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Franklin Collection (#10)

"Franklin: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience" Embarking on the treacherous voyage in 1845

Background imageFranklin Collection: Westminster Abbey North Transept East Aisle Tomb

Westminster Abbey North Transept East Aisle Tomb
Westminster Abbey: North Transept East Aisle, Tomb of De Vere and Franklin; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); 1911; Platinum print; 22.1 x 19.4 cm (8 11, 16 x 7 5, 8 in.)

Background imageFranklin Collection: Major-General Benjamin Franklin Butler 1818 1893

Major-General Benjamin Franklin Butler 1818 1893
Major-General Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818 - 1893); Studio of Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); about 1864; Albumen silver print

Background imageFranklin Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin, 1786 A

Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin, 1786 A

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. One Of The Founding Fathers Of The United States, Polymath

Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. One Of The Founding Fathers Of The United States, Polymath, Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist, Politician, Postmaster, Scientist, Inventor

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. American Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist

Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. American Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist, Politician, Scientist, Inventor, Civic Activist, Statesman, Soldier And Diplomat

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts, Usa, In The 1870 s. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts, Usa, In The 1870 s. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Background imageFranklin Collection: Signature Of Franklin Pierce 1804 To 1869 14Th President Of The United States 1853 To 1857

Signature Of Franklin Pierce 1804 To 1869 14Th President Of The United States 1853 To 1857

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Committee Of Five Drafting Declaration Of Independence From Left Franklin Jefferson Adams

The Committee Of Five Drafting Declaration Of Independence From Left Franklin Jefferson Adams Livingston Sherman After Alonzo Chappel From Life And Times Of Washington Volume 1 Published 1857

Background imageFranklin Collection: Sir John Franklin 1786 To 1847 Celebrated English Navigator And Arctic Explorer Engraved By

Sir John Franklin 1786 To 1847 Celebrated English Navigator And Arctic Explorer Engraved By Thomson After Derby From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Ii Published C 1835

Background imageFranklin Collection: Franklin Pierce 1804 To 1869. 14Th President Of The United States 1853 To 1857

Franklin Pierce 1804 To 1869. 14Th President Of The United States 1853 To 1857. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageFranklin Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody 1867 To 1913 American Pioneer Of Manned Flight From The Book The Year 1912

Samuel Franklin Cody 1867 To 1913 American Pioneer Of Manned Flight From The Book The Year 1912 Illustrated Published London 1913

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790. American Statesman, Philosopher, Scientist, Inventor And Publisher

Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790. American Statesman, Philosopher, Scientist, Inventor And Publisher. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. Signature. American Statesman

Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790. Signature. American Statesman

Background imageFranklin Collection: Codys Biplane In The Air In 1909. Samuel Franklin Cowdery, Later Known As Samuel Franklin Cody

Codys Biplane In The Air In 1909. Samuel Franklin Cowdery, Later Known As Samuel Franklin Cody, 1867 A

Background imageFranklin Collection: Dwarf Fireweed And A Caribou Antler Laying On The Tundra Along The Sagavanirktok River With The

Dwarf Fireweed And A Caribou Antler Laying On The Tundra Along The Sagavanirktok River With The Franklin Bluffs In The Background, North Slope, Arctic Alaska, Summer

Background imageFranklin Collection: At The End, c1845, 1936

At The End, c1845, 1936
At The End, 1936. The ill-fated crew of Sir John Franklin trapped in the ice. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Background imageFranklin Collection: Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Letter written from Passy when Franklin was Minister from the United States to France suggesting that

Background imageFranklin Collection: An Incident in the Life of Benjamin Franklin

An Incident in the Life of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), when as a young man he worked in the printing trade. 1895

Background imageFranklin Collection: Traces of the Franklin Expedition

Traces of the Franklin Expedition. Page from the Illustrated London News, 4th October 1851, showing images of meat cans and sacks left by the Erebus

Background imageFranklin Collection: Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), U.S. statesman and scientist. Colored engraving

Background imageFranklin Collection: Eskimos Build Igloo 1

Eskimos Build Igloo 1
Esquimaux building a snow- hut - Eskimos build an igloo - observed by Franklins Arctic expedition. Date: 1818-1819

Background imageFranklin Collection: Ross / Cutting the Ice

Ross / Cutting the Ice
During Rosss voyage to find Franklin, they have to cut out the ice to allow the Enterprise and the Investigator pass. Date: 1848 - 49

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Justice of Tor, Fantastic Adventures scifi magazine cover

The Justice of Tor, Fantastic Adventures scifi magazine cover
The Justice of Tor Date: 1950

Background imageFranklin Collection: When my dream boat comes home - Music Sheet Cover

When my dream boat comes home - Music Sheet Cover by Cliff Friend and Dave Franklin featured by the Carson Sisters (Violet and Nellie Carson), a illustration of boat and the moon is shining

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Town Trustees, Sheffield, Jul 1899

The Town Trustees, Sheffield, Jul 1899
Supplement to the Sheffield Weekly News, 1 Jul 1899.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 6728 M

Background imageFranklin Collection: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TILLEY (1848-1907). U

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TILLEY (1848-1907). U.S. Navy admiral. Commander of the USS Newport during the Spanish-American War. Photograph, 1898

Background imageFranklin Collection: GLASS HARMONICA. Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1763

GLASS HARMONICA. Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1763

Background imageFranklin Collection: FRANCE: HOTEL DE VALENTINOIS. Home of Benjamin Franklin in Passy, while an ambassador to France

FRANCE: HOTEL DE VALENTINOIS. Home of Benjamin Franklin in Passy, while an ambassador to France, 1776-1785. Drawing by Franklins grandson, Benjamin Franklin Bache, late 18th century

Background imageFranklin Collection: WWII - Buy War Bonds - First Day Cover

WWII - Buy War Bonds - First Day Cover
The Roosevelt-Churchill " Atlantic Charter" of World Freedom - August 1941 - surplanted with a large red V for Victory. Date: 1941

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklins experiment proving that the boiling point of water depends on the atmospheric

Benjamin Franklins experiment proving that the boiling point of water depends on the atmospheric pressure
FRANKLIN: WATER BOILING. Benjamin Franklins experiment proving that the boiling point of water depends on the atmospheric pressure

Background imageFranklin Collection: Records kept by Benjamin Franklin while Post Master of Philadelphia, 1737

Records kept by Benjamin Franklin while Post Master of Philadelphia, 1737
FRANKLIN: RECORDS, 1737. Records kept by Benjamin Franklin while Post Master of Philadelphia, 1737

Background imageFranklin Collection: How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties

How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1933. How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with President Roosevelts New Deal lifesavers

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business

The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business, with the Taxpayer helpless at the helm
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1935. The Tax Burden created by President Roosevelts New Deal sinks Business, with the Taxpayer helpless at the helm. Cartoon satirizing the New Deal, by Herbert Johnson, 1935

Background imageFranklin Collection: A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A key to the statesmen portrayed in John Trumbulls painting The Declaration of Independence

Background imageFranklin Collection: American cartoon, c1934, showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt steering the ship of state toward

American cartoon, c1934, showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt steering the ship of state toward economic recovery
FDR CARTOON, c1934. American cartoon, c1934, showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt steering the ship of state toward economic recovery

Background imageFranklin Collection: The Supreme Court under Pressure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tells the old men of the Supreme

The Supreme Court under Pressure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tells the old men of the Supreme Court to get in step
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1937. The Supreme Court under Pressure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt tells the old men of the Supreme Court to get in step with his New Deal legislative efforts. Cartoon by O

Background imageFranklin Collection: American cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman showing President Roosevelt encircled by some of his

American cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman showing President Roosevelt encircled by some of his New Deal agencies
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1935. American cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman showing President Roosevelt encircled by some of his New Deal agencies, including the Works Progress Administration

Background imageFranklin Collection: Romance Comes High : a 1935 anti-New Deal cartoon by Quincy Scott mocking the Roosevelt

Romance Comes High : a 1935 anti-New Deal cartoon by Quincy Scott mocking the Roosevelt Administrations policy of
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1935. Romance Comes High : a 1935 anti-New Deal cartoon by Quincy Scott mocking the Roosevelt Administrations policy of government spending

Background imageFranklin Collection: English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 19 June 1940

English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 19 June 1940, satirizing the paltry amount of aid being offered to
CARTOON: U.S. AID, 1940. English cartoon by Ernest Howard Shepard from Punch, 19 June 1940, satirizing the paltry amount of aid being offered to the Allies in World War II by President Franklin

Background imageFranklin Collection: Cartoon: New Deal, 1937

Cartoon: New Deal, 1937
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1937. American cartoon, 1937, showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt attempting the impossible task of pulling his Supreme Court reform plan through the U.S. Senate

Background imageFranklin Collection: FRANKLIN: STOVE. Diagram of a stove invented by Benjamin Franklin, c1741. Engraving, 1781

FRANKLIN: STOVE. Diagram of a stove invented by Benjamin Franklin, c1741. Engraving, 1781

Background imageFranklin Collection: FRANKLIN: DEATHBED, 1790. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American printer, publisher, scientist

FRANKLIN: DEATHBED, 1790. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat, looking upon a crucifixion scene from his deathbed, 1790

Background imageFranklin Collection: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in the Arctic

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in the Arctic. These two British naval ships made up Sir John Franklins 1845 expedition to find the Northwest Passage

Background imageFranklin Collection: Charles de Secondat Montesquieu

Charles de Secondat Montesquieu with the scientific cenacle at Castle Clairac, France.With him are his son Jean-Baptiste de Secondat, the Chevalier de Vivens, Jacques Romas and the brothers Dutilh

Background imageFranklin Collection: McClure discovers the Northwest Passage, 1850

McClure discovers the Northwest Passage, 1850
British ship " Investigator" in Arctic ice during McClures discovery of the Northwest Passage while searching for the lost Franklin expedition, 1850

Background imageFranklin Collection: Benjamin Franklin wearing eyeglasses

Benjamin Franklin wearing eyeglasses. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Background imageFranklin Collection: EVRV2A-00027

EVRV2A-00027
Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Ben Franklin, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageFranklin Collection: S. F. Cody and War Kite

S. F. Cody and War Kite
Samuel Franklin Cody, British- American aviator and inventor of the famous war kite, an early type of aeroplane and communication device




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"Franklin: A Journey of Discovery and Resilience" Embarking on the treacherous voyage in 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail under the command of Sir John Franklin. Little did they know that this would be their last trip, forever etching their names into history. While Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work in DNA structure may not directly relate to this tale, her spirit of exploration resonates with those who dare to venture into the unknown. Captain Francis Crozier led the crew aboard HMS Terror, facing unimaginable challenges as they navigated through icy waters. Their determination mirrored that of Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman who defied societal norms and championed human rights. In his writing, Franklin captured both beauty and hardship encountered during his journey. These words echoed throughout time, inspiring leaders like Fd Roosevelt and Ilz in 1932 to persevere amidst adversity. Just as The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves surrounded by ice in Barro Strait, Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims embarked on a road filled with trials but also camaraderie. Similarly, the Montgolfier balloon soared over Paris symbolizing humanity's desire for progress. Yet history is not without its conflicts - such as the Battle in 1864 - where bravery clashed against despair on Tennessee soil. It was during times like these when Churchill and Roosevelt stood side by side, united against common enemies. The name "Franklin" carries tales of courage, resilience, discovery; it embodies our relentless pursuit for knowledge while facing life's harshest realities head-on. From frozen seas to battlefields strewn with chaos or even scientific breakthroughs – let us remember that within every "Franklin, " there lies an untold story waiting to be unveiled.