Chairman Collection

China - Cultural Revolution Poster - Chairman Mao
The Many accomplish great things - Cultural Revolution poster from the Peoples Republic of China, featuring happy workers heading out to work, many holding aloft the Little Red Book

Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao
Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao Zedong. 1951

Group photo, Millwall Athletic football team
Millwall Athletic football team for the 1895-1896 season, including Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Trainer, as well as the players themselves. circa 1895

Barnet FC football team 1936. Back row: Sanderson (Chairman), Lowe, McCarthy, Painter, Wade, Markwell, Finch (Captain), Parker (Trainer). Front row: Weightman, Morris, Garrett, Martin, Hall

MAO TSE-TUNG: POSTER, 1973. March Forward to Achieve Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (Mao Tse-tung greeting the Red Guards in Tiananmen Square, Beijing). Chinese poster, 1973

(Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American humanitarian. Chairman UN Human Rights Commission 1947-1951 and US representative at General Assembly 1946. Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team, 1908
Photograph of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Football team of the 1907-1908 season. The players pictured are: Back row, left to right: W. Shepherd (Director), W. Wooldridge (Captain), J. Jones, K

CHINA: POSTER, 1976. Revolutionary Committees are Good. Chinese woodcut poster, 1976

Chairman Maos Red Book
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung otherwise known as The Thoughts of Chairman Mao, or The Little Red Book - Bible of Chinese Communism

Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). The invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication of 11 April

Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader
Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Ouija Board Danger
The Ouija Board - Doorway to the Occult - by Edmund C Gruss, chairman of the Department of History at Los Angeles Baptist College at Newhall, California

Aston Villa Football Club, 1896
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club, with the team for the 1896-1897 season. The photograph shows: Back row, left to right: G.B. Ramsay (Secretary), Dr. V.A

Frederick George Saunders (1820-1901)
Frederick Saunders was both Secretary (1863-1886)and Chairman (1889-1895) of the Great Western Railway. He was the nephew of Charles Saunders

Aston Villa FA Cup Winners, 1894-5: Grierson (Trainer), Dunkley (Hon Sec), Johnstone, Spencer, Wilkes, Lees, Rinder, Margoschis (Chairman), Reynolds, Devey (Captain), Welford, Ramsay (Secretary)

Directors of Chelsea Football Club 1938
The Directors of Chelsea F.C. gathered in the Boardroom. At the back, from the left, Mr J.H.Mears, vice-chairman; Mr Jack Budd; Mr Leslie Knighton, the Secretary-Manager; Mr H.Palmer

Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, with Mao Zedong
Harry Pollitt (1890-1960), Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and head of its trade union department. Seen here shaking hands with the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976)

Adeline, Duchess of Bedford (1852-1920), formerly Lady Adeline Mary Somers-Cocks, George Sackville Russell, 10th Duke of Bedford

(1894-1971). Soviet politician. Photographed c1960
NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV (1894-1971). Soviet politician. Photographed c1960

Mao statue in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
A large statue of Chairman Mao Tse Dong in Zhongshan Square (once called Red Flag Square) at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

The General Strike - Government leaders
Government leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3

Sir Daniel Gooch, English railway engineer and Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company (b / w photo)
6014955 Sir Daniel Gooch, English railway engineer and Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Politicians at Play, "Thought-Reading"in the House of Commons (engraving)
1622605 Politicians at Play, " Thought-Reading" in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politicians at Play)

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

The Emin Pasha Relief Committee (engraving)
1046929 The Emin Pasha Relief Committee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emin Pasha Relief Committee, a Portrait Group)

Viscount Churchill (1864-1934)
Victor Albert Charles Francis Spencer (Viscount Churchill) was Chairman of the GWR between 1908 and 1934. He guided the GWR through the First World War and the years afterwards

New Everton Vice Chairman Bill Kenwright pictured in the trophy room at Goodison Park. 2nd December 1998

Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 - 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician

Ratan Tata during launch of Tata Swach water purifier, Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and reporter Andrea Mitchell during their wedding June 6, 1997 Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan

Elton John watching the West Ham United v Watford football match. 7th January 1978

Doug Ellis, Birmingham Travel Agent, Sunflight, pictured with wife, Heidi Marie Kroeger at Ascot Racecourse, Royal Ascot, Hunt Cup Day, Wednesday 16th June 1965. Our Picture Shows

Watford chairman Elton John in tears as the cup final crowd at Wembley sing " Abide With Me" before kick off. Pictured watching the 1984 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium

Steve Gibson (centre), managing director of Bulkhaul with co-founder director Michael O Neil, right and Don Beattie, Managing director of Kieserling UK. Circa 1986

Middlesbrough FC chairman Alf Duffield and also managing director of Middlesbrough based ITM Offshore. Seen here on board a crane barge

Stephen Boler Former Chairman of Manchester City FC who eventually sold the club to Francis Lee former Manchester City and England Footballer playing golf at the Howard Keel Classic at Mere in

Sir Ben Smith at meeting of Cannock Chase Miners to consider Sunday working at the colliery February 1947 February 1947 006731/2

Viscount Barrington MP
GWR Chairman, 1856-1857

Frank Hitchcock, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Frank Hitchcock, 1910

Sir Guy Granet, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Guy Granet, between c1910 and c1915. General manager, Midland Railway; chairman, London, Midland and Scottish Railway. Director-general in the War Office

Mrs. B. Harriman, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. B. Harriman, 1912. Shows Florence Jaffray Hurst "Daisy" Harriman, chairman and founder of the Women's National Wilson and Marshall organization with banner

Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames
5308820 Cartoon depicting John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, face to face with Father Thames; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting John Thwaites)

George Wilson
3585958 George Wilson; (add.info.: Portrait of George Wilson (1829-1885) a British Chairman and Managing Director of Messrs. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

John Thwaites with Father Thames
3586071 John Thwaites with Father Thames; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon depicting John Thwaites (1815-1870) Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works

George Wilson
3585959 George Wilson; (add.info.: Portrait of George Wilson (1829-1885) a British Chairman and Managing Director of Messrs. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao, around the age of 40. Date: 1930s

Elton John presents Watford FCs new manager, Dave Bassett, at a London reception. 18th May 1987

To the delight of their pop star chairman, Elton John, Watford Football Club turned on a powerful display to reach the Second Division

Elton John, Watford FC chairman, and pop star. 12th December 1985

Sam Hammam, chairman of Wimbledon Football Club. Sam is in the stands for the Wimbledon verses Arsenal game, where Wimbledon beat Arsenal 3-2. The stadium is Selhurst Park

Hartlepool United F. C. 4-0 Tranmere Rovers, Division four match held at Victoria Park
Hartlepool United F.C. 4-0 Tranmere Rovers, Division four match held at Victoria Park. Hartlepool Chairman Vince Barker. 25th September 1982

Watford chairman Elton John sheds a tear. His new wife Renate soaks up the atmosphere. And one lady looks very bored with 90 minutes still to go. The 1984 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium

Pop star and Watford FC Chairman, Elton John, handing out Easter eggs to fans. Watford v Southampton football match. 6th April 1985

Graham Taylor, Elton John and others watching the West Ham United v Watford football match. 7th January 1978

Elton John and fans watching the Watford v Gillingham football match. 11th November 1978

Elton John watching the Watford v Gillingham football match. 11th November 1978

Elton John poses with his team of players and staff of Watford Football club, where he is chairman. Picture taken at the Watford home stadium, Vicarage Road

Lord King and Mrs Thatcher leaving Heathrow for New York on concorde - she is going to open the new British Airways terminal at New York Kennedy Airport. 8th April 1991

Doug Ellis, Chairman Aston Villa Football Club, Monday 17th October 1988. Our Picture Shows... Doug Ellis with his giant catch, a 27 pound Salmon, caught on the River Tay in Scotland

Representatives of the four Lancashire Football League champions are entertained at a dinner held at County Hall, Preston. Tommy Smith, Captain of Liverpool chats to Bob Lord, Chairman of Burnley FC

Liverpool Chairman John Smith shows new signing Ray Kennedy the training set up at Melwood with president TV Williams and Club Secretary Peter Robinson

Pop star Elton John, also Chairman of Watford FC, pictured in Los Angeles giving his version of the top quarter final of the FA Cup - Watford v Arsenal

Watford FC chairman Elton John with Watford football team at a photocall. 29th August 1982

Watford chairman Elton John pictured watching the 1984 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Final score Everton 2 v Watford FC 0. 19th May 1984

Steve Gibson (left), newly appointed to the Middlesbrough F. C
Steve Gibson (left), newly appointed to the Middlesbrough F.C. board, pictured with secretary David Thorne. Circa 1985

Terry McDermott, midfielder, formerly of Newcastle United, signs for Liverpool Football Club. Pictured with Chairman John Smith, Secretary Peter Robinson and Manager Bob Paisley

Manager Terry Venables and Chairman Jim Gregory of Queens Park Rangers F.C went to the Football Association HQ in Lancaster Gate to lodge their protest on the decision on the artificial pitch

Former Middlesbrough FC chairman Alf Duffield playing dominoes and enjoying a drink in a pub, 3rd February 1984

Alvechurch Football Club group and sponsors The Rockin Berries. Front: left - right, Brian Hampson (assistant manager) Darren Ashford, Andy Chappell, Mark Satchwell, Colin Angoyd, Royston Richardson

Cardiff City manager Frank Burrows shares a moment of glory after City won the Welsh Cup with Chairman Tony Clemo, 20th May 1988

Francis Lee Chairman of Manchester City football Club at The Manchester City v Ipswich match 5th February 1994

Leeds United manager Don Revie with director Bob Roberts as the team return to Manchester Airport following their 1973 European Cup Winners Cup Final match against Ac Milan at the Kaftanzoglio

Sir Horace Edward Moss (1852 - 1912), British theatre impresario and the founder, chairman and joint managing director of the Moss Empires Ltd

H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920

Honorary Chairman E.O. Shmit, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Honorary Chairman E.O. Shmit, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Vice-chairman V.V. Pshenichnikov, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Vice-chairman V.V. Pshenichnikov, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Chairman of the Administrative Committee B.F. Truveller, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Chairman of the Administrative Committee B.F. Truveller, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition

Vice-chairman F.F. Stumpf, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Vice-chairman F.F. Stumpf, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Marchand, estant à Sa Toilette, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Marchand, estant a Sa Toilette, 1687

Portrait of Helion de Lucay, 1853. Creator: Chantal de Lucay
Portrait of Helion de Lucay, 1853. De Lucay sitting on a chair with book in hand

Portrait of a Man, probably Pieter Anthonisz van Bronckhorst (1588-1661), 1652. Creator: Anthonie Palamedesz
Portrait of a Man, probably Pieter Anthonisz van Bronckhorst (1588-1661), 1652

Willem Martinus Godfried Schumann, Chairman of the People's Council, 1924. Creator: Willy Sluiter
Willem Martinus Godfried Schumann, Chairman of the People's Council, 1924. Schumann (1877-1952) was chair 1919-1925

The Dulwich College Charity Meeting at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Dulwich College Charity Meeting at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Mr. [Charles] Dickens, the chairman, addressing the meeting [called by Mr

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"Chairman: A Symbol of Power, Revolution, and Unity" From the Cultural Revolution in China to football teams and political figures around the world, the term "chairman" has taken on various meanings throughout history. In China's tumultuous era, Chairman Mao Zedong emerged as a prominent figure through cultural revolution posters that depicted his leadership and ideology. These Chinese Communist propaganda posters showcased Chairman Mao's influence over the masses, with images of him greeting Red Guards in Tiananmen Square. Beyond politics, football teams like Barnet FC in 1936 and Millwall Athletic also had their own chairmen who guided them towards success. The Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team of 1908 exemplified unity under their chairman's guidance. Similarly, Aston Villa Football Club established its legacy since 1896 with strong leadership at its helm. Not limited to sports or politics alone, individuals such as Eleanor Roosevelt made significant contributions as humanitarian leaders. As chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission, she championed equality and justice for all. The concept of a chairman extends beyond geographical boundaries too; South Yemen leader found common ground with Chairman Mao during an official visit where they exchanged greetings. This encounter highlighted how different cultures can connect through shared values. In popular culture references like Ouija boards caution against potential dangers associated with seeking guidance from unknown forces by referring to a "chairman. " It serves as a reminder that power should be handled responsibly. Lastly, no discussion about chairmen would be complete without mentioning Chairman Mao's iconic red book - an embodiment of his teachings and principles that influenced millions across China during his reign.