Paper Work Collection

Richard von Kuhlmann signing Peace Treaty, Romania
Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German Foreign Secretary, signing a Peace Treaty (known as the Treaty of Bucharest) with Romania in the Cotroceni Palace, near Bucharest

Selection of Titanic items
A selection of items from the ill-fated SS Titanic: 1. Receipts 2. Turkish Bath ticket 3. Certificate of Discharge 4. Carpet sample

Lenin at Conference
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, pouring over paperwork at the All Russian Congress at the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Trainee pilots Stephen Radcliffe and John Penwill 1st February 1968

Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho)
STC434389 Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

David Belasco seated in his study in New York, 1909 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381338 David Belasco seated in his study in New York, 1909 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

David Belasco in his study, leafing through a dictionary, 1909 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381336 David Belasco in his study, leafing through a dictionary, 1909 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

David Belasco in his study in New York, after 1909 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381335 David Belasco in his study in New York, after 1909 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

David Belasco writing at a desk in the offices of his theatre
MNY381331 David Belasco writing at a desk in the offices of his theatre, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

David Belasco standing holding a dictionary, after 1909 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381337 David Belasco standing holding a dictionary, after 1909 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Petrol Rationing September 1939 Women from the Ministry of Supply vet applications for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

Power of attorney

Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz at her desk
Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz (1887-1947), second wife of the deposed Kaiser Wilhelm II. Seen here working at her desk in Doorn Castle (Huis Doorn), Netherlands. Date: circa 1930s

Edward Thorndike, American psychologist
Edward Lee Thorndike (1874-1949), American psychologist. In 1899 Thorndike was employed as instructor in genetics psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA

The Lawyers Office, c. 1545 (oil on wood)
XIR160159 The Lawyers Office, c.1545 (oil on wood) by Roymerswaele, Marinus van (1495-1567); Private Collection; (add.info)

Close-up of bilingual cattle passports at livestock market, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Woman filling in cattle passports at livestock market, with calves being unloaded from trailer in background, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Two young clerks in an office pose for their photograph. Date: circa 1930s

General Luigi Cadorna, Italian Field Marshal
General Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928), Italian Field Marshal, chief of staff of the Italian army during the first part of the First World War. Seen here working at his desk. Date: circa 1916

Alexandru Marghiloman signing Peace Treaty, Romania
Alexandru Marghiloman (1854-1925), Romanian Prime Minister, signing a Peace Treaty (known as the Treaty of Bucharest) with Germany and Austria in the Cotroceni Palace, near Bucharest

General Joffre at his desk, WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War, seen here sitting at his desk at headquarters. Date: circa 1916

Richard von Kuhlmann, German Foreign Secretary
Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German diplomat and industrialist. Seen here at his desk, probably at the time he served as German Foreign Secretary. Date: circa 1917-1918

Archive service at Paris Peace Conference
Gendarme officers in the archive service of the Paris Peace Conference which followed the end of the First World War. It was their job to classify three tons of documents. Date: circa 1919

General Rucquoy, Chief of Staff, Belgian Army, WW1
General Rucquoy, Chief of Staff of the Belgian Army, seen here at his desk during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Female Office Worker
An office worker at her messy desk, surrounded by paperwork typewriters and telephones with wires which would make any Health and Safety departments hair stand on end! Date: 1960s

Top secret paperwork. Labels in a filing cabinet, organising documents into top secret, confidential and secret categories

Financial paperwork. Graph showing the rising Net Asset Value (NAV) of an investment company. The NAV illustrates the amount one shareholder would receive for each share owned if the company sold all

Business meeting
MODEL RELEASED. Business meeting

Financial plans. Conceptual image of labels in a filing cabinet, representing plans and paperwork for financial affairs. Major financial issues for many people include healthcare costs

Family before career. Conceptual image of filing cabinet labels, representing the decision to spend more time raising a family, rather than developing a career

Career before family. Conceptual image of filing cabinet labels, representing the decision to spend more time developing a career, rather than raising a family

Overworked man
MODEL RELEASED. Overworked man in a messy office, suffering from stress

Overworked. Conceptual computer artwork of a man running from paperwork. This could represent a reaction to an overload of work

Paul Ekman, American psychologist
Paul Ekman (born 1934), American psychologist, at his home studio. Ekman is a researcher of emotions and their relationship to facial expressions

Nikolay Kamov, Soviet helicopter designer
Nikolay Ilyich Kamov (1902-1973), Soviet helicopter designer. Kamov built his first autogyro in 1929, a breakthrough that led to his later helicopter designs

Overflowing in-tray

Paper shredder. This device is used in offices to destroy sensitive documents

Shredded paper

Abacus and calculator

Doctor and nurse
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor and nurse

Hospital medical records

London County Council welfare staff
Staff in an office at a London County Council welfare establishment interview a homeless man

Nurse and matron at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing a matron sitting at her desk while a nurse stands respectfully behind her

Banks of Filing - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Companys Home Office Building in New York City. A view of the filing section - then, the largest outfit of steel filing cases in the world!

PAPERWORK !

The Sea Messenger, 1870
Engraving of the Sea Messenger, a lifeboat designed for ships letters and papers, invented by J.A.R. Vandenbergh. As many ships carried mail and state papers

A Victorian Office
A Victorian office - high desk, high stool, candle-lit, books and papers anywhere and everywhere

Reading Letters
A man in a suit tries to plough his way through an enormous pile of letters

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"Unveiling the Power of Paperwork: A Glimpse into History and Everyday Life" Richard von Kuhlmann signs Peace Treaty, Romania: Witnessing the transformative power of paperwork as history is shaped. Selection of Titanic items: The remnants of a tragic tale preserved through meticulous paperwork, reminding us of human resilience. Lenin at Conference: Amidst stacks of documents, a visionary leader navigates bureaucracy to forge a new path for his nation. Trainee pilots Stephen Radcliffe and John Penwill 1st February 1968: Embracing their dreams with pen in hand, these pioneers embark on their aviation journey. Frederick the Great in his office at Sanssouci (colour litho): Behind closed doors, an enlightened ruler harnesses the might of paper to govern an empire. David Belasco seated in his study in New York, 1909 (silver gelatin print): Immersed in creativity and contemplation, this playwright's desk becomes a sanctuary amidst ink-stained pages. David Belasco leafing through a dictionary in his study, 1909 (silver gelatin print): Words become weapons as this literary maestro delves into language's depths to craft masterpieces that transcend time. David Belasco writing at a desk in the offices of his theatre: In bustling surroundings filled with scripts and contracts lies the birthplace of theatrical magic - where words come alive on stage. David Belasco standing holding a dictionary after 1909 (silver gelatin print): Armed with knowledge and boundless imagination, this creative force stands tall among shelves brimming with inspiration. Petrol Rationing September 1939 Women from the Ministry of Supply vet: With determination etched on their faces and papers clutched tightly, these women ensure fair distribution during times when resources are scarce. Power of attorney.