Mississippi River Collection (#14)

CONSTANTINO BELTRAMI. Italian explorer at the mouth of the Mississippi River, 1823: canvas, 1860, by E. Scuri

HERNANDO DE SOTO (c1500-1542). Spanish explorer in America. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

MISSISSIPPI RIVER, c1890. The Palisades on the Mississippi River. Photograph, c1890

ARKANSAS: LEVEES, 1922. Construction of levees using tractor-drawn wagons near Wyanoke, Arkansas, on the Mississippi River, 1922

ST. LOUIS: FLOOD, 1858. A view of the Mississipi River waterfront in St. Louis, Missouri, during a flood, 16 June 1858

ST. LOUIS: TORNADO, 1896. The tornado at St. Louis, Missouri, 27 May 1896. Illustration from a contemporary American newspaper

FLOOD REFUGEES, c1910. African Americans wait for Red Cross assistance during a flood of the Mississippi River, c1910

STEAMBOAT: MAYFLOWER. High pressure steamboat Mayflower on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, c1855

MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

MAP: MISSISSIPPI RIVER, 1861. Map of the Alluvial Region of the Mississippi. Drawn by Charles Mahon, 1861

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. A Mississippi River steamboat captain. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

STEAMBOAT DECK, c1880. A view of the boiler deck on board the packet steamer J.M. White, in service on the Mississippi River between Greenville, Mississippi, and New Orleans, Louisiana

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1900. The steamboat City of Memphis photographed on the Mississippi River, c1900

STEAMBOAT INTERIOR, c1896. Interior view of the Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, launched in 1896 and destroyed in a fire at Chester, Illinois, in 1897

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1880. The steamboat David R. Powell docked along the Mississippi River. Photographed c1880

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1880. The steamboat E.C. Carroll, Jr. loaded with bales of cotton along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Photographed c1880

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1875. The packet steamer James Howard at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in Cairo, Illinois. Photographed c1875

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The steamboat Robert E. Lee nearing the finish line in its victorious race up the Mississippi River against the Natchez, from New Orleans, Louisiana to St

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1865. The Silver Moon, steamboat of the Memphis & Cincinnati Packet Line, on the levee in Memphis, Tennessee, next to the Sir William Wallace. Photographed c1865

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOATS. Steamboats and barges moored along the Mississippi River, 1850s

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: DREDGES. Part of the dredge fleet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moored at their winter quarters in West Memphis, Arkansas, on the Mississippi River

ILLINOIS: KEELBOAT. Keelboat at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois. Oil on canvas, 19th century, by an anonymous artist

BOATS ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Life on the Mississippi River in time of peace. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865

LOUISIANA STEAMBOAT, 1832. A New Orleans steamboat. Lithograph from the first American edition of Frances Trollopes Domestic Manners of the Americans, 1832

MAP: MISSISSIPPI RIVER. English map of the Mississippi River and its tributaries, 1775, based on surveys made ten years earlier

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. Running the Reef. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

TWAIN: TITLE PAGE, 1883. Title page to the first edition (1883) of Mark Twain s
TWAIN: TITLE PAGE, 1883. Title page to the first edition (1883) of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi

ST. LOUIS: LEVEE, c1898. Unloading barrels of sugar from steamers at the St. Louis Levee. Stereograph, c1898

MINNESOTA: LUMBER, c1890. A raft containing lumber passing through a drawbridge on the Mississippi River, Winona, Minnesota. Photograph, c1890

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Confederate troops attack a Union Army steamboat exploring a swamp near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1865

CIVIL WAR: SWAMP, 1863. Union Army troops exploring a swamp near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1865

CIVIL WAR: BAYOU, 1863. Union Army troops exploring a bayou near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1865

SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters plan to gain a position at Haines Bluff, behind the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by connecting a series of creeks and bayous

SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, 1863. General Ulysses S. Grants plan to gain a position at Haines Bluff, behind the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi

SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, 1863. Union Army troops under Ulysses S. Grant, paddling along the bayou during the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1865

CIVIL WAR: BLOCKADE, 1861. The Confederate cruiser, Sumter, running the Union blockade at Pass a L Outre, Louisiana, 30 June 1861. Lithograph, American, 1869

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Attempted bombardment by Union Army gunboats of the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1863. Wood engraving, American, 1865

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. A Union Army gunboat in a bayou near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1865

CIVIL WAR: MORTAR BOATS. General Hallecks fleet of mortar-boats for service on the Mississippi. Engraving, 1861.

FATHER JACQUES MARQUETTE. Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet descending the Mississippi River: drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

NEW ORLEANS, 1803. A view of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the time of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, bearing the motto Under My Wings, Everything Prospers

Minneapolis, Minnesota, City View
USA, Minnesota, Minneapolis, skyline from the Mississippi River with Hennepin Avenue Bridge, dawn

USA, Missouri, near St. Charles, Sunrise on the Mississippi River
USA, Missouri, near St. Charles at sunrise on the Mississippi River (Large format sizes available)

USA, Missouri, Cape Girardeau: The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River at night

USA, Missouri, St. Louis: Old Courthouse & Gateway Arch Area along Mississippi River

The Gateway Arch and St Louis skyline reflect into the Mississippi River at dusk in St Louis, Missouri, USA

Looking across the Mississippi River to St Louis and Arch

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"The Mighty Mississippi: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the year 1870, where a legendary steamboat race took place on the vast expanse of the Mississippi River. The Robert E. Lee and the Natchez embarked on an epic journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, battling against each other's prowess and determination. In an astonishing display of speed and skill, it was the Robert E. Lee that emerged victorious after three days, eighteen hours, and fourteen minutes of intense competition. As we delve further into history, we encounter another remarkable sight along this iconic river - the Sultana paddle steamer making a stop at Helena in 1865. This vessel stands as a testament to the bustling activity that once graced these waters. The Battle of New Orleans also left its mark on this historic waterway when American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson triumphed over British forces during the War of 1812. It was a pivotal moment in American history that forever solidified their control over this crucial trade route. Nature itself has bestowed its wonders upon the Mississippi River too; one such spectacle being a meteor shower illuminating its night sky in 1833. Imagine witnessing shooting stars streaking across this majestic backdrop. Moving forward to 1865, we find ourselves aboard a Louisiana steamboat meandering through bayous by torchlight – an enchanting scene captured beautifully in lithograph form. Fast forward again to Minneapolis in the vibrant 1870s; here lies a city flourishing alongside this great river, with its towering skyline reflecting off its shimmering waters. Paddle steamer Natchez gracefully glides along these currents - an elegant reminder of how vital steamboats were for transportation and commerce during those times. Even amidst conflict, naval battles erupted on these very waters during America's Civil War in 1861 – showcasing both bravery and sacrifice as soldiers fought for their beliefs while navigating treacherous currents. St.