Leland Collection

The Horse in motion. Sallie Gardner, owned by Leland Stanford; running at a 1:40 gait over the Palo Alto track, 19th June 1878. Photograph with twelve frames showing motion of a race horse

Leland Hotel, Chicago - hand coloured when published - early 1900s

Leland Hotel, Chicago, USA

Antiquaries (engraving)
727128 Antiquaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquaries. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

J. Leland, (c1503-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Leland, (c1503-1552), 1830. John Leland or Leyland (c1503-1552) English poet and antiquary educated at St Pauls School and Christs College

Aurora and Leland Hotels, Aurora, Illinois Date: 1935

John Leland, 18th-century English Presbyterian minister and author of theological works, (1813). Artist: J Chapman
John Leland, 18th-century English Presbyterian minister and author of theological works, (1813). Leland (1691-1766) was a prominent opponent of deism

John Leland 1506 To 1552. English Antiquary. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Leland Stanford (1824 - 1893) American senator and railway magnate

Thomas Leland
THOMAS LELAND Irish historian Date: 1722 - 1785

Chas. Godfrey Leland
CHARLES GODFREY LELAND writer and folklorist, notably among Italian peasants and gipsies. Date: 1824 - 1903

COTTON PLANTATION, 1937. A crew 200 African American migrant workers brought to the Aldridge Plantation to hoe cotton for one dollar a day, near Leland, Mississippi

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). President Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) and Mrs Hayes with Senator Leland Stanford (right) in the garden of the Senators home at Menlo Park, California

LELAND STANFORD (1824-1893). American railroad builder and politician

Source Size = 1937 x 2490
American Humorist: Charles Godfrey Leland (" hans Breitmann" )

SARATOGA SPRINGS, 1865. Lelands new opera house, Union Hotel grounds, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Engraving, 1865

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, 1891. Dedication ceremony of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, which was founded by Leland Stanford in honor of his son, who died of typhoid at age 15

LELAND STANFORD (1824-1893). American railroad builder and politician

LELAND STANFORD: MANSION. Mansion owned by Leland Stanford at Powell and California Streets, San Francisco. Photographed c1900

SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. Ruins of Leland Stanfords mansion at Powell and California Streets, San Francisco, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906

American railroad builder and politician. Photographed (hat in hand) with President and Mrs. Rutherford B
LELAND STANFORD (1824-1893). American railroad builder and politician. Photographed (hat in hand) with President and Mrs. Rutherford B

WALTER CRONKITE (1916-2009). Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962-81. Photograph, 1972

The Horse in motion. Abe Edgington, owned by Leland Stanford; driven by C. Marvin, trotting at a 2:24 gait over the Palo Alto track, 15th June 1878

Theatre in Leland, Mississippi. Date 1937 June

Encina Hall, Leland Standford Junior University. Date between 1898 and 1905

Main entrance and driveway, Leland Standford Junior University. Date between 1898 and 1905

Western entrance to inner quadrangle, Leland Standford Junior University. Date between 1898 and 1905

John Leland (Mono)
JOHN LELAND English presbyterian churchman

John Leland, Antiq
JOHN LELAND antiquarian

John Leland / Chapman / Oval
JOHN LELAND English Presbyterian minister and Christian apologist

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"Leland: A Name Woven Through Time and History" From the iconic image of "The Horse in Motion" captured by Eadweard Muybridge, featuring Sallie Gardner owned by Leland Stanford, to the vibrant hand-colored depiction Hotel in Chicago, this name has left its mark. The grandeur Hotel in Chicago, USA stands as a testament to its significance. Delving into antiquity, we find engravings portraying the Antiquaries and J. Leland from 1830 - an unknown creator immortalizing their existence. In Aurora, Illinois, both Aurora and Leland Hotels stand proudly as symbols of hospitality and elegance. John Leland emerges as a prominent figure; an 18th-century English Presbyterian minister whose theological works shaped minds during his time. Meanwhile, Thomas Leland's contributions remain shrouded in mystery yet worthy of recognition. Chas. Godfrey Leland adds another layer to this captivating narrative with his own unique imprint on history. His presence intertwines with John Leland (1506-1552), an English antiquary whose legacy lives on through Crabbe's Historical Dictionary published in 1825. As we reflect upon these remarkable individuals bearing the name "Leland, " let us not forget one who made headlines for different reasons – none other than Leland Stanford himself. Known for founding Stanford University and leaving an indelible impact on education. Lastly but significantly, we cannot overlook the catastrophic event that shook San Francisco - the earthquake of April 18th, 1906 - forever etching itself into history books alongside the name "Leland. " Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected across time and space, "Leland" serves as a reminder that names carry stories worth exploring – tales woven through artistry, academia, hospitality, and even natural disasters.