Independence Collection (#56)

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto, April 1836

Cartoon: Hot Air Balloon
CARTOON: HOT AIR BALLOON. Original Air Balloon. Satirical English cartoon, 1783, on the achievement of independence by the United States, referring to recent experiments with hot air balloons

Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. The first page of John Adams copy of the Declaration of Independence, in his own handwriting, June 1776

VOTING INDEPENDENCE, 1776. The Continental Congress voting in favor of independence, 1776. Copper engraving by Edward Savage, early 19th century, after a painting by Robert Edge Pine

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Helen Keller with two-year-old Donald Hart on board the ocean liner Independence, after the ship docked in New York City

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. God Save America. 13 hands, symbolizing the original 13 states, Warmed by one Heart, United in one Band. American celebratory engraving, c1776

TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY. c1781. Fashionable Hairdo or the Triumph of Liberty. French cartoon, c1781, referring to the the American War of Independence and to the extremes of womens fashion in France

TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. The Blessings of Peace. Englands Sun Setting. At left Benjamin Franklin is crowning the young republic, who is seated with allies, the kings of Spain and France

SAM HOUSTON (1793-1863). Sam Houston dictating to Colonel George Washington Hockley the orders for Stephen Austin to go in search of artillery on the retreat from Gonzales, Texas

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. French allegory of American independence. On the column are portraits of King Louis XVI, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington (misspelled). Line engraving, French, 1786

STATE COAT OF ARMS, 1787. The armorial bearings (coat of arms) of Pennsylvania (top) and New Jersey. American line engraving from Columbian Magazine, 1787

MISSOURI: COURTHOUSE, c1853. Independence Courthouse in Independence, Missouri. Engraving, c1853

GREEK SOLDIER, 1820s. A Greek partisan fighting for independence against the Turks in the 1820s. Steel engraving, American, c1850, after Emanuel Leutze

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. The war in Cuba - A dash through the woods. Wood engraving, American, 1869

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Attack of the Havana Volunteers on the Governors Palace. English newspaper engraving, 1869

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Revolutionary troops and patriot families on their way to Spanish lines to accept the Treaty of Zanj├│n, at the conclusion of the Ten Years War

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. The war in Cuba - The Cuban Scout. Wood engraving, American, 1869

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Headquarters of General Adolph Cavada, military district of Cienfuegos. Wood engraving, American, 1869

ROMANIA: INDEPENDENCE, 1877. On the permission of Romanian authorities, Russian troops advance on horseback across Romanian territory to fight Turkey in April 1877

STATUE OF LIBERTY: TORCH. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

FOURTH OF JULY, 1875. The Days We Celebrate. Steel engraving, 1875, by John C. McRae after F. A. Chapman
FOURTH OF JULY, 1875. The Days We Celebrate. Steel engraving, 1875, by John C. McRae after F.A. Chapman

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Ruins of General Carlos Manuel de Cespedess plantation. Wood engraving, American, 1869

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Types of the Cuban patriot soldiers. Wood engraving, American, 1869

TEXAS: THE ALAMO, 1836. An engraving depiciting the death of Davy Crockett at the end of the Battle of the Alamo, March 1836. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NY: SONS OF LIBERTY, 1776. The Sons of Liberty pullig down the statue of King George III at the Bowling Green, New York, 9 July 1776: American line engraving, 1829

FOURTH OF JULY, 1869. Fourth of July at the country home. Wood engraving, 1869

FOURTH OF JULY, 1882. Celebrating the Fourth of July in New England in the early 19th century. Wood engraving, 1882

FOURTH OF JULY, 1868. The Fourth of July in the country. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Worth, American, 1868

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. Battle of Las Minas, 3 May 1869. Contemporary wood engraving from an American newspaper

MEXICO: SANTA ANNA, 1843. Mexican general and political leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1795)
MEXICO: SANTA ANNA, 1843. Mexican general and political leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1795?-1876) with Mariano Arista: wood engraving, 1843

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. The Cuban Revolution. Battle in the defile of the pardones. Wood engraving, American, 1869

MEXICO: INDEPENDENCE, 1910. Allegory commemorating the centennial of Mexicos independence, 1910, depicting the Metropolitan Cathedral in the Plaza de la Constitucion, or Zocalo, at Mexico City

CUBA: TEN YEARS WAR. The War in Cuba. Surprise of an insurgent camp. Wood engraving, American, 1870

MEXICO: INDEPENDENCE, 1910. A meeting, 16 September 1910, to commemorate the centennial of Mexicos independence. Zinc engraving by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913)

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

FOURTH OF JULY, 1871. The glorious Fourth - The first gun - Time, 5 A. M. Line engraving, 1871
FOURTH OF JULY, 1871. The glorious Fourth - The first gun - Time, 5 A.M. Line engraving, 1871, after Edwin Austin Abbey

LIBERTY POLE, 1776. Sons of Liberty raising a Liberty Pole in 1776. Color engraving, 1875

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. The Sons of Liberty pulling down the statue of King George III on the Bowling Green, New York, on the night of 9 July 1776. Color engraving, by John C. McRae

TEXAS: THE ALAMO, 1836. The Siege of the Alamo, 23 February-6 March 1836. Color engraving, 19th century

SONS OF LIBERTY: STATUE. A rather fanciful Europeanized view of the pulling down of the statue of King George III in New York City on 9 July 1776

Independence Hall. Philadelphia 1876. Print showing a busy intersection of streets with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages and railroads, as well as horseback riders

Signing the declaration of their independence. Illustration shows a group of women at a convention presenting their declaration of independence

The Bostonians in distress. Print shows a re-drawn and reversed image of the famous British political cartoon where Bostonians held captive in a cage are suspended from the Liberty Tree

July 4 - Independence Day. Poster for the July 4th celebration at the DuPage County Centennial in Downers Grove, showing a firecracker. Date between 1936 and 1939

Monterey (sic), from Independence Hill, in the rear of the Bishops Palace. Date c1847

Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776. Date 1876

Independence day. Illustration shows a wide-eyed man (Mr. Henry Peck) in a canoe loaded with camping gear and with a Native guide on a wilderness lake and a woman (Mrs)

North Carolina - Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Date c1877

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"Inspiring Tales of Independence: From Scottish Covenanters to Greek Heroes" The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves proudly, symbolizing their unwavering pursuit and religious freedom. Bonhomme Richard and Serapis engage in a fierce battle on the high seas, embodying the spirit during the American Revolutionary War. William Wallace's statue stands tall in Aberdeen, reminding us of his legendary fight for Scotland's independence against English rule. The Constitution of USA, born in 1787, serves as a beacon of liberty and self-governance for generations to come. Montpelier Vale offers a breathtaking view down Blackheath Village, where individuality thrives amidst London's bustling metropolis. A signed copy of the Declaration from July 4th, 1776 represents America's bold step towards liberation from British tyranny. Juan O Gorman's mural captures Mexico's cry for revolution with Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810 - an iconic moment in Mexican history. Theodoros Kolokotronis emerges as a Greek hero fighting valiantly for Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule during the early 19th century. The Battle of Cowpens in 1781 showcases American resilience and determination as they secure victory over British forces during the Revolutionary War. As leatherback turtle hatchlings cross beaches to reach the sea, they symbolize nature’s struggle for survival – an innate quest for freedom and autonomy. From historical events that shaped nations' destinies to natural wonders reflecting life’s inherent drive towards independence; these diverse hints remind us that throughout time and across cultures, humanity has always yearned for freedom – both individually and collectively.