South East Collection

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez from New Orleans to St. Louis won by the Robert E

The Beatles (from left: Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney)
BEATLES AND CLAY, 1964. The Beatles (from left: Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney) clowning with boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali)

American civil rights advocate. Parks sits at the front of a public bus (formerly whites only ) in Montgomery, Alabama
ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights advocate. Parks sits at the front of a public bus (formerly whites only ) in Montgomery, Alabama, 21 December 1956

Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin Kentucky

(1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, spring 1963
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1963. Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, spring 1963

BATTLE OF FRANKLIN, 1864. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, 30 November 1864. Lithograph, 1891, by Kurz & Allison

CIVIL WAR, 1864. Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 27, 1864: lithograph, 1891, by Kurz & Allison

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O Hara in a still from the film Gone With The Wind, 1939

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in the calumet ceremony upon the conclusion of peace with the French in 1718

KILRAIN VS. SULLIVAN, 1889. John L. Sullivan knocks out Jake Kilrain in the last round of the 75-round contest at Richburg, Mississippi, on 8 July 1889, Sullivans last bare-knuckle fight

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Fra Mauro ( -1460). Fra Mauro map. 1459. Detail of Southeast Asia with the island of Borneo. The map is oriented with south at top. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice

CIVIL WAR: IRISH BRIGADE. Father William Corby (seated right) and other chaplins of the 69th New York Infantry (Irish Brigade) at Harrisons Landing, Virginia, July 1862. Photographed by Mathew Brady

SOUTH CAROLINA: HURRICANE. A hurricane on the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, near the Hotel Fort Sumter. Photograph, mid 20th century

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

NEW ORLEANS: STREET SCENE. A view of St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1895

England, Kent, Deal, Walmer, Walmer Castle, Gardens and Castle

Grand Canal Looking South-East from the Campo Santa Sophia t
Canaletto (1697-1768). Italian painter. Grand Canal Looking South-East from the Campo Santa Sophia to the Rialto Bridge, c. 1756. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

KIRKCALDY, FROM THE SOUTH-EAST, UK. A town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland

CENTRE COLLEGE, 1819. Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, chartered by the Kentucky legislature in 1819. Wood engraving, 1847

VIRGINIA: SALT MINE, 1857. Salt mine at Saltville, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1857

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: VILLAGE 1591. Colored engraving by Theodore de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

Autumn view of the Blue Ridge Mountains form the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Map of Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding country. Drawing, 1781, by Louis Alexandre Berthier
WILLIAMSBURG: MAP, 1781. Map of Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding country. Drawing, 1781, by Louis Alexandre Berthier, an aide to General Rochambeau

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player. Batting against the New York Yankees as a member of the Boston Red Sox during a spring training exhibition game in St

Looking Glass Falls in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina

France Grenoble
Birds eye view of the town in southeast France

Frigate Bay, southeast of Basseterre, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tollgate Ticket
Tollgate ticket for St James Gate, for the Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Deptford Roads, Southeast London - probably abolished in 1864 along with many others

Turtle Beach, on the southeast peninsula, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in
COUNTRY STORE, 1939. A group of African American men sitting on the porch of a country store, with the owners brother standing in the doorway

Readings Robin Friday gets a shot in. Circa August 1974

Isle of Sheppey, UK, aerial view C014 / 6171
Isle of Sheppey. Aerial photograph of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

GEORGIA: SHERMANs MARCH. General Shermans March to the Sea through Georgia, 1864. Contemporary engraving
GEORGIA:SHERMANs MARCH. General Shermans March to the Sea through Georgia, 1864. Contemporary engraving

GEORGIA: COLONIAL SEAL. Seal of the colony of Georgia, c1750. Contemporary American wood engraving

AUDUBON: HERON, 1827. Louisiana Heron (Hydranassa tricolor). Colored engraving from John James Audubons The Birds of
AUDUBON: HERON, 1827. Louisiana Heron (Hydranassa tricolor). Colored engraving from John James Audubons " The Birds of America, " 1827

NEW ORLEANS MAP, 1837. Map of New Orleans, Louisiana

FLORIDA: MIAMI BEACH, 1927. People gather at sunrise at Miami Beach, Florida, 1927. Photograph likely taken on 17 April 1927

THE HATFIELDS, 1899. Some members of the Hatfield clan, photographed in 1899

AUDUBON: PARAKEET. Carolina Parakeet, or Carolina Parrot (Conuropsis carolinensis), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Dr Whos arch enemies the Daleks pay a visit to Woolhampton Primary School in Berkshire 22nd May 1972. The children appear to being having great fun with their new friends in the schools playground

Hanoi cityscape, top view, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of the State House in Philadelphia, 23 October 1781

Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1961. Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961

Launch of the Apollo 8 spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photograph, 1968
APOLLO 8: LAUNCH, 1968. Launch of the Apollo 8 spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photograph, 1968

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of the Southeast" Step into the captivating world of the South East, where iconic moments in history and breathtaking landscapes intertwine. In 1964, The Beatles found themselves clowning around with legendary boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach, Florida. This encounter perfectly encapsulated the region's ability to bring together diverse talents and create unforgettable memories. The fight for civil rights also left an indelible mark on this corner of America. Rosa Parks, a courageous American civil rights advocate, defiantly took her seat at the front of a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1956 - a powerful act that challenged segregation laws. Seated behind her was reporter Nicholas C. Criss, capturing this pivotal moment that would forever change history. Venturing further back in time takes us to 1870 when steamboats raced along the mighty Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Louis. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between Robert E. Lee and Natchez became an emblematic event showcasing both technological prowess and fierce competition. Nature lovers will find solace amidst stunning landscapes like Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin Kentucky - a haven where cascading waterfalls mesmerize visitors with their beauty and power. However, not all stories from this region are idyllic; some recount dark chapters that shaped our society's path towards justice. During Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration in spring 1963, police dogs attacked young black men seeking equality - a haunting reminder of past struggles against racial injustice. Delving deeper into history reveals key figures such as Alexander Hamilton participating actively during significant events like Yorktown battle in 1781 or witnessing battles like Franklin or Kennesaw Mountain during Civil War times – each engraving telling tales etched forever within these lands' fabric.