South East Collection (#82)

PLANTATION: PLOWING, 1867. Field hands plowing on the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Colored engraving, 1867

PLANTATION: HOEING, 1867. Field hands hoeing on the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Colored engraving, 1867

PICKING COTTON, 1867. Field hands picking cotton on the Buena Vista cotton plantation in Clarke County, Alabama. Colored engraving, 1867

KENTUCKY: COLONIAL WEDDING. A colonial wedding in Kentucky. Line engraving, American, 1882, after Howard Pyle

NATIVE AMERICANS: BARBECUE, 1590. Native Americans broiling fish on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1590, by Theodor de Bry after John White

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE (1811-1896). American author and abolitionist: colored stipple engraving from an original drawing made by George Richmond in 1853, while Mrs

NATIVE AMERICAN ATTACK. Native Americans attacking a Cumberland Valley settlement in the late 18th century. Colored engraving, 1843

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 1887. The commercial center of Atlanta, Georgia: colored engraving, 1887

FREEDMENs SCHOOL, 1866. Primary school for Freedmen, in charge of Mrs. Green, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1866

FREEDMANs SCHOOL, 1866. Noon at the primary school for Freedmen at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1866

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, 1815. A Correct View of the Battle Near the City of New Orleans on 8 January 1815 showing the slain British commander, Major General Sir Edward Pakenham

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. U. S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers
HARPERs FERRY, 1859. U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, behind which John Brown and his men were trapped, October 18, 1859

TENN: FREEDMENs BUREAU. Office of the Freedmens Bureau at Memphis, Tennessee: colored engraving, 1866

MISSISSIPPI: BLACK EXODUS. The wharf at Vicksburg, Mississippi, from which many black migrants departed following the end of Reconstruction for points north and west, including Kansas

ALGONQUIAN VILLAGE, 1590. The Algonquian village of Secoton (in present day North Carolina) with cornfields at the right. Color engraving by Theodor de Bry, 1590, after John White

EARLIEST VIEW OF SAVANNAH. The earliest known view of Savannah, Georgia. Line engraving, 1734

FATHER MARQUETTE, 1673. Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet descending the Mississippi River in 1673: engraving, 19th century

CUMBERLAND GAP, 1872. The Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Color engraving, American, 1872

NEW ORLEANS, 1719. View of New Orleans, Louisiana in 1719: after a contemporary French engraving

FLORIDA: NATIVE AMERICANS, 1591. Florida Native Americans holding a triumphant and solemn ritual in celebration of the defeat of an enemy

HARPERs FERRY. U. S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry
HARPERs FERRY. U.S. Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the Armory door at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, behind which John Brown and his men were trapped, Oct

DE BRY: MAKING CANOES. Carolina Algonquian Native Americans making dugout canoes. Line engraving by Theodor de Bry after John White, 1590, from Thomas Harriots New Found Land of Virginia

VOODOO RITUAL, LOUISIANA. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1865

DE BRY: POWHATAN CONJURER. Line engraving by Theodor de Bry after John White, 1590, with text by Thomas Harriot

DE BRY: POWHATAN WOMAN. A chief Lady of Pomeiooc. Powhatan woman and girl. Line engraving by Theodor de Bry after John White, 1590, with text by Thomas Harriot

STAGECOACH ACCIDENT, 1856. A mishap on a corduroy road near Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1856. Wood engraving after a drawing by Porte Crayon (D.H. Strother)

SHREVEPORT LEVEE, 1872. Loading barrels of molasses at the levee at Shreveport, Louisiana. Engraving, 1872

HENRY VII (1457-1509). King of England, 1485-1509. Henry (center, on white horse) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

CAMP MEETING, 1840. Church in the Wilderness. Wood engraving, American, 1840

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, 1860. Steamboat from New Orleans to St. Louis, a three-day journey on the Mississippi River. Wood engraving, American, 1860

FREEDMANs SCHOOL, 1866. Primary school for freedmen, in charge of Mrs. Green, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1886

NEW ORLEANS: CITY PARK. A May Day celebration at City Park. Wood engraving, American, 1863

FLORIDA: SAINT AUGUSTINE. View of the town of Saint Augustine. Line engraving, 17th century

SIEUR DE BIENVILLE (1680-1747). Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, French colonial administrator and founder of New Orleans. Line engraving, 19th century

HARPERs FERRY, 1859. United States Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee smashing the armory door behind which insurgent leader John Brown and his men were trapped at Harpers Ferry

DE BRY: NATIVE AMERICAN EATING. Their sitting at meate. A Powhatan man and woman eating a meal of maize, deer meat and fish

NEW ORLEANS: CREOLE GIRLS. Creole girls selling flowers in the French Quarter. Wood engraving, American, 1855

Main builidng - from southeast tower looking n. e
Main builidng - from southeast tower looking n.e. Photograph shows interior view of the exhibits in the main building at the 1876 Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Date 1876

From the southeast, Cardiff Castle, Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

St. Fillans from S. E. (i. e. southeast), Scotland
St. Fillans from S.E. (i.e. southeast), Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The ducal castle, southeast side, Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Looking S. E. (i. e. Southeast), Kyles of Bute, Scotland
Looking S.E. (i.e. Southeast), Kyles of Bute, Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Southeast Missouri Farms. Family of sharecropper in kitchen of shack. Date 1938 May

Child studying in school, Southeast Missouri Farms. Date 1938 Aug

Child of sharecropper, Southeast Missouri Farms. Date 1938 May

Daughter of farmers near La Forge Project, Missouri. Southeast Missouri Farms school. Date 1938 Aug

Mother washing feet and cleaning up daughters in sharecroppers shack. Southeast Missouri Farms. Date 1938 May

Sign in schoolroom, Southeast Missouri Farms. Date 1938 Aug

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of the Southeast" Step into the captivating world of the South East, where iconic moments in history and breathtaking landscapes intertwine. In 1964, The Beatles found themselves clowning around with legendary boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach, Florida. This encounter perfectly encapsulated the region's ability to bring together diverse talents and create unforgettable memories. The fight for civil rights also left an indelible mark on this corner of America. Rosa Parks, a courageous American civil rights advocate, defiantly took her seat at the front of a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1956 - a powerful act that challenged segregation laws. Seated behind her was reporter Nicholas C. Criss, capturing this pivotal moment that would forever change history. Venturing further back in time takes us to 1870 when steamboats raced along the mighty Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Louis. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between Robert E. Lee and Natchez became an emblematic event showcasing both technological prowess and fierce competition. Nature lovers will find solace amidst stunning landscapes like Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin Kentucky - a haven where cascading waterfalls mesmerize visitors with their beauty and power. However, not all stories from this region are idyllic; some recount dark chapters that shaped our society's path towards justice. During Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration in spring 1963, police dogs attacked young black men seeking equality - a haunting reminder of past struggles against racial injustice. Delving deeper into history reveals key figures such as Alexander Hamilton participating actively during significant events like Yorktown battle in 1781 or witnessing battles like Franklin or Kennesaw Mountain during Civil War times – each engraving telling tales etched forever within these lands' fabric.