Statehood Collection

CARTOON: ALASKA PURCHASE, 1867. An American cartoon on the Alaska purchase showing Secretary of State William H. Seward and President Andrew Johnson welcoming the representatives of the new territory

A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving)
3789056 A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Governor Burnett Delivering the Charter of Statehood to San Jose, California, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1194884 Governor Burnett Delivering the Charter of Statehood to San Jose, California, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Alson Skinner (1876-1949)

Postcard celebrating Czech - USA relations post-WW1
Celebration of Czech-USA relations post-WW1. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States played a major role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918

ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1867 deriding Secretary of State William H. Seward for having made a bad bargain over the Alaska purchase

OTTOMAN EMPIRE: KURDS. General Hadi Pasha of Turkey signing the never-ratified treaty of peace between Turkey and the Allies at Sevres, France

ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. American newspaper cartoon of 1867 showing a politician trying to find voters in newly acquired, but uninhabited, Alaska

ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. The big thing. An American newspaper cartoon of 1867 on the Alaska Purchase

TEXAS ANNEXATION, 1845. Cannons firing during a demonstration in Jersey City in favor of the annexation of Texas, 24 February 1845. Contemporary English wood engraving

TEXAS ANNEXATION, 1845. A demonstration in New York City in favor of the annexation of Texas, 22 February 1845. Contemporary English wood engraving

NEW YORK: CENTENNIAL, 1877. Scenes of celebrations held in Kingston, New York on 30 July 1877, in honor of the centennial anniversary of when the State of New York signed the Articles of

SAN FRANCISCO: PARADE, 1890. A parade on the corner of Market Street and Fourth Street in San Francisco, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Californias statehood, 9 September 1890

NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD, 1912. President William Howard Taft signing a bill granting statehood to New Mexico, 6 January 1912

CALIFORNIA: STATEHOOD. The procession at San Francisco in celebration of the admission of California into the Union, 29 October 1850. Contemporary lithograph

TEXAS: LETTER, 1836. Letter to Andrew Jackson Donelson written by Stephen F. Austin at Columbia, Texas, 14 October 1836, in which Austin offers Texas to the United States

ARIZONA STATEHOOD, 1912. A parade in Phoenix to celebrate Arizonas admission as the 48th state in 1912. Photograph

ARIZONA: STATEHOOD, 1912. The states first governor, George Wiley Paul Hunt, delivering a speech from the capitol building at Phoenix on the day of Arizonas admittance to the Union, 12 February 1912

WILLIAM SEWARD (1801-1872). American statesman. The signing of the Alaska Purchase Agreement, 30 March 1867. Secretary of State William Henry Seward is seated at the left; standing before the globe

STATE PAPERS, 1782. Document ratifiying Dutch recognition of the United States, the first European country to do so, at The Hague, the Netherlands, 1782

The Busy Showman. President Thedore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Thedore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1906
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1906. The Busy Showman. President Theodore Roosevelt as a circus ringmaster controlling Congress with his big stick. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1906

ALASKA: STATEHOOD, 1958. Ballot for the special public election, 26 August 1958, to approve the statehood of Alaska

PETER BURNETT (1807-1895). American lawyer and jurist; first governor of the State of California. Wood engraving after a daguerreotype, c1850

CALIFORNIA: STATEHOOD. Procession in San Francisco to celebrate the admission of California as a state, 29 October 1850. Wood engraving, English, 1851

The next candidate for statehood. Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled Statehood to a young woman labeled New Mexico.. Date 1901 December 18. The next candidate for statehood

Wisconsin state capitol at Madison, 1851
New state capitol building at Madison, Wisconsin, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

California Statehood
Acquired by the U.S. in 1848 after the Mexican wars, California is given free state status in 1851 : the jubilant citizens of San Francisco celebrate with a procession

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"From Cartoons to Celebrations: Tracing the Journey of Statehood" In 1867, an American cartoon humorously depicted the Alaska Purchase, highlighting Secretary of State William H. Seward's bold move. Little did they know that this acquisition would pave the way for future statehood. Fast forward to 1925, when Governor Burnett delivered the Charter to San Jose, California. The oil on canvas painting captures a significant moment in history as California embraced its newfound status. Post-WWI relations between Czechoslovakia and the USA were celebrated through a vibrant postcard. This symbolized how international alliances could influence aspirations for statehood. Commemorative envelopes adorned with stamps became tokens of pride and remembrance for those advocating statehood. Each stamp represented a step towards independence and self-governance. The Texas Annexation demonstrations in Jersey City and New York City in 1845 showcased fervent support for incorporating Texas into the United States. These events marked pivotal moments leading up to Texan statehood. Scenes from celebrations held during New York's Centennial in Kingston captured the joyous spirit surrounding statehood milestones. It served as a reminder of progress made since achieving independence from British rule. San Francisco witnessed parades along Market Street and Fourth, showcasing unity and pride among its residents while commemorating their journey towards becoming a recognized state. President William Howard Taft signing off on New Mexico's statehood bill in 1912 was met with great jubilation. This act solidified their place within America's diverse tapestry of states. California's procession at San Francisco exemplified grandeur as it celebrated its admission into the Union. The event highlighted not only California’s natural beauty but also its rich cultural heritage that would shape its identity as one of America’s most populous states. Throughout history, these snapshots capture various aspects of different regions' quests for recognition as official states within the United States.