Homestead Strike Collection

COLONEL ROBERT DECHERT. Colonel of the National Guard who responded to the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania, 1892. Contemporary American engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Arrest of a correspondent by the strikers during the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania, 1892. Contemporary American engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Postmaster delivering mail to National Guard troops in Homestead, Pennsylvania, during the Homestead Strike, 1892. Contemporary American engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Commissaries transporting camp supplies to General George Snowdens headquarters up Shanty Hill road in Homestead, Pennsylvania, during the Homestead Strike, 1892

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Members of the Sharidan Cavalry and the Governors Troop going to rescue a cannon for the battery, which the strikers would not allow to be unloaded from the train

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Headquarters of the Advisory Board, where strikers gather to hear news, during the Homestead Strike against the Carnegie Steel Company in Homestead, Pennsylvania, 1892

GENERAL GEORGE SNOWDEN. General of the National Guard, a leader of the military response to the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania, 1892. Contemporary American engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Pennsylvania milita camped on a hill overlooking the town during the strike against the Carnegie Steel Company at Homestead, Pennsylvania, July 1892

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Strikers watching for scabs at the Homestead railroad station in July 1892. Contemporary stereograph

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Lithograph, 1892, by Kurz & Allison

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. Carnegie steel workers on strike look over the steel mill at Homestead Pennsylvania. Stereograph by John Jarvis, 1892

President of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, who participated in the Homestead Strike against
WILLIAM WEIHE. President of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, who participated in the Homestead Strike against the Carnegie Steel Company in 1892. Contemporary American engraving

A soldier suffering from heat exhaustion at the field hospital set up by the National Guard during the Homestead Strike
HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. A soldier suffering from heat exhaustion at the field hospital set up by the National Guard during the Homestead Strike in Pennsylvania, 1892. Contemporary American engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The state militias position on the Monongahela River at Shanty Hill, commanding the town. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

HENRY CLAY FRICK (1849-1919). American industrialist. The attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick by the Russian-American anarchist Alexander Berkman on 23 July 1892, during the Homestead Strike

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Burning Barges. The attempt by strikers to burn the barges bringing Pinkerton agents to Homestead in July 1892. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Pinkerton men leaving the barges after the surrender. Contemporary color engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Mob Assailing the Pinkerton Men on Their Way to the Temporary Prison. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The First Troops in Homestead. The Eighteenth Regiment passing the Office and Works of the Carnegie Company. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

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Pinkerton men leaving Carnegie Steel Works during the Homestead Riot, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Homestead Strike of 1892 was a pivotal moment in American labor history, marked by intense clashes and significant figures. One such figure was Henry Clay Frick, an influential American industrialist whose attempted assassination by Russian-American anarchist Alexander Berkman on July 23rd sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Amidst the chaos, Colonel Robert Dechert emerged as a prominent leader of the National Guard forces responding to the Homestead crisis. His unwavering commitment to maintaining order and protecting both sides from further harm played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of this historic event. As tensions escalated, striking workers took drastic measures to assert their demands for better working conditions. The arrest of a correspondent by these determined strikers highlighted their determination and willingness to fight for their rights. Meanwhile, amidst all the turmoil, even mundane tasks like delivering mail became fraught with danger. Postmasters risked their safety as they braved hostile environments while bringing letters and parcels to National Guard troops stationed in Homestead. Transporting camp supplies became another challenging task during this tumultuous time. Commissaries faced numerous obstacles as they navigated through tense territories en route to General George Snowden's basecamp. Their resilience ensured that essential provisions reached those who needed them most. The presence of military personnel also loomed large over Homestead during this strike. Members of the Sheridan Cavalry and Governor's Troop stood guard against potential threats while striving to maintain peace within an increasingly volatile environment. At Headquarters Advisory Board meetings, strikers gathered eagerly seeking news updates that could potentially sway the course of events in their favor. These gatherings served as rallying points where hope mingled with uncertainty among those fighting for fair treatment at work. General George Snowden emerged as one of the key leaders within Pennsylvania's National Guard during this period. His strategic decisions shaped military responses and influenced how authorities dealt with striking workers throughout Homestead. On nearby hills overlooking town lay Pennsylvania militia camps, a constant reminder of the escalating tensions.