Oliver Collection (#29)

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

PURITANS: SATIRE, c1650. Cromwell pypeth unto Fairfax. Satire on the Puritans. English royalist playing card, c1650

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perrys victory at Lake Erie, 10 September, 1813. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

BATTLE OF NASEBY, 1645. Cavaliers loyal to King Charles I flee pursuing Parliamentarians in the service of Oliver Cromwell following the Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War, 14 June 1645

OLIVER FISHER WINCHESTER (1810-1880). American industrialist

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

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. The Deacons Masterpiece, or, The Wonderful One-Hoss Shay. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ENGLAND: ROYALIST SATIRE. An early Royalist satire on Oliver Cromwell (B) and his associates, who are shown consulting with the Devil (A)

CROMWELL: SATIRE, 1679. English playing card, satirizing Oliver Cromwells government

OLVIER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1796-1799. Steel engraving, 1863

OLIVER CROMWELL (1599-1658). English soldier and statesman. Line engraving, 19th century

PERRY: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813. Steel engraving, 19th century

OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (1785-1819). American naval commander. Stipple engraving, American, 1813

OLIVER EVANS MILL. Oliver Evans improved automatic mill which used bucket chains and Archimedean screws, needing only one operator. Engraving from The Young Mill-Wright and Millers Guide

BATTLE OF WORCESTER, 1651. Oliver Cromwell at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651. The Cathedral of Worcester, used as stables during the Civil War, appears in the background

ORUKTER AMPHIBOLOS, 1804. American inventor, Oliver Evans Amphibious Digger. Color engraving, 19th century

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1808-1894). American man of letters. Colored engraving, 1867

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

OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). American politician and jurist: American engraving, 19th century

GREAT BRITAIN: PARLIAMENT. The Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 1653, by Oliver Cromwell, in order to introduce Triennial Elections. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

OLIVER CROMWELL (1599-1658). Lord Protector of England (1653-1658). Copper engraving, English, 18th century

OLIVER MORTON (1823-1877). Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton. American politician and Governor of Indiana. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

The Philippine Oliver asks for more

The youthful prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery, receiving the Aaronic priesthood under the hands of John the Baptist, May 15, 1829

Oliver Wendell Holmes. Date c1879 Oct. 14

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival 40 people. Date c1899

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

Grand revival of Oliver Twist after Cruikshank. Date c1883

Oliver Twist asks for more. Illustration shows a large, bloated man labeled Tariff-made Monopoly holding a small dish labeled Dingley Schedule, asking Uncle Sam

Policeman stops a man with cart
" I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Some potentially illegal night manoeuvres are thwarted by

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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.