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Background imageDocument Collection: Physicist Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her daughter Irene Joliot Curie (1887-1956)

Physicist Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her daughter Irene Joliot Curie (1887-1956)
1713158 Physicist Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her daughter Irene Joliot Curie (1887-1956) at radium institute in Paris in 1921 colourized document; (add.info)

Background imageDocument Collection: The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele

The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530.

Background imageDocument Collection: Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675. Creator: Gerard Terborch II

Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675.

Background imageDocument Collection: Portrait of a Man with Documents, 1655. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst

Portrait of a Man with Documents, 1655. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Portrait of a Man with Documents, 1655.

Background imageDocument Collection: Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911.

Background imageDocument Collection: Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910.

Background imageDocument Collection: Candidates for naturalization seated with papers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Candidates for naturalization seated with papers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Candidates for naturalization seated with papers, 1910.

Background imageDocument Collection: Two new citizens sign naturalizaton papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Two new citizens sign naturalizaton papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Two new citizens sign naturalizaton papers in judge's chambers, 1910.

Background imageDocument Collection: New citizens signing naturalization papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

New citizens signing naturalization papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
New citizens signing naturalization papers in judge's chambers, 1910.

Background imageDocument Collection: The old man with a leaf of trefoil on his coat, 1642-1669. Creator: Ferdinand Bol

The old man with a leaf of trefoil on his coat, 1642-1669. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
The old man with a leaf of trefoil on his coat, 1642-1669.

Background imageDocument Collection: German drivers license - Bain, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

German drivers license - Bain, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German drivers license - Bain, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageDocument Collection: The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl Canning, 1862. Engraving from a photograph. Charles John Canning held the positions of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests

Background imageDocument Collection: The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood..., 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Buffel-Koppel Wood - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of '...one of those rude straw huts improvised for the shelter of

Background imageDocument Collection: Jubilee Hymn, 1897

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDocument Collection: Vidal de Canellas presenting his text to King James I the Conqueror

Vidal de Canellas presenting his text to King James I the Conqueror, from the Vidal Mayor manuscript by Vidal Canellas
847283 Vidal de Canellas presenting his text to King James I the Conqueror, from the Vidal Mayor manuscript by Vidal Canellas, copied by Michael Lupi de Candiu, c.1290-1310 (vellum); 36.5x24 cm; J

Background imageDocument Collection: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865
3083251 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and twice Prime Minister of England. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822

Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822
3083213 Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French mathematician and astronomer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample

Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample
3083184 Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

Background imageDocument Collection: Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560

Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560
3083168 Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Sweden. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageDocument Collection: John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553

John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553
3083297 John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English general, admiral and politician. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872

Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872
3083296 Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English author, illustrator and artist who wrote under the pseudonym of Alfred Crowquill)

Background imageDocument Collection: John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848
3083284 John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549

Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549
3062209 Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Alessandro Farnese. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861

Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861
3062197 Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother of Queen Victoria. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Thaddeus Kosciuszko polish officer who took part into American war of independence, (engraving)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko polish officer who took part into American war of independence, (engraving)
1724386 Thaddeus Kosciuszko polish officer who took part into American war of independence, (engraving)

Background imageDocument Collection: British radio licence, 1937-1938 (b/w photo)

British radio licence, 1937-1938 (b/w photo)
8635915 British radio licence, 1937-1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British radio licence, 1937-1938)

Background imageDocument Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo)

Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo)
8655999 Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate)

Background imageDocument Collection: If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving)

If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving)
8672620 If there had been a floord at Runnymede when King John was about to sign Magna Carta (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDocument Collection: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)

Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)
3521796 Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript); (add.info.: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's)

Background imageDocument Collection: Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus

Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus
3330438 Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus; (add.info.: Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus)

Background imageDocument Collection: Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after

Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion
3252920 Original General Order Document given to the soldiers at the Kilmainham Detention Barracks after the Easter Rebellion of 1916 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDocument Collection: Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908)

Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908)
2603920 Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908); (add.info.: Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908) Scottish - born British statesman. Leader of the Liberal Party, 1899

Background imageDocument Collection: Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving

Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving
1718889 Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving; (add.info.: Cartoon about stock exchange and speculators, France, 19th century, engraving)

Background imageDocument Collection: Arthur Wellesley Peel, politician

Arthur Wellesley Peel, politician
672675 Arthur Wellesley Peel, politician; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel (3 August 1829 - 24 October 1912)

Background imageDocument Collection: Eagle Insurance Company document

Eagle Insurance Company document
1578798 Eagle Insurance Company document; (add.info.: Eagle Insurance Company document); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDocument Collection: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In

Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In
5307541 Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In'.; (add.info.: Sheet music for the song Summer is Y-comen In': a mid-13th century Old English song of Spring)

Background imageDocument Collection: Top overture written by Ramon Carnicer

Top overture written by Ramon Carnicer
3118870 Top overture written by Ramon Carnicer; (add.info.: Top overture written by Ramon Carnicer (1789-1855), a Spanish composer, for the opera, The Barber of Seville

Background imageDocument Collection: French annual calendar for 1821

French annual calendar for 1821
5304804 French annual calendar for 1821; (add.info.: French annual calendar for 1821); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDocument Collection: Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti

Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature
3083221 Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Background imageDocument Collection: Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804

Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804
3083220 Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French statesman of Swiss birth. Finance minister of Louis XVI. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827
3083167 Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558

Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558
3062207 Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor 1519 to 1558 and as Charles I, King of Spain 1516 to 1556. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Andrew Marvell, 1621 - 1678

Andrew Marvell, 1621 - 1678
3062202 Andrew Marvell, 1621 - 1678.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English metaphysical poet Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750
3083166 Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer and musician. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492

Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492
3083165 Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian statesman known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageDocument Collection: Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869

Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869
3083292 Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th president of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)




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