Oliver Collection (#28)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. Lithograph, c1879

(1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. The birthplace of the late Oliver Wendell Holmes, at Cambridge
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. The birthplace of the late Oliver Wendell Holmes, at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, English, 1894

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

American physician and man of letters. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century

(1809-1894). American physician and man of letters
OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters

(1728-1774). Anglo-Irish writer. Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London
OLIVER GOLDSMITH (1728-1774). Anglo-Irish writer. Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Steel engraving, 19th century

Oliver Crimmen with Pseudoscarus lepidus specimen
Oliver Crimmen, curator at the Natural History Museum, London. Specimen featured is a parrotfish, holotype, Tahiti, collected by Charles Darwin on the Beagle voyage

Scientist working in Darwin Centre
Oliver Crimmen working with the zoological spirit collection in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Oliver Crimmen with fish specimen
Photograph of Oliver Crimmen, a curator at the Natural History Museum, London. The specimen featured is a Cypselurus bahiensis, four winged flying fish from the North Atlantic

OLIVER, Juan (14th centurys. XIV BC). Passion

CROMWELL, Oliver (1599-1658). English Puritan politician and military man. Medal. ITALY. Florence. Bargello National Museum

Cover of Oliver Twist, 1883 edition
Front page of a 1883 edition of " Oliver Twist" or " The Parish Boys Progress" by Charles Dickens. 1883

DICKENS, CHARLES (1812-1870). ENGLISH
Detail of a the binding of the novel Oliver Twist o The Parish Boys Progress by Charles Dickens. 1883s edition

DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). English novelist. Illustration of a scene from the novel Oliver Twist or The Parish Boy s

Oliver Cromwell (Freeman
OLIVER CROMWELL in armour Date: 1599 - 1658

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress, at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull

OLIVER KIRK (1884-1958). American gold medalist, bantamweight and featherweight boxer. Photographed at the 1904 Summer Olympics, held in St. Louis, Missouri

Elihu Root, left, President Calvin Coolidge, center, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
CALVIN COOLIDGE, 1920s. Elihu Root, left, President Calvin Coolidge, center, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Oil over a photograph from the 1920s

Members of the Electoral Commission convened in 1877 in order to resolve the presidential election of 1876
ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Members of the Electoral Commission convened in 1877 in order to resolve the presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed

30th President of the United States. Left to right: Elihu Root, Coolidge, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States. Left to right: Elihu Root, Coolidge, and Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. in the late 1920s

OLIVER CROMWELL (1752-1853). American Revolutionary War soldier. Cromwells honorable discharge, 5 June 1783, written and signed by George Washington

JEFFERSON DAVIS TRIAL. The grand jury that found the indictment against Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, for treason. Photograph, 1868

OLIVER OTIS HOWARD (1830-1909). American army officer. Wood engraing, 1865

OLIVER GOLDSMITH (1728-1774). Anglo-Irish writer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

SIR OLIVER JOSEPH LODGE (1851-1940). English physicist and writer. Oil on canvas by G. Reid

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 1876. The Political Farce of 1876. Lithograph poster alleging fraud in the 1876 presidential election between Republican Rutherford B

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833). American politician and Secretary of the Treasury, 1795-1800. Engraving by J. Andrews and W. H. Tappan, 19th century

PLOW: ADVERTISEMENT, 1889. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for the Oliver Chilled Plow made by Oliver Chilled Plow Works of South Bend, Indiana

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

WAR OF 1812: OFFICERS. Portraits of American officers who participated in battles in the War of 1812. Clockwise from left: Oliver Hazard Perry, Isaac Hull, William Bainbridge, and James Lawrence

BOSTON: HOTEL BILL, c1768. Bill from O. Cromwells Head Tavern, run by Joshua Brackett. Hotel bill engraved by Paul Revere, c1770

OLIVER EVANS (1755-1819). American inventor. Line engraving, 19th century

WATER WHEEL. Overshot water wheel. Engraving from Oliver Evans The Young Millwright and Millers Guide

WATER WHEEL. Breastshot water wheel. Engraving from Oliver Evans The Young Millwright and Millers Guide

WATER WHEEL. Undershot water wheel. Engraving from Oliver Evans The Young Millwright and Millers Guide

PURITAN CAMP, c1644. The Puritan army of Oliver Cromwell in camp during the English Civil War, c1644. Wood engraving, English, c1860

CROMWELL: SCHOOLMASTER. Thomas Beard, schoolmaster to Oliver Cromwell. Steel engraving, English, 1810

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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.