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General Booth Collection

General Booth, the visionary founder of the Salvation Army, dedicated his life to serving those in need and spreading hope throughout the world

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General Booth Propaganda Campaigns England William Booth

General Booth Propaganda Campaigns England William Booth
General Booth in one of his propaganda campaigns in England. William Booth, 1829 - 1912. English Methodist preacher, founder and first general of the Salvation Army. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: William Booth (1829-1912) (etching) (b&w photo)

William Booth (1829-1912) (etching) (b&w photo)
XJF115820 William Booth (1829-1912) (etching) (b&w photo) by Dodd, Francis (1874-1949); 29x25.4 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: 'In Darkest England', General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving)

"In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving)
1062186 " In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b / w photo)

Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b / w photo)
3105959 Commander Booth-Tucker, the Late Consul Booth-Tucker, General Booth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commander Booth-Tucker)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The Salvation Army (engraving)

The Salvation Army (engraving)
1614681 The Salvation Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 February 1892)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)

Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)
6030834 Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine Booth (1829-1890)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths home in Hadley Wood
6014089 General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, being interviewed by a journalist at Booths home in Hadley Wood, Enfield, London (litho) by English School

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army

General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour
6014277 General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, arriving back at Southampton after his world tour, 1892 (litho) by Wright

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving)

The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving)
1605134 The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army Dissensions in New York)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton

The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton (engraving)
1055986 The Return of General Booth from India and the Colonies, the First Greeting at Southampton (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army

Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army, Nottingham (b / w photo)
3094740 Birthplace of William Booth, founder and first General of the Salvation Army, Nottingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army (litho)

General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army (litho)
6014263 General William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General William Booth (1829-1912)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Bramwell Booth, second General of the Salvation Army in succession to his father

Bramwell Booth, second General of the Salvation Army in succession to his father, William (b / w photo)
6030828 Bramwell Booth, second General of the Salvation Army in succession to his father, William (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General Booth (b / w photo)

General Booth (b / w photo)
970414 General Booth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Booth. Illustration for Notables of Britain (Review of Reviews)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General Booth and Mrs Booth (b / w photo)

General Booth and Mrs Booth (b / w photo)
736365 General Booth and Mrs Booth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Booth and Mrs Booth)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The late General Booth (photo)

The late General Booth (photo)
586918 The late General Booth (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Booth)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army (b / w photo)
6030822 General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General William Booth (1829-1912)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The late Mrs Booth, Wife of General Booth, of the Salvation Army (engraving)

The late Mrs Booth, Wife of General Booth, of the Salvation Army (engraving)
1596747 The late Mrs Booth, Wife of General Booth, of the Salvation Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mrs Booth, Wife of General Booth)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, c1910, (1935). Creator: Unknown

General William Booth, c1910, (1935). Creator: Unknown
General William Booth, c1910, (1935). Portrait of William Booth, evangelical social worker and founder of the Salvation Army. Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Gen. William Booth, 1927. Creator: Unknown

Gen. William Booth, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Gen. William Booth, 1927. William Booth (1829-1912), English Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army. From " A Series of 25 Famous Men - Carreras High-Class Cigarettes" [London

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General Bramwell Booth inspecting boy scouts, London, 1925. Artist:s and G

General Bramwell Booth inspecting boy scouts, London, 1925. Artist:s and G
General Bramwell Booth inspecting boy scouts, London, 1925. General Bramwell Booth (1856-1929) inspecting scouts on the football field at the Crystal Palace during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: The Needs of the Salvation Armys Social Institutions are Great and Pressing, 1901

The Needs of the Salvation Armys Social Institutions are Great and Pressing, 1901. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General Booth, c1902, (1903)

General Booth, c1902, (1903). William Booth (1829-1912), Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army. From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Catherine Booth, wife of William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, 1890

Catherine Booth, wife of William Booth, British founder of the Salvation Army, 1890. Because of her influence in the formation of The Salvation Army Catherine Booth (1829-1890)

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, 1912 (1951)

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, 1912 (1951). Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: Catherine Booth (1829-1890), 1926

Catherine Booth (1829-1890), 1926. Booth was the Mother of The Salvation Army. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow

Background imageGeneral Booth Collection: General William Booth, evangelical social worker and founder of the Salvation Army, 1894

General William Booth, evangelical social worker and founder of the Salvation Army, 1894. Booth (1829-1912) founded a Christian Mission in London in 1865


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General Booth, the visionary founder of the Salvation Army, dedicated his life to serving those in need and spreading hope throughout the world. Born in 1829 in Nottingham, England, he embarked on a remarkable journey that would leave an indelible mark on society. With unwavering determination and a deep sense of compassion, General Booth tirelessly worked towards improving the lives of the less fortunate. His commitment to social reform led him to establish various initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and providing support for marginalized communities. In Darkest England, General Booth's Emigration Scheme became one of his most renowned endeavors. Through this program, he sought to offer individuals facing dire circumstances an opportunity for a fresh start in new lands. The image captures him passionately lecturing about this scheme that held so much promise for those seeking solace from their hardships. Accompanied by his devoted wife Catherine Booth – co-founder of the Salvation Army – General Booth's efforts gained momentum as they spread across continents. Their shared vision inspired countless others to join their cause and become soldiers fighting against injustice and despair. As depicted in photographs taken during interviews at his home or upon returning from extensive global tours, General Booth exuded charisma and wisdom beyond measure. These images capture moments where he engaged with journalists or received warm greetings upon arriving back at Southampton after touching lives around the world. However, even amidst all these triumphs, challenges arose within The Salvation Army itself. Dissensions emerged in New York as differing opinions clashed over how best to continue fulfilling their mission. Yet through it all, General Booth remained steadfastly committed to unity and finding common ground among his followers. The legacy left behind by General William Booth continues to inspire generations today. His son Bramwell succeeded him as the second general of The Salvation Army but carried forward his father's principles with equal fervor. This etching serves not only as a visual representation but also as a reminder of General William Booth's unwavering dedication to serving humanity.