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Settlers Collection (#9)

"Settlers: Pioneers Carving a New Path in History" Embarking on an extraordinary journey

Background imageSettlers Collection: Arrival at Quebec of a party of women immigrants conducted by the Salvation Army (colour litho)

Arrival at Quebec of a party of women immigrants conducted by the Salvation Army (colour litho)
2810339 Arrival at Quebec of a party of women immigrants conducted by the Salvation Army (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSettlers Collection: The 'Log-Cabin'Church, Lloydminster (colour litho)

The "Log-Cabin"Church, Lloydminster (colour litho)
2810337 The " Log-Cabin" Church, Lloydminster (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Log-Cabin" Church, Lloydminster)

Background imageSettlers Collection: 'Open doors gave us glimpses of domestic serenity, 'a living-room in the Governments free hotel

"Open doors gave us glimpses of domestic serenity, "a living-room in the Governments free hotel
2810333 " Open doors gave us glimpses of domestic serenity, " a living-room in the Governments free hotel... (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageSettlers Collection: William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682

William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682
PNP377611 William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682 (oil on canvas) by Birch

Background imageSettlers Collection: The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving)

The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving)
728759 The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Priscilla, The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Priscilla, The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1885 (oil on canvas)
HMP90724 Priscilla, The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Pott, Laslett John (1837-98); 152.5x101. cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageSettlers Collection: Governor Kieft makes peace with the Indians in 1646 (litho)

Governor Kieft makes peace with the Indians in 1646 (litho)
PNP377437 Governor Kieft makes peace with the Indians in 1646 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Kieft (1597-1647)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Peaceable Kingdom (oil on canvas)

Peaceable Kingdom (oil on canvas)
6069363 Peaceable Kingdom (oil on canvas) by Hicks, Edward (1780-1849); 74.9x90.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Homes for the Industrious (litho)

Homes for the Industrious (litho)
PNP464798 Homes for the Industrious (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in the Garden State of the West ; ); Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster

The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster
LLM438695 The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster, published 1897 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageSettlers Collection: View of New York (oil on canvas)

View of New York (oil on canvas)
MHB276692 View of New York (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho)

Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho)
PNP247634 Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Land sale poster, 1875 (print)

Land sale poster, 1875 (print)
PNP246286 Land sale poster, 1875 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The best prairie lands in Iowa)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Pioneers home in the American wilderness, 1867 (colour litho)

Pioneers home in the American wilderness, 1867 (colour litho)
PNP246247 Pioneers home in the American wilderness, 1867 (colour litho) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageSettlers Collection: Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way, 1861 (colour litho)

Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way, 1861 (colour litho)
PNP246210 Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way, 1861 (colour litho) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litho of the mural in the House of Representatives)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Covered wagons heading west (oil on canvas)

Covered wagons heading west (oil on canvas)
PNP246207 Covered wagons heading west (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Cheap emigrant ticket to San Francisco, 1876 (litho)

Cheap emigrant ticket to San Francisco, 1876 (litho)
PNP246638 Cheap emigrant ticket to San Francisco, 1876 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Pioneer farmer (colour litho)

Pioneer farmer (colour litho)
PNP246252 Pioneer farmer (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: breaking the sod or earth; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Typical pioneers sodhouse, c. 1870 (b / w photo)

Typical pioneers sodhouse, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
PNP246246 Typical pioneers sodhouse, c.1870 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Pioneer family pose outside their sod house, Kansas, c. 1860 (b / w photo)

Pioneer family pose outside their sod house, Kansas, c. 1860 (b / w photo)
PNP246244 Pioneer family pose outside their sod house, Kansas, c.1860 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageSettlers Collection: American homestead (engraving)

American homestead (engraving)
PNP246242 American homestead (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Covered Wagon crossing Tecolate Creek, New Mexico, 1867 (b / w photo)

Covered Wagon crossing Tecolate Creek, New Mexico, 1867 (b / w photo)
PNP246225 Covered Wagon crossing Tecolate Creek, New Mexico, 1867 (b/w photo) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Emigrants crossing the Plains, 1866 (colour litho)

Emigrants crossing the Plains, 1866 (colour litho)
PNP246211 Emigrants crossing the Plains, 1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Thomas Hooker leading his parishioners into the Connecticut wilderness (litho)

Thomas Hooker leading his parishioners into the Connecticut wilderness (litho)
PNP268159 Thomas Hooker leading his parishioners into the Connecticut wilderness (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSettlers Collection: The Whitman Mission in 1845 (colour litho)

The Whitman Mission in 1845 (colour litho)
PNP268164 The Whitman Mission in 1845 (colour litho) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: in Oregon Country)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818

Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818
CHT184368 Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSettlers Collection: Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80

Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80
6337913 Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81 by English School

Background imageSettlers Collection: Cog wheel train on Summit of Pikes Peak, Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway, c

Cog wheel train on Summit of Pikes Peak, Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway, c
5052502 Cog wheel train on Summit of Pikes Peak, Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway, c.1901 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSettlers Collection: Said in a tremulous voice, 'why don t you speak for yourself, John?'

Said in a tremulous voice, "why don t you speak for yourself, John?"
1192284 Said in a tremulous voice, " why don t you speak for yourself, John?" by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Long at the window he stood, and wistfully gazed on the landscape

Long at the window he stood, and wistfully gazed on the landscape
1192282 Long at the window he stood, and wistfully gazed on the landscape by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSettlers Collection: General view of Grahamstown (b / w photo)

General view of Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092390 General view of Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Grahamstown)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians (oil on canvas)

Penns Treaty with the Indians (oil on canvas)
AKM201826 Penns Treaty with the Indians (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Fireboard depicting The Landing of the Pilgrims, 1825 (oil on panel)

Fireboard depicting The Landing of the Pilgrims, 1825 (oil on panel)
PEM199365 Fireboard depicting The Landing of the Pilgrims, 1825 (oil on panel) by Bartoll, Samuel (1765-1835); 91.4x137 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Background imageSettlers Collection: The foundation of Sydney, Australia, 1788 (colour litho)

The foundation of Sydney, Australia, 1788 (colour litho)
980885 The foundation of Sydney, Australia, 1788 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The foundation of Sydney, Australia, 1788)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Arrival of Colonel John Donaldson (design for mural). Creator: F. Luis Mora

Arrival of Colonel John Donaldson (design for mural). Creator: F. Luis Mora
Arrival of Colonel John Donaldson (design for mural), late 19th-early 20th century

Background imageSettlers Collection: Figurehead from 'Bartholomew Gosnold', 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown

Figurehead from "Bartholomew Gosnold", 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Figurehead from " Bartholomew Gosnold", 1935/1942

Background imageSettlers Collection: Figurehead: Pilgrim, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Lowry

Figurehead: Pilgrim, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Lowry
Figurehead: Pilgrim, 1935/1942

Background imageSettlers Collection: KON-TIKI MUSEUM

KON-TIKI MUSEUM
The famous raft the Kon-Tiki, at the museum in Oslo. Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific (1947), proving that Polynesian settlers could have sailed from Polynesia to Peru. Date: 1960s

Background imageSettlers Collection: MIGRANT SETTLERS ATTACKD

MIGRANT SETTLERS ATTACKD
Settlers migrating to the west are attacked by Native Americans : the wagons are formed into a tight cluster round which the predators circle. Date: 1876

Background imageSettlers Collection: Bale Fire of Beacon Warning of Attack

Bale Fire of Beacon Warning of Attack
The Bale Fire is a series of fires, used to pass on an alarm throughout a district : here, settlers in the American colonies warn others of an attack of Native Americans Date: 17th century

Background imageSettlers Collection: Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, 1878. Creator: Jules Tavernier

Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, 1878. Creator: Jules Tavernier
Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, 1878

Background imageSettlers Collection: Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr

Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr
Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Pioneers in covered wagons pulled by oxen, travelling west to colonise the USA

Background imageSettlers Collection: Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Nathaniel Bacon, (1647-1676), 1830. Nathaniel Bacon (1647-1676) colonist of Virginia Colony, instigator of Bacons Rebellion of 1676, which ended when he died from dysentery

Background imageSettlers Collection: Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera, 1901. Wimmera is a dryland farming region of the Australian state of Victoria, first surveyed by Thomas Mitchell in the mid 1830s

Background imageSettlers Collection: Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50

Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50
Portrait of John Winthrop the Younger the second, showing the typical garb of the Puritan in the Massachusetts Colony, c1640-50, (1937)

Background imageSettlers Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Elisabeth Boehler in the Moravian settlement, Pennsylvania, 1787, (1937)

Portrait of Mrs. Elisabeth Boehler in the Moravian settlement, Pennsylvania, 1787, (1937)
Portrait of Mrs. Elisabeth Boehler in the Moravian settlement, Pennsylvania, 1787, 1937. Maria Elisabeth Boehler (1735-1794), Moravian Church member from Bethlehem, PA

Background imageSettlers Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania

Background imageSettlers Collection: Monument at New Plymouth, to Mark the Site of the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1890

Monument at New Plymouth, to Mark the Site of the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1890. The first English settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, had Puritan Calvinist religious beliefs




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"Settlers: Pioneers Carving a New Path in History" Embarking on an extraordinary journey, the Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Government marked a pivotal moment in the lives of settlers. Like a swagman wandering through vast landscapes, they sought to create their own destiny. A pioneer flatboat gracefully glided along the Ohio River in 1845, capturing the spirit of adventure and determination that defined these settlers. An antique map of South Australia adorned with vignettes whispered tales of exploration and discovery, enticing dreamers to seek new horizons. Intricate details on a map of Belfast from 1685 showcased how settlements flourished amidst adversity. A poster advertising Canada beckoned British settlers towards promises of prosperity and untamed beauty. Leaders like Little Turtle stood tall as symbols of resilience for Native American tribes who faced immense challenges during this era. The lithograph "The Squatters First Home" depicted their humble beginnings, reminding us all that progress often emerges from modest origins. Reflecting upon history's perils endured by our forefathers, we honor their bravery and sacrifices. Wild West covered wagons symbolize both hardship and hope as pioneers traversed treacherous terrains in pursuit of brighter futures. The Oklahoma Land Rush captured hearts with its iconic black-and-white photograph depicting eager souls racing towards opportunity. Meanwhile, "The Mayflower, " immortalized through engravings by John A. Lowell in Boston (1905), represents one small vessel carrying dreams that would shape an entire nation. From ancient times to modern frontiers, they have etched indelible marks upon our world's tapestry. Their stories resonate across generations - tales woven together by courage, ambition, and unwavering determination to forge new paths into uncharted territories.