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Missouri Collection (#6)

"Discover the Rich History

Background imageMissouri Collection: Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print)

Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print)
3036028 Pierre LaClede Landing in St. Louis, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Pierre LaClede settling the future city of St)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918

Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918
1574191 Tiffany Glass Windows, 1918 by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); (add.info.: Tiffany Glass windows at Samuel Cupples House, 3673 West Pine Boulevard, Saint Louis, Independent City, Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Sketches in North America (engraving)

Sketches in North America (engraving)
1589151 Sketches in North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in North America. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 July 1874)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Reach the Missouri River

The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Reach the Missouri River
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - They reach the falls and rapids of the Missouri River 1804 - 1806

Background imageMissouri Collection: The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print)

The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print)
3036032 The St. Louis Levee in the 1870s, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a paddleboat at the St)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley

1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley
DGC418689 1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley, Kansas, advertisement from Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Background imageMissouri Collection: A gold field in the Diggins (engraving)

A gold field in the Diggins (engraving)
819116 A gold field in the Diggins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gold field in the Diggins)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho)

Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho)
735802 Native American bison dance in Missouri (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American bison dance in Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Meteor'Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

"Meteor"Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698111 " Meteor" Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Ice gorge wrecks, Mississippi River, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Ice gorge wrecks, Mississippi River, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Ice gorge wrecks on the Mississippi River, St Louis, Missouri, USA - a regular phenomenon when the river freezes over. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMissouri Collection: Junction of the Three Tributaries of the Missouri (engraving)

Junction of the Three Tributaries of the Missouri (engraving)
1099376 Junction of the Three Tributaries of the Missouri (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Junction of the Three Tributaries of the Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Lewis and Clark Memorial, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA

Lewis and Clark Memorial, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, commemorating the expedition of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark (1804-1806)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Souvenir card, Worlds Fair 1904, St Louis, Missouri, USA

Souvenir card, Worlds Fair 1904, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Souvenir card, Administration Building, Worlds Fair 1904, St Louis, Missouri, USA. When held up to the light, the windows, moon and fountain glow. 1904

Background imageMissouri Collection: East Bridge, St Louis, 1919 (litho)

East Bridge, St Louis, 1919 (litho)
1067716 East Bridge, St Louis, 1919 (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); 49.8x41.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Anonymous Gift; American, out of copyright

Background imageMissouri Collection: Refugees from Northern Missouri entering St. Louis, pub. c. 1894 (engraving)

Refugees from Northern Missouri entering St. Louis, pub. c. 1894 (engraving)
1144577 Refugees from Northern Missouri entering St. Louis, pub. c.1894 (engraving) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1821-86) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageMissouri Collection: William Avery in the 'Gliding Machine', 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

William Avery in the "Gliding Machine", 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698132 William Avery in the " Gliding Machine", 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Ville de St Mande'Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

"Ville de St Mande"Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698114 " Ville de St Mande" Airship, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Mrs Norman Mack, Gov Odell, St Louis Exposition 1903, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Mrs Norman Mack, Gov Odell, St Louis Exposition 1903, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698094 Mrs Norman Mack, Gov Odell, St Louis Exposition 1903, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Francois Airship, Worlds Fair, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Francois Airship, Worlds Fair, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698090 Francois Airship, Worlds Fair, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Leo Stevens, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Leo Stevens, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698081 Leo Stevens, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: 'Ville de St Mande'Airship, Beals on board, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

"Ville de St Mande"Airship, Beals on board, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698064 " Ville de St Mande" Airship, Beals on board, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Airship 'California Arrow', 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Airship "California Arrow", 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3701068 Airship " California Arrow", 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Airship aloft)

Background imageMissouri Collection: A Guide for Emigrants, containing sketches of Illinois

A Guide for Emigrants, containing sketches of Illinois
NBY332354 A Guide for Emigrants, containing sketches of Illinois, Missouri and the adjacent parts, by J.M. Peck, published by Lincoln and Edmands, Boston, 1831 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageMissouri Collection: Wulfing plate, 1200-1400 (copper)

Wulfing plate, 1200-1400 (copper)
DBP422918 Wulfing plate, 1200-1400 (copper) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); height: 30 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Background imageMissouri Collection: View of St Joe, Missouri, from the Kansas Side (engraving)

View of St Joe, Missouri, from the Kansas Side (engraving)
1619909 View of St Joe, Missouri, from the Kansas Side (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Joe, Missouri, from the Kansas Side)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Kansas City, Missouri, USA
6117300 Kansas City, Missouri, USA by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Stock yards, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, in the late 19th century)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Pyramide de cornes de cerf, dans le haut Missouri (engraving)

Pyramide de cornes de cerf, dans le haut Missouri (engraving)
3644353 Pyramide de cornes de cerf, dans le haut Missouri (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramide de cornes de cerf, dans le haut Missouri)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Rescue of the Passengers and Crew of the 'Danmark'by the 'Missouri'in the Atlantic (engraving)

The Rescue of the Passengers and Crew of the "Danmark"by the "Missouri"in the Atlantic (engraving)
1055599 The Rescue of the Passengers and Crew of the " Danmark" by the " Missouri" in the Atlantic (engraving) by Nash

Background imageMissouri Collection: Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River (engraving)

Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River (engraving)
1609468 Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transatlantic Sketches, the Mississippi River)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The Home of General Grant, St. Louis County, Mo. pub. 1865 (colour lithograph)

The Home of General Grant, St. Louis County, Mo. pub. 1865 (colour lithograph)
3258462 The Home of General Grant, St. Louis County, Mo. pub. 1865 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses S)

Background imageMissouri Collection: The city of St. Louis, c. 1874 (colour lithograph)

The city of St. Louis, c. 1874 (colour lithograph)
3710025 The city of St. Louis, c.1874 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-eye view of St)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Airship 'California Arrow', 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Airship "California Arrow", 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698073 Airship " California Arrow", 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Airship aloft)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Les Maisons Flottantes (engraving)

Les Maisons Flottantes (engraving)
2783312 Les Maisons Flottantes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Maisons Flottantes)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c. 19th March 1861 (litho)

Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c. 19th March 1861 (litho)
696011 Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c.19th March 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 48.4x31 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageMissouri Collection: St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving)

St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving)
1605387 St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Louis, Missouri, USA)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Kite display, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Kite display, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698127 Kite display, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Kite display in Transportation Building)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Worlds Fair St Louis, Pres Francis at right, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Worlds Fair St Louis, Pres Francis at right, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698095 Worlds Fair St Louis, Pres Francis at right, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Group of men)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Knabenshue - at St Louis, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Knabenshue - at St Louis, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698087 Knabenshue - at St Louis, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Capt Tom Baldwin, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)

Capt Tom Baldwin, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698079 Capt Tom Baldwin, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageMissouri Collection: Battle at Wilsons Creek, MO, 1878 (engraving)

Battle at Wilsons Creek, MO, 1878 (engraving)
878333 Battle at Wilsons Creek, MO, 1878 (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); 19 x13 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Death of General Lyon)

Background imageMissouri Collection: Storm Chaser

Storm Chaser
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Background imageMissouri Collection: St Louis Arch

St Louis Arch
Errick Cameron

Background imageMissouri Collection: McDonnell F-4D Phantom II 65-0770A

McDonnell F-4D Phantom II 65-0770A
United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4D-28-MC Phantom II 65-0770A (msn 1840), at Lambert Field, Missouri on 30 May 1971, with McDonnell Douglas for testing and trials. Date: 1971

Background imageMissouri Collection: Volpar Super Turbo 18 N91265

Volpar Super Turbo 18 N91265 (msn AF-409, formerly C-45G 51-11852 and AT-7C 43-33541), at St. Louis, Missouri. 51-11852 was re-manufactured by Beechcraft from AT-7C 43-33541 (msn 6089) in 1953

Background imageMissouri Collection: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
(ex Missouri Air National Guard) - Republic F-84F-30-GK Thunderstreak 51-9422, late of the 110th Fighter Squadron, on gate guard duties at St. Louis Air National Guard Base, MO

Background imageMissouri Collection: Grassy Bluffs, Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Grassy Bluffs, Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Grassy Bluffs, Upper Missouri, 1861/1869

Background imageMissouri Collection: A Sioux Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Sioux Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Sioux Village, 1861/1869. in Upper Missouri

Background imageMissouri Collection: Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861/1869. Who-na-sow-on with shield and warriors on the source of the Yellowstone River. 1833




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"Discover the Rich History and Vibrant Landscapes of Missouri" Step back in time to the thrilling era of steamboat races with the iconic 1870 Great Mississippi Steamboat Race. Witness the exhilarating competition between the Robert E. Lee and Natchez, culminating in an awe-inspiring victory for the Robert E. Lee after a grueling journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, completed in just 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. But Missouri's wonders don't stop there. Prepare to be captivated by tales of UFO sightings and Louisiana Bigfoot encounters that add an air of mystery and intrigue to this remarkable state. Marvel at Kansas City's downtown skyline as it proudly showcases its architectural gems, including Union Station—a true testament to Missouri's vibrant urban landscape. And when night falls, immerse yourself in a magical wonderland adorned with holiday lights that illuminate every corner. Embark on a breathtaking sunrise adventure at St. Louis' Gateway Arch Area & Old Courthouse—an iconic symbol of American history rising against the dawn sky. Relive the grandeur of past eras through scenes from St. Louis World Fair - Festival Hall and Cascades—where innovation met beauty. Experience firsthand life on America's heartland as you witness scenes from stockyards in Kansas City—a testament to Missouri's agricultural heritage that still thrives today. Indulge your senses with nature's splendor as you witness Lake of Ozarks come alive under a glorious sunrise—an idyllic retreat nestled amidst picturesque landscapes where tranquility reigns supreme. Immerse yourself in history as twilight casts its enchanting spell over St. Louis' freight yard near a grain storage facility—a glimpse into Missouri's industrial prowess captured beautifully through photography circa 1974. Finally, lose yourself amidst fountains dancing harmoniously alongside magnificent buildings within St. Louis—the perfect embodiment of elegance meeting modernity while paying homage to Missouri's rich cultural heritage.