Willard Collection

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Jess Willard (1881 - 1968) World heavyweight boxing champion, known as Pottawatomie Giant, photographed after the knock out of Jack Johnson in 5th April 1915 for the heavyweight title. Date: 1915

Frances Willard - 1
FRANCES ELIZABETH CAROLINE WILLARD American temperance advocate Date: 1839 - 1898

Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)

Book Jacket Design
A book jacket design for As Far As In Me Lies, by Barbara Willard, with a portrait illustration of a young woman's head. Date: circa 1939

Caspar Weinberger, American Republican politician
Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (1917-2006), American Republican politician and vice president. He served as US Secretary of Defense under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987

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Willard Basin, Columbine, Wasatch mountains, Utah Date: 15/01/2013

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Willard Basin Penstimen, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Date: 15/01/2013

Untitled [portrait of a bearded man], 1850 / 59. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Untitled [portrait of a bearded man], 1850/59. Salted paper print

Es Willard as Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman Date: 1890s

National Childrens Home Sisters Training Home, Bethnal Gre
Willard House - the National Childrens Home (NCH) training home Bethnal Breen for its Sisters of the Children. Date: 1899

Membership card, Police Association, Chicago, USA
Membership card, A Century of Progress, Police Association, Chicago, USA, made out to Willard F Tafel, and signed on the back by T A Murray, President. Date: 1934

Arthur Willard Pryor. Conductor of military band. Illustration from the Ladies Home Journal August 1922. Artist anon. Date: 1922

Rubber Poncho, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Rubber Poncho, 1866

Ordnance, Sergeant, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Ordnance, Sergeant, 1866

Light Artillery, Sergeant, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Light Artillery, Sergeant, 1866

Cavalry, Corporal, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Cavalry, Corporal, 1866

Cavalry, Musician, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Cavalry, Musician, 1866

Artillery, Private, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Artillery, Private, 1866

Man Holding Patent Office Book, ca. 1857. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Man Holding Patent Office Book, ca. 1857

Fatigue, Marching Order, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Fatigue, Marching Order, 1866

Artillery, Musician, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Artillery, Musician, 1866

Artillery, Quartermaster Sergeant, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Artillery, Quartermaster Sergeant, 1866

Light Artillery, Sergeant Major, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Light Artillery, Sergeant Major, 1866

Ordnance, Private, 1866. Creator: Attributed to Oliver H. Willard
Ordnance, Private, 1866

Levi Hale Willard, 1857. Creator: Samuel H Sexton
Levi Hale Willard, 1857

Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c. 1857. Creator: Oliver H. Willard (American, 1828-1875)
Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c.1857. During this era, people played recreational sports in attire resembling street clothes; this mans outfit suggests that he was an acrobat or circus performer

Frances E Willards Rest Cottage, Evanston, Illinois, USA, 1889. Frances Willard (1839-1898) was an American educator, temperance reformer and campaigner for womens suffrage

Sawyers Velocipede, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

ES Willard, British actor, 1883. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
ES Willard, British actor, 1883. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, 1st August 1883, David Bogue, London, 1883

ES Willard, British actor, as Jim the Penman, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud
ES Willard, British actor, as Jim the Penman, 1887. Jim the Penman is a play by Sir Charles Young, 7th Baronet, first performed in 1886

Edward Smith Willard, British actor, 1888. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Edward Smith Willard, British actor, 1888. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume XI, January to June, 1888, Strand Publishing Company, London, 1888

ES Willard in The Cardinal, c1902. Actor ES Willard (1853-1915) as Giovanni de Medici in Louis N Parkers production

Willey House Mt Willard John P Soule American
Willey House and Mt. Willard; John P. Soule (American, 1827 - 1904); about 1861; Albumen silver print

Young Man Athletic Outfit 1857 Attributed Oliver H
Young Man in Athletic Outfit, c.1857. Attributed to Oliver H. Willard (American, 1828-1875). Salted paper print from wet collodion negative; image: 21.5 x 16.5 cm (8 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.); paper

American artist Arthur Faber painting a mural at the Willard Parker Hospital in New York City
FABER: MURAL PAINTING, c1940. American artist Arthur Faber painting a mural at the Willard Parker Hospital in New York City, funded by the Federal Arts Project, c1940

Caricature of Edward Smith Willard, English actor
Caricature of Edward Smith Willard (1853-1915), English actor, popular as a stage villain. 1882

Treasure Island adapted by James Bernard Fagan
Reverse page of a promotional flyer for Treasure Island from Robert Louis Stevensons story (1883) by James Bernard Fagan. First produced Strand Theatre, 23rd Janaury 1922

Tiger Rose by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Tiger Rose by Willard Mack. First produced in England, Bournemouth, 6th October and the Savoy Theatre, 16th October 1919. For the Savoy

Kick-In by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Kick-In by William Mack. First produced in England at the Vaudeville Theatre, 28th August 1915. Date: 1915

The Girl With The Angel Face by James Willard
Promotional postcard of The Girl With The Angel Face by James Willard. First produced at the Shakespeare Theatre, Clapham on 3rd August 1908

Automobile Row, Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Automobile Row on Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, full of car showrooms, car dealers and garages. Date: 1916

Frances Willard - 2
FRANCES ELIZABETH CAROLINE WILLARD American temperance advocate Date: 1839 - 1898

Panoramic Field of Wildflowers, Arnica SP, Urticifolia Horse Mint, Cow Parsnip, and Geranium in Willard Basin, Willard Peak Road Scenic Byway, Ogden Ranger District

Field of Wildflowers, Arrowleaf Balsam Root(Balsamorhiza sagittata), Cow Parsnip, Geranium in Willard Basin, Willard Peak Road Scenic Byway, Ogden Ranger District

Field of Wildflowers, Arnica SP, Urticifolia Horse Mint, in Willard Basin, Willard Peak Road Scenic Byway, Ogden Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Mantua, Utah

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. President John F. Kennedy meeting with civil rights leaders after the March on Washington. Left to right: Willard Wirtz, Floyd McKissick, Mathew Ahmann, Whitney Young

Willards Portable Clothes Bar
Illustration of a woman using Willards Portable Clothes Bar circa 1862. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

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"Willard: A Journey Through History and Accomplishments" Step into the world of Willard, where legends are made, battles are fought, and legacies are forged. From the iconic boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard to the remarkable life of Frances Willard - this is a tale that spans generations. In 1919, Jack Dempsey stood tall just before defeating Jess Willard in an epic showdown that would forever etch their names in boxing history. The resilience and determination displayed by both fighters captivated audiences around the world. But there's more to the name "Willard" than just one man's fight. Meet Frances Willard - a trailblazing woman who shattered glass ceilings as she championed women's rights and temperance movements. Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations even today. As we delve deeper into the realms of artistry, we stumble upon an exquisite book jacket design bearing the name "Willard. " Its intricate details speak volumes about creativity and craftsmanship. The influence of Willards extends beyond sports or activism; it permeates politics too. Caspar Weinberger, an American Republican politician known for his formidable leadership skills, carries on this proud legacy with every decision he makes. Travel back in time to Havana, Cuba - witness a historic boxing match between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard. The intensity within that ring echoes through time as two titans clash for glory. Beyond athletics lies another dimension of talent - Oliver H. Willard's portrait captures a bearded man with enigmatic charm from 1850/59. His brushstrokes immortalize not only his subject but also evoke curiosity about their story. And then there is Es Willard portraying Cyrus Blenkarn in "The Middleman, " showcasing yet another facet of artistic brilliance within this illustrious family lineage.