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Oliver Collection (#27)

"Oliver: A Timeless Duo and a Tale of Resilience" Step into the world of Oliver, where laughter meets perseverance

Background imageOliver Collection: DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Master Bates explains a professional technicality

DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Master Bates explains a professional technicality. Etching by George Cruikshank to the first edition of Charles Dickens Oliver Twist, 1837-38

Background imageOliver Collection: DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Oliver claimed by his Affectionate Friends

DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Oliver claimed by his Affectionate Friends. Etching by George Cruikshank to the first edition, 1837-38

Background imageOliver Collection: DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Olivers amazement at the Dodgers mode of going to work

DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Olivers amazement at the Dodgers mode of going to work
DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Olivers amazement at the Dodgers mode of " going to work." Etching by George Cruikshank to the first edition, 1837-38

Background imageOliver Collection: DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Oliver introduced to the Respectable Old Gentleman

DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. Oliver introduced to the Respectable Old Gentleman. Etching by George Cruikshank from the first edition of Charles Dickens Oliver Twist, 1837-1838

Background imageOliver Collection: WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. Army General Oliver O

WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. Army General Oliver O. Howards camp along the Yellowstone river in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Photograph, c1913

Background imageOliver Collection: INDIAN WARS, 1878. Oh! Oh! Howard! I am still pursuing the Indians - Telegram from General O

INDIAN WARS, 1878. Oh! Oh! Howard! I am still pursuing the Indians - Telegram from General O
INDIAN WARS, 1878. Oh! Oh! Howard! " I am still pursuing the Indians" - Telegram from General O. O. Howard. Cartoon showing General Oliver Otis Howard running from a Native American around

Background imageOliver Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Brother Jonathan Administering a Salutary Cordial to John Bull

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Brother Jonathan Administering a Salutary Cordial to John Bull. Contemporary American cartoon by Amos Doolittle depicting the British being forced to drink Perry

Background imageOliver Collection: HERFORD: COUNTERFEIT BILLS. Some Counterfeit Bills. Caricatures of William Randolph Hearst

HERFORD: COUNTERFEIT BILLS. Some Counterfeit Bills. Caricatures of William Randolph Hearst (Bill the Patriot), Billy Sunday (Bill the Evangelist)

Background imageOliver Collection: CROWE: BOSWELL, 1859. Boswells Introduction to the Literary Club

CROWE: BOSWELL, 1859. Boswells Introduction to the Literary Club. Engraving after a painting by Eyre Crowe, 1859. Left to right: Edmund Burke, Bennet Langton (standing), Oliver Goldsmith (seated)

Background imageOliver Collection: STOCK CERTIFICATE, 1792. A share of stock and a certificate of ownership issued

STOCK CERTIFICATE, 1792. A share of stock and a certificate of ownership issued to Benjamin Lincoln, signed by Alexander Hamilton and Oliver Wolcott, 1792

Background imageOliver Collection: SPAIN: WEDDING, 1491. The marriage of Oliver, a prince of Castile. Spanish woodcut illustration

SPAIN: WEDDING, 1491. The marriage of Oliver, a prince of Castile. Spanish woodcut illustration, 1491, from an edition of the popular romance Oliveros de Castilla

Background imageOliver Collection: WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. A log cabin in the woods with a marker indicating where U

WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. A log cabin in the woods with a marker indicating where U.S. Army General Oliver O. Howard passed with his wagon in pursuit of the Nez Perce tribe in Yellowstone National

Background imageOliver Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September 1813, during the War of 1812. Lithograph, American, 1878, by John Perry Newell

Background imageOliver Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Most Gloriouse News! Broadside, 21 September 1813

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Most Gloriouse News! Broadside, 21 September 1813, announcing the American victory in the naval battle on Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

Background imageOliver Collection: PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

Background imageOliver Collection: AMERICAN NAVAL HEROES. Portraits of American naval heroes from the War of 1812

AMERICAN NAVAL HEROES. Portraits of American naval heroes from the War of 1812 surround a depiction of the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1846

Background imageOliver Collection: SONS OF LIBERTY BROADSIDE. Broadside issued calling for a meeting of the Sons of

SONS OF LIBERTY BROADSIDE. Broadside issued calling for a meeting of the Sons of Liberty in Boston, to call for the public resignation of stamp agent Andrew Oliver, 17 December 1765

Background imageOliver Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Queen Charlotte and Johnny Bull Got Their Dose of Perry

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Queen Charlotte and Johnny Bull Got Their Dose of Perry : contemporary American cartoon punning on Perrys name

Background imageOliver Collection: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

Background imageOliver Collection: Library of Congress Mural - Emersons Uriel

Library of Congress Mural - Emersons Uriel
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Emersons Uriel

Background imageOliver Collection: Library of Congress Mural - Miltons Comus

Library of Congress Mural - Miltons Comus
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Miltons Comus. Listening to the ladys song. Date: 1920

Background imageOliver Collection: Library of Congress Mural - Wordsworths Boy of Winander

Library of Congress Mural - Wordsworths Boy of Winander
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Wordsworths Boy of Winander

Background imageOliver Collection: Library of Congress Mural - Shakespeares Adonis

Library of Congress Mural - Shakespeares Adonis
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Shakespeares Adonis - slain by a wild boar. Date: 1920

Background imageOliver Collection: Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Keats Endymion

Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Keats Endymion
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Keats Endymion - The shepherd boy asleep on Mount Latmus

Background imageOliver Collection: Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Tennysons Ganymede

Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Tennysons Ganymede
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building

Background imageOliver Collection: Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Muse of Lyric Poetry

Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Muse of Lyric Poetry
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. The Muse of Lyric Poetry. Date: 1920

Background imageOliver Collection: Billiards Illustrated - Trying for the pocket

Billiards Illustrated - Trying for the pocket - A youthful pickpocket has a rummage through an elderly gentlemans trouser pocket whist he browses some titles on a bookstall. Date: circa 1903

Background imageOliver Collection: Sir Oliver Lodge / Vf 1904

Sir Oliver Lodge / Vf 1904
SIR OLIVER LODGE English physicist: " Birmingham University" Date: 1851 - 1940

Background imageOliver Collection: From left: Lt-Gen Sir Oliver Leese, CBE, DSO

From left: Lt-Gen Sir Oliver Leese, CBE, DSO, Commander of the Thirtieth Corps and Lt-Gen Montgomery

Background imageOliver Collection: Saw mill designed by Oliver Evans (1755-1819). Engraving from The Young Mill-Wright

Saw mill designed by Oliver Evans (1755-1819). Engraving from The Young Mill-Wright and Millers Guide
SAW MILL. Saw mill designed by Oliver Evans (1755-1819). Engraving from The Young Mill-Wright and Millers Guide

Background imageOliver Collection: Queen Elizabeth I c. 1590-1592. Preparatory sketch by Isaac Oliver

Queen Elizabeth I c. 1590-1592. Preparatory sketch by Isaac Oliver
Queen Elizabeth I c.1590-1592. Preparatory sketch by Isaac Oliver

Background imageOliver Collection: Philippe Rcord (1799-1889) French venereologist. Described by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Philippe Rcord (1799-1889) French venereologist. Described by Oliver Wendell Holmes as the Voltaire of pelvic literature.. Cartoon by Andre Gill for La Lune, Paris, 10 October 1867

Background imageOliver Collection: Oliver Lodge (1851-1940) British physicist. Electricity. Wireless telegraphy. Psychical research

Oliver Lodge (1851-1940) British physicist. Electricity. Wireless telegraphy. Psychical research. Spy (Leslie Ward) cartoon from Vanity Fair, 1904

Background imageOliver Collection: Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking

Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge. In the background starving companions polish their bowls

Background imageOliver Collection: Henry Ireton (1611-51) English Parliamentary commander. Son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell

Henry Ireton (1611-51) English Parliamentary commander. Son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. Copperplate engraving

Background imageOliver Collection: English Civil Wars: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) at the Battle of Marston Moor, 2 July 1644

English Civil Wars: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) at the Battle of Marston Moor, 2 July 1644. Parliamentarians defeated Royalists under Prince Rupert. Engraving

Background imageOliver Collection: Dutch cartoon protesting Oliver Cromwells reign by showing him as Hercules clad

Dutch cartoon protesting Oliver Cromwells reign by showing him as Hercules clad in a lionskin shattering the royal money barrel, symbolically ending the rule of the Long Parliament

Background imageOliver Collection: Southern Railways Merchant Navy Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive, 1941

Southern Railways Merchant Navy Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive, 1941, designed by Oliver Bulleid (1882-1970). Transport Mechanical Engineering England Britain

Background imageOliver Collection: Oliver Goldsmith (1724-1774) Irish-born British playwright and poet and novelist

Oliver Goldsmith (1724-1774) Irish-born British playwright and poet and novelist best remembered for the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) the poem The Deserted Village (1770)

Background imageOliver Collection: Humble Petition and Advice 1657. English constitutional document making Oliver Cromwell

Humble Petition and Advice 1657. English constitutional document making Oliver Cromwell king in all but name 1657. This was Englands second and last written constitution

Background imageOliver Collection: War of 1812: Battle of Lake Erie (Put-in-Bay), Ohio, 10 September 1813. Oliver Hazard

War of 1812: Battle of Lake Erie (Put-in-Bay), Ohio, 10 September 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry in bow of small rowing boat after abandoning his flagship Lawrence transferring to Niagara

Background imageOliver Collection: Dutch cartoon protesting against Oliver Cromwells rule in Britain. It shows

Dutch cartoon protesting against Oliver Cromwells rule in Britain. It shows him as Hercules clad in a lionskin, breaking open the royal money barrel, thus ending the Long Parliament. Britain, c1652

Background imageOliver Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885

Background imageOliver Collection: Page from a Dutch newspaper Hollandsche Mercurius of 1653, showing Oliver Cromwell

Page from a Dutch newspaper Hollandsche Mercurius of 1653, showing Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) as Lord Protector, a title he assumed on 16 December 1653

Background imageOliver Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1559-1658) English soldier and statesman. Leading Parliamentarian

Oliver Cromwell (1559-1658) English soldier and statesman. Leading Parliamentarian in the English Civil Wars. Lord Protector of England (1653-1658). Cromwell in armour holding a field marshals baton

Background imageOliver Collection: At Tea, Dr. Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith at Mrs. Thrales, from the Picture by Beatrice Meyer

At Tea, Dr. Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith at Mrs. Thrales, from the Picture by Beatrice Meyer
At Tea, Dr. Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith at Mrs. Thrale s, from the Picture by Beatrice Meyer, Exhibited by the Society of British Artists

Background imageOliver Collection: American physician and man of letters. Steel engraving

American physician and man of letters. Steel engraving
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. Steel engraving

Background imageOliver Collection: The 1921 British expedition to Mount Everest. Standing, from left: A. F. R

The 1921 British expedition to Mount Everest. Standing, from left: A. F. R
MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The 1921 British expedition to Mount Everest. Standing, from left: A.F.R. Wollaston, Charles Howard-Bury, Alexander Heron, Harold Raeburn




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"Oliver: A Timeless Duo and a Tale of Resilience" Step into the world of Oliver, where laughter meets perseverance. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this name has left an indelible mark on history. From their iconic roles in "Flying Deuces" to the silent film "Leave Them Laughing, " Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius continues to captivate audiences even today. But Oliver is not just limited to Hollywood legends; it extends beyond the silver screen. Remember Oliver Twist meeting the Artful Dodger? The tale of this young orphan navigating through a Dickensian world remains etched in our hearts. And who can forget Bill Sykes, that menacing character who added depth to Oliver's story? Yet, there is more to Oliver than entertainment alone. It intertwines with historical events as well. Whether it be Cromwell at Dunbar or the Westland Lysander aircraft from 1941, this name carries echoes of bravery and resilience. Even within the realm of dance, we find traces of Oliver's influence. The Harkness Theatre mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver pays homage to Terpsichore, showcasing dancers celebrating their artistry—a testament to how creativity transcends time. Just like its diverse associations suggest, "Oliver" encompasses a multitude of stories—comedic brilliance, tales of survival against all odds, historical significance—and serves as a reminder that names hold power beyond mere labels. So let us embrace the spirit behind each reference linked with "Oliver, " for it encapsulates laughter amidst adversity and leaves an everlasting impact on our collective consciousness.