The Central Zionist Archives holds a rich and diverse collection of posters and handbills from the period of the Yishuv and the early years of the State of Israel. The posters and handbills were displayed on bulletin boards around the cities, and that way messages and information were transferred to the wider public. The posters and handbills were used to address a wide array of subjects: Zionism, settlements, security, art, theater, health and more.
In October, 130 years were marked since the birth of David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel. The Poster Collection of the CZA preserves many posters that show the character of David Ben-Gurion, quotes from him, and posters of the party he headed – Mapai (Mifleget Poalei Eretz Yisrael). Mapai used the image of Ben-Gurion many times in its campaigns, and highlighted the significant part played by Ben-Gurion in the establishment of the State of Israel, and that, in order to encourage people to vote for the party. Here is a selection of posters from the collection.