Blair Collection (#9)

Hugh Blair, 1718 To 1800. Scottish Minister Of Religion, Author, Rhetorician And Theorist Of Written Discourse. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Lt Col Tim Collins
Digital photograph: Lt Col Tim Collins commanding officer of The Royal Irish Regiment talks to his troops on the eve of the Coalition forces invasion of Iraq.Photographed by WO2 Giles Penfound

Women police officers at a bowling alley, possibly taking part in a competition. They are, from left to right, Margaret Newbon, Monica Ryan, Jennifer Smith, Alison Blair and WPS Roberta Strickland

William Tecumseh Sherman and his Generals, American Civil War, 1865 (1955). Seated: John Alexander Logan, William Tecumseh Sherman, Henry Warner Slocum and Francis Preston Blair, Jr

Taking a Maori redoubt, Maori Wars, 1845-1873 (1879). Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Taking a Maori redoubt, Maori Wars, 1845-1873 (1879). The Maori Wars were a series of conflicts fought over land between the indigenous Maori population of New Zealand

Maoris and carpet snake, New Zealand, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Maoris and carpet snake, New Zealand, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Tasmanian forest scene, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Tasmanian forest scene, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Free selectors hut, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Free selectors hut, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Digger on the tramp, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Digger on the tramp, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Sheep shearing, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Sheep shearing, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Quartz crushing mill, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Quartz crushing mill, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Gold escort attacked by bushrangers, Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

South Head, Port Jackson, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
South Head, Port Jackson, 1879. Port Jackson is the natural harbour of Sydney. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Aborigines of Australia, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Aborigines of Australia, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Captain James Cook, 18th century British naval officer and explorer, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Captain James Cook, 18th century British naval officer and explorer, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

William Dampier, English buccaneer, sea captain, author and scientific observer, (1879). Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
William Dampier, English buccaneer, sea captain, author and scientific observer, (1879). Dampier (1652-1715) mapped the coasts of New Guinea and Western Australia (then known as New Holland)

Clove, flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia carophyllata). Artist: D Blair
Clove, flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum (Eugenia carophyllata). Syzygium aromaticum is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia

Four police officers playing mixed doubles tennis
Four police officers (including WPC Alison Blair, right) playing a mixed doubles tennis match. Date: circa 1960s

Woman police officer on a busy London street
Woman police officer (Alison Blair) on a busy London street, talking to a man near the entrance to an underground station. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Hugh Blair - 2
HUGH BLAIR Scottish churchman and scholar Date: 1718 - 1800

The Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland Date: 1931

Jedforest RUFC rugby team 1934-1935. Back row: Purdie, Other, Hogg, Hastie, Blair, Wilson, Fairbairn, Donald. Middle row: Middlemiss, Hilson, Aitken (Captain), Ewing, Stewart. Front row: Jupp, Haig

Queens View, Pitlochry, Perthshire
Queens View, Pitlochry, near Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland. Overlooking Lascally Loch Date: 1962

Archbishop inspecting scout troops, Valletta, Malta
The Archbishop of Malta inspecting scout troops in Palace Square, Valletta, Malta, accompanied by Admiral Ballard, the Hon E. Ponavia (Commissioner) and District Scoutmaster Blair

Japanese scouts at jamboree, Blair Atholl, Scotland
Japanese scouts at a jamboree, Blair Atholl, Scotland. Date: 1984

Sea Scouts playing bagpipes, Gibraltar
Gibraltar Sea Scouts playing the bagpipes and drums, practising for their visit to Edinburgh for the 15th Scottish International Scout Jamboree at Blair Atholl Castle, Scotland. Date: 1970s

Scouts and Sea Scouts playing bagpipes, Edinburgh
Scouts from Edinburgh and Sea Scouts from Gibraltar playing the bagpipes in a combined band, leading a parade of over 800 scouts

John Blair Scribner
JOHN BLAIR SCRIBNER American publisher, son of Charles. Date: 1850 - 1879

Family Sir James Hunter Blair 1st Baronet 1741-1787
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PENNELL: RAILROAD, 1919. Horse shoe curve, P.R.R. Pennsylvania Railroads Horseshoe Curve in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1919

NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). Director of the U.S. Mint. Ross (right) photographed in Washington, D.C. with Mrs. Blair Marion Glass Banister, Assistant U.S. Treasurer, 4 March 1938

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS, 1935. Classroom at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, 1935

HIGH SCHOOL TYPING, 1935. Typing class at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, 1935

JOHN BLAIR (1732-1800). American jurist. Color etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal

GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950). English author. Orwell broadcasting over BBC in London: oil over a photograph, 1943

Source Size = 2553 x 1706
BLAIR ATHOL

Source Size = 2534 x 1906
Her Majesty Leaving Blair Athol Church, the Queens Second Visit to Scotland

Source Size = 3861 x 2357
Blair Castle and Glen Tilt, from the Top of Tulloch

Source Size = 3839 x 2033
Blair Athol Castle, from Ben-Y-Glo

Source Size = 1870 x 1572
Her Majesty and Prince Albert Alighting at Blair Athol Church

Source Size = 3974 x 2115
Port Blair, South Andaman Island, Bay of Bengal, 1867

George Romney (British, 1734 - 1802), Mrs. Alexander Blair, 1787-1789, oil on canvas

NONE SO DEAF AS THOSE WHO WON T HEAR, picture by E. Blair Leighton, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture

VICTORIA & ALBERT, 1844. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at Blair Atholl Church in Perthshire, Scotland, during a royal visit. Engraving, English, 1844

SCOTLAND: BLAIR ATHOLL. View of Blair Castle and Blair Atholl in Perthshire, Scotland. Engraving, English, 1844

MONTGOMERY BLAIR (1813-1883). United States Postmaster General (1861-1863). Original carte-de-visite photograph

Succulent plants, rare evergreens, orange trees. Illustration by Thomas Fairchild, from Patrick Blair, Botanic essays. Date: 1720

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Blair: A Multifaceted Legacy George Orwell, born Eric Blair, was a renowned English novelist and essayist who left an indelible mark on literature. His thought-provoking works continue to resonate with readers worldwide. In 1943, Orwell's voice echoed through the airwaves of London as he broadcasted over the BBC, captivating listeners with his eloquence. Just like the juniper tree (Juniperus communis), Blair's ideas were deeply rooted and evergreen. He delved into societal issues with a keen eye for detail, much like the common oak tree (Quercus robur) stands tall amidst adversity. His words acted as a white willow or golden willow (Salix alba), offering solace and inspiration to those seeking change. Blair believed in protecting one's heritage and encouraged others to join the Territorial Army—an embodiment of his conviction that we should safeguard our values. Much like the fig tree (Ficus carica), he bore fruit in shaping minds and fostering resilience within society. His writings were not limited to social commentary; they explored diverse topics such as Sea Island Cotton (Gossypium barbadense) and Ergot of rye (Claviceps purpurea). Just as these plants thrive in their unique environments, Blair ventured beyond conventional boundaries to shed light on lesser-known subjects. Like the Scotch fir (Pinus sylvestris), Blair stood firm against injustice while maintaining his integrity throughout his literary journey. Yet, just as Nerium or oleander (Nerium oleander) blooms with vibrant beauty despite its toxic nature, Blair's artistry illuminated even the darkest corners of society. Intriguingly versatile, he resembled Centella—Indian pennywort or gotu kola— (Centella asiatica). This plant symbolizes rejuvenation—a testament to how Blair revitalized literature by challenging established norms and sparking intellectual discourse.