Trustees Collection

Melbourne Public Library Mural
A design for a mural decoration for the Public Library of Melbourne, featuring a military scene, with soldiers and heavy artillery. Date: circa 1923

Permanent trustee Company Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for the Permanent Trustee Company of New South Wales Limited, executors and trustees of wills, agents for absentees and residents. Image shows their business premises

The Tree of Jesse
A print of a stained glass window depicting the Tree of Jesse, where Jesse is shown fast asleep in a walled garden. Date: circa 1929

Six Regents and the Beadle of the Nieuw Zijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of
4071472 Six Regents and the Beadle of the Nieuw Zijds Institute for the Outdoor Relief of the Poor, Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 143x192 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

There was an old Man of St Bees (engraving)
3622900 There was an old Man of St Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old Man of St Bees)

Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum
5916339 Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 134x209 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving)
1064614 In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Hands Of The Philistines)

Consecration of the Bishop Patteson Memorial Church (St Barnabas), Norfolk Island (engraving)
1590286 Consecration of the Bishop Patteson Memorial Church (St Barnabas), Norfolk Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clubland caricatures: Garrick Club celebrities
Caricatures of some of the associates of the Garrick Club including; Sir Squire Bancroft, one of the trustees Lord Burnham, Gerall du Maurier, Seymour Hicks, Sir John Hare and Sir Arthur Pinero

Henry Brunner (b / w photo)
3649845 Henry Brunner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Brunner. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Town Trustees, Sheffield, Jul 1899
Supplement to the Sheffield Weekly News, 1 Jul 1899.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 6728 M

Opening Ceremony of the Tate Gallery, London, 1897
Illustration showing the Prince of Wales making a speech at the opening of the National Gallery of British Art, later known as the Tate Gallery and now Tate Britain, London, 1897

John Bigelow
JOHN BIGELOW American diplomat (Minister to France), writer, President of the Board of Trustees of the New York Public Library, at age 89. Date: 1817 - 1911

To the right hon ble... trustees of the linen manufacture... this view taken in the County of South representing taking the flax out of the bog when it has lain a sufficient time to separate the rind

Respectfully inscribed to the trustees & members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in John Street New York. Date c1844 May 9

Grange Hill Beacon
Grange, Beacon, Grange Hill, Merseyside, England, a 60 feet high sandstone pillar erected by the Trustees of Liverpool Docks in 1841, as a navigational shipping guide. Date: 1950s

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"Trustees: Guardians of History, Culture, and Community" From the Melbourne Public Library Mural to the Permanent Trustee Company Advertisement, trustees play a vital role in preserving our heritage. Just like The Tree of Jesse symbolizes lineage and ancestry, these dedicated individuals ensure that our past remains alive for future generations. Looking back at history, we see The Town Trustees of Sheffield in July 1899 diligently working towards the betterment of their community. Similarly, Six Regents and the Beadle of the Nieuw Zijds Institute for Outdoor Relief remind us that they can not just figures on paper but active participants in shaping society. Even through whimsical tales like "There was an old Man of St Bees, " we find traces of trust placed upon these guardians, and are responsible for safeguarding institutions such as Four Regents and the House Father of Amsterdam Lepers Asylum. In times when challenges arise, trustees become pillars against adversity. Like depicted in "In The Hands Of The Philistines, " they protect what is dear to us – be it art or cultural landmarks such as Consecration of Bishop Patteson Memorial Church on Norfolk Island. Beyond their serious duties, it also have a place among Clubland caricatures where Garrick Club celebrities gather. This reminds us that while entrusted with important responsibilities, they too are partakers in social connections and camaraderie. So let's celebrate those who dedicate themselves to being stewards of our collective memory - trustees who tirelessly work behind-the-scenes ensuring that our history remains intact. Their commitment ensures that future generations can learn from our past triumphs and mistakes alike.