Southern States Collection (#2)

John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c. 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS332002 John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c.1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Charles, William (1776-1820); 15.3x25.4 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

To unknown re: troop recruitment, 8th September 1862 (litho)
696072 To unknown re: troop recruitment, 8th September 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 34x36 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Confederate wounded arrive by train at Stevenson, Alabama, after battle of Chickamauga
PNP264383 Confederate wounded arrive by train at Stevenson, Alabama, after battle of Chickamauga, September 1863 (engraving) by American School

Colony of Georgia, America, 1733 (litho)
PNP351109 Colony of Georgia, America, 1733 (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the earliest map of Georgia; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority
PNP253852 Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1933 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: part of Roosevelts New Deal)

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191)
DHS241192 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b / w photo)
DHS241191 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Mirabeau B. Lamar (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242186 Mirabeau B. Lamar (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Independence, Missouri, c. 1850 (engraving)
PNP246214 Independence, Missouri, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: major outfitting point of departure for west bound wagon trains;)

General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242191 General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Bernardo de Galvez (b / w photo)
DHS242187 Bernardo de Galvez (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242177 Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242180 David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

A planters house, c. 1858 (colour litho)
PNP248887 A planters house, c.1858 (colour litho) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo)
PNP247895 The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

A stern-wheeler loaded with cotton bales at New Orleans, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP247894 A stern-wheeler loaded with cotton bales at New Orleans, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Midnight Race on the Mississippi, 1860 (colour litho)
PNP247872 Midnight Race on the Mississippi, 1860 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Loading the steamboat with cotton bales from a plantation, c. 1860 (coloured engraving)
PNP247869 Loading the steamboat with cotton bales from a plantation, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

A view of Savannah, Georgia in 1741 (litho)
PNP377458 A view of Savannah, Georgia in 1741 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The First Colored Senator and Representatives - in the 41st
3704803 The First Colored Senator and Representatives - in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States, pub.1872 (litho) by American School

The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph)
3710017 The fall of Richmond, Virginia on the night of April 2nd 1865 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The Storming of Missionary Ridge, 1863, from Harper
DHS242194 The Storming of Missionary Ridge, 1863, from Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

General Sam Houston, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242178 General Sam Houston, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Pioneer flatboat on the Mississippi River, c. 1840 (engraving)
PNP248815 Pioneer flatboat on the Mississippi River, c. 1840 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

On the Mississippi, c. 1866 (colour litho)
PNP247871 On the Mississippi, c.1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

On the Mississippi, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP247866 On the Mississippi, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Notice announcing that South Carolina will leave the United States
PNP270242 Notice announcing that South Carolina will leave the United States, published in the Abbeville Banner Extra, 1860 (litho) by American School

Inauguration of Jefferson Davis at Senate House, Montgomery, Alabama, 18th February
PNP270236 Inauguration of Jefferson Davis at Senate House, Montgomery, Alabama, 18th February, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Massolon

Ruins of Hoods 28-car ammunition train and the Scofield Rolling Mill, near Atlanta
PNP264366 Ruins of Hoods 28-car ammunition train and the Scofield Rolling Mill, near Atlanta, Georgia, September 1864 (b/w photograph) by Barnard, George N

Colonial Carolina (lithograph)
PNP351118 Colonial Carolina (lithograph) by Moll, Hermann (fl.1678-1732) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Charleston showing early rice fields; based on a map by Herman Moll)

Town and Harbour of Charles Town (Charleston), South Carolina (lithograph)
PNP351113 Town and Harbour of Charles Town (Charleston), South Carolina (lithograph) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sam Houston, 1837 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
DHS242185 Sam Houston, 1837 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

James Edward Oglethorpe (colour litho)
PNP377456 James Edward Oglethorpe (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: James Oglethorpe (1696-1785), founder of Savannah

Slaveholders of the Southern States, a Sketch on Board a Steamer (engraving)
1594368 Slaveholders of the Southern States, a Sketch on Board a Steamer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slaveholders of the Southern States)

An Alligator Hunt in One of the Southern States (engraving)
3628082 An Alligator Hunt in One of the Southern States (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Alligator Hunt in One of the Southern States)

Colonial America: Map of Louisiana, New France (litho)
PNP351123 Colonial America: Map of Louisiana, New France (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the original map by Jean-Baptiste Bernard de la Harpe (1683-1765)

John Bull before New Orleans, 1815 (etching)
AQS332001 John Bull before New Orleans, 1815 (etching) by American School, (19th century); 23.3x33.8 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Steamboats loading cotton at New Orleans, Louisiana, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
PNP405111 Steamboats loading cotton at New Orleans, Louisiana, c.1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Steamers on the Mississippi (b / w photo)
STC223380 Steamers on the Mississippi (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Texas Secession Ordinance, 8th January 1861 (print) (b / w photo)
DHS242189 Texas Secession Ordinance, 8th January 1861 (print) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Signature of Bernardo de Galvez (1746-86) (engraving) (detail 242187) (b / w photo)
DHS242188 Signature of Bernardo de Galvez (1746-86) (engraving) (detail 242187) (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Locomotive of the US Military Railroads (Union Army) crossing trestle bridge over
PNP264365 Locomotive of the US Military Railroads (Union Army) crossing trestle bridge over the Potomac River (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains
PNP252348 Revenue officers raid illegal liquor still in the Georgia Mountains, from the Police Gazette, 1895 (engraving) by American School

Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, 1933 (b / w photo)
PNP312179 Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arx Carolina, the original fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina
PNP377407 Arx Carolina, the original fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina, from a print published in 1673 (litho) by American School

Layout of the San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo Mission (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242181 Layout of the San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo Mission (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

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The southern states of the United States hold a rich and complex history that is deeply intertwined with the American Civil War. From the iconic image of a Confederate general holding the Confederate battle flag, to South Carolina's historic announcement of secession from the Union on December 20th, 1860, these glimpses into Southern heritage evoke powerful emotions. In New Orleans during the 1880s, The Saint Charles Hotel stood tall on St. Charles Street, serving as a symbol of elegance and grandeur in this vibrant city. It witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls, reflecting both triumphs and struggles. The uniforms worn by soldiers in both Union and Confederate armies are vivid reminders of the divided nation during those tumultuous times. These color lithographs capture not only their distinctive attire but also serve as visual representations of an era marked by conflict. Arkansas showcases its own unique charm through various landmarks such as The War Eagle Mill in War Eagle - an old gristmill that stands as a testament to America's industrial past. Meanwhile, North Little Rock boasts The Old Mill which gained fame for its appearance in "Gone with the Wind", reminding us of how cinema has immortalized Southern culture. As we journey through Arkansas' cities like Little Rock or Bentonville - home to Walmart's humble beginnings at Walton's 5-10 store - we witness growth and progress alongside preservation of historical sites like Greers Ferry Dam and Lake or The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Little Rock proudly displays its skyline along the Arkansas River while housing significant institutions such as William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum; a reminder that they have contributed greatly to shaping America's political landscape. Lastly, Eureka Springs reveals its spiritual side with a statue depicting Christ overlooking Ozark Mountains – representing faith amidst natural beauty. These diverse images encapsulate just some aspects of what makes southern states so captivating: their deep-rooted history, architectural marvels, breathtaking landscapes, and the resilience of their people.