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Henry Morton Stanley Collection

Henry Morton Stanley was a renowned explorer and journalist who made significant contributions to the exploration of Africa in the late 19th century

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Mitamba, forest in the Congo (litho)

Mitamba, forest in the Congo (litho)
5997055 Mitamba, forest in the Congo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitamba, forest in the Congo)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)

Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)
865050 Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904); (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904, 1880 (engraving)

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904, 1880 (engraving)
864598 Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Dr Livingstone, I presume?' Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Native porters in Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in Africa 1886 to 1889

Native porters in Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in Africa 1886 to 1889, 1890 (print)
5242625 Native porters in Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in Africa 1886 to 1889, 1890 (print) by English School

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880s

Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880s
NWI4923536 Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880s.; (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Commemorating the journalist and Africa explorer Henry Morton Stanley

Commemorating the journalist and Africa explorer Henry Morton Stanley
3585960 Commemorating the journalist and Africa explorer Henry Morton Stanley; (add.info.: Punch cartoon of 1878 commemorating the journalist and Africa explorer Henry Morton Stanley)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Stanley and his men marching through Unyoro, 1869

Stanley and his men marching through Unyoro, 1869
1578524 Stanley and his men marching through Unyoro, 1869; (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) and his men marching through Unyoro

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)

Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)
864588 Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904); (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Daylight at Last!' Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)

Daylight at Last!' Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904)
864782 Daylight at Last!' Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904); (add.info.: Daylight at Last!' Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The 'Lady Alice' being attacked

The 'Lady Alice' being attacked
5307587 The 'Lady Alice' being attacked.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Lady Alice' being attacked at Bambireh. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley

Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley
864592 Portrait of Henry Morton Stanley; (add.info.: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The fight below the confluence of the Aruwimi and the Livingstone rivers, 1878

The fight below the confluence of the Aruwimi and the Livingstone rivers, 1878
1578527 The fight below the confluence of the Aruwimi and the Livingstone rivers, 1878; (add.info.: British explorer H.M. Stanley in a fight with African warriors attempting to block his expedition)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Stanley's canoes starting from Vinya Njara, 1874

Stanley's canoes starting from Vinya Njara, 1874
1578525 Stanley's canoes starting from Vinya Njara, 1874; (add.info.: Stanley's canoes starting from Vinya Njara. Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'Grands itineraires africains; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

'Grands itineraires africains; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Grands itineraires africains; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday May 10, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday May 10, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday May 10, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty

'The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty Pie Creator
The Return of Mr. H.M. Stanley; Once more on English Soil-- Arrival of Staley at the Admiralty Pier, Dover, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'Homage to Stanley; Fete given in Honour of the Explorer at the Bourse, Brussels, 1890

'Homage to Stanley; Fete given in Honour of the Explorer at the Bourse, Brussels, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Homage to Stanley; Fete given in Honour of the Explorer at the Bourse, Brussels, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. Stanley's Arrival at the Gare Du Midi, Brussels, 1890

The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. Stanley's Arrival at the Gare Du Midi, Brussels, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. Stanley's Arrival at the Gare Du Midi, Brussels, 1890. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Zanzibaris Scaring Elephants which were destroying a Banana Grove near

The Graphic Stanley Number; Zanzibaris Scaring Elephants which were destroying a Banana Grove near Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Zanzibaris Scaring Elephants which were destroying a Banana Grove near Bodo, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Dr. Parke Sucking the Poison from the Wound in Lieut

The Graphic Stanley Number; Dr. Parke Sucking the Poison from the Wound in Lieut. Spairs's Side, r Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Dr. Parke Sucking the Poison from the Wound in Lieut. Spairs's Side, received from a poisoned Arrow at Abousheeba, 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition attacked by the Forest Dwarfs with Pois

The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition attacked by the Forest Dwarfs with Pois Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition attacked by the Forest Dwarfs with Poisoned Arrows, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Emin Pasha on board the steamer Khedive crossing the Albert Nyanza t

The Graphic Stanley Number; Emin Pasha on board the steamer Khedive crossing the Albert Nyanza t Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Emin Pasha on board the steamer Khedive crossing the Albert Nyanza to join Mr. Stanley, 1888, 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Bangala Courtesies, fight with the Bangala, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic Stanley Number; Bangala Courtesies, fight with the Bangala, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Bangala Courtesies, fight with the Bangala, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Bumbireh Hospitality, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic Stanley Number; Bumbireh Hospitality, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Bumbireh Hospitality, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. H. M. Stanley, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. H. M. Stanley, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Mr. H. M. Stanley, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Forest Dwarfs Eating Snakes, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic Stanley Number; Forest Dwarfs Eating Snakes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Forest Dwarfs Eating Snakes, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Ujiji, Near Lake Tanganyika where Sanley met Livingstone

The Graphic Stanley Number; Ujiji, Near Lake Tanganyika where Sanley met Livingstone, 1890 Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Ujiji, Near Lake Tanganyika where Sanley met Livingstone, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; Cottage near Denbigh where Mr. Stanley was Born in 1841, 1890

The Graphic Stanley Number; Cottage near Denbigh where Mr. Stanley was Born in 1841, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Cottage near Denbigh where Mr. Stanley was Born in 1841, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; The Meeting of Livingstone and Stanley in Central Africa, 1890

The Graphic Stanley Number; The Meeting of Livingstone and Stanley in Central Africa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; The Meeting of Livingstone and Stanley in Central Africa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; The Emin Pasha Relief Commitee, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic Stanley Number; The Emin Pasha Relief Commitee, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; The Emin Pasha Relief Commitee, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition Marching throughthe Primaeval Forest

The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition Marching throughthe Primaeval Forest, Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; The Vanguard of the Expedition Marching throughthe Primaeval Forest, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'Mr Stanley at Brussels; The Explorer Speaking at the Banquet given in his honour by

'Mr Stanley at Brussels; The Explorer Speaking at the Banquet given in his honour by the Burgomaste Creator
Mr Stanley at Brussels; The Explorer Speaking at the Banquet given in his honour by the Burgomasterat the Town Hall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cannes--Interview Between the Explorer and H.R.H

'Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cannes--Interview Between the Explorer and H.R.H
Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cannes--Interview Between the Explorer and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Livingstone and Stanley going from Ujiji to the Rusizi River, 1871

Livingstone and Stanley going from Ujiji to the Rusizi River, 1871. Ujiji (in what is now Tanzania) was the site of the famous meeting on 10 November 1871 between Henry Morton Stanley

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: 'In Darkest Africa', Illustrations from Mr Stanleys Great Book (engraving)

"In Darkest Africa", Illustrations from Mr Stanleys Great Book (engraving)
1038192 " In Darkest Africa", Illustrations from Mr Stanleys Great Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " In Darkest Africa")

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Banquet given by the Egyptian Government at Cairo in honour of Mr. Stanleys arrival, 1890

Banquet given by the Egyptian Government at Cairo in honour of Mr. Stanleys arrival, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given by the Egyptian Government at Cairo in honour of Mr. Stanleys arrival, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday February 8. 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday February 8. 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday February 8. 1890, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cairo--Entering Shepheards Hotel after having visited the Khedive, 1890

Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cairo--Entering Shepheards Hotel after having visited the Khedive, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Stanley's Arrival at Cairo--Entering Shepheards Hotel after having visited the Khedive, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Mr. H. M. Stanleys return to civilisation; Mr. Stanley and his Porters at the British... 1890

Mr. H. M. Stanleys return to civilisation; Mr. Stanley and his Porters at the British... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mr. H. M. Stanleys return to civilisation; Mr. Stanley and his Porters at the British Agency, Zanzibar

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Mr. H. M. Stanley; A sketch from Life, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Mr. H. M. Stanley; A sketch from Life, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mr. H. M. Stanley; A sketch from Life, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday January 25. 1890, 1890. Creator: Charles Edwin Fripp

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday January 25. 1890, 1890. Creator: Charles Edwin Fripp
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday January 25. 1890, 1890

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Henry Morton Stanley (engraving)

Henry Morton Stanley (engraving)
815673 Henry Morton Stanley (engraving) by Moscheles, Felix Stone (1833-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley, 29 April 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Albert Nyanza (engraving)

Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley, 29 April 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Albert Nyanza (engraving)
1627217 Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley, 29 April 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Albert Nyanza (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHenry Morton Stanley Collection: Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul

Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul
1626733 Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul, on Board the Katoria at Mombasa (engraving) by Wilson



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Henry Morton Stanley was a renowned explorer and journalist who made significant contributions to the exploration of Africa in the late 19th century. His meeting with Emin Pasha on April 29, 1888, at Kavalli marked a crucial moment in his career. This encounter led to the rescue of Robert H. Nelson and survivors at Starvation Camp, Ipoto, in 1890. Stanley's book "In Darkest Africa" provided vivid illustrations that captured the essence of his adventures. The sketches from the Stanley and African Exhibition showcased his remarkable journey through this vast continent. His arrival at Cairo was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur by the Egyptian Government in honor of his achievements. Entering Shepheards Hotel after visiting the Khedive demonstrated his status as a revered figure in both Egypt and Britain. Throughout his expeditions, Stanley relied heavily on local porters who supported him during treacherous journeys through uncharted territories. Their loyalty and strength were evident as depicted in various engravings from that time. Despite facing numerous challenges, Henry Morton Stanley's determination never wavered. He left an indelible mark on African exploration and inspired future generations to venture into unknown lands for discovery and understanding.