Franklin Collection (#29)

PRINTING, 18th CENTURY. American printer and publisher Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in his printing shop at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FRANKLIN PAMPHLET, 1746. Page from the pamphlet Plain Trouble by Benjamin Franklin, 1746, featuring a wood engraving, after Franklin, used to illustrate the fable of the Waggoner and Hercules

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683). American Baptist cleric and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. Engraving of the Williams monument by Franklin Simmons at Providence, Rhode Island

GEORGE EDMUNDS (1828-1919). George Franklin Edmunds. American lawyer and politician. Wood engraving, 1881

FRANKLIN STOVE. Franklins famous stove, designed just before he began his electrical experiments. The important feature was the flue, which doubled back and formed a sort of radiator

DEBORAH READ FRANKLIN (1708-1774). Mrs. Benjamin Franklin. Colored engraving, 19th century

FRANKLINs PRINTING PRESS. The printing press of Benjamin Franklin, who established himself as a printer at Philadelphia c1730: wood engraving

BENJAMIN & JAMES FRANKLIN. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) facing the wrath of his brother James (1697-1735), the Boston printer to whom Benjamin was apprenticed, c1722: wood engraving, 1852

NEW ENGLAND SAWMILL, 1850. Interior of Franklin Mill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, c1850

SARAH FRANKLIN BACHE (1743-1808). Daughter of Benjamin Franklin. Steel engraving after a painting, 1792, by John Hoppner

FRANKLIN CHART, 1786. Illustration of the migration pattern of herring in the North Atlantic, included as an inset on a chart of the Gulf Stream current published by Benjamin Franklin in 1786

BOSTON: ST. JAMES HOTEL. The St. James Hotel at Franklin Square in 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

JOHN FRANKLINs EXPEDITION. H. M. S. Erebus and H. M. S. Terror of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition
JOHN FRANKLINs EXPEDITION. H.M.S. Erebus and H.M.S. Terror of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition (1845-47) weathering a gale in an ice pack. Contemporary engraving

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WADE (1800-1878). American lawyer and politician. Line engraving, 19th century

SIR FRANCIS L. MCCLINTOCK (1819-1907). British naval officer and explorer. McClintocks expedition to the Canadian arctic in search of Sir John Franklin. English engraving, 1859

JOHN FRANKLIN EXPEDITION. English naval officer and arctic explorer. Franklins 1819-22 expedition travelling in the Canadian arctic. Line engraving, early 19th century

JOHN FRANKLIN (1786-1847). English naval officer and arctic explorer. Steel engraving, 19th century

FRANKLIN STOVE. Designed just before he began his electrical experiments. The important feature was the flue, which doubled back and formed a sort of radiator

JOHN FRANKLIN EXPEDITION. Sir John Franklins expedition at Point Lake in the Canadian Arctic in 1821. Engraved plate from Franklins Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, 1823

FRANKLIN AT WHITEHALL. Benjamin Franklin before the Lords of the Privy Council, Whitehall Chapel, London, England, 1774. Steel engraving, 1859, by Robert Whitechurch after Christian Schussele

FRANKLIN CHART, 1786. Illustration of the migration pattern of herring in the North Atlantic, included as an inset on a chart of the Gulf Stream current published by Benjamin Franklin in 1786

SIR ROBERT MCCLURE (1807-1873). Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure. British naval officer. Sir Robert in Arctic dress during the expedition, 1850-1854, in search of Sir John Franklin

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1709-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Benjamin Franklins proposed experiment, 1750

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN (1786-1847). The end of Sir John Franklins last arctic expedition in search of the Northwest passage, 1847. Engraving, after the painting by W. Thomas Smith

FRANKLIN STOVE. Benjamin Franklins famous stove: the important feature was the flue, which doubled back and formed a sort of radiator around which the room air circulated: colored line engraving, 1751

AMERICAN OIL FIELD, 1864. The petroleum oil works at Franklin, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1864

FRANKLIN AT VERSAILLES. Benjamin Franklin at the court of King Louis XVI of France in 1778: colored engraving, 19th century

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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.