Fireside Chat Collection

Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Two Men by the Fireside, 1664. One holds a ceramic drinking vessel, the other lights his clay pipe from a chafing dish

Mr. James A. Colston, president of Bethune-Cookman College and his father... Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Winter Park, Florida. Mr. James A. Colston, youthful president of Bethune-Cookman College, talking with his father about the administrative problems

Wives at Table During the Absence of Their Husbands, ca. 1635-36. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Wives at Table During the Absence of Their Husbands, ca. 1635-36

The Bachelor, December 28, 1787. Creator: Samuel Alken
The Bachelor, December 28, 1787

Taking the Census, 1854. Creator: Francis William Edmonds
Taking the Census, 1854

The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E Williams
The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

A Good Story, 1881, (1912). Artist: Walter Dendy Sadler
A Good Story, 1881, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). 32nd President of the United States. Photograph, 1935

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving one of his fireside chats in 1938
ROOSEVELT: FIRESIDE CHAT. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving one of his fireside chats in 1938

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Gathered around the warm glow of a crackling fire, Mr. James A. Colston, president of Bethune-Cookman College, and his father engage in an intimate fireside chat in Florida, 1943. As they share stories and wisdom passed down through generations, the flames dance to their harmonious conversation. In another time and place, wives sit at a table during the absence of their husbands in ca. 1635-36 France. The flickering firelight casts gentle shadows on their faces as they find solace and companionship in each other's company. Fast forward to December 28th, 1787 - a bachelor finds comfort by the fireside after a long day's work. Samuel Alken captures this moment beautifully as he portrays the tranquility that accompanies such solitary moments. Moving ahead to 1854 America, Francis William Edmonds paints a scene where individuals come together for a different purpose by the fireside - taking the census. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, these dedicated workers exchange tales while fulfilling their duties. Across continents and centuries later in England during 1781, E Williams depicts country vicars gathered around their cozy hearth. Engrossed in lively conversation fueled by warmth and friendship, they find respite from their pastoral responsibilities. Walter Dendy Sadler transports us to yet another era with "A Good Story" painted in 1881 (1912). Here we witness friends huddled close near an inviting fireplace as one spins an enthralling tale that captivates all who listen intently. Now let us shift our focus to Franklin D. Roosevelt - the iconic 32nd President of the United States known for his famous Fireside Chats throughout history. Photographs captured him making these influential addresses which brought hope and reassurance during challenging times c1935-1938. These captivating images remind us of both personal connections and national unity that can be fostered by the fireside.