1909 Collection (#88)

PEARY TELEGRAM, 1909. Telegram sent on 10 September 1909 by Robert Peary to Secretary of State Philander C. Knox, announcing Pearys arrival at the North Pole on 6 April, 1909

ROBERT E. PEARY JR. (1903-1994). Son of American Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary. Photographed in Sydney, Australia, 1909

GIFFORD PINCHOT (1865-1946). American conservationist and politician. Photograph by Pirie MacDonald, 1909

ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1909. Headquarters in North Greenland of Commander Robert Peary s
ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1909. Headquarters in North Greenland of Commander Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, September 1909

PROUST: REMEMBRANCE. Manuscript page, c1909, from Recherche du Temps Perdu, by Marcel Proust

MUIR & BURROUGHS, 1909. American naturalists John Muir and John Burroughs. Photographed 1909

ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1908-09. A dog-sled, part of Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1908-09. Photograph by Matthew Henson

PEARYs EXPEDITION, 1908. The ship Roosevelt in ice near the coast of Greenland, during the North Pole expedition led by Robert Peary, 1908-09. Photograph

JOHN PURROY MITCHEL (1879-1918). American lawyer; mayor of New York City, 1914-17. Photographed in 1909

GUSTAV AND ALMA MAHLER. Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) photographed with his wife Alma, c1909

ROBERT PEARY (1856-1920). American artic explorer. Photographed c1909

ROBERT E. PEARY (1856-1920). American explorer: photographed, c1909

BONNIE MAGINN, c1905. American actress Bonnie Maginn, photographed by Eddowes Brothers studio in New York, c1905

THE BASEBALL GLIDE, 1909. Cover for the sheet music for The Baseball Glide, by Andrew Sterling and Harry von Tilzer, 1909

MILLER HUGGINS (1879-1929). American baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. Cigarette card photograph, 1909

HaKON VII (1872-1957). King of Norway, 1905-1957. Norwegian photograph, c1905-1910

MATTHEW HENSON (1866-1955). American arctic explorer. Photograph with Charles Clark, c1906

MARY GARDEN (1874-1967). Scottish-American operatic soprano, dressed in a sequined gown for a role. Photograph, c1909

WILLIAM JAY GAYNOR (1849-1913). American jurist and politician. Photographed c1909

ANATOLE FRANCE (1844-1924). Pseudonym of Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault. French writer. Caricature lithograph, 1909, by Jean-Baptiste Guth

SIGMUND FREUD (1856-1939). Austrian neurologist. Photograph, 1909

FREDERICK COOK (1865-1940). American physician and Arctic explorer. Giving a a lecture before the Royal Geographical Societyof Denmark and King of Denmark. Illustration, 1909

PAULINE CHASE (1885-1962). American stage actress. Photograph, 8 November 1909

DINESEN: MS. PAGE, 1909. Manuscript page of the introduction to Karen Dinesen s
DINESEN: MS. PAGE, 1909. Manuscript page of the introduction to Karen Dinesens short story " The de Cats Family"

LOUIS BLERIOT (1872-1936). French engineer and aviator. Receiving a kiss from his wife after landing near Dover, England, at the end of the first successful heavier-than-air flight over the English

BOSTON: THIEVES, 1909. Two boys stealing from a pushcart vendor, Boston, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, October 1909

JERSEY CITY: NEWSBOYS. Newsboys at the Hudson Tunnel Station, Jersey City, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1909

NEW HAVEN: BOOTBLACK, 1909. A young bootblack in New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Newsboy playing billiards at the United Workers Boys Club in New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

BOSTON: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Boys seated at tables playing games in the Newsboys Reading Room, Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Newsboys and newsgirls coming through the alley carrying newspapers in Hartford, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

PITCHING PENNIES, 1909. Two newsboys, eight and ten years-old pitching pennies with their earned wages in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1909. A group of newsboys at work at night in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1909

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1909. A group of newsboys at work in New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

NEWSBOYS SLEEPING, 1909. Three newsboys aleep on a heating grate used for ventilation at the World Building while waiting for morning papers in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1908

BROOKLYN NEWSBOY, 1909. Twelve-year old illiterate boy working through the night selling newspapers in the subways of Brooklyn, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1909

PEDDLER, EARLY 1900s. Photographed on the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 1900s

ST. LOUIS: FLOOD, 1909. A horse-drawn wagon at the flooded levee in St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph, July 1909

GRAND CANYON, c1909. Panoramic view of the area around Rusts Camp, near the mouth of Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Photographed c1909

GRAND CANYON, c1909. Panoramic view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Photographed c1909

SICILY: REFUGEES, c1909. A refugee camp for survivors, following the earthquake in Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28 December 1908. Stereograph, c1909

SICILY: REFUGEES, c1909. Survivors gathered together, following the earthquake in Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28 December 1908

SICILY: EARTHQUAKE, c1909. Men clearing away the rubble on route to Catane, Messina, Italy, following the earthquake of 28 December 1908. Stereograph, c1909

SICILY: REFUGEE FAMILY. A family in a makeshift shelter, following the earthquake in Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28 December 1908. Stereograph, c1909

FILM COMPANY, 1909. The testing department in Hoboken, News Jersey, of the Biograph Comapany, later known as Biograph Studios. Photograph, 1909

CARTOON: HOMESTEADER, 1909. The Dummy Homesteader; or, The Winning of the West. Illustration by Udo J. Keppler, published in Puck, 1909

TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS. Group of children infected with tuberculosis on board the Susquehanna ferryboat, which served as a tuberculosis day camp in New York City. Photograph, 1909

ELLIS ISLAND, c1909. Operating room in Ellis Island Hospital used for operations on immigrants, c1909

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.