Hiram Collection

BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

Hiram College in the 1800s
Hiram College in Ohio, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Engineers at Furness Abbey, including Sir Hiram Maxim (front 2nd) Date: 1920

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout
Sir Hiram Maxim?s captive flying machine ? ?Aerial Roundabout?, circa 1904. Date: circa 1904

David receives envoys of King Hiram of Tyre (1 Chronicles 14)
Illustration of a David receives envoys of King Hiram of Tyre (1 Chronicles 14)

18th President of the United States. Steel engraving, c1865
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Steel engraving, c1865

GRANTs INAUGURATION, 1869. Ulysses S. Grant entering the White House after his inauguration as 18th President of the United States on 4 March 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

First model of Hiram Maxim's machine gun. From Der Stein der Weisen, Leipzig, c1895. Engraving
537709 First model of Hiram Maxim's machine gun. From Der Stein der Weisen, Leipzig, c1895. Engraving; (add.info.: First model of Hiram Maxim's machine gun)

Wreck of Sir Hiram Maxim?s steam-driven aeroplane. Note?
Wreck of Sir Hiram Maxim?s steam-driven aeroplane. Note the bent axle which was damaged by excessive upward pressure on the antilift rails used to prevent the aeroplane leaving the ground

The legend of Hiram and Tubalcain, (litho)
741522 The legend of Hiram and Tubalcain, (litho) by Villain, Henri (1878-1938) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hiram, architect of the temple of Solomon)

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Hiram Maxim Test-Rig 1891 Early Use of Steel Tube Constr?
Hiram Maxim Test-Rig 1891 Early Use of Steel Tube Construction of Airframe Date: 1891

General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, in 1862
2619156 General Grant's arrival at The Battle of Shiloh, aka the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, in 1862, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

General Grant reconnoitering in the rain at Belmont, Missouri, before the battle in 1861
2619154 General Grant reconnoitering in the rain at Belmont, Missouri, before the battle in 1861, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Hiram, the clever craftsman of Tyre who cast the majestic pillars of brass for
994068 Hiram, the clever craftsman of Tyre who cast the majestic pillars of brass for Solomans temple (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Infernal Chamber (engraving)
3100757 The Infernal Chamber (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infernal Chamber)

Phoenician craftsmen building a temple for Soloman (litho)
1266050 Phoenician craftsmen building a temple for Soloman (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Sir Hiram Maxim, inventor of the automatic gun. late 19th century

Soloman sends presents to Hiram (litho)
1266051 Soloman sends presents to Hiram (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

David recoit les ouvriers et les materiaux envoyes par Hiram (engraving)
3625856 David recoit les ouvriers et les materiaux envoyes par Hiram (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The legend of Hiram (engraving)
3100733 The legend of Hiram (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The legend of Hiram)

Legend of the Royal Axe (engraving)
3100758 Legend of the Royal Axe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legend of the Royal Axe)

The legend of Hiram (engraving)
3100730 The legend of Hiram (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The legend of Hiram)

The Gifts of Hiram to Solomon, 2 Chronicles VIII, 18 (engraving)
6005677 The Gifts of Hiram to Solomon, 2 Chronicles VIII, 18 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gifts of Hiram to Solomon, 2 Chronicles VIII, 18)

Hirams Messengers received by David (engraving)
5218498 Hirams Messengers received by David (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hirams Messengers received by David)

Solomon receiving the Gold of Ophir from the Servants of Hiram, King of Tyre (engraving)
5218456 Solomon receiving the Gold of Ophir from the Servants of Hiram, King of Tyre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Forest Cascade at Hiram, Maine, 1859. Creator: Henry Hitchings
A Forest Cascade at Hiram, Maine, 1859

Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s Creator
Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields and Sugar Plant, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s. Scotts Bluff National Monument, named after Hiram Scott

Sir Hiram Maxim steam-driven aeroplane, Baldwyn?s Park, Kent
Sir Hiram Maxim steam-driven aeroplane in the course of construction at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine?
Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine during a propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Whirling table - propeller test - Baldwyn?s Park, Kent
The whirling table on propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

The steam engine for driving the whirling table in the ?
The steam engine for driving the whirling table in the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent - Sir Hiram Maxim
The shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1889

Sir Hiram Maxim?s workshop at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where he built his captive aeroplane, 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim?s workshop at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, 1890

Maxim machine gun, c1895. The engineer Hiram Maxim developed the first fully automatic machine gun (1884) which he offered to the United States War and Navy departments

Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, 1894-1907
Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, (c1924). Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Henry Morton Stanleys African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha, 1886-1889 (1887). Emin Pasha, who was in the Egyptian service and Governor of the Equatorial Province

Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Artist: Spy
Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Whilst resident in America, Maxim (1840-1916) took out patents for, among other things, gas apparatus and electric lamps

Ulysses S. Grant 1822-1885. Commmander of Union armies in American Civil War and 18th President of United States 1869-77. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

The Strong Government / The Weak Government. American cartoon, 1880, comparing the Reconstruction policies of President
CARTOON: RECONSTRUCTION. The " Strong" Government 1869-1877. The " Weak" Government 1877-1881. Cartoon showing the Solid South carrying Ulysses S

The Flying Machine, Earls Court
The Flying Machine entertainment ride at Earls Court designed by Sir Hiram Maxim and opened in 1905

Hiram Powers, 1805-1873. American neoclassical sculptor. After a work by Alonzo Chappel

Ulysses S. Grant

Mediterranean coast southward Tyre Hiram Monument
Along the Mediterranean coast, southward. Tyre, Hirams Monument. I Kings 51. 1950, Lebanon, Tyre

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"Hiram: A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Friendship" In the annals of history, the name "Hiram" resonates with significance across various realms. From politics to education, from ancient civilizations to modern inventions, this name has left an indelible mark on humanity's journey. One notable chapter in Hiram's story unfolds in 1872 when the first Black Senators and Representatives took their seats in the 41st Congress. These trailblazers shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations to strive for equality and justice. During the 1800s, Hiram College emerged as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment. Its hallowed halls echoed with intellectual discourse and nurtured young minds hungry for wisdom. This institution became a cradle for leaders who would shape society's destiny. The Cedars of Lebanon hold a mystical allure as they were fabled to have been used by King Solomon himself in building his majestic temple. The connection between Hiram and these sacred trees symbolizes craftsmanship, dedication, and collaboration that transcend time. Innovation soared through Hiram Maxim's captive flying machine - the "Aerial Roundabout. " This invention showcased human ingenuity reaching new heights as dreams took flight amidst technological advancements. Ancient scriptures recount how David received envoys from King Hiram of Tyre - a testament to diplomacy bridging cultures across borders. Their encounter exemplifies friendship forged through mutual respect and understanding. It also intertwines with Ulysses S. Grant - America's 18th President whose leadership during tumultuous times shaped our nation's course. His inauguration at the White House marked a turning point in American history while his legacy endures through steel engraving capturing his resolute spirit. Grant further etched his name into history books through pivotal battles like Shiloh where he arrived amid chaos yet led with unwavering determination. Rain-soaked reconnaissances at Belmont, Missouri showcased his commitment to duty even in the face of adversity.