Anarchist Collection (page 18)

HENRY CLAY FRICK (1849-1919). American industrialist. The attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick by the Russian-American anarchist Alexander Berkman on 23 July 1892, during the Homestead Strike

ANARCHISTs BOMB. Wood engraving, late 19th century

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at the meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at Chicago, May 4, 1886. Contemporary colored engraving

RUSSIAN ANARCHISTS. Russian nihilists on the way to Siberia. Wood engraving, English, 1887

The first dynamite bomb thrown in America May 4th, 1886. The personnel of the great anarchist trial at Chicago. Begun Monday June 21st 1886. Ended Friday, August 20th 1886

Paris Riot Church Raid
The church of Saint-Joseph in Paris is sacked by anarchist rioters: alters were smashed, pictures trampled under foot & a bonfire made of the chairs. Date: 1899

Anarchy by H. M. Bateman
Anarchy, as imagined by a peaceful British humorist (H. M. Bateman) showing two mischievous rather than menacing anarchists with a large comedy style bomb which appears to dwarf them. Date: 1909

Pyotr Kropotkin
PYOTR ALEKSEYEVICH KROPOTKIN Russian anarchist-communist philosopher Date: 1842 - 1921

LIBERTY IS NOT ANARCHY. Thomas Nasts 1886 cartoon approving The Supreme Courts guilty verdict in the trial of eight alleged anarchists, seven of whom were sentenced to death

RED SCARE CARTOON, 1919. Contemporary American cartoon on the Red Scare of 1919 suggesting that the law was overly lenient with political agitators

THANKSGIVING PARADE, 1887. Uncle Sam, shoving aside anarchy, rides triumphantly in a cornucopia wheeled by commerce. Cartoon, American, 1887

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Anarchist August Spies in his cell after the Haymarket Riot, Chicago, 1887. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a photograph

Grand Duke Serge Alexandovich and wife
Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich and his wife, the Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna in historical costumes. The duke was a victim of an anarchist bombing of Moscow

Emile Henry Arrested
Police arrest anarchist Emile Henry, responsible for the Cafe Terminus bomb attack

Assassination of Carnot
French president Carnot is assassinated by the Italian anarchist Sante Caserio in Lyon

Anarchist Bomb / Police
An anarchist bomb explodes at the Commisariat de Police in the Rue des Bon-Enfants in Paris

Anarchist Outrages 9
The body of president Carnot, assassinated at Lyon by the anarchist Caserio, who will be guillotined for it

Rioting at Lyon - 2
When president Carnot is assassinated by Italian anarchist Caserio, there is rioting in the streets of Lyon, where police have to protect an Italian cafe

Anarchist Outrages 1
Anarchists bomb Verys resto, boulevard Magenta, because Vs brother-in-law informed on anarchists : Very loses an eye and a leg and his wife goes temporarily insane

Anarchy in France
Beset by anarchist outrages and the threat of a monarchist come-back, France longs for someone who will come to the rescue

Anarchist Outrages 6
Churches, perceived as symbols of repression and the old regime, are a legitimate target for anarchists : the eglise Saint-Joseph at Paris is victim of a bomb attack

Anarchist Outrages 7
Churches, perceived as symbols of repression and the old regime, are a legitimate target for anarchists : the eglise Saint-Joseph at Paris is victim of a bomb attack

Louise Michel Speaks
Anarchist Louise Michel, known as the red virgin of Montmartre, is the most prominent woman of the Commune - depicted addressing an audience

Umberto I Assassinated
Umberto I is assassinated by Gaetano Bressi, an anarchist, at Monza

Umberto Assassinated
In retaliation for the brutal suppression of a workers demo at Milano, anarchist Gaetano Bresci travels from America to Italy and shoots Umberto I at a sports meeting at Monza

Anarchist Leader, Most
The influential anarchist leader, Johann Most, is discovered in hiding under a bed, and arrested

Anarchist Bomb / Barcelona
An anarchist bomb explodes in the Liceo Theatre in Barcelona

Arrest of Anarchist
Police arrest a suspected anarchist during a night raid

Edward Vii / Iln 1900
Edward, Prince of Wales, attacked on the station platform at Brussels on his way to Cologne, by an anarchist named Sipido

Clemence-Louise Michel
CLEMENCE-LOUISE MICHEL French radical politician of anarchist views

Chamber of Deputies Bomb
An anarchist bomb explodes in the Chamber of Deputies: Monsieur Dupuy shows coolness asking for silence and stating that the sitting would continue

Churchill at Sidney Street
WINSTON CHURCHILL, then Home Secretary, is seen with a with a posse of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, London

Anarchist Demo, Chicago2
An anarchist demo outside the Board of Trade, Chicago, is turned back by the police with a massive show of force

Mckinley Inaugurated 4
William McKinleys appointment is celebrated by the Inauguration Ball : who would guess that the guest of honour will soon be assassinated by an anarchist ?

Mckinley Inaugurated 1
William McKinley takes the oath of office as 25th President - a job he will hold till he is assassinated by an anarchist

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"Unleashing Chaos: The Anarchist Movement through History" From the dramatic Sidney Street Siege in East London, where Winston Churchill faced off against anarchist revolutionaries, to the enigmatic Nestor Makhno leading a peasant army during the Russian Civil War - the history of anarchism is filled with captivating figures and events that have shaped our world. At its core, anarchism seeks to dismantle oppressive systems and establish a society based on voluntary cooperation and mutual aid. Influential thinkers like Kropotkin envisioned a future where individuals would live harmoniously without rulers or hierarchies. Proudhon's philosophy of mutualism advocated for workers' control over means of production, challenging capitalist structures. Emma Goldman, an American anarchist known for her fiery speeches and activism, fearlessly fought for women's rights and free speech amidst societal constraints. Her image immortalized in oil over a photograph captures her unwavering spirit. The Haymarket Square incident in Chicago serves as a haunting reminder of how peaceful protests can turn into tragic violence. A handbill calling for mass meetings highlights the fervor surrounding this pivotal event in labor history. The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), represented by their iconic Little Red Songbook from 1905, aimed to ignite discontent among workers through music and solidarity. Their poster from 1917 showcases their commitment to organizing laborers across America. Mikhail Bakunin's radical ideas challenged traditional notions of power and authority while inspiring generations of anarchists worldwide. His influence can still be felt today within anarchist circles. The Tottenham Outrage souvenir stands as evidence that even acts committed under an anarchist banner could provoke shockwaves throughout society - reminding us that not all actions carried out by self-proclaimed they are universally supported within the movement itself. As we reflect on these historical moments captured in photographs and documents, we witness both the idealistic aspirations and controversial consequences associated with anarchism. It remains a complex and multifaceted ideology that continues to inspire, provoke, and divide.