American South Collection

Colorful South America political map with clearly labeled, separated layers. Vector illustration

Jefferson Finis Davis, 3 June 1808, 6 December 1889, a US politician

Jefferson Davis, 1808 - 1889, President of the Confederate States of America and leader of the South in the Civil War, historic woodcut, circa 1880

Historical scene, US-American history, 19th century, Inauguration of Jefferson Finis Davis, 1808 - 1889, in 1861, an American politician

Historical drawing, US-American history, 19th century, portrait of Jefferson Finis Davis, 1808 - 1889, an American politician

Historical drawing from the U.S

Map of North America from 1890, Southern States and Northern States, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century document, exact original date unknown

View of the battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsyvania, theatre of the Civil War between the Northern and Southern States, July 1863, America, Historic

Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru

Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru

Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru Terraced fields in the Colca Canyon at Cabanaconde in the Arequipa region of Peru

Aerial panoramic view of the whole dowtown historic district of Charleston, South Carolina

The South Sea Scheme, a caricature by William Hogarth, 1697 - 1764, a sociocritical English painter and graphic artist, image on the South Sea Bubble of 1720

The old abandoned Sky Valley Stables Bridge crosses Mud Creek at the top of Estatoah Falls in the mountains of Rabun County, Georgia. (USA)

Pavilion behind trees, possibly Southern States, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Pavilion behind trees, possibly Southern States, c1901

Teaching the Freedmen, 1866. Creator: Unknown
Teaching the Freedmen, 1866

Southern countryside dwellings, 1926. Creator: Julius John Lankes
Southern countryside dwellings, 1926

Picking and weighing cotton, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Picking and weighing cotton, 1872

Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882

African Americans leaving the South, 1882. Creator: Unknown
African Americans leaving the South, 1882

Sarasota, Florida, USA skyline on the bay

Sarasota, Florida, USA downtown skyline amongst the palm trees

Dallas, Texas, USA downtown city skyline

Savannah, Georgia, USA downtown skyline

Botany Bay in South Carolina, USA

Souvenir programme for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament, 1933
A souvenir program for an annual tennis tournament sanctioned by the Southern Tennis Association and held at the Tuskegee Institute 2-5 August 1933

Black Studies: Paradox with a Promise, 1975. Creator: Unknown
A 1975 program for the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) first annual conference held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Baton used by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band, ca. 2000
A baton used by Dr

Sign for the Booker T. Motel, ca. 1950. Creator: Unknown
Motel sign from Humboldt, Tennessee, named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American educator, author and orator. Colored indicates that the motel was for African-Americans only

Wooding Up On The Mississippi, pub. 1863, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3470916 Wooding Up On The Mississippi, pub. 1863, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Loading Cotton on the Alabama River (engraving)
729268 Loading Cotton on the Alabama River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Cotton on the Alabama River. Illustrations initialled F B)

Wash Day, c. 1890 (oil on academy board)
3588466 Wash Day, c.1890 (oil on academy board) by Walker, William Aiken (1838-1921); 13.3x29.9 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

Glass oil lamp from the home of Robert Smalls, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Born enslaved, Robert Smalls (1839-1915) was an African-American politician, publisher, businessman, maritime pilot. This oil lamp has been converted from oil to electric

Albumen print of a man with a full hay cart, 1894-1904. Creator: E. K. Blush
A cabinet card with an albumen print depicting an unidentified man standing in front of an open cart stacked high with hay. Two (2) oxen are harnessed in front of the cart

Folks At Home, 1888-1912. Creator: O. Pierre Havens
A cabinet card with an albumen print of three (3) unidentified African-American women and seven (7) children posed on the porch of a wooden house

Hoeing Rice, 1876-1888. Creator: O. Pierre Havens
A stereograph titled " Hoeing Rice" printed and photographed by Havens of Savannah, Georgia. The albumen prints depict one female and three male African-Americans hoeing rice in a field

Photographic print of the Senate of North Carolina, Session of 1889, 1889
An oval-shaped-sepia photograph mounted on poster paper of the fifty-one senators and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, session of 1889

William Gilmore Simms, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
William Gilmore Simms, 19th century

A Merchant from San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
A Merchant from San Antonio, Texas, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Parade Grounds, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Parade Grounds, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas. Construction began in mid 1870s From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof

Old Spanish Mission, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Old Spanish Mission, San Antonio, Texas, c1897. Mission Concepcion established to convert the Hasinai people to Catholicism. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Washerwomen, El Paso, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Washerwomen, El Paso, Texas, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

The Plaza, El Paso, Texas, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Plaza, El Paso, Texas, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Music-lesson in a colonial Southern plantation house. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wooding Up On The Mississippi, pub. 1863, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

2920936; out of copyright

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"The American South: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time to the enchanting world of the American South, where a rich tapestry of history and culture unfolds before your eyes. Explore the captivating stories captured in these remarkable images. In the early 1900s, an African American shoeshine boy stands tall amidst adversity, embodying resilience and determination. His presence serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by many during this era. The Mississippi River takes center stage in another image from 1868, showcasing its majestic beauty. However, it also reveals a glimpse into challenging times with low water levels that impacted transportation and livelihoods along its banks. An engraving from 1887 portrays "A Day's Work Ended, " capturing the essence of hard work and perseverance that defined life in the South during this period. It reminds us of the dedication required to build communities against all odds. Delving deeper into history, we encounter a detail of a Confederate Bond from Richmond, Virginia in 1863. This engraving symbolizes both economic challenges faced by Southern states during the Civil War and their unwavering commitment to their cause. The impact of John Brown's invasion at Harpers Ferry reverberates through an illustration published in 1859. It highlights how events leading up to the Civil War shaped perceptions on both sides while underscoring deep divisions within society. Moving beyond visual artistry, an oil painting titled "At The Levee" captures scenes from everyday life along riverbanks—a testament to Southern hospitality and community bonds formed around shared experiences. Traveling further back in time brings us face-to-face with "The Old Westover House" painted on paperboard in 1869—an exquisite representation of antebellum architecture steeped in elegance and charm that still echoes today. Shifting gears towards sportsmanship, we find ourselves immersed in tennis culture through a souvenir program for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament in 1933.