Fiske Collection

WW2 - Home Front - King George VI meets a young boy munition worker (15 year-old Leonard Fiske) during his inspection of a famous munitions factory - the lad continued to feed revolver bullets into

Mrs William Fiske (Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick)
Portrait of Mrs William Fiske, formerly Miss Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick. After her divorce from her first husband, the Earl of Warwick, Rose married Billy Fiske, an American bobsled champion

Children falling from Rope Ladder (chromolitho)
733166 Children falling from Rope Ladder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children falling from Rope Ladder.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Mr and Mrs William Fiske (Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick)
Billy Fiske, bobsled champion and well-known Cresta rider and Rose, Countess of Warwick (formerly Rose Bingham) pictured flying to France for their honeymoon after marrying in Maidenhead in 1938

John Fiske, 1842 - 1901. American philosopher and historian. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Girls at the Fiske Seminary, Urmia, Iran
At Urmia (or Uroumieh), Fidelia Fiske (an American missionary) founded a girls boarding school. The school continued to grow under Fiskes supervision after its opening in October of 1843

Helen Jackson
HELEN MARIA HUNT JACKSON (nee Fiske) (noms de plume HH and Saxe Holm) American writer, especially concerned with conditions of Native Americans

Bystander cover - Miss Rose Bingham
Renowned society beauty Miss Rose Bingham, daughter of Lady Rosabelle Brand and later to become the Countess of Warwick, pictured on the front cover of The Bystander magazine in 1932 in a photograph

HARLAN F. STONE (1872-1946). American jurist. Photograph, c1939

SITTING BULLs GRAVE, c1906. Sitting Bulls grave at Fort Yates in North Dakota. Photograph by Frank Bennett Fiske, c1906

MINNIE MADDERN FISKE (1865-1932). American actress. Program for a production of Tess of the D Urbervilles starring Fiske, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City, 8 May 1897

Cartoon depicting the newly expanded Supreme Court resulting from President Franklin Roosevelts signing of
NEW DEAL: SUPREME COURT. Cartoon depicting the newly expanded Supreme Court resulting from President Franklin Roosevelts signing of the Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937

Morrisons production of the new romantic melo-drama, The privateer by Harrison Grey Fiske. Date c1897

Minnie Fiske. Date 1900

MINNIE MADDERN FISKE (1865-1932). American actress

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"Fiske: A Tapestry of Lives and Legacies" Step into the world of Fiske, where the threads of history intertwine with remarkable individuals. Meet Mr. And Mrs. William Fiske, a couple whose names echo through time alongside their notable achievements. Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick, graces this narrative as she leaves an indelible mark on society. In the backdrop of World War II's Home Front, King George VI encounters a young boy munition worker named Leonard - a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. The image captures children falling from a rope ladder in vibrant chromolitho hues, symbolizing both innocence and adventure. Amidst it all stands Miss Rose Bingham herself as the cover girl for Bystander magazine - her elegance captivating readers across generations. But Fiske is not just about one family; it encompasses diverse stories like that of John Fiske, an American philosopher and historian whose intellectual contributions shaped our understanding. Traveling to Urmia in Iran reveals another facet of Fiske's legacy - girls at the Fiske Seminary receiving education and empowerment in a far-flung corner of the world. Helen Jackson's presence adds depth to this tapestry as her advocacy for Native American rights resonates even today. The political stage comes alive with two influential figures: Harry S. Truman taking his oath as 33rd President of the United States, embodying hope amidst uncertainty; Harlan F. Stone, an eminent American jurist captured twice through photographs that reflect different eras in his distinguished career. Finally, we encounter Sitting Bull's grave at Fort Yates in North Dakota - a solemn reminder that even legends find their resting place within this intricate mosaic called Fiske. From aristocracy to activism, philosophy to politics – these glimpses into various chapters paint a vivid picture encompassing multiple continents and centuries past. Each thread woven together forms "Fiske, " a captivating tale of lives lived and legacies left behind.