Hiram Collection (#3)

Sir Hiram Maxim with his assistant Dr A. P. Thurston at t?
Sir Hiram Maxim with his assistant Dr A.P. Thurston at the controls of the completed Maxim 1910 biplane at Crayford, Kent

Two-cylinder steam engine used by Sir Hiram Maxim, circa?
Two-cylinder steam engine used by Sir Hiram Maxim, circa 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim in 1894 with one of the two steam engine?
Sir Hiram Maxim in 1894 with one of the two steam engines of 180bhp used in his first flying machine

HIRAM POWERS (SCULPTOR), 1890 engraving

HIRAM POWERS (SCULPTOR), 1805-1873, American neoclassical sculptor, US

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. Ruins of the Inca city at Machu Picchu, Peru, photographed by Hiram Bingham after six weeks of clearing of vegetation supervised by the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. View of the ruins of the Inca city at Machu Picchu, Peru. Photograph taken by Hiram Bingham after 10 days of clearing of vegetation supervised by the Yale Peruvian Expedition of

PERU: INCA WOMAN, c1911. Inca woman photographed near Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham, leader of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

PERU: INCA WOMAN, c1912. Inca woman photographed at the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru, by Hiram Bingham, c1912

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. The ruins of the Incan city at Machu Picchu, photographed by Hiram Bingham, leader of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. The Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Peru, photographed by Hiram Bingham, head of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU EXPEDITION. The Yale Peruvian Expedition to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, led by Hiram Bingham, proceeding along the road through the Great Canyon of the Urubamba River, 1911

MACHU PICCHU: GATE. Artists reconstruction, based on Hiram Binghams notes, of how the main gate to the Inca city at Machu Picchu was closed

MACHU PICCHU, 1912. View of the west side of the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, August 1912, after six weeks of clearing by the Yale Peruvian Expedition, led by Hiram Bingham

HIRAM A. TUTTLE (1837-1911). American merchant and politician. Engraving, American, 1891

HIRAM RHOADES REVELS (1822-1901). American clergyman, educator, and politician. Painting, c1870

SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM (1840-1916). American (naturalized British) inventor

HIRAM PERCY MAXIM (1869-1936). American inventor. The inventor demonstrating his Maxim silencer for firearms, c1908

HIRAM BINGHAM (1875-1956). American explorer, teacher, and politician. Photographed by E.C. Erdis at the Machu Picchu camp as leader of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

HIRAM REVELS CARTOON, 1870. An 1870 cartoon by Thomas Nast reflecting the irony of Hiram Rhoades Revels, the 1st African American senator

Entertainments at Southport, Merseyside including Hiram Maxims " Captive Flying Machine" amusement ride (which opened in 1904), helter skelter lighthouse

(1840-1916). Naturalized British (American-born) inventor. Sir Hirams 360-horsepower giant flying machine shortly
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM (1840-1916). Naturalized British (American-born) inventor. Sir Hirams 360-horsepower giant flying machine shortly before its unsuccessful test flight in 1894

Sir Hiram Maxims flying machine, c1894. Contempoary line engraving
MAXIMs FLYING MACHINE. Sir Hiram Maxims flying machine, c1894. Contempoary line engraving

Sir Hiram Maxims steam-driven flying machine, c1894. Line engraving, German
MAXIMs FLYING MACHINE. Sir Hiram Maxims steam-driven flying machine, c1894. Line engraving, German

A trial of Sir Hiram Maxims enormous steam-driven flying machine, near London, England, in 1894
AERONAUTICS: EXPERIMENTS. A trial of Sir Hiram Maxims enormous steam-driven flying machine, near London, England, in 1894

American explorer Hiram Binghams map of the ruins at Machu Picchu, first published in 1913
MAP: MACHU PICCHU. American explorer Hiram Binghams map of the ruins at Machu Picchu, first published in 1913

Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft 1890
Hiram Maxim model for a steam-driven aircraft, 1890

Demonstration of Hiram Maxims flying machine Baldwyns Park
Demonstration of Hiram Maxims flying machine at Baldwyns Park, Kent, 3 November 1894. It made a short uncontrolled hop flight on 31 July 1894

Sir Hiram Maxim and his first aeroplane with members of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 1891

Wreck of Sir Hiram Maxims steam-driven aeroplane. Note the bent axle which was damaged by excessive upward pressure on the antilift rails used to prevent the aeroplane leaving the ground

Sir Hiram Maxim with his flying machine at Baldwyns Park, Kent

Sir Hiram Maxim and visitors at his shed at Baldwyns Park, Kent, showing the motor for driving the whirling table and shaft to same, 1893

Hiram Maxims flying machine at Baldwyns Park Kent
From 1891-1894 Hiram Maxim constructed in the grounds of Baldwyns Park a huge steam-powered biplane machine. Powered with the assistance of a Thorneycroft marine boiler

First model of Hiram Maxims machine gun. From Der Stein der Weisen, Leipzig, c1895. Engraving

Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) American-born British inventor and engineer. Maxim machine gun. Spy (Leslie Ward) cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 15 December 1904

Hiram Powers (sculptor), 1890 Engraving

Hiram Maxim / IMechE

Hiram Maxim and gun

Transferring the coffin of Ulysses S. Grant from the corridor of City Hall, New York City
BURIAL OF ULYSSES S. GRANT. Transferring the coffin of Ulysses S. Grant from the corridor of City Hall, New York City, to the catafalque on 8 August 1885. Contemporary wood engraving

Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th President of the United States, and his family
GENERAL GRANT AND FAMILY. Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th President of the United States, and his family. Mezzotinit by John Sartain, 1868, after William Cogswell

General Ulysses S. Grants campaign before the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War
VA: GRANTs CAMPAIGN, 1864. General Ulysses S. Grants campaign before the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War. Front page of Harpers Weekly, 20 August 1864

President Ulysses S. Grant on the front of a U.s fifty dollar note, 1969
FIFTY DOLLAR BILL. President Ulysses S. Grant on the front of a U.S fifty dollar note, 1969

Depositing the coffin of Ulysses S. Grant in the tomb, and firing of volleys of musketry by the 7th and 22nd Regiments
BURIAL OF ULYSSES S. GRANT. Depositing the coffin of Ulysses S. Grant in the tomb, and firing of volleys of musketry by the 7th and 22nd Regiments, N.G.S.N.Y. 8 August 1885

A view of the East Room of the White House as redecorated by President and Mrs. Ulysses S
WHITE HOUSE: EAST ROOM. A view of the East Room of the White House as redecorated by President and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant in 1873 with patterned carpet, wall coverings and gas chandeliers

18th President of the United States. Autograph signature
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Autograph signature

Ulysses S. Grant election rally at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 October 1868
ELECTION RALLY, 1868. Ulysses S. Grant election rally at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2 October 1868. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

The Garfield and Rudolph Families, at the Rudolph Home in Hiram, Ohio. President James A
GARFIELD FAMILY, 1881. The Garfield and Rudolph Families, at the Rudolph Home in Hiram, Ohio. President James A. Garfield is standing second from left. Photographed c1881

18th President of the United States. Photographed c1865
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Photographed c1865

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"Hiram: A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Friendship" In the annals of history, the name "Hiram" resonates with significance across various realms. From politics to education, from ancient civilizations to modern inventions, this name has left an indelible mark on humanity's journey. One notable chapter in Hiram's story unfolds in 1872 when the first Black Senators and Representatives took their seats in the 41st Congress. These trailblazers shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations to strive for equality and justice. During the 1800s, Hiram College emerged as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment. Its hallowed halls echoed with intellectual discourse and nurtured young minds hungry for wisdom. This institution became a cradle for leaders who would shape society's destiny. The Cedars of Lebanon hold a mystical allure as they were fabled to have been used by King Solomon himself in building his majestic temple. The connection between Hiram and these sacred trees symbolizes craftsmanship, dedication, and collaboration that transcend time. Innovation soared through Hiram Maxim's captive flying machine - the "Aerial Roundabout. " This invention showcased human ingenuity reaching new heights as dreams took flight amidst technological advancements. Ancient scriptures recount how David received envoys from King Hiram of Tyre - a testament to diplomacy bridging cultures across borders. Their encounter exemplifies friendship forged through mutual respect and understanding. It also intertwines with Ulysses S. Grant - America's 18th President whose leadership during tumultuous times shaped our nation's course. His inauguration at the White House marked a turning point in American history while his legacy endures through steel engraving capturing his resolute spirit. Grant further etched his name into history books through pivotal battles like Shiloh where he arrived amid chaos yet led with unwavering determination. Rain-soaked reconnaissances at Belmont, Missouri showcased his commitment to duty even in the face of adversity.