Organisation Collection

Womens Institute activities during the First World War, making jam and wicker baskets to help with the war effort. 1915

WW2 Poster -- Formation Signs
Formation signs, dated 8 May 1945. Chromolithograph poster, showing various formation signs of infantry and armoured divisions, brigades, groups, including Airborne TPS, GHQ Liaison Regiment

Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto

Card index box. Index cards arranged alphabetically in a box

Buddy, Seeing Eye
Buddy, guide dog of Morris Frank of Tennessee, the first dog trained in Switzerland by Mrs Dorothy Eustis, founder with Morris Frank, in 1927, of The Seeing Eye organisation

Labour Union Poster - Great London Dock Strike
Labour Union Poster Commemorating the Great London Dock Strike of 1889. This industrial dispute involving dock workers in the Port of London broke out on 14 August 1889

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Stage Manager. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b / w photo)
473534 Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Birmingham Press Club Ball, 29th November 1968. At the tombola stand, members of the cast of ATV series The Champions, from left, Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo and William Gaunt

Valerie Hobson, actress, on Blend-Rite hair grips card
Valerie Hobson (1917-1998), British film actress, on a Blend-Rite hair grips card. circa 1940s

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Official Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

Flag of the NATO

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Communist Group 1984
A smartly-dressed group of boys and girls, the Red Pioneers, a communist youth organisation, Irktusk, USSR

Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho)
2782995 Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631.

W.D. Haywood leads Lowell strike parade, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
W.D. Haywood leads Lowell strike parade, 1912. Shows William Dudley (Big Bill) Haywood, an American labor movement leader, marching with strikers in Lowell, Massachusetts.

British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915.

British Parcels Post-sorting parcels for foreign mail, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British Parcels Post-sorting parcels for foreign mail, between c1910 and c1915.

President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911.

N.Y. - Lawrence strike meeting, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. - Lawrence strike meeting, (1912?). Shows group of men gathered outdoors, probably in New York City, to hear about the textile mill strike in Lawrence, MA.

Lawrence strike meeting, New York, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
Lawrence strike meeting, New York, (1912?). Shows group of men gathered outdoors, probably in New York City, to hear about the textile strike in Lawrence, MA.

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R)

G.A.R. Parade - Atlantic City, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade - Atlantic City, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a fraternity of Union veterans from the American Civil War, marches in solemn procession.

Mrs. Pankhurst in doorway, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Pankhurst in doorway, 1913.

G.A.R. Parade, Rochester, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, Rochester, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Grand Army of the Republic veterans in a parade, Rochester, New York.

Helen Gould's, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Helen Gould's, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Lyndhurst, home of Helen Gould, daughter of financier Jay Gould, in Tarrytown, New York

Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Shows suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C

Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Washington suffrage hikers, 1913. Shows suffragists on bus in New York City, part of the suffrage hike to Washington, D.C

Washington hikers collecting, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Washington hikers collecting, 1913. Shows suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C

Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Shows suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C

Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Shows the hike lead by "General" Rosalie Jones from New York to Washington, D.C

Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Suffrage hike to Wash'n, 1913. Shows suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C

French delegation & A[ndrew] Carnegie, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
French delegation & A[ndrew] Carnegie, 1912. Shows Andrew Carnegie with members of a French delegation visiting the New York Chamber of Commerce including Baron deConstant (left of Carnegie).

Little Falls, Phil. Caley speaking on "Permitted" corner, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Little Falls, Phil. Caley speaking on "Permitted" corner, between c1910 and c1915.

Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912.

Mrs. B. Harriman, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. B. Harriman, 1912. Shows Florence Jaffray Hurst "Daisy" Harriman, chairman and founder of the Women's National Wilson and Marshall organization with banner

Mrs. C.W. Fairbanks, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. C.W. Fairbanks, 1913. Shows Cornelia "Nellie" Cole Fairbanks (1852-1913), wife of Senator and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks

Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter
5310266 Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's electromagnetic ore sorter. Particles of ore are placed in hopper at the top)

Anti-Trades Union cartoon showing a meeting of a Trades Union Committee, top
527917 Anti-Trades Union cartoon showing a meeting of a Trades Union Committee, top, and the Duke of Wellington putting down the Trade Unions. London c1833. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Gymnasium Longacre, London: Young men sprinting through the Maze
530223 Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Gymnasium Longacre, London: Young men sprinting through the Maze. Wood engraving 1887; Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Unveiling the Power of Organization: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and witness the remarkable impact of organization on various aspects of life. From the Women's Institute activities during the First World War to Trades Union membership certificates, we delve into a world shaped by meticulous planning and coordination. During WW2, Formation Signs became iconic symbols that unified nations and rallied spirits. As seen in the captivating poster for "A Night to Remember, " organization played a pivotal role in commemorating historical events. Intriguingly, even seemingly mundane objects like a case of nails and screws hold testament to effective organization. These tools were meticulously sorted, ensuring efficiency and productivity in construction projects. The humble card index box reveals how orderliness revolutionized information management. Every detail neatly categorized, allowing easy access to essential data at one's fingertips. Meet Buddy, an extraordinary Seeing Eye dog who exemplifies precision through his unwavering guidance. His partnership with humans showcases how collaboration can achieve incredible feats. Organization has long been intertwined with social justice movements too. The Labour Union Poster from the Great London Dock Strike serves as a reminder of collective action for fairer working conditions. Witness history unfold as Federal Republic of Germany joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1952; this momentous event highlights international cooperation fostered by organized financial systems. Even entertainment owes its success to meticulous planning - Valerie Hobson graces Blend-Rite hair grips card showcasing her elegance while stage managers ensure seamless performances like never before seen strip tease card game or Birmingham Press Club Ball where every detail was meticulously planned down to the tombola stand. From war efforts to economic stability, personal grooming accessories to grand galas – these glimpses into different realms demonstrate that behind every triumph lies impeccable organization skills that shape our world.