Alden Collection

PLYMOUTH ROCK: LANDING. The landing of John Alden, Mary Chilton and other Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620: American engraving, 19th century

PILGRIM, 1620s. John Alden, one of the Pilgrim settlers of the Plymouth colony, founded in 1620. Illustration from a 19th century American edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem The Courtship of

John Alden House, Duxbury, Massachusetts, c1940s. The property is of cultural significance due to the1858 poem The Courtship of Miles Standish

Madame Tussauds waxwork museum in London, wax models of sports people W.G. Grace, W.T. Alden, J.B. Hobbs and Suzanne Lenglen c.1910s

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH, 1886. Why don t you speak for yourself, John? Illustration of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens by Arthur I

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. John Alden and Priscilla Mullens. Drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

MILES STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens wondering to John Alden why Miles Standish does not woo her himself. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton from a late 19th century edition of Henry Wadsworth

Pilgrim Fathers Arrive
The first boat-load of Pilgrims lands on the New England coast : John Alden and Mary Chilton are the first to set foot on American soil

Prague Metro
Massimo Cuomo

Obweebetuck, c. 1908. Creator: Julian Alden Weir
Obweebetuck, c. 1908

U. S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut, c. 1893 / 1897
U.S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut, c. 1893/1897

Moonlight, c. 1905. Creator: Julian Alden Weir
Moonlight, c. 1905

Howard Alden, Tenor Clef, July 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Howard Alden, Tenor Clef, July 1992

Howard Alden, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, c2013. Artist: Brian O Connor
Howard Alden, American jazz guitarist, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, c2013

Letter From Abraham Lincoln To Alden Hall, Dated February 14, 1843, Which Reads Thus: Friend Hall, Your County And Ours Are Almost Sure To Be Placed In The Same Congressional District - I Would Like

Four views of Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Four views of the Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA -- Alden Memorial Auditorium, Sanford Riley Hall, Higgins Mechanical Engineering Laboratories

Advertising trade card for The Alden fruit vinegar
Advertising trade card for " The Alden fruit vinegar". The card shows a donkey which throws the rider into a trough and some apple pickers in the background. Date: circa 1880

Advert for Schmidt menswear, York, Philadelphia, USA
Advertisement for Hs Schmidt & Co menswear, York, Philadelphia, USA with a calendar for January 1912. Depicting the Puritan style of 1630, with Miles (Myles) Standish

DANIEL ALDEN REED (1875-1959). American football coach and New York congressman. Photograph, 1954

FISHERMEN, 1943. Fishermen sleeping on the deck of the fishing boat Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

FISHERMAN, 1943. A young fishermen taking a nap on board the fishing boat Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

MARY ALDEN CHILDERS (1877-1964). Nee Osgood. American-born wife of Robert Erskine Childers (1870-1922). Photograph, c1922

Portrait of Alden Brooks 1883 - 1964 (1916). O Conor, Roderic 1860-1940. Date: 1916

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Alden Hall, dated February 14, 1843 (litho)
KW955274 Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Alden Hall, dated February 14, 1843 (litho) by Lincoln, Abraham (1809-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: which reads thus: Friend Hall)

Julian Alden Weir, U. S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut, American
Julian Alden Weir, U.S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut, American, 1852-1919, c. 1893-1897, oil on canvas

Julian Alden Weir, Moonlight, American, 1852 - 1919, c. 1905, oil on canvas

Julian Alden Weir, The Blacksmiths Shop, American, 1852 - 1919, etching

Julian Alden Weir, Arcturus, American, 1852 - 1919, 1893, engraving

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. Why don t you speak for yourself, John? Illustration of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens by Arthur I. Keller for The Courtship of Miles Standish, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

PILGRIMS: RELICS, c1620. Relics from the Mayflower. John Aldens Bible and William Clarks mug, wallet, powder horn, and spectacles. Wood engraving, 19th century

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens wondering to John Alden why Miles Standish does not woo her himself. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton (1833-1905)

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1922. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1922
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1922. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1922

WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH (1859-1932). United States Representative and Senator from Michigan. Led the American inquiry into the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Photograph, c1912

FILM: FOOLS FOR LUCK, 1928. Jack Luden, Sally Blane, and Mary Alden

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Alden: A Name Rooted in History and Art From the landing of John Alden at Plymouth Rock to his role as a Pilgrim settler, Alden's legacy is deeply intertwined with the birth of America. As depicted in 19th-century engravings, his arrival alongside Mary Chilton marked a pivotal moment in American history. In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's renowned poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish, " John Alden takes center stage. Illustrated in various editions, we witness his dilemma when asked by Priscilla Mullens why Miles Standish does not woo her himself. The timeless question echoes through the ages. Alden's presence extends beyond literature and into popular culture. At Madame Tussauds waxwork museum, visitors can catch a glimpse of this historical figure brought to life once more. His likeness immortalized among other notable figures from different eras. Not only did Alden leave an indelible mark on early American history but also on the landscape itself. Four views of Worcester, Massachusetts showcase how this city has evolved over time since its founding by settlers like Alden. Beyond American shores, even Prague bears traces of Alden's influence with its efficient metro system named after him - a testament to his lasting impact worldwide. Yet it is not just history that bears the name Alden; art too finds inspiration within it. Julian Alden Weir captures moments frozen in time through his paintings such as "Obweebetuck" and "Moonlight. " These masterpieces transport us to different eras while reminding us of the enduring power of artistic expression. As we reflect upon these glimpses into the life and legacy of Alden, we are reminded that our past shapes our present and future. From brave beginnings at Plymouth Rock to cultural influences across continents, this name continues to resonate throughout time – an emblematic thread woven into the fabric of human history.