Dewey Collection

A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND. Lithograph poster, 1948, by Ben Shahn for the Progressive Party, satirizing the popular 1945 photograph of Harry Truman playing a piano adorned by actress Lauren Bacall;

Dewey Decimal System
Card index showing use of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, the most widely used library classification system, devised by Melvil Dewey in the 1870s

JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952). American educator and philosopher. Photographed in 1923

Gang of women trying to pull down a monument, 1899
1576741 Gang of women trying to pull down a monument, 1899; (add.info.: Our busy old women' A gang of "Old Women" with ropes trying to pull down the statues on a large monument)

Spanish-American War 1898: Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, 1 May 1898, the first major engagement of the conflict
528438 Spanish-American War 1898: Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, 1 May 1898, the first major engagement of the conflict. Commodore George Dewey's cruiser leading action

Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines, Spanish-American War, 1898. The battle, the first major engagement of the war, resulted in the destruction of the Spanish Pacific Squadron by the US Navys Asiatic

Rob Dewey & Simon Easterby Scotland V Ireland Scotland V Ireland Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Rob Dewey Scotland & Edinburgh Rugby Scotland V Ireland Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Paul O Connell & Rob Dewey Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Dewey Triumphal Arch and Colonnade, Madison Square, New York City, NY, USA - erected for a parade in honor of Admiral George Dewey celebrating his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay in

Watching the Bulletin-Boards on Park Row at the Time of Deweys Great Battle of Manila Bay (litho)
5214999 Watching the Bulletin-Boards on Park Row at the Time of Deweys Great Battle of Manila Bay (litho) by American School

Spanish-American War 1898, victory headline on New York World newspaper, Dewey wins
3470760 Spanish-American War 1898, victory headline on New York World newspaper, Dewey wins, 1898 (engraving) by American School

Little boy in sailor suit sitting on log doing his homework (chromolitho)
3656928 Little boy in sailor suit sitting on log doing his homework (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Digging Out Car, 1934. Creator: Elizabeth R. Dewey
Digging Out Car, 1934

NAVAL BATTLE OF MANILA The American fleet under Dewey totally destroys the Spanish fleet, with no loss Date: 1 May 1898

Joshua Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hagure, Netherlands, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
Joshua Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hagure, Netherlands, 1995

Dewey Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998. Creator: Brian Foskett
Dewey Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998

Joshua Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
Joshua Redman, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1995

Thomas E Dewey with Fiorello H La Guardia, Mayor of New York, late 1930s. Dewey (1902-1971) was appointed Special Prosecutor to lead the fight against crime and corruption in New York

Gangsters in a patrol wagon, New York, USA, mid 1930s. Hiding their faces from the camera as they are on their way to the office of Special Prosecutor Thomas E Dewey

Captain Sir Edward Chichester, British naval officer, Cape Town, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Captain Sir Edward Chichester, British naval officer, Cape Town, South Africa, 1900. During the Boer War Chichester served as Chief Naval Transport Officer

George Dewey, American admiral, 1898. Dewey (1837-1917) is best known for commanding the US Navys Asiatic Squadron at the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 during the Spanish-American War

The Olympia at Manila, 1898. The US Navy protected cruiser USS Olympia at the Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War

JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952). American philosopher and educator. Oil over a photograph, 1923

President McKinley Presenting Admiral Dewey Cheering Crowds
President McKinley Presenting Admiral Dewey to the Cheering Crowds at the Capitol, Washington, D.C; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); about 1899; Gelatin silver print;

couple woman seated man Vandyke beard standing
couple: woman seated, man with a Vandyke beard standing; R.H. Dewey (American, active 1850s - 1870s); about 1864; Albumen silver print

George Scranage Dewey American active 1870s February 21
George Scranage; Dewey (American, active 1870s); February 21, 1884; Albumen silver print

JOHN DEWEY (1859-1952). American philosopher, psychologist, and educator. Photographed in 1923

San Francisco Earthquake - St. Francis Hotel, Dewey Monument
San Francisco Earthquake, California, USA - 18th April 1906 - the gutted shell (apparently a very attractive interior) of the St

Poster, youth club photography opportunity
Poster advertising a youth club photography opportunity. Six members invited to take photos, develop and print them, all equipment provided. Date: circa 1960s

PETE FOUNTAIN (1930-2016). Pierre Dewey LaFontaine, Jr. American Musician. Photograph, 1959

WWI: POSTER, c1916. Good boy, Dewey. American poster showing Uncle Sam and Admiral George Dewey. Lithograph, c1916

LABOR LEADERS, 1939. Left to right: John L. Lewis, president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations; Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor; and James Dewey

THOMAS EDMUND DEWEY (1902-1971). Oil over a photograph taken in 1948 during Dewey s
THOMAS EDMUND DEWEY (1902-1971). Oil over a photograph taken in 1948 during Deweys unsuccessful campaign for the presidency

GEORGE DEWEY, 1898. Rear Admiral (then Commodore) George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898. Lithograph by Kurz & Allison, 1898

Defenders of the Flag, Dewey raised over the Philippines, 1st Battalion, Vintage photography

Steamer Tashmoo, Dewey Naval Parade, Detroit River, Dewey, George, 1837-1917, Anniversaries, Tashmoo (Side wheeler), Side wheelers, Naval parades & ceremonies, Rivers, United States, Michigan

NEW YORK: DEWEY ARCH, 1899. The Dewey Arch at 23rd St. and Madison Square, which stood from 1899 to 1901 in honor of Admiral George Deweys victory at the Battle of Manila Bay. Contemporary photograph

NEW YORK: DEWEY PARADE. Parade for Admiral George Dewey in New York City, 30 September 1899

GEORGE DEWEY (1837-1917). American naval commander. Then Commodore Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898: contemporary lithograph

DEWEY: SCHOOL AND SOCIETY. Title page of the first edition of John Deweys The School and Society, 1899

GEORGE DEWEY, 1898. Commodore George Dewey as the hero of the hour following his victory at Manila Bay, 1 May 1898. Contemporary American lithograph cartoon

FLORADORA, 1920. American actress Bernice Dewey in the 1920 New York revival of the musical Floradora

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898. The USS Olympia (center), followed by the USS Raleigh, USS Baltimore, and the USS Boston

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR, 1899. Admiral George Dewey receives visitors aboard the battleship Olympia docked in New York Harbor, 1899. Photographed by William Rau

An American squadron lead by Commodore George Dewey destroyes a Spanish squadron in Manila Bay, the Philippines
BATTLE OF MANILA BAY, 1898. An American squadron lead by Commodore George Dewey destroyes a Spanish squadron in Manila Bay, the Philippines, 1 May 1898, during the Spanish-American War

(1829-1889). American blind deaf-mute, the first blind deaf-mute successfully educated by systematic means
LAURA DEWEY BRIDGMAN (1829-1889). American blind deaf-mute, the first blind deaf-mute successfully educated by systematic means. Oil over a daguerreotype

Francis Harry Compton Crick (1916-2004), British microbiologist. Crick discovered the molecular structure of DNA. He shared the 1962 Nobel prize for physiology or medicine with James Dewey Watson

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"Dewey: A Man of Many Accomplishments and Victories" In the realm of politics, Dewey's presence was felt through satirical lithograph posters like "A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND. " This 1948 artwork by Ben Shahn cleverly poked fun at the iconic photograph of Harry Truman with Lauren Bacall on a piano. Here, Thomas E. Dewey joined President Truman in this amusing portrayal during their presidential race. However, Dewey's influence extended beyond politics. The mention of the Dewey Decimal System reminds us of his lasting impact on library organization and access to knowledge. John Dewey, an American educator and philosopher, captured his innovative spirit in a photograph from 1923. Sports enthusiasts may recognize Rob Dewey as he made his mark alongside Simon Easterby in their respective fields. Whether it be rugby or other ventures, Rob Dewey showcased determination and skill throughout his career. Another notable figure named Rob Dewey emerged onto the scene, leaving an indelible impression wherever he went. Perhaps it was Paul O'Connell who witnessed firsthand the talent that Rob possessed as they crossed paths along their journeys. Meanwhile, New York City boasts its own tribute to history with the magnificent Dewey Triumphal Arch and Colonnade located in Madison Square. This architectural marvel stands tall as a testament to past triumphs and achievements. The lithograph depicting people eagerly watching bulletin boards during "Dewey's Great Battle of Manila Bay" takes us back to 1898 when Admiral George Dewey led America to victory against Spain in the Spanish-American War. The headlines screamed with excitement as news spread about this momentous event that forever changed history. Speaking of historical moments captured visually, imagine a little boy diligently doing his homework while dressed in a sailor suit – reminiscent of times gone by but still resonating today thanks to chromolithography artistry. On another note entirely is Elizabeth R. Dewey's creation, "Digging Out Car" from 1934.