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Du Bois Collection

"Du Bois: A Journey Through Time and Struggle" Step into the world of Du Bois, a name that resonates with history, activism, and cultural significance

Background imageDu Bois Collection: 1894 Haeckel Pithecanthropus ape man crop

1894 Haeckel Pithecanthropus ape man crop
Pithecanthropus europeaus alalus (european speechless ape-man) by Gabriel Max, 1894, reproduced as Photogravure Plate 29 in Ernst Haeckel " Naturliche Schopfungs-Geschichte"

Background imageDu Bois Collection: FOUR WOMEN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of four African-American women

FOUR WOMEN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of four African-American women, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Homo erectus skull

Homo erectus skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing a reconstruction of the skull of Java Man, based on the fossil skull fragments (dark grey) discovered by Dubois in Java in 1891

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Divan Japonais

Divan Japonais, 1892-93, Lithograph printed in four colors, wove paper, 31-13/16 x 23-15/16 in (808 x 608 cm), Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, Albi 1864-1901 Saint-Andre-du-Bois)

Background imageDu Bois Collection: African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c

African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c
5042898 African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c.1899 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer

Background imageDu Bois Collection: An African-American church in Georgia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)

An African-American church in Georgia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
5042903 An African-American church in Georgia, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDu Bois Collection: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski and Vivien Leigh as his sister-in-law

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski and Vivien Leigh as his sister-in-law Blanche DuBois in the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams play, directed by Elia Kazan, 1951

Background imageDu Bois Collection: James Loudon 1824-1900 Governor General 1871-75

James Loudon 1824-1900 Governor General 1871-75
James Loudon (1824-1900). Governor General (1871-75), Portrait of James Loudon (1824-1900). Governor General (1871-75). Knee, standing to the left, face and face

Background imageDu Bois Collection: CHILDREN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of three African-American boys

CHILDREN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of three African-American boys, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Background imageDu Bois Collection: FARMERs MARKET, 1940. Customers at the entrance of the Tri-County Farmers Co-op

FARMERs MARKET, 1940. Customers at the entrance of the Tri-County Farmers Co-op Market in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Jack Delano, August 1940

Background imageDu Bois Collection: FARMERS MARKET, 1940. The booth of Mr. Kness at the Tri-County Farmers Market in Du Bois

FARMERS MARKET, 1940. The booth of Mr. Kness at the Tri-County Farmers Market in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Jack Delano, September 1940

Background imageDu Bois Collection: W. E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer

W. E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer
W.E.B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer. Du Bois identification card for the Paris Exposition in April 1900, featuring a carte-de-visite photograph taken by Paul Nadar

Background imageDu Bois Collection: EMIL DU BOIS-REYMOND (1818-1896). German physiologist

EMIL DU BOIS-REYMOND (1818-1896). German physiologist

Background imageDu Bois Collection: WILLIAM E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor, and writer. Drawing c1910

WILLIAM E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor, and writer. Drawing c1910
WILLIAM E.B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor, and writer. Drawing c1910, after a photograph

Background imageDu Bois Collection: DU BOIS: SHOPS, 1922. Two women window shopping. Oil on panel by Guy Pene Du Bois, 1922

DU BOIS: SHOPS, 1922. Two women window shopping. Oil on panel by Guy Pene Du Bois, 1922

Background imageDu Bois Collection: NIAGARA MOVEMENT, 1905. Founding members of the Niagara Movement superimposed over Niagara Falls

NIAGARA MOVEMENT, 1905. Founding members of the Niagara Movement superimposed over Niagara Falls. Top row (left to right): H.A. Thompson, Alonzo F. Herndon, John Hope, James R.L

Background imageDu Bois Collection: JEWELER, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of Mr

JEWELER, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of Mr. Dodson, an African-American jeweler based in Knoxville, Tennessee, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Background imageDu Bois Collection: GIRL, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of an African-American girl, exhibited by W

GIRL, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of an African-American girl, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Background imageDu Bois Collection: SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY. A late 19th century photograph of the Sisters of the Holy Family

SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY. A late 19th century photograph of the Sisters of the Holy Family, New Orleans, Louisiana, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Background imageDu Bois Collection: DUBOIS, Guillaume (1656-1723). French politician

DUBOIS, Guillaume (1656-1723). French politician and cardinal. Engraving based on a portrait by Rigaud. Engraving

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Arrowleaf balsamroot wildflowers and Union Peak in the Wind River Range near Dubois

Arrowleaf balsamroot wildflowers and Union Peak in the Wind River Range near Dubois, Wyoming, USA

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Timothy hay bales near Dubois, Wyoming

Timothy hay bales near Dubois, Wyoming

Background imageDu Bois Collection: WILLIAM E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer. Photographed in his study

WILLIAM E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer. Photographed in his study
WILLIAM E.B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer. Photographed in his study

Background imageDu Bois Collection: CUISINE CLASSIQUE, 1881. Title page of Cuisine Classique by Urbain Dubois and Emile Bernard

CUISINE CLASSIQUE, 1881. Title page of Cuisine Classique by Urbain Dubois and Emile Bernard, Paris, 1881

Background imageDu Bois Collection: ARTISTIC COOKERY, 1870. Engraving from Urbain Dubois Artistic Cookery, London, 1870

ARTISTIC COOKERY, 1870. Engraving from Urbain Dubois Artistic Cookery, London, 1870

Background imageDu Bois Collection: DuBois, Clearfield County Pennsylvania. 1895

DuBois, Clearfield County Pennsylvania. 1895. Date c1895

Background imageDu Bois Collection: General Dubois of the French Army

General Dubois of the French Army during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Paul, Baron Dubois

Paul, Baron Dubois
PAUL, BARON DUBOIS French medical

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Jules Verne / Garden

Jules Verne / Garden
JULES VERNE In his garden at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens, with a large black dog

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Jules Verne / Drawing Room

Jules Verne / Drawing Room
JULES VERNE His drawing room at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Jules Verne / Workroom

Jules Verne / Workroom
JULES VERNE His workroom at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Jules Verne / House

Jules Verne / House
JULES VERNE His house at 1 rue Charles Dubois, Amiens

Background imageDu Bois Collection: Jean Antoine Dubois, French missionary to India

Jean Antoine Dubois, French missionary to India
Jean Antoine Dubois, a French Catholic missionary to India


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"Du Bois: A Journey Through Time and Struggle" Step into the world of Du Bois, a name that resonates with history, activism, and cultural significance. From the Haeckel Pithecanthropus ape man crop in 1894 to the powerful image of four African-American women captured in late 19th century photography, Du Bois embodies a legacy of resilience. With the Homo erectus skull as a symbol of our shared ancestry, Du Bois reminds us of our interconnectedness as human beings. Just as Divan Japonais brought together diverse individuals under one roof, so did Du Bois unite communities through his work at NAACP offices. From African American baseball players representing Morris Brown College in Atlanta to an enchanting African-American church in Georgia circa 1899, Du Bois celebrates the achievements and faith within black communities. Even beyond racial boundaries, Du Bois's influence extended to cinema with Marlon Brando portraying Stanley Kowalski alongside Vivien Leigh's Blanche Dubois in "A Streetcar Named Desire. " This iconic film adaptation directed by Elia Kazan showcased the complexities of human relationships and societal tensions. Drawing inspiration from Moulin Rouge: La Goulue's vibrant energy, Du Bois embraced diversity while challenging social norms. As James Loudon served as Governor General during a transformative period from 1871-75, so did DuBois leave an indelible mark on society through his intellectual contributions. In both times past and present-day Farmer's Markets like Tri-County Farmers Co-op captured in evocative photographs from 1940s America; we witness how community thrives when people come together to support local produce and sustainable living practices. DuBois is more than just a name; it represents progress forged through struggle. It stands for unity amidst diversity and serves as a reminder that our collective history shapes who we are today.