Coxey Collection

Montgomery, William W. Coxey, Jacob General Part of His Army, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Montgomery, William W
Montgomery, William W. Coxey, Jacob General Part of His Army, 1914. William W. Montgomery?, part of General Jacob Coxey's Army. Man holding copy of book: Coxey: His Own Story'

David Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. David Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
David Coxey, 1914. [Relative of US politician Jacob General Coxey?)

David Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. David Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
David Coxey, 1914. [Relative of US politician Jacob General Coxey?)

Jacob General Coxey Speaking On The Steps of Capitol, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey Speaking On The Steps of Capitol, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C

Jacob General Coxey, Members of His Family, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey, Members of His Family, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C

Jacob General Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Jacob General Coxey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C. by unemployed men who presented a "Petition in Boots"

Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C

Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C

Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jacob General Coxey and Members of His Family, 1914. US politician Jacob S. Coxey Sr. led "Coxey's Army", a march to Washington, D.C

Coxeys Army, c. 1894. Creator: Robert Henri
Coxeys Army, c. 1894

Pair of Stereograph Views of General Jacob S. Coxeys Army of the Unemployed, 1850s-1910s

Pair Stereograph Views General Jacobs Coxey
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JACOB COXEY, 1894. Coxey (right) with his followers Columbus Jones (left) and Carl Browne leaving the Washington, D.C. district jail on 10 June 1894 after serving twenty days for trespassing

COXEYs ARMY, 1894. Coxeys Army under way from Massillon, Ohio, to Washington, D.C. in April 1894: oil over a photograph

JACOB COXEY, 1894. Coxey (right) with his followers Columbus Jones (left) and Carl Browne leaving the Washington, D.C. district jail on 10 June 1894 after serving twenty days for trespassing

COXEYs ARMY, 1894. Coxeys Army on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. Photographed in 1894

COXEYs ARMY, 1894. Coxeys Army enters Washington, D. C. Carl Browne (standing center)
COXEYs ARMY, 1894. Coxeys Army enters Washington, D.C. Carl Browne (standing center) and part of the army is shown on a barge at a lock in the Chesapeake & Ohio canal

CARTOON: COXEY ARMY, 1894. The Original Coxey Army : an 1894 cartoon by W. A. Rogers showing Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy industrialists marching on the U.S

COXEYs ARMY CARTOON, 1894. The Original Coxey Army. American cartoon by W. A
COXEYs ARMY CARTOON, 1894. The Original Coxey Army. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1894, showing Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy industrialists marching on the U.S

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"Coxey's Army: A Glimpse into the Unemployment Crisis of 1894" In the year 1894, a movement known as Coxey's Army emerged in response to the dire unemployment situation that plagued America. Led by General Jacob S. Coxey, this army of the unemployed sought to draw attention to their plight and demand government intervention. The images captured by Robert Henri and other photographers offer us a window into this historic moment. The pair of stereograph views showcases the sheer magnitude of Coxeys Army as they marched through various cities, capturing both their determination and desperation. One particular photograph portrays General Jacob S. Coxey himself, flanked by his loyal followers Columbus Jones and Carl Browne. Their faces reflect a mix of hope and uncertainty as they embarked on their journey from Massillon, Ohio towards Washington D. C. , where they intended to make their voices heard. As Coxeys Army approached Washington D. C. , tensions rose. The outskirts became a temporary home for these weary travelers who had come together with one common goal - demanding relief for the unemployed masses. Finally, after enduring countless hardships along their arduous journey, Coxeys Army reached its destination - Washington D. C. The photographs capture them entering the city with an air of resilience and defiance against an unjust system that had left them without work or means to support themselves. This pivotal moment in history was not without controversy; political cartoons like "The Original Coxey Army" depicted conflicting opinions about this grassroots movement seeking change. Coxeys Army may have disbanded shortly after its arrival in Washington D. C. , but it left an indelible mark on American history. It served as a reminder that even during times when economic disparity seems insurmountable, there are those willing to stand up for justice and fight for better opportunities for all citizens.