Marianna Collection

Island of Guam: Natives at Work in the Garden of the Governors Palace
STC209645 Island of Guam: Natives at Work in the Garden of the Governors Palace, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20), by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779-1842) engraved by Schroeder

Philippine sambar, Rusa marianna. Vulnerable
Philippine sambar, Rusa marianna (Rusa of the Mariannas, Cervus mariannus). Vulnerable. Handcoloured engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration of a specimen in Paris Museum by Charles

Chamorro men, women and children of Guam, Mariana islands.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Lady Alington and daughter by Madame Yevonde
Lady Alington, formerly Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, eldest daughter of the Earl of Shaftesbury, with her baby daughter, Mary Anne Sturt Marten, known as Marianna. 1929

ARKANSAS: INOCULATION, 1937. A refugee being given an inoculation for typhoid at a flood refugee camp in Marianna, Arkansas. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

ARKANSAS: FLOOD, 1937. A family aboard their homemade ark in Marianna, Arkansas, during the flooding of the Ohio River. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937

VACCINATION, 1937. A doctor administering vaccinations in the camp for African American flood refugees at Marianna, Arkansas. Photograph by Walker Evans, February 1937

A diver using a diver propulsion vehicle in the Blue Springs cave system
A technical cave diver using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) to dive into the Blue Springs state park cave system near Marianna, Florida

A scuba diver swims through an underwater field of tape grass leading away from the Blue Springs cave in Merritts Mill Pond in Marianna, Florida

Wake Robin Trillium, Trillum maculatum, Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna, FL

Reflections, cool morning mist, inside a floodplain forest, Florida Caverns State Park, Florida

Lord George Byron and Marianna Segati. Dear Tom, I really cannot go on; There are a pair of great black eyes looking over my shoulder so that I must turn and answer them instead of you. Date: ca. 1847

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"Marianna: A Melting Pot of Culture, Nature, and Resilience" Discover the vibrant tapestry of Marianna, where Chamorro men, women, and children from the Mariana Islands thrive. From the lush gardens surrounding the Governors Palace on Guam's island to the endangered Philippine sambar known as Rusa marianna, this place is brimming with natural wonders. Captivating portraits like "Lady Alington and daughter" by Madame Yevonde showcase the timeless beauty found in Marianna's inhabitants. But it's not just about people; even during challenging times like Arkansas' floods in 1937, families built homemade arks to navigate through Marianna's waters. Healthcare has always been crucial here. Whether it was inoculations for typhoid or vaccinations administered in African camps during 1937, Marianna prioritizes its residents' well-being. Diving enthusiasts are drawn to Marianna too. Witness a diver gracefully maneuvering through Blue Springs cave system using a diver propulsion vehicle or marvel at another scuba diver swimming amidst an underwater field of tape grass. These aquatic adventures offer glimpses into a world hidden beneath Florida Caverns State Park. Speaking of which, within this enchanting park lies Wake Robin Trillium – Trillum maculatum – adding splashes of color against cool morning mist reflections inside its floodplain forest. It's a serene escape that showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Marianna is more than just a name; it represents resilience and diversity intertwined with captivating landscapes and cultural heritage. Explore this extraordinary destination where history meets nature and find yourself immersed in an unforgettable experience unlike any other.