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Bruce Collection (#19)

"Remembering Bruce: A Man of Many Talents and Adventures" Bruce, a name that echoes through history, conjures images of bravery, resilience, and artistic brilliance

Background imageBruce Collection: NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). American politician. Ross (right) as Director of the U

NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). American politician. Ross (right) as Director of the U.S. Mint, inspecting designs for the new Jefferson nickel with Edward Bruce

Background imageBruce Collection: LORD ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed c1929

LORD ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed c1929

Background imageBruce Collection: BLANCHE KELSO BRUCE (1841-1898). United States Senator

BLANCHE KELSO BRUCE (1841-1898). United States Senator. American lithograph, 19th century

Background imageBruce Collection: Stormy Day

Stormy Day (1926). Ranken, William Bruce Ellis 1881-1941. Date: 1926

Background imageBruce Collection: Sketch for The Winning Eight

Sketch for The Winning Eight (1921). Ranken, William Bruce Ellis 1881 - 1941. Date: 1921

Background imageBruce Collection: Rev. William Bruce, DD

Rev. William Bruce, DD, 1757 - 1841 (c.1784). Wilson, Joseph fl. c.1766-1793 (d.1793). Date: 1784 (circa)

Background imageBruce Collection: Source Size = 2534 x 3827

Source Size = 2534 x 3827
" THE FAIRY TALE, " BY MR. A. BRUCE JOY

Background imageBruce Collection: Bruce on the Field of Bannockburn

Bruce on the Field of Bannockburn

Background imageBruce Collection: King Robert Bruce

King Robert Bruce
KING ROBERT BRUCE

Background imageBruce Collection: Bannockburn: Bruce Reviewing his Troops before the Battle

Bannockburn: Bruce Reviewing his Troops before the Battle

Background imageBruce Collection: Capture of Bruces Wife and Daughter at Tain

Capture of Bruces Wife and Daughter at Tain

Background imageBruce Collection: Source Size = 3918 x 3093

Source Size = 3918 x 3093
Swords of Scottish Heroes Exhibited at the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Wallace Monument at Stirling; 1. Sir William Wallace s, 2. King Robert Bruce s, 3. Sir John De Graeme s, 4

Background imageBruce Collection: Lieut-Colonel Bruce Hamilton

Lieut-Colonel Bruce Hamilton

Background imageBruce Collection: The Australian Cricket Team Now Visiting England: H. J. H. Scott (Captain); A. H. Jarvis; s

The Australian Cricket Team Now Visiting England: H. J. H. Scott (Captain); A. H. Jarvis; s
THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM NOW VISITING ENGLAND: H.J.H. Scott (Captain); A.H. Jarvis; S.P. Jones; G.E. Palmer; J.M.C. Blackham, G.J. Bonnor, R. Farrand (Umpire), J. Bates (scorer); W. Bruce; G

Background imageBruce Collection: Col. H. Bruce Sandford, R. A

Col. H. Bruce Sandford, R. A
Col. H. Bruce Sandford, R.A

Background imageBruce Collection: SECRETARIES OF STATE, 1869. The Secretaries of State under the prime ministry of

SECRETARIES OF STATE, 1869. The Secretaries of State under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Top: George Villiers, Earl of Clarendon; George Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Center: Henry Bruce

Background imageBruce Collection: BLANCHE KELSO BRUCE (1841-1898). United States Senator. Photographed between 1865-80

BLANCHE KELSO BRUCE (1841-1898). United States Senator. Photographed between 1865-80

Background imageBruce Collection: JAMES BRUCE (1811-1863). English diplomat and Governor General of Canada 1847-54

JAMES BRUCE (1811-1863). English diplomat and Governor General of Canada 1847-54

Background imageBruce Collection: JAMES BRUCE (1730-1794). Scottish explorer. Oil on canvas by Pompeo Batoni

JAMES BRUCE (1730-1794). Scottish explorer. Oil on canvas by Pompeo Batoni

Background imageBruce Collection: THOMAS BRUCE (1766-1841). 7th Earl of Elgin. Etching after the painting by G. P. Harding

THOMAS BRUCE (1766-1841). 7th Earl of Elgin. Etching after the painting by G. P. Harding
THOMAS BRUCE (1766-1841). 7th Earl of Elgin. Etching after the painting by G.P. Harding

Background imageBruce Collection: AFRICAN AMERICANS, c1883. Distinguished Colored Men. Portraits of Frederick Douglass

AFRICAN AMERICANS, c1883. Distinguished Colored Men. Portraits of Frederick Douglass, Robert Brown Elliott, Blanch Kelso Bruce, William Wells Brown, Richard Theodore Greener, Reverend Richard Allen

Background imageBruce Collection: McLaren M74, Bruce McLaren, 1969 British Grand Prix

McLaren M74, Bruce McLaren, 1969 British Grand Prix

Background imageBruce Collection: That 16-inch sensation - Bairnsfather postcard

That 16-inch sensation - Bairnsfather postcard
" That 16-inch sensation" - Bairnsfather postcard. Bairnsfather was badly wounded by a shell burst in April 1915 and during his weeks of convalescence suffered recurring nightmares

Background imageBruce Collection: A. D. Nineteen Fifty

A. D. Nineteen Fifty
Cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, originally published in The Bystander magazine on 29 September 1915 and subsequently issued as part of his Fragments from France, and, as here

Background imageBruce Collection: Bruce Memorial Church, Cambusbarron, Stirling, Scotland

Bruce Memorial Church, Cambusbarron, Stirling, Scotland
The Bruce Memorial Church (named after Robert the Bruce who had a camp nearby) at Cambusbarron, Stirling, Scotland, built in 1910. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBruce Collection: C W A Scott, left, and Sir Harry Brittain

C W A Scott, left, and Sir Harry Brittain
C.W.A. Scott, left, and Sir Harry Brittain at a model aircraft exhibition in Selfridges watch a demonstration by Bruce Young, aged 11

Background imageBruce Collection: Hon Mrs Victor Bruce (born Mildred Mary Petre) (1895-1990)

Hon Mrs Victor Bruce (born Mildred Mary Petre) (1895-1990)
Hon Mrs Victor Bruce (born Mildred Mary Petre), 1895-1990, alongside her Blackburn Bluebird IV, G-ABDS. Both are under the wing of an American-built Fokker F-32, NC-333N

Background imageBruce Collection: Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born 1941) served as the 46th Vice-President

Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born 1941) served as the 46th Vice-President of the United States 2001-2009 under George W Bush. Head-and-shoulders portrait with stars-and-stripes in background

Background imageBruce Collection: Edward Hilton Young, lst Baron Kennet (1879-1960), British politician and writer

Edward Hilton Young, lst Baron Kennet (1879-1960), British politician and writer. Sat in Parliament first as a Liberal, then as a Conservative. A delegate to the League of Nations in 1926 and 1927

Background imageBruce Collection: (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed at Oxford, age 21

(1870-1945). English writer. Photographed at Oxford, age 21
LORD ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed at Oxford, age 21

Background imageBruce Collection: J. BRUCE ISMAY (1862-1937). English businessman, chairman and managing director of the White Star

J. BRUCE ISMAY (1862-1937). English businessman, chairman and managing director of the White Star Line of ocean liners. Line engraving, American, 1891

Background imageBruce Collection: ROBERT I (1274-1329). Called the Bruce. King of Scotland, 1306-29. Stipple engraving, 1797

ROBERT I (1274-1329). Called the Bruce. King of Scotland, 1306-29. Stipple engraving, 1797

Background imageBruce Collection: JAMES BRUCE (1811-1863). English diplomat and Governor General of Canada 1847-54

JAMES BRUCE (1811-1863). English diplomat and Governor General of Canada 1847-54. Line engraving, English, 1894

Background imageBruce Collection: JAMES BRUCE (1730-1794). Scottish explorer. Line and stipple engraving, Scottish, 1847

JAMES BRUCE (1730-1794). Scottish explorer. Line and stipple engraving, Scottish, 1847

Background imageBruce Collection: A Quaker letter to Lincoln, words by Elmer Ru?Coates, mus A Quaker letter to Lincoln

A Quaker letter to Lincoln, words by Elmer Ru?Coates, mus A Quaker letter to Lincoln, words by Elmer Ru
A Quaker letter to Lincoln, words by Elmer Ruan Coates, music by E.M. Bruce. Date c1863 May 9

Background imageBruce Collection: Bruce Ingram, editor of the Illustrated London News

Bruce Ingram, editor of the Illustrated London News
Sir Bruce Stirling Ingram (1877 - 1963), journalist and newspaper editor. The grandson of the papers founder, Herbert Ingram, he edited the Illustrated London News from 1900 to 1963

Background imageBruce Collection: A Literary Letter - 70th anniversary of illustrated journali

A Literary Letter - 70th anniversary of illustrated journali
A page from the Sphere, offering congratulations to the Illustrated London News, the pioneer of illustrated journalism, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 1912

Background imageBruce Collection: Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce
The Honourable ROBERT BRUCE Soldier, Governor to Edward Prince of Wales. Date: 1813 - 1862

Background imageBruce Collection: Admiral Henry Bruce

Admiral Henry Bruce
Admiral HENRY H BRUCE Rear-Admiral, unknown to the Internet or to our reference books. Date: CIRCA 1916

Background imageBruce Collection: Angrave at Work

Angrave at Work
Bruce Angrave making paper models for Land traveller. Date: 1950s

Background imageBruce Collection: Sir Robert Bruce Cotton

Sir Robert Bruce Cotton
sir ROBERT BRUCE COTTON antiquary and collector 1571 - 1631

Background imageBruce Collection: TITANIC: INQUIRY, 1912. Before Senator Smith in the earlier stages of the senatorial inquiry

TITANIC: INQUIRY, 1912. Before Senator Smith in the earlier stages of the senatorial inquiry, the commission listens to witnesses in the ballroom of the Walfdorf-Astoria Hotel in New York

Background imageBruce Collection: TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912. The survivors arrive in New York, 1912

TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912. The survivors arrive in New York, 1912

Background imageBruce Collection: TITANIC: PASSENGERS, 1912. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

TITANIC: PASSENGERS, 1912. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageBruce Collection: WAY DOWN EAST, 1920. Film by D. W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish (front)

WAY DOWN EAST, 1920. Film by D. W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish (front)
WAY DOWN EAST, 1920. Film by D.W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish (front). Also starring, left to right: Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce, Lowell Sherman, Mary Hay, Creighton Hale, George Neville

Background imageBruce Collection: OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Bruce Harlan (center), Miller Anderson (left)

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Bruce Harlan (center), Miller Anderson (left), and Sammy Lee of the United States, winners, respectively, of the gold, silver

Background imageBruce Collection: British Ballad, Sir James the Rose

British Ballad, Sir James the Rose
SIR JAMES THE ROSE. British broadside ballad, credited to Michael Bruce (1746-1767) telling the account of Sir James the Roses love for a lady named Matilda and their ultimate demise

Background imageBruce Collection: The Antarctic Drama - page from The Sphere

The Antarctic Drama - page from The Sphere
Page from The Sphere which tells of the ill-fated expedition of Captain Scott and his team, showing a picture of the inner tent used by Scott and the others




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"Remembering Bruce: A Man of Many Talents and Adventures" Bruce, a name that echoes through history, conjures images of bravery, resilience, and artistic brilliance. From the Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition to his wartime Toby jugs during WW1, Bruce left an indelible mark on the world. In moments frozen in time, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives, and is here that we glimpse Bruce's deep understanding of humanity's struggles and triumphs. His artistry knew no bounds as he captured pivotal moments like the Battle of Bannockburn or depicted poignant scenes in his books such as "Things That Matter" and "A Miner Success. " Through his WW1 cartoons like "One of Our Minor Wars, " Bruce shed light on the realities faced by soldiers with both humor and empathy. Yet it was not only war that defined him; adventure beckoned him too. The Mount Everest Expedition of 1924 showcased his thirst for exploration and pushing boundaries. His postcards from this journey stand as testaments to his courage amidst nature's grandeur. Beyond war zones and mountaintops, Bruce found solace in simple pleasures like Albion Rovers FC football team matches or Bonzo's latest antics illustrated by Studdy. These glimpses into lighter moments reveal a man who understood life's balance between seriousness and joy. With each stroke of his pen or brushstroke on canvas, Bruce Bairnsfather immortalized stories that needed telling – tales like "The Thirst For Reprisals. " He became a voice for those whose voices were often silenced or forgotten. Today we remember Bruce – an artist, adventurer, storyteller – whose legacy lives on through these fragments from history. In our hearts forever remains a man who dared to capture truth with compassion while reminding us all what truly matters - our shared humanity.