herencia
Archival Resource Key
1973
1
Buried Treasure
Archival Resource Key
1976
10
La Botija [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Bernal, Isabel
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
61.8 x 44.2 cm.
1976
10
La Botija
La Botija [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000012.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.13 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster by Isabel Bernal, the only woman in DIVEDCO's Print Workshop other than the workshop director Irene Delano, is a late edition print. The original was printed in 1964 to promote Amilcar Tirado's "The Jug," a cautionary film about what were thought to be rural superstitions and practices. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Superstition
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Belen
Archival Resource Key
1977
10
Belen [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
77.7 x 46.6 cm.
1977
10
Belen
Belen [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000033.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.12 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This silkscreen shows the dejected title character of the film, Belen, who wants to become a nurse, but must deal with her father's objections. The storyline is suggested by the girl's pensive gaze, the books and the picture on her lap. The poster provides social commentary about the educational possibilities of women and girls in Puerto Rican society. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Motion pictures
Education -- Puerto Rico
Women's rights
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Puppet Theater
Archival Resource Key
1978
9
Teatro de Titeres [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
72.3 x 48.2 cm.
1978
9
Teatro de Titeres
Teatro de Titeres [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000001.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.11 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster advertises a children's puppet show. Besides illustrated books, posters and films, DIVEDCO also produced plays and other performances. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Puppet theater
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Third Season of Children's Theater
Archival Resource Key
1980s
9
Third Temporada de Teatro Infantil
Archival Resource Key
1980s
9
Child's Program
Archival Resource Key
1980s
9
Programa del Nino
Archival Resource Key
1980s
9
El Mito-D Beatriz
Archival Resource Key
1987
9
El Mito-D Beatriz [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
72.8 48.3 cm.
1987
9
El Mito-D Beatriz
El Mito-D Beatriz [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000021.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.10 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This color poster promotes a day that was performed in different urban and inner city communities. There is a distance from the older images favored by DIVEDCO which focused largely on the countryside. This scene is set in an urban environment with the performers dressed in distinctly modern clothing and playing electrified musical instruments. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Urbanism -- Puerto Rico
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Movies
Archival Resource Key
1960-1986
Drop of Water A
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
Una Gota de Agua
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
A Voice in the Mountains
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
Una Voz en la Montana
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
He of the White Capes
Archival Resource Key
1960s
10
El de los Cabos Blancos [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
72.8 x 49.3 cm.
1960s
10
El de Los Cabos Blancos
El de los Cabos Blancos [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000023.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.19 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
In this early design, Maldonado employs dramatic cropping and a close-up of the horse's white legs in imitation of angular filming techniques. The 1955 film tells the story of a small tobacco farmer who faces operational and economic problems, but who is able to free himself from the exploitation of a loan shark by receiving assistance from a grower's cooperative. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Cooperative societies
Loan sharks
Tobacco farmers
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Hope
Archival Resource Key
1960s
10
La Esperanza [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
67.8 x 44.5 cm.
1960s
10
La Esperanza
La Esperanza [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000010.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.20 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This dramatic poster depicting a male silhouette with a chest x-ray promoted the 1964 film, "Hope," which educated communities about tuberculosis prevention and treatment. The symbol for tuberculosis placed behind the male figure, is a modified version of the cross of Lorraine, signalizing the "crusade" against tuberculosis. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Tuberculosis.
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Nene of Blackberry Way
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
Nenen de la Rta Mora
Archival Resource Key
1960s
1
Piece of Earth
Archival Resource Key
1960s
11
Pedacito de Tierra
Archival Resource Key
1960s
11
Intolerance
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
1
Intolerancia
Archival Resource Key
1960s-1970s
1
Drop of Blood A
Archival Resource Key
1963
1
Una Gota de Sangre [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Osorio, Carlos
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
63.2 x 44.1 cm.
1963
1
Una Gota de Sange
Una Gota de Sangre [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000040.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.22 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This movie poster depicts a drop of blood as a stylized, vertigo-like spiral. The documentary promotes and demonstrates the processes of blood donation and even depicts a caesarean section to convince the public of the urgency to donate blood. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Blood donations
Blood
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Drop of Blood A
Archival Resource Key
1963
10
Una Gota de Sange
Archival Resource Key
1963
10
Hurricane
Archival Resource Key
1965
10
Huracan [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
76 x 49 cm.
1965
10
Huracan
Huracan [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000016.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.24 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This silkscreen by Eduardo Vera Cortes for the film "Hurricane" depicts the "eye" of the hurricane hovering over a woman and child. It promotes the 1959 documentary based on the book "Que sabemos del huracan?" (What Do We Know About the Hurricane?). These were meant to educate the public about the origins of the hurricane, its effect, and preventive safety measures. They also included information about the resources and government agencies that provided aid during and after natural disasters. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Hurricanes
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Your Health
Archival Resource Key
1967
11
Su Salud [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
73.5 x 46 cm.
1967
11
Su Salud
Su Salud [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000002.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.30 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
In another promotional poster for a film on personal health, Contreras created a highly geometric composition of an abstracted human figure reclining, as if he were on a doctor's examination table. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Health
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Bridge The
Archival Resource Key
1968
1
El Puente
Archival Resource Key
1968
1
Bridge The
Archival Resource Key
1968
11
El Puente [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
84 x 49.6 cm.
1968
11
El Puente
El Puente [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000020.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.28 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
A bridge under construction overpowers the composition of this promotional poster for this film, "The Bridge." This is a later version of a poster originally printed in 1954. Inspired by a true story, and filmed with local, "natural actors," it recounts the efforts of a small flood-prone community. Neighbors organize themselves and collaborate to build a bridge to resolve their chronic problem. This documentary was shown in the Venice Film Festival and the Edinburgh international Film Festival where it was awarded honorable mentions. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Floods
Bridges -- Puerto Rico
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Motion pictures
Film posters
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Guitar with Regino Sainz de la Maza
Archival Resource Key
1970
10
La Guitarra con Regino Sainz de la Maza
Archival Resource Key
1970
10
Border Guard The
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
La Guardarraya
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
Waiting Man The
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
El Hombre Esperado [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Bernal, Isabel
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
66.8 x 48.1 cm.
1970s
10
El Hombre Esperado
El Hombre Esperado [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000022.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.23 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This silkscreen by Isabel Bernal for the film "The Awaited Man," is a historic adaptation of the life of Jose Pablo Morale. He fought against an exploitative system of payment to day laborers during the reign of the Spanish governor, General Juan de la Pezuela in mid nineteenth century Puerto Rico. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Laborers -- Puerto Rico
Motion pictures
Laborers
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Motion pictures
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Morale, Jose Pablo
Ignacio
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
Ignacio [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Marques, Rene
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
80.2 x 50.1 cm.
1970s
10
Ignacio
Ignacio [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000015.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.25 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This silkscreen mimics the look of linoleum, since the artist creates the illusion of texture on the otherwise flat surface typically produced by the silk-screening process. The figure of the mother and child as well as in the man the foreground connects this poster with the tradition of carving religious figures, santos. The film, an adaptation of Rene Marques's short story Los Casos de Ignacio y Santiago (The Stories of Ignacio and Santiago), addresses the absence of community participation and the responsibilities and rights as citizens. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Mothers
Santos (Art)
Linoleum
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Dona Julia
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
Dona Julia
Archival Resource Key
1970s
10
Ball Players The
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
Los Peloteros [lithographic poster]
Archival Resource Key
Homar, Lorenzo
Delano, Jack
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
1970s
11
Los Peloteros
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000009.tif (AC Scan)
Scope and Contents
Divedo poster advertising the film, title translated "The Baseball Players." An offset lithograph from the original 1951 silkscreen. The film was directed by Jack Delano.
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Motion pictures
Baseball
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Film posters -- 20th century
Lithographs -- 1950-1960
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Ball Players The
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
Los Peloteros
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
Village of Santiago
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
Pueblito de Santiago
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
SecretThe
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
El Secreto
Archival Resource Key
1970s
1
Secret The
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
El Secreto [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Poster
Ink on paper
62 x 44 cm.
1970s
11
El Secreto
General
AC0615-0000018.tif (AC Scan) 1997.3100.29 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
The dramatic image in the poster illustrates the dilemma of Ignacio, a sugarcane worker who has a child out of wedlock without his wife's knowledge. Catalina, Ignacio's wife, discovers his secret but takes in the child and raises her as their own. In the books, films and posters of DIVEDCO, emotions like love, fear, and jealousy were readily acknowledged as real forces that determine the relationships between individuals, their families, and communities. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Family -- 20th century
Paternity
Illegtimacy
Jealousy
Secrecy
Family secrets
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
I Juan Ponce de Leon
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
Yo Juan Ponce de Leon
Archival Resource Key
1970s
11
Yo Juan Ponce de Leon
Fragment
Archival Resource Key
1971
10
Fragmento [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
65.7 x 47.7 cm.
1971
10
Fragmento
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000017.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.21 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Echoing this title, the film "Fragmento," directed by Luis Maisonet, features dramatically fractured letters and the figure of a fragmented child. This film is another cautionary tale about an emotionally isolated child from a middle-class, urban family fragmented by modern living. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Children -- Puerto Rico
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Gypsies Steal Themselves a Prince The
Archival Resource Key
1972
3
Los Gitanos se Robaron un Principe
Archival Resource Key
1972
Juan without Brains (intelligence wisdom?)
Archival Resource Key
1972
10
Juan Sin Seso ["Brainless John"] [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Contreras, Jose Melendez
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
63.5 x 52.7 cm.
1972
Juan Sin Seso
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000013.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.26 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster advertising the film "Juan Sin Seso" ("Brainless John"), has a minimalist design, relying on text to form the illustration. The image presents a profile of a man's head with a hollow space instead of a brain, crammed with the words "propaganda" and "si" ("yes"). Ironically, the film utilizes elements of propaganda to argue against it. This film was shown in 1960 in Melbourne, Venice, and Edinburgh Film Festivals. (Based on exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Bibliography
Reproduced in "Treasures from the Smithsonian Institution 2010" (Smithsonian Calendar), opp. page for May 23-29.
Used April 27, 2010, on the Smithsonian Photographic Initiative web site, "click! photography changes everything" (http://click.si.edu) to accompany contributor Jeremy Wolfe's (a professor at Harvard School of Medicine who investigates visual attention) story, which reflects on how photography changes what and how much we remember.
Propaganda
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Ponce Marching
Archival Resource Key
1986
11
Ponce en Marcha
Archival Resource Key
1986
11
Festivals and Performing Arts
Archival Resource Key
1966-1987
11
Festival of Documentary Film
Archival Resource Key
1966
20
Festival de Cine Documental
Archival Resource Key
1966
20
First Festival of the Theater
Archival Resource Key
1971
4
Primer Festival del Teatro
Archival Resource Key
1971
4
Puerto Rican Music Party
Archival Resource Key
1973
20
Fiesta de la Musica Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1973
20
Fifth Festival of the Quartet The
Archival Resource Key
1974
20
Quinto Festival del Cuatro
Archival Resource Key
1974
20
Puerto Rican Music Party
Archival Resource Key
1975
20
Fiesta de la Musica Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
1975
20
Ninth Festival of the Quartet
Archival Resource Key
1978
20
Noveno Festival del Cuatro
Archival Resource Key
1978
20
Sixth International Festival of Song and Voice
Archival Resource Key
1979
20
Sexto Internacional de la Cancion y la Voz
Archival Resource Key
979
20
First National Film Festival of San Juan Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1983
20
Primer Festival Nacional de Cine de San Juan de Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1983
20
Fourth Festival of the Stage
Archival Resource Key
1986
20
Cuatro Festival de la Cidra
Archival Resource Key
1986
20
Las Rosas Festival of Voice and Song
Archival Resource Key
1986
20
Festival de la Voz y la Cancion Las Rosas
Archival Resource Key
1986
20
Eighteenth Festival of the Puerto Rican Quartet
Archival Resource Key
1987
20
Eighteenth Festival del Cuatro Puertorriqueno
Archival Resource Key
1987
20
Las Rosas Festival of Voice and Song
Archival Resource Key
1987
20
Festival de la Voz y la Cancion Las Rosas
Archival Resource Key
1987
20
Festival of Fine Arts
Archival Resource Key
undated
20
Festival de las Bellas Artes
Archival Resource Key
undated
20
Festivals Cultural
Archival Resource Key
1978-1989
Boston Festival of Puerto Rico The
Archival Resource Key
1978
19
Festival de Puerto Rico Boston
Archival Resource Key
1978
19
Caguas Celebrates Parties of the Village
Archival Resource Key
1979
19
Caguas Celebra Fiestas del Pueblo
Archival Resource Key
1979
19
Carnaval of Rio Grande City of Yunque
Archival Resource Key
1980
19
Carnaval de Rio Grande Cuidad de Yunque
Archival Resource Key
1980
19
Carnaval of Rio Grande City of Yunque
Archival Resource Key
1981
4
Carnaval de Rio Grande Cuidad de Yunque
Archival Resource Key
1981
4
Festival of Kites
Archival Resource Key
1981
32
Festival de Chiringas
Archival Resource Key
1981
32
Carnaval of Puerto Rico Juan Ponce de Leon
Archival Resource Key
1983
32
Carnaval de Puerto Rico, Juan Ponce de Leon [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Bernal, Isabel
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
88.8 x 58.5 cm.
1983
32
Carnaval de Puerto Rico Juan Ponce de Leon
Carnaval de Puerto Rico, Juan Ponce de Leon [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000032.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.42 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This commemorative poster depicts the Rey Momo, or king of Puerto Rican carnival, a celebration which started on the island in the mid nineteenth century. Connected to Spanish carnival traditions, it takes place the week before the beginning of Lent, which is a traditional period of fasting and general abstinence in the Christian calendar. The carnival in San Juan was for many years a very important and picturesque event. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Lent
Carnival -- Puerto Rico
Carnivals
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
National Indigenous Festival
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Festival Nacional Indigena
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Hispanic Festivities
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Festividades de la Hispanidad
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Second Typical Carnaval
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Segundo Carnaval Tipico
Archival Resource Key
1985
19
Fifth Festival of Agriculture and Artisan Crafts
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
Quinto Festival de Agricultura y Artesania
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
Seventh Typical Monte de Oro Festival
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
Septimo Festival Tipico Monte de Oro
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
National Indigenous Festival
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
Festival Nacional Indigena
Archival Resource Key
1986
19
Eleventh Salvadoran Folkloric Festival
Archival Resource Key
1986
32
Festival Folkorico SanSalvadoreno
Archival Resource Key
1986
32
First Festival of China
Archival Resource Key
1989
32
Primer Festival de la China
Archival Resource Key
1989
32
Untitled carnaval theme
Archival Resource Key
undated
19
Festival of Flowers
Archival Resource Key
undated
32
Festival of Flowers
Archival Resource Key
undated
32
Second National Party of the Race
Archival Resource Key
undated
19
Segunda Fiesta Nacional de la Raza
Archival Resource Key
undated
19
Boston Festival of Puerto Rico The
Archival Resource Key
undated
19
Festival de Puerto Rico Boston
Archival Resource Key
undated
19
Festivals Educational
Archival Resource Key
1971-1989
Fourth Book Fair
Archival Resource Key
1971
21
Cuarta Feria del Libro
Archival Resource Key
1971
21
Party of Language
Archival Resource Key
1972
21
Fiesta de la Lengua
Archival Resource Key
1972
21
San Antonio College State Fair
Archival Resource Key
1972
21
Colegio San Antonio Feria Estatal
Archival Resource Key
1972
21
Seventeenth Book Fair
Archival Resource Key
1977
21
Seventeenth Feria del Libro
Archival Resource Key
1977
21
Eleventh Bueno Aries International Book Fair
Archival Resource Key
1985
21
Eleventh Feria Internacional al del Libro Buenos Aries
Archival Resource Key
1985
21
State Science Fair
Archival Resource Key
1989
21
Feria Cientifica Estatal
Archival Resource Key
1989
21
Art Expositions
Archival Resource Key
1962-1987
Exposition: Epifanio Irizarry Antonio Maldonado Carlos R. Rivera
Archival Resource Key
1962
15
Exposicion: Epifanio Irizarry Antonio Maldonado Carlos R. Rivera
Archival Resource Key
1962
15
Exposition of Puerto Rican Art for Peace
Archival Resource Key
1963
15
Exposicion de Arte Puertorriqueno por la Paz
Archival Resource Key
1963
15
Exposition of Paintings of Antonio Maldonado
Archival Resource Key
1965
15
Exposicion de Pinturas de Antonio Maldonado
Archival Resource Key
1965
15
Exposition of Isabel Bernal
Archival Resource Key
1972
15
Exposicion de Isabel Bernal
Archival Resource Key
1972
15
Unititled painting by unknown artist
Archival Resource Key
1972
15
Exposition: The Insurrection of the Wise Men
Archival Resource Key
1973
4
La Insurreccion de los Reyes Magos [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Maldonado, Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
59.8 x 42.7 cm.
973
4
La Insurreccion de los Reyes Magos
La Insurreccion de los Reyes Magos [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000014.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.03 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This poster advertises an exhibition of woodcarvings of "The Three Kings," or the Magi, by Jose Torres Santiago. It is dedicated to the King Melchior, who in Puerto Rico is identified as the Black Magi, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Christmas
Wood carvings
Abolition
Slavery
Three Kings
Exhibitions
Wood-carvers
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Exhibitions
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Exposition of Ceramics: Agapito Sanchez Juan R. Morell
Archival Resource Key
1974
15
Exposicion de Ceramica: Agapito Sanchez Juan R. Morell
Archival Resource Key
1974
15
Graphics of de Avilio Cajigas
Archival Resource Key
1977
15
Graficas de Avilio Cajigas
Archival Resource Key
1977
15
Exposition of the Works of Adrian Garcia
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Exposicion de Obras de Adrian Garcia
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Works in Collage of li Barreto
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Obras en Collage de li Barreto
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Sketches and Posters of Alicea
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Bocetas y Carteles de Alicea
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Exposition of Drawings and Posters by Contreras
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Exposicion de Dibujosy y Carteles de Contreras
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Paintings of Shine Lopez Ortiz and Suarez
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Pinturas de Shine Lopez Ortiz y Suarez
Archival Resource Key
1978
16
Dulce Sueno Guayama First Fair and Exposition
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Primera Feria y Exposicion Dulce Sueno Guayama
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposition of Paintings by Luis A. Maisonet
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposicion de Pinturas de Luis A. Maisonet
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposition of Paintings in the Oived Company Gallery
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposicion de Pinturas Galeria Dived Company
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposition of Julio Diaz Santos
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposicion de Julio Diaz Santos
Archival Resource Key
1979
16
Exposition: Paintings of Wichie Torrel
Archival Resource Key
1979
15
Exposicion: Pintas de Wichie Torrel
Archival Resource Key
1979
15
Festival of Art
Archival Resource Key
1985
16
Festival de Arte
Archival Resource Key
1985
16
Exposition of Carlos Osorio
Archival Resource Key
1987
16
Exposicion de Carlos Osorio
Archival Resource Key
1987
16
Puerto Rican Cultural Exhibition A
Archival Resource Key
undated
4
Exposicion de Cultura Puertorriquena
Archival Resource Key
undated
4
Art Heritage of Puerto Rico: Epoca Pre-Colombian to the Present The
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
La Herencia Artistica de Puert Rico: Epoca Pre-Colombina al Presenta
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Watercolors of an unknown artist
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Acuarelas de Artitsa Desconocida
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Serigraphs of Loiza Aldea
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Serigrafias de Loiza Aldea-Rafael Tufino [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Tufino, Rafael
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
86 x 58.6 cm.
undated
15
Serigrafias de Loiza Aldea
Serigrafias de Loiza Aldea-Rafael Tufino [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
Ac0615-0000003.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.34 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
DIVEDCO posters were also printed to promote exhibitions of Puerto Rican artists. This poster advertises the exhibition of renowned artists Rafael Tufino's portfolio of silkscreens depicting scenes from the famous Afro-Puerto Rican town of Loiza. Tufino was one of several DIVEDCO artists who, like Carlos Osorio, also lived and worked in New York City, where he co-founded the Taller Boricura. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Serigraphy
Artists -- Puerto Rico
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Exposition: Drawings and Paintings of Tamara Kerr
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Exposicion: Dibujos y Pinturas de Tamara Kerr
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Assocaition of Art Students Exposition
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Asociacion de Estudiantes de Arte Exposicion
Archival Resource Key
undated
15
Conferences Education
Archival Resource Key
1997-1987
Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Education
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
Conferencia Iberoamericana de Ministros de Educaion
Archival Resource Key
1977
12
Fourth State Conference on Reading
Archival Resource Key
1980
12
Cuarta Conferencia Estatal de Lectura
Archival Resource Key
1980
12
Inter-American Conference of Health Education
Archival Resource Key
1981
12
Conferencia Interamericana de Educacion
Archival Resource Key
1981
12
Technology: A Universal Opportunity to Transform Education
Archival Resource Key
1987
12
Tecnologia; Una Oportunidad Universal Para Transformar la Educacion
Archival Resource Key
1987
12
Scout Rally Parque Central de Bayamor
Archival Resource Key
1987
12
Conferences Science and Politics
Archival Resource Key
1971-1981
Toward a National Public Policy on Aging
Archival Resource Key
1971
12
Hacia Una Politica Publica Nacional Sobre Envejecimiento
Archival Resource Key
1971
12
First Educational Exposition on Energy
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
Primera Exposicion Educativa Sobre Energia
Archival Resource Key
1976
12
State Conference of the White House on Children and Youth
Archival Resource Key
1981
12
Conferencia Estatal de Casa Blanca del Nino y el Joven
Archival Resource Key
1981
12
White House Conference on Initiatives for Rural Development undated Conferencia de Casa Blanca Sobre Iniciativas para el Desarollo Rural
Archival Resource Key
undated
12
First Annual Meeting of the Southern States Energy Board
Archival Resource Key
undated
12
First Annual Meeting of the Southern States Energy Board
Archival Resource Key
undated
32
Conferences Professional
Archival Resource Key
1974-1989
Focus on Environmental Cycling
Archival Resource Key
1974
2
Concentracion Ciclismo Ambiental
Archival Resource Key
1974
2
Regional Conference of the International Federation of Hospitals
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
Conferencia Regional de la Federacion Internacinal Hospitales
Archival Resource Key
1978
13
First State Conference on Programs Conducive to the Preparation of Education Professionals
Archival Resource Key
1979
13
Primera Conferencia Estatal Sobre Programas Conducentes a la Preparacion de Profesionales para la Educacion
Archival Resource Key
1979
13
Fifth World Congress: World Association of Women Journalists and Writers
Archival Resource Key
1979
13
Quinto Congreso Mundial: Asociacion Mundial de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritores
Archival Resource Key
1979
13
Pan American Congress of Periodontology
Archival Resource Key
1980
13
Congreso Panamericano de Periodontolgia
Archival Resource Key
1980
13
Workshop on Prevention and Reduction of Violence and Vandalism in the Schools of Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1980
13
Taller Sobre Prevencion y Reduccion de la Violencia y el Vandalismo en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1980
13
Forums: The Culture and the Social Worker
Archival Resource Key
1981
13
Foros: La Cultura y el Trabajador Social
Archival Resource Key
1981
13
International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA) Eastern Region Annual Conference
Archival Resource Key
1983
13
Fourteenth World Congress of Hospital
Archival Resource Key
1985
13
Fourteenth Congress Mundial de Hospitales
Archival Resource Key
1985
13
Annual Assembly of the Association of Rehabilitation Counselors
Archival Resource Key
1987
13
Asamblea Annual de la Asociacion de Consejeros en Rehabilitacion
Archival Resource Key
1987
13
Third Congress of Student Organizations
Archival Resource Key
1989
13
Tercer Congreso de Organizaciones Estudiantiles
Archival Resource Key
1989
13
Conference on the Humanistic Aspects of Latin American History and Culture
Archival Resource Key
1989
13
Conferencia Sobre Aspectos Humanisticos de la Historia y la Cultura Latinoamericana
Archival Resource Key
1989
13
Annual Convention of Figa
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Convencion Annual de Figa
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Cencamex Seventy two Congress of Nurses
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Congreso Cenacamex Seventy two de Enfermeras
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Institute of the Home Annual Assembly
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Instituto del Hogar Asamblea
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Anniversaries
Archival Resource Key
1959-1989
Primer Centenario Luis Munoz Rivera
Archival Resource Key
1959
18
Twenty Years of Service to the Town
Archival Resource Key
1962
13
20 Anos de Servicio al Pueblo (Servicio de Bombero) [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Osorio, Carlos
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
56 x 42 cm.
1962
13
Twenty Anos de Servicio al Pueblo
20 Anos de Servicio al Pueblo (Servicio de Bombero) [screenprint poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000038.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.05 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This commemorative poster by early DIVEDCO member Carlos Osorio, printed in honor of firemen, has the look and dramatic sensibility of posters designed in New Deal-era government print shops like the New York City Poster Division of the Federal Arts Project. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Fire fighters
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Office of Transportation
Archival Resource Key
1962
17
Fiftieth Aniversario de Oficina de Transporte
Archival Resource Key
1962
17
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Graduate School of Social Work
Archival Resource Key
1970
17
Fiftieth Aniversario de la Esuela Graduada de Trabajo Social
Archival Resource Key
1970
17
First Anniversary of the Regional College of Bayamon
Archival Resource Key
1972
17
Primer Aniversario del Colegio Regional de Bayamon
Archival Resource Key
1972
17
Second Anniversary of the Administration of Regional Colleges
Archival Resource Key
1972
17
Second Aniversario de Administracion de Colegios Regionales
Archival Resource Key
1972
17
Two Hundred Anniversary Moca
Archival Resource Key
1972
18
Two Hundred Aniversario Moca
Archival Resource Key
1972
18
Twenty fifth Anniversary of Divedco
Archival Resource Key
1974
17
Twenty fifth Aniversario de Divideco
Archival Resource Key
1974
17
Fiftieth Anniversary of the International Federation of Chess
Archival Resource Key
1974
17
Fiftieth Aniversario de la Federacion Internacional de Ajedrez
Archival Resource Key
1974
17
30 Aniversario DIVEDCO [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Cortes, Eduardo Vera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
72 x 47.5 cm.
1979
17
Thirtieth Anniversary of Divedco
30 Aniversario DIVEDCO [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000037.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.36 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This thirtieth anniversary poster of DIVEDCO shows its creative team filming, editing, performing, and at work in the print shop. Their target audiences, a farmer planting in the countryside and a child reading a DIVEDCO book, appear on the edges of the action. The building featured in the background is the old DIVEDCO headquarters, currently the Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Farmers -- Puerto Rico
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Thirtieth Aniversario de Divideco
Archival Resource Key
1979
17
Four Hundred Aniversario de la Villa de San Blas de Illescas Coamo
Archival Resource Key
1979
18
Twenty fifth Anniversary of the Department of Commerce
Archival Resource Key
1985
17
Twenty fifth Aniversario del Departamento de Comercio
Archival Resource Key
1985
17
One hundred and fourteenth Anniversary of the Founding of las Marias
Archival Resource Key
1985
13
One hundred and fourteenth Aniversario de la Fundacion de las Marias
Archival Resource Key
1985
13
Thirty Seventh Anniversary of Divedco
Archival Resource Key
1986
17
37 Aniversario DIVEDCO [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Rodriguez, Luis
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
45.3 x 59.1 cm.
1986
17
Thirty Seventh Aniversario de Divideco
37 Aniversario DIVEDCO [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000036.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.35 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This self-referential poster shows iconic DIVEDCO images: a projection and film poster of "Dona Julia" and the democratic circles that were organized with local leaders throughout the island's rural communities to discuss the social messages and solutions offered in DIVEDCO's films and illustrated books. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Motion pictures
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Film posters -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Seventy Fifth Anniversary Association of Teachers of Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1986
18
Seventy Fifth Aniversario Asociacion de Maestros de Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1986
18
Twentieth Anniversary Association of Visiting Nurses
Archival Resource Key
1986
13
Twentieth Aniversario Asociacion de Enfermera Visitante
Archival Resource Key
1986
13
Fiftieth Anniversary Association of Graduates
Archival Resource Key
1986
17
Fiftieth Aniversario Asociacion de Graduadas
Archival Resource Key
1986
17
Fiftieth Aniversario Escuela Superior de Vega Baja
Archival Resource Key
1987
17
First Century Luis Munoz Rivera
Archival Resource Key
1959
18
Sixty Anniversary School Social Work Program
Archival Resource Key
1988
17
Sixty Aniversario Programa de Trabajo Social Escolar
Archival Resource Key
1988
17
Fortieth Anniversary of Divedco
Archival Resource Key
1989
17
Fortieth Aniversario de Divideco
Archival Resource Key
1989
17
Thirty Third Anniversary of the Constitution
Archival Resource Key
undated
17
Thirty Third Aniversario de la Constitucion
Archival Resource Key
undated
17
Fifty Years of Civil Aviation in Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Fifty Anos de Aviacion Civil en Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
undated
13
Inaugurations
Archival Resource Key
1970-1984
13
Rosa M. Rodriguez Valle Elementary School
Archival Resource Key
1970
18
Escuela Elemental Rosa M. Rodriguez Valle
Archival Resource Key
1970
18
Regional College de Arecibo
Archival Resource Key
1974
18
Colegio Regional de Arecibo
Archival Resource Key
1974
18
Prudencia Rivera Martinez Building
Archival Resource Key
1980
18
Edificio Prudencia Rivera Martinez
Archival Resource Key
1980
18
Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes Historic Monument
Archival Resource Key
1983
18
Monumento Historico Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Archival Resource Key
1983
18
Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Archival Resource Key
1984
18
Centro de Dianostico y Tratamiento
Archival Resource Key
1984
18
Concerts
Archival Resource Key
1970-1985
Homage to Their Founder and Director Augusto Rodriguez
Archival Resource Key
1970
14
Homenaje a su Fundador y Director Augusto Rodriguez
Archival Resource Key
1970
14
Symphonic Orquestra of Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1978
14
Orquesa Sinfonica de Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1978
14
Con Carlos y la Trulla [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Garcia, Rafael Rivera
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
66.8 x 50.8 cm.
1981
14
Con Carlos y la Trulla [screenprint poster].
Con Carlos y la Trulla [screenprint poster]
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000029.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.31 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Red, white, and blue--the colors of the Puerto Rican and U.S. flags--are the backdrop for this scene of a parranda, the Puerto Rican tradition of caroling. The Carlos in the title alludes to Carlos Romero Barcelo, a pro-statehood governor of Puerto Rico during the early 1080s. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Flags
Statehood
Carols
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Romero-Barceló, Carlos
Las Rosas Festival of Voice and Song
Archival Resource Key
1985
14
Festival de la Voz y la Cancion Las Rosas
Archival Resource Key
1985
14
Christmas Concert
Archival Resource Key
undated
14
Concierto Navideno
Archival Resource Key
undated
14
Parades
Archival Resource Key
1971-1981
Parade of Fans
Archival Resource Key
1964
14
Desfile de Aficionados
Archival Resource Key
1964
14
Puerto Rican Parade of the Obero Neighborhood
Archival Resource Key
1979
14
Desfile Puertorriqueno de Barrio Obero
Archival Resource Key
1979
14
Sporting Events
Archival Resource Key
International Marathon of San Blas
Archival Resource Key
1971
14
Maraton Internacional San Blas
Archival Resource Key
1971
14
Cycle Tourism in Cayey
Archival Resource Key
1978
14
Ciclo-Turismo en Cayey [screenprint poster]
Archival Resource Key
Munoz
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
60.9 x 46 cm.
1978
14
Ciclo Turismo en Cayey
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000030.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.32 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
This whimsical poster promotes healthy recreation and tongue-in-cheek commentary that caricatures tourists in Puerto Rico with gaudy attire, sunglasses, and the ever-present camera. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Cameras
Tourists -- Puerto Rico
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Interagency Athletic Tournament
Archival Resource Key
1980
14
Justas Interagenciales de Atletismo
Archival Resource Key
1980
14
First Divedco Marathon
Archival Resource Key
1981
14
Primer Maraton Divideco
Archival Resource Key
1981
14
Ceremonies
Archival Resource Key
1979-1988
Opening and Closing Ceremonies of COPANI
Archival Resource Key
1979
14
Ceremonias de Apertura y Clausura de COPANI
Archival Resource Key
1979
Graduating Class School of Medicine
Archival Resource Key
1983
14
Clase Graduanda Escuela de Medicina
Archival Resource Key
1983
14
Third Graduation Project in la Fortaleza
Archival Resource Key
1988
14
Tercera Graduacion Proyecto en la Fortaleza
Archival Resource Key
1988
14
Social Services
Series 2
Archival Resource Key
1971-2005
Education and Literacy Programs
Archival Resource Key
1990
Second Competencies of Spelling and Use of the Dictionary
Archival Resource Key
1990
5
Segundas Competencies de Deletreo y Uso del Diccionario
Archival Resource Key
1990
5
Advanced Level Program
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Programa de Nivel Avanzado
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
An Island with Information for Everyone
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Una Isla Con Informacion Para Todos
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Convert Yourself into an Educator
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Conviertete en Educador
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Education Project for Handicapped Adults
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Proyecto de Educacion para Adultos Deambulantes
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Industry Essay Contest
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Certamen de Ensayos Industria
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Literacy Program Gannett Project
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Programa de Alfabetizacion Projecto Gannett
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Municipality of San Juan Head Start
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Read the Book Five Scary Stories
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
University College of Cayey
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Universitario de Cayey
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
University of Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Universidad de Puerto Rico Colegio
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
We Are Doing It
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Nostoros Lo Estamos Haciendo
Archival Resource Key
undated
27
Crime Prevention
Archival Resource Key
1972
Crime and Delinquency Prevention
Archival Resource Key
1972
27
revencion Crimen y Delincuencia
Archival Resource Key
1972
27
Department of Justice Criminal Division
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Departamento de Justicia, Division de lo Criminal [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Bernal, Isabel
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
64.8 x 48.6 cm.
undated
28
Departamento de Justicia Division de lo Criminal
Departamento de Justicia, Division de lo Criminal [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000026.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.40 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
Posters like this one intended to teach women and their families about domestic violence and the legal resources that were available to them. Women's rights, usually within the context of marriage and the family, were a recurrent theme in DIVEDCO posters since the 1950s. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Marriage
Family
Domestic violence
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Women's rights
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Drug Prevention
Archival Resource Key
1986
Cocaina: Derrumbemos Los Mitos
Archival Resource Key
1986
28
Cocaine: Let's Break the Myths
Archival Resource Key
1986
28
Before a Mirror
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Ante un Espejo
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Be Careful Young Man!
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Cuidado Joven!
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Disease Prevention
Archival Resource Key
1981; 2005
It Is Required That You Present a Certificate of Vaccination to Enroll in School
Archival Resource Key
1981
28
Es Requisito Presentar Certificado de Vacunacion Para Ingressar a la Escuela
Archival Resource Key
1981
28
Polio
Archival Resource Key
2005
Help Us to Protect Her Vision
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Ayundanos a Conservar Su Vision
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
If Many Give More Will Live undated
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Si Muchos Dan Mas Viviran
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Safety
Archival Resource Key
undated
Hurex
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Hurex
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Project Car Rodeo
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Proyecto Car Rodeo
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Nutrition
Archival Resource Key
1975-1982
Good Nutrition: Good Health: Better Learning
Archival Resource Key
1975
28
Buena Alimentacion: Buena Salud: Mayor Aprendizaje
Archival Resource Key
1975
28
Breakfast
Archival Resource Key
1977
28
El Desayuno
Archival Resource Key
1977
28
Summer Food Program
Archival Resource Key
1982
28
Programa de Alimentos de Verano [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Ortiz, Jose Antonio
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
63.7 x 47.1 cm.
1982
28
Programa de Alimentos Verano
Programa de Alimentos de Verano [screen print poster].
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000008.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.41 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
One of many posters advertising social welfare programs, it aimed to reinforce proper nutrition and to promote a summer lunch program available to schoolchildren. Relying on a classic Puerto Rican convention, this poster depicts the Puerto Rican triad with three children of different skin colors sitting at a table. The same triad appears in the imagery of The Three Kings and in the seal of the Puerto Rican Culture. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Nutrition
Three Kings
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Food Stamps Program The
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
El Programa de Cupones Para Alimentos
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Program of Nutrition Services for the Elderly Needs Volunteers The
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Programa de Servicios de Nutricion Para Envejecientes Necesita Voluntarios
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Family Relations
Archival Resource Key
undated
In Search of Family Happiness
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
En Busca de la Felicidad Familiar
Archival Resource Key
undated
28
Children's Services
Archival Resource Key
1979, undated
I Want to Be a Happy Child
Archival Resource Key
1979
29
Quiero Ser Un Nino Feliz
Archival Resource Key
1979
29
Legislative Council of Youth
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Consejos Legislativos de la Juventud
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Pro Retarded Children Association of Puerto Rico Incorporated
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Asociacion Pro Ninos Retardados de Puerto Rico Incorporated
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Puerto Rican Association for the Well Being of the Family The
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Asociacion Puertorriquena Pro-Bienestar de la Familia
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Services for the Elderly
Archival Resource Key
1971-1973
Homage to Old Age
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Homenaje a la Vejez
Archival Resource Key
1971
5
Focus on Senior Citizens
Archival Resource Key
1972
5
Concentracion: Ciudadanos de Mayor Edad
Archival Resource Key
1972
5
Municipality of San Juan Proclaims Homage to Old Age
Archival Resource Key
1973
5
Municipio de San Juan Proclama Homenaje a la Vejez
Archival Resource Key
1973
5
Senior Citizens Program Offers You Security
Archival Resource Key
1973
5
Programa del Ciudano de Mayor Edad Tu Ofrece Seguridad
Archival Resource Key
1973
5
Project: Orientation to the Senior Citizen
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Proyecto: Orientacion al Envejeciente
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
Community Leadership
Archival Resource Key
1985
Homage to the Organizers of Groups
Archival Resource Key
1985
29
Homenaje al Organizador de Grupos
Archival Resource Key
1985
29
Key Resource of an Effective Service to the Community: Coordination The
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Recurso Clave de un Servicio Mas Eficaz a la Comunidad: Coordinacion
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Services to the Citizen
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Servicios al Ciudadano
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Community Recreation
Archival Resource Key
1972-1981
Summer Activities for Children and Young People
Archival Resource Key
1972
29
Actividades de Verano para Jovenes y Ninos
Archival Resource Key
1972
29
Scoio-Cultural and Recreational Activities for Youth
Archival Resource Key
1981
29
Actividades Socio-Cultrales y Recreativas para la Juventad
Archival Resource Key
1981
29
Recreational Activities of School vacations
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Actividades Recreativas de Vacaciones Escolares
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Summer Programa of Recreational Activities
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Programa de Actividades Recreativas de Verano
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Environmental Issues
Archival Resource Key
undated
Protect Our Trees
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Proteja Nuestros Arboles
Archival Resource Key
undated
29
Trees Give You Life: Plant One
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
El Arbol te da Vida: Siembralo
Archival Resource Key
undated
5
International Exchange Program
Archival Resource Key
1977-1985
Bolivia and Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1977
30
Bolivia y Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
1977
30
International Exchange and Technical Cooperation Program
Archival Resource Key
1985
30
Programa de Intercambio Internacional y Cooperacion Tecnica
Archival Resource Key
1985
30
Children Visiting the International World Incorporated NUNI undated Ninos Uniendo al Mundo Internacional Incorporated NUNI
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
Cultural Exchange Program Dominican-Puertorican
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
Programa Interambio Cultural Dominico-Puertorriqueno
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
International Forum of the State Department
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
Foro Internacional del Departamento de Estado
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
Various Latin American Flags
Archival Resource Key
undated
30
El Reto [screen print poster]
Archival Resource Key
Bernal, Isabel
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
Puerto Rico. Division of Community Education. Department of Education
1 Item
Ink on paper.
59.7 x 42.5 cm.
English.
El Reto [screen print poster]
Local Numbers
AC0615-0000019.tif (AC Scan)
1997.3100.02 (Museum Cat. No.)
Scope and Contents
"The Challenge" promotes a film about a boy with a mental handicap. Films like this were conceived as teaching tools to inform parents about issues that they faced when confronted with the health and the well-being of their children and of their right to social services. (From exhibition text by Marvette Perez.)
Exhibitions Note
In the exhibition "Posters from the Division of Community Education (DIVEDCO) of Puerto Rico, 1948-1989," Sept. 17, 2008-Jan. 18, 2009, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center.
Developmentally disabled
Politics -- Puerto Rico
Motion pictures
Puerto Rico -- 20th century
Posters -- Puerto Rico
Screen prints
Economics and Employment
Series 3
Archival Resource Key
1987-1989
Career Training and Opportunities
3.1
Archival Resource Key
undated
And Now… Where To?
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Ahora…Hacia Donde?
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Centers for Education and Work: Job Corps
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Centros de Educacion y Trabajo: Job Corps
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Educational Extension Program: Forming Leaders
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Programa Educativo de Extension: Formando Lideres
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Educational Help Program
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Programa de Ayuda Ocupacional
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
First Opportunity The
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
La Primera Oportunidad
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Governor's Annual Prizes Program The
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Programa de Premios Anuales del Gobernador
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Governor's Annual Prizes Program The
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Programa de Premios Anuales del Gobernador
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Through Work We Improve
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Trabajando Mejorama
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Worker's Rights
3.2
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Law of Work Security The
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
La Ley de Seguridad de Empleo…
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Industry
3.3
Archival Resource Key
1987-1989
31
Call from the Mountain A: The Coffee Harvest
Archival Resource Key
1987
31
Un Llamado de la Montana: Cosecha de café
Archival Resource Key
1987
31
Learning to Become Self-Employed
Archival Resource Key
1987
31
Para Autoemplearme
Archival Resource Key
1987
31
Image of Puerto Rico in Your Hands The
Archival Resource Key
1989
31
La Imagen de Puerto Rico en Tus Manos
Archival Resource Key
1989
31
In the Hotel Industry of Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
la Industria Hotelera de Puerto Rico
Archival Resource Key
undated
6
Parcel Owner! Be the Owner of Your Parcel!
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Parcelero! Se Dueno de to Parcela!
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Day of the Employee of the Register of Property
Archival Resource Key
undated
31
Dia del Empleado del Registro de la Propiedad
Archival Resource Key
undated
31