Autonomy Collection

Spain (20th c. ). Catalonia
Spain. Catalonia. Estatut dAutonomia de Catalunya (Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia). Cover. Basic rule of the Catalan autonomous regime adopted in 1979

Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat, or A Whisper across the Channel
NCO191290 Horrors of the Irish Union: Botheration of Poor Pat, or A Whisper across the Channel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

School Begins, 1899
1574145 School Begins, 1899; (add.info.: School begins by Louis Dalrymple, 1866-1905, 1899 chromolithograph. Print shows Uncle Sam as a teacher)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Catalans: ajudem als nostres germans bascos (Catalans: let's help our Basque brothers). Poster edited by the Official Commission for Help to Euskadi

The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho)
2795989 The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austro-Hungarian crisis)

The Parliament of Owen Glendower, who brought about Welsh independent rule (litho)
STC358130 The Parliament of Owen Glendower, who brought about Welsh independent rule (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry VII granting imperial immediacy to the Canton of Uri, 1231 (colour litho)
3621064 The Holy Roman Emperor Henry VII granting imperial immediacy to the Canton of Uri, 1231 (colour litho) by Courvoisier

The Passage of the Home Rule Bill from the Commons to the Lords, September 2, 1893, (1901). The Second Home Rule Bill (Government of Ireland Bill 1893)

Jose Maria Galvez, (1834-1906), 1920s
Jose Maria Galvez. Notable speaker and politician born in Matanzas in 1835. He was the author of the booklet Independence of Cuba (1869) Parallel (1869) in which he defended the independence

BARTOLO, Domenico di. History of the Spedale
DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Pope Celestine III Grants Autonomy to the Hospital of Siena in 1192. 1441-1444. ITALY. Siena. Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala (Santa Maria della Scala Hospital)

Princess H鬨ne and Crown Prince Michael of Romania
Princess H鬨 ne and Crown Prince Michael of Romania at the official celebration of fifty years of Romanian autonomy

Bases of Manresa, 1892. The Catalanist Assembly in the sessi
Bases of Manresa, 1892. Autonomist program developed in Manresa, Catalonia, by the elected between the Catalanist Union and regionalist groups of conservative ideology

ALCALA ZAMORA, Niceto (1877-1949). Politician and president of the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936). GARCIA GARCIA, Manuel, also called el Hispaleto (1836-1898). SPAIN

Spain. Second Republic. Statute of Catalonia
Spain. Second Spanish Republic (1931-1936). Estatut de Catalunya (Statute of Catalonia). Official edition (1932)

Spain (20th c. ). Transition to Democracy
SPAIN. Barcelona. Catalan flags, including esteladada, flag of independence, in the demonstration during the Diada National Day of Catalonia. September 11th, 1977

DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Pope Celestine III Grants Autonomy to the Hospital of Siena in 1192. 1441-1444. ITALY. Siena. Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala (Santa Maria della Scala Hospital)

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"Autonomy: A Journey Through History and Struggle" In the vibrant land of Spain, in the tumultuous 20th century, Catalonia emerged as a beacon of autonomy. Amidst the horrors of the Irish Union and the bothersome whispers across the Channel, Catalans stood strong with their rallying cry - ajudem (help us). Through time, it has been sought after by many nations. From Domenico di Bartolo's captivating history of Spedale to lithographs depicting Austro-Hungarian crisis, it is evident that self-governance has always been a cherished ideal. One cannot forget Owen Glendower's Parliament that brought about Welsh independent rule or Emperor Henry VII granting imperial immediacy to Uri Canton in a colorful lithograph. These instances remind us that autonomy is not merely a modern concept but one deeply rooted in our collective past. The passage of the Home Rule Bill from Commons to Lords in 1893 marked another significant step towards self-determination. The yearning for independence echoed through generations as Jose Maria Galvez and Rafael Maria de Labra fought tirelessly for their people's rights during the early 1900s. Even royalty was not immune to this desire for self-rule; Princess Hélène and Crown Prince Michael of Romania symbolized how even those born into privilege could understand and support autonomy. Throughout history, struggles have shaped our understanding of what it means to be autonomous. Whether it was Catalonia fighting against oppression during the Spanish Civil War or Moret dictating terms for autonomy around 1910, these moments serve as reminders that freedom comes at a price. Today, we continue to witness movements striving for greater self-governance worldwide. Autonomy remains an enduring aspiration fueled by historical lessons learned and an unwavering belief in individual rights. As we navigate through ever-changing times, let us remember those who fought valiantly before us - their stories etched into our shared heritage.