Founder Collection (#50)

JOHN HUGHES (1797-1864). American prelate. Wood engraving, 1858, after a photograph by Mathew Brady

JOHN HARVARD bequeathing his property to the College

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). American colonist: colored engraving, 19th century

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). English founder of Plymouth colony in Massachusetts. Edward Winslows visit to the Wampanoag Native American chief, Massasoit, in 1621

SAMUEL CHAPMAN ARMSTRONG (1839-1893). American army officer and founder of the Hampton Institute. Line engraving, 1893

WILLIAM PENN AND CHARLES II. William Penn (1644-1718), left, with King Charles II at Whitehall, c1680. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603?-1683). American clergyman and founder of Rhode Island. With the Pequot messengers: wood engraving, 19th century

PENN ARRIVES AT NEW CASTLE. William Penn (1644-1718), founder of the colony of Pennsylvania, arriving at New Castle on the Delaware River, 27 October 1682. Wood engraving, 1882

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Philip Jones surveying and laying out the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

CECILIUS CALVERT (1605-1675). 2nd Baron Baltimore. English politician and colonist, established Maryland colony. Wood engraving, American, 1883

ROBERT CLIVE (1725-1774). Baron of Plassey. British soldeir and colonialist. Line-and-stipple engraving, English, 19th century

GEORGE STEPHENSON (1781-1848). English inventor and founder of railways. Stipple engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). William the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. Line engraving, Dutch, 1623

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). English colonist in America. Winslows visit to the Wampanoag Native American chief, Massasoit, in 1621. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SIR THOMAS S. RAFFLES (1781-1826). Thomas Stamford Raffles. English colonial administrator and founder of Singapore. Line and stipple engraving, 1834, by William Home Lizars

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English evangelist and founder of Methodism. Wesley when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-1737. Line engraving, early 19th century

WILLIAM BOOTH (1829-1912). English religious leader and founder of the Salvation Army. General Booth greeted at Southampton on 13 February 1892 upon returning to England after a seven-month

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English evangelist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

PHILIP CARTERET (1639-1682). English colonialist and Governor of New Jersey, 1665-1676. The landing of Philip Carteret to found the colony of New Jersey in 1665. Line engraving, American, 19th century

WILLIAM PENN (1644-1718). English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania. Stipple engraving, 19th century

JOSEPH SMITH (1805-1844). American founder of the Mormon church. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Line engraving, English, 19th century

FOUNDING OF LOS ANGELES. The founding of Los Angeles in 1781: wood engraving, 19th century

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683). Cleric and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. Resting in the winter of 1635 on his way to Rhode Island. Wood engraving, 19th century

PENN AND COLONISTS, 1682. William Penn (standing, left center) meeting with the colonists of his land grant on his first visit to America in 1682. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle

SIEUR de CADILLAC (1658-1730). Antoine de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac. French colonial administrator in America. Cadillac landing at the site of the future city of Detroit, Michigan, on 24 July 1701

LANDING OF ROGER WILLIAMS in Rhode Island, 1636. Engraving, 19th century

EZRA CORNELL (1807-1874). American financier and philanthropist. Wood engraving, American, 1866

SIEUR DE BIENVILLE (1680-1747). Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, French colonial administrator and founder of New Orleans. Line engraving, 19th century

ROBERT CLIVE (1725-1774). Baron Clive of Plassey. British soldier and founder of the Empire of British India. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

CECILIUS CALVERT (1605-1675). Second Baron Baltimore. Founder of Maryland colony. Wood engraving, American, 1883

FRIEDRICH FROEBEL (1782-1852). German educator. Wood engraving, 19th century

PENNs TREATY WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. William Penns treaty with the Native Americans, 1682. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888)

Justus Henry Rathbone, founder & past supreme chancellor of the Order of Knights of Pythias. Date c1890 Feb.15. Justus Henry Rathbone

Johann Cristian Bauer
1802-1867. German type designer, punchcutter, and founder of the Bauer Type Foundry. Date: 1905

Sidney Webb
A portrait of Sidney Webb (1859-1947) - the socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. Date: circa 1894

The Kings Rally of Boy Scouts: Chief Scout by Frank Haviland
Illustrated portrait of General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 8th July 1911

Henry Steel Olcott - 4
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. In 1906. Date: 1832 - 1907

Henry Steel Olcott - 3
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1891. Date: 1832 - 1907

LA Salle Benefacting
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, distributes food to children and cripples. Date: 1651 - 1719

Jean-Baptiste LA Salle
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Date: 1651 - 1719

John Brown, Medical
JOHN BROWN Medical, founder of the Brunonian medical system, an important innovator. with his autograph Date: 1735 - 1788

She-wolf suckles the boys Romulus and Remus
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: A she-wolf suckles the boys Romulus and Remus - the founders of Rome. Date: 2010

LA Salle Statue
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted with two boys whom he helped to educate. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle Writing
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, dedicates himself and his rule to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle in the Heavens
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salles Last Prayer
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719

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"Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating the Visionary Founders" Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell - A distinguished English soldier who founded the global scouting movement, inspiring millions of young minds to embrace adventure and self-reliance. Madame Helena Blavatsky - An enigmatic figure in the realm of spirituality, this Russian philosopher co-founded Theosophy, promoting universal brotherhood and exploring ancient wisdom from around the world. St Hildegard Von Bingen - A remarkable medieval mystic and polymath who founded monasteries and composed ethereal music while advocating for women's education and spiritual enlightenment. Saint Francis of Assisi - Renowned for his profound love for nature and all living beings, this Italian saint established the Franciscan Order based on simplicity, poverty, compassion, and harmony with creation. Ataturk Mustapha Kemal - The visionary leader who transformed Turkey into a modern secular state after World War I through sweeping reforms that emphasized education, gender equality, industrialization, and cultural revitalization. Man with Ear Trumpet C18 - Symbolizing advancements in hearing aid technology pioneered by inventors like Johann Nepomuk Maelzel during the 18th century to improve communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Statue of St Peter at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano - Depicting one of Christianity's founding figures as a symbol of faith's enduring legacy throughout history across cultures worldwide. Keir Hardie giving a speech - As founder of Britain's Labour Party in 1900, he championed workers' rights while striving to create a fairer society through political representation for ordinary people. Saint Brigid of Ireland – This legendary Irish abbess founded several monastic communities during the early Christian era while promoting social justice initiatives such as caring for the poor and advocating for women's rights.