Radical Republican Collection

Thaddeus Stevens
Congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

THADDEUS STEVENS (1792-1868). American lawyer and politician. Steel engraving, 1869

Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives
AQS331952 Grand banner of the radical democracy, for 1864, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1864 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S. Brooks attacks Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate chamber, 22 May 1856. Contemporary American cartoon

SALMON P. CHASE (1808-1873). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Oil over a photograph, c1861, by Mathew Brady

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). American explorer and army officer. Lithograph, American, 1850

THADDEUS STEVENS (1792-1868). American lawyer and politician. Oil over a photograph, c1860, by Mathew Brady

CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician. Original carte-de-visite photograph by Mathew Brady

THADDEUS STEVENS (1792-1868). American lawyer and politician. Oil over a photograph by Mathew Brady

HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809-1891). Vice President of the United States 1861-1865

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). John Charles Fremont. American explorer and Army officer. Lithograph, American, 1850

SALMON PORTLAND CHASE (1808-1873). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1864-1873. The birthplace of Chase in New Hampshire. Wood engraving after a photograph by William Coffrin, 1873

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Arguments of the Chivalry. Preston S. Brooks attacking Charles Sumner with a cane on the Senate floor, 22 May 1856. At left is Lawrence M. Keitt, Stephen A

American politician. Daguerreotype, c1850
CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician. Daguerreotype, c1850

The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Committee, photographed in 1868 by Mathew Brady. Left to right, seated: Benjamin F
JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Committee, photographed in 1868 by Mathew Brady. Left to right, seated: Benjamin F. Butler, Thaddeus Stevens, Thomas Williams, John A

Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) closing the debate in the House of Representatives on the proposed impeachment
A. JOHNSON: IMPEACHMENT. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) closing the debate in the House of Representatives on the proposed impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

American soldier and explorer. Photographed in July 1890
JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). American soldier and explorer. Photographed in July 1890

Thaddeus Stevens, with cane, and John A. Bingham
ANDREW JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT. Thaddeus Stevens, with cane, and John A. Bingham before the Senate during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868

Mortally-ill Thaddeus Stevens is carried into the Senate during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in
JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. Mortally-ill Thaddeus Stevens is carried into the Senate during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Wood engraving, from an American newspaper, 1868

(1813-1890). American explorer, Army officer, and politician. Colored lithograph published in 1856 for the benefit of
JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). American explorer, Army officer, and politician. Colored lithograph published in 1856 for the benefit of Fremonts presidential campaign

Johnson Impeachment, 1868
JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT, 1868. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) closing the debate in the House of Representatives on the proposed impeachment of President Andrew Johnson, 2 March 1868

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: 1856. A lithograph cartoon by Currier & Ives: W. H
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN: 1856. A lithograph cartoon by Currier & Ives: W.H. Seward leads Fremonts Abolition Nag, which has the head of Horace Greeley; Henry Ward Beecher carries rifles

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1856. John Charles Fremont and William L. Dayton as the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates of the new Republican party on a lithograph campaign poster of 1856

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1856. John C. Fremont and William L. Dayton as the first Republican Party candidates for President and Vice President on an 1856 campaign poster by Nathaniel Currier

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1856. American cartoon by Nathaniel Currier showing the nag-drawn carriage of Republican candidate John C

JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT, 1868. A New Political Power in Congress. The radicals divided - By side-splitting laughter. American cartoon published during President Andrew Johnsons impeachment trial

CONGRESS, MARCH 1861. Thaddeus Stevens, Republican congressman from Pennsylvania, left, speaks in the Hall of Representatives, Washington, D.C. March 1861

GRAPHOPHONE. Listening to sound reproduction on a graphophone, patented in 1886 by Charles Sumner Tainter, Alexander Graham Bell, and Chichester Bell. Contemporary American line engraving

JOHN CHARLES FREMONT (1813-1890). American explorer, army officer and politician. Steel engraving, 19th century

HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809-1891). American politician. Colored steel engraving after a daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, 19th century

HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809-1891). Vice President of the United States 1861-1865. Steel engraving after a daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, 19th century

THADDEUS STEVENS, 1868. Republican Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) is carried to an Andrew Jackson impeachment committee meeting in 1868: wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

SALMON PORTLAND CHASE (1808-1873). Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, 1864-1873. Steel engraving, 1862

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Representative Preston S. Brooks assaulting Charles Sumner in the Senate Chamber, May 22, 1856: wood engraving, 19th century

RECONSTRUCTION CARTOON. A cartoon from an American newspaper of 1868 commenting on the part of Thaddeus Stevens in developing Reconstruction plans

CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician. Color steel engraving, 1867

A. JOHNSON: IMPEACHMENT. Mortally-ill Thaddeus Stevens carried into the Senate during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Contemporary engraving

SALMON P CHASE (1808-1873). American politician and jurist. Contemporary American engraving

ATTACK ON SUMNER, 1856. Representative Preston S. Brooks assaulting Charles Sumner (1811-1874) in the Senate chamber, May 22, 1856: wood engraving, 19th century

JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). American soldier and explorer. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

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"Thaddeus Stevens: The Radical Republican Champion of Equality and Justice" Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868), an American lawyer and politician, was a prominent figure in the fight for equality during a tumultuous period in American history. His unwavering dedication to justice earned him the title of "Radical Republican. " In 1869, a steel engraving captured the essence of Thaddeus Stevens, showcasing his determined expression as he fought for what he believed in. Another photograph by Mathew Brady depicted him with an air of authority, highlighting his influential role in shaping political discourse. Stevens' commitment to equality is further emphasized through a black-and-white photo that immortalizes his legacy. An oil on canvas portrait captures his strong presence and determination to challenge societal norms. The radical democracy movement found its voice under the grand banner displayed by Currier & Ives in 1864. This symbolized their shared vision for progress and reform. One notable incident involving Congressman Preston S. , known as Sumner and Brooks, occurred in 1856. It showcased the deep-rooted tensions surrounding issues such as slavery that fueled Stevens' radical beliefs. Salmon P. Chase (1808-1873), Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, aligned himself with Stevens' ideals, forming an alliance that aimed to dismantle systemic injustice. John C. Fremont (1813-1890), an explorer and army officer, embodied the spirit of adventure while also supporting progressive policies advocated by radicals like Thaddeus Stevens. An oil painting over a photograph reveals another side of Thaddeus Stevens - one where artistry meets politics - capturing both his intellectual prowess and passionate activism. Charles Sumner (1811-1874), another influential American politician who worked closely with Stevens, is portrayed between Wisdom and Folly in a powerful cartoon by G illustrating their relentless pursuit of social change.