Doumer Collection

The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho)
3666837 The Walk to the Star, 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Loubet leads a Camel being ridden by Georges Clemenceau)

Long Bien brigde 01
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Doumer, president de la Chambre des Deputes (coloured photo)
975489 Doumer, president de la Chambre des Deputes (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doumer, president de la Chambre des Deputes)

Doumer, c1893. Artist: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Doumer, c1893. Joseph Athanase Gaston Paul Doumer (1857-1932), President of France from 13 June 1931 until his assassination. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Paul Doumer, French statesman, 1908. Doumer (right) with his five sons, four of whom were killed in the First World War. He served as Governor-General of French Indochina from 1897-1902

Military review by Paul Doumer and the Emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902
Military review by Paul Doumer and the emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902. Doumer was Governor-General of French Indochina, of which Annam was a part, from 1897-1902

Paul Doumer, Governor General of Indochina, Received by the King of Siam in Bangkok, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Paul Doumer, Governor General of Indochina, Received by the King of Siam in Bangkok, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th May 1899

Princess Hoang Thi The
Vietnamese PRINCESS HOANG THI -THE, grand-daughter of the King of Tonkin and also a film star in America. Shown here grieving for President Doumer of France, her mentor. Date: 1932

Paul Doumer Photo
PAUL DOUMER French statesman, president de la Republique, Thats him standing on the right, with his sons in 1908. Date: 1857 - 1932

Doumer Assassinated
Paul Doumer, elected President in 1931, is assassinated by Gorgoulov, a White Russian

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"Doumer: A Life of Leadership, Tragedy, and Legacy" Step back in time to the year 1905 with "The Walk to the Star, " a lithograph capturing an iconic moment in history. Paul Doumer, a man destined for greatness, takes confident strides towards his future. Crossing over the magnificent Long Bien Bridge in 1901, Doumer's influence as President of the Chamber of Deputies is evident. This bridge stands as a symbol of progress and connectivity under his leadership. In a colored photograph that exudes power and authority, we see Doumer himself. The image captures his essence as he serves as President of the French Republic before tragedy strikes. Tragedy indeed struck on that fateful day in 1932 when President Paul Doumer was assassinated. The creator remains unknown but this event forever changed France's political landscape. Traveling back to c1893 through Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi's artistry, we catch glimpses of young Doumer - ambitious and determined even then. His journey had only just begun. Fast forward to 1908 where we find Paul Doumer firmly established as a prominent French statesman. His vision for progress resonates throughout every decision he makes. Witness him alongside Emperor Annam during a military review in Hanoi, Indochina (now Vietnam) in 1902. As Governor General of Indochina later on, his dedication to fostering international relations shines through when received by the King of Siam in Bangkok (1899). A simple yet captivating photo bears witness to Paul Doumer's presence - an embodiment of strength and resilience amidst turbulent times. Princess Hoang Thi The adds another layer to this narrative; her connection with Doumer remains shrouded in mystery but hints at untold stories waiting to be unveiled. Ultimately marked by tragedy with his assassination still haunting our collective memory today - Doumer's legacy lives on.