Civil Servant Collection

Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910. Sir Steuart Colvin Bayley (1836-1925) was a British civil servant and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1887-1890

A sign outside the Department of Energy and Climate change in Whitehall London UK
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Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator (engraving)
8676993 Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator (engraving) by Watkins, John (fl.1840-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Trevelyan, British colonial administrator)

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain
5309207 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain; (add.info)

Portrait of Julien-Theophile-Henri Chevreau, 1870
1575694 Portrait of Julien-Theophile-Henri Chevreau, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Julien-Theophile-Henri Chevreau (1823-1903) A French civil servant and politician

Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo)
8626492 Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Fleetwood Sheppard
3585768 William Fleetwood Sheppard; (add.info.: Portrait of William Fleetwood Sheppard (1863-1936) Australian-British civil servant, mathematician and statistician

"Reel" Money (litho)
8663497 "Reel" Money (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Reel" Money)

Anthonie van der Heim
3119027 Anthonie van der Heim; (add.info.: Portrait of Anthonie van der Heim (1693-1746) a Grand Pensionary of Holland. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

John Milton, 1850
3478686 John Milton, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of John Milton (1608-1674) an English poet, polemicist, man of letters and civil servant for the Common Wealth

Common Councilman of the Council of London. In purple robe lined with fur and holding a bicorn
FLO4688624 Common Councilman of the Council of London. In purple robe lined with fur and holding a bicorn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature

John Stuart Mill, 1865
1577183 John Stuart Mill, 1865; (add.info.: John Stuart Mill, (20 May 1806 - 8 May 1873) was a British philosopher, political economist and civil servant

Portrait of Sir William Gore Ouseley
672602 Portrait of Sir William Gore Ouseley; (add.info.: Sir William Gore Ouseley (26 July 1797 - 6 March 1866) was a British diplomat who served in various roles in Washington

Pierre-Paul Riquet, 1838 (sculpture)
8724000 Pierre-Paul Riquet, 1838 (sculpture) by David d'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Pierre-Paul Riquet (Baron de Bonpos, 1609-1680)

Porcelain, slip-cast figure of John Milton
3520429 Porcelain, slip-cast figure of John Milton; (add.info.: Porcelain, slip-cast painted in enamels and gilded, figure of John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters

John Foxcroft, c.1765-85 (oil on canvas)
8683643 John Foxcroft, c.1765-85 (oil on canvas); 80.01x68.58 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info.: John Foxcroft (d)

Sir Maclay, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Maclay, between c1915 and c1920.

Schering Rosenhane, 1609-1663, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Schering Rosenhane, 1609-1663, c17th century

Indian Civil Servant(?), between c.1750 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Indian Civil Servant(?), between c.1750 and c.1800

English Official, between c.1750 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
English Official, between c.1750 and c.1800

Emanuel Swedenborg, 1688-1772, civil servant, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Emanuel Swedenborg, 1688-1772, civil servant, mid-late 18th century

Elis Schröderheim, 1747-1795, civil servant, 1787. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Elis Schroderheim, 1747-1795, civil servant, 1787

Georg Stiernhielm, 1598-1672, 1663. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Georg Stiernhielm, 1598-1672, 1663

Gustav Soop of Limingo, c17th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Gustav Soop of Limingo, c17th century

Christiaan Everhard Vaillant (1746-1829), Government Official, c.1819. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges
Christiaan Everhard Vaillant (1746-1829), Government Official, c.1819

Choadar, Servant of the Ambassador, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Choadar, Servant of the Ambassador, 1700-1737

Portrait of the Baud family in their country house in Voorburg, 1831-1832. Creator: Raden Saleh
Portrait of the Baud family in their country house in Voorburg, 1831-1832. Baud 1789-1859) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1833 until 1836

Erik Gyllenstierna of Ulaborg, 1602-1657, 1640. Creator: Anon
Erik Gyllenstierna of Ulaborg, 1602-1657, 1640

Johan François Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt... 1885. Creator: Lovera
Johan Francois Adriaan Cateau van Rosevelt, Chief of the Construction Department and Agent General of Immigration in Suriname, 1885

Parker, Gabe Edward, Register of U.S. Treasury, 1913 -, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parker, Gabe Edward, Register of U.S. Treasury, 1913 -, 1913

Parker, Gabe Edward, Register of U.S. Treasury, 1913 -, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Parker, Gabe Edward, Register of U.S. Treasury, 1913 -, 1913

Albert, Heinrich, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Albert, Heinrich, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 8

Robert O. Bailey, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Robert O
Robert O. Bailey, Assistant Secretary of The Treasury, 1913

Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Possibly a portrait of a civil servant, assistant to William Jennings Bryan

Commr. George N. Peek, Finished Products Div. War Industries Board, 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Commr. George N
Commr. George Nelson Peek, Finished Products Div. War Industries Board, 1918. Economist, business executive, civil servant

Edgar Rickard, Executive Asst. U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edgar Rickard, Executive Asst
Edgar Rickard, Executive Assistant, U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Mining engineer

Joseph E. Ralph, Director, Bureau of Engraving And Printing, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Joseph E
Joseph E. Ralph, Director, Bureau of Engraving And Printing, 1912

G. Harold Powell, Chief, Perishable Commodities Div. U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. G
George Harold Powell, Chief, Perishable Commodities Division, U.S. Food Administration, 1917

Albert L. Scott, Chief, Clothing And Equipage Division, Q.M.C. U.S.A. 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Albert L
Albert L. Scott, Chief, Clothing And Equipage Division, Q.M.C. U.S. Army, 1918

Gaylord M. Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commr. Pensions, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Gaylord M. Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commr
Gaylord Miller Saltzgaber of Ohio, Commissioner of Pensions, 1913

George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George M. Rolph, 1917. Rolph was in charge of the Sugar Department of the US Food Administration

George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George M. Rolph, 1917. Rolph was in charge of the Sugar Department of the US Food Administration

Commr. Cato Sells, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, with Spodee, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Commr
Commr. Cato Sells, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, with Spodee, 1914. Native American man known variously as Spodee or Spo Pee

Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913

Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913

Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913

W. Morgan Shuster, Lawyer, Washington, D.C. 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. W. Morgan Shuster, Lawyer, Washington, D.C
William Morgan Shuster, Lawyer, Washington, D.C. 1914

Jessie L. Simpson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Jessie L. Simpson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jessie L. Simpson, 1917. Staff member in the United States Senate, appointed clerk of the Committee on Foreign Relations in 1916

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"Civil Servants: Guardians of Governance and Public Service" From the majestic Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue in Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910 to the sign outside the Department of Energy and Climate Change in Whitehall London UK, civil servants have long been an integral part of society, and are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that governments function smoothly and efficiently. Throughout history, individuals like Hubert Gregg and Abe Barker have dedicated their lives to public service, embodying the values of integrity and dedication. Just as Sir Thomas Parry served as Comptroller of the Household to Elizabeth I in 1812, civil servants continue to play crucial roles in shaping nations. The portraits capture some notable figures from different eras. Andrea Frizier's painting portrays a distinguished civil servant with wisdom etched on his face. Nellie Tayloe Ross, Director of the Mint, is seen relaxing on her Maryland farm in 1938 - a testament to both her professional achievements and personal life. Even ancient civilizations recognized the importance of civil servants. The statue of Ptahhotep from old kingdom Egypt stands tall as a symbol of administrative prowess. Similarly, Yun Dongseom's portrait showcases his influential role during his time. Civil servants come from diverse backgrounds but share a common purpose - serving their communities selflessly. Richard Cumberland's oil painting captures this essence beautifully by depicting an individual deeply engrossed in fulfilling their duties. Whether it be through statues or limestone carvings representing officials from various dynasties or discussions about gold reserves like Edwin H. Dressel and Nellie Tayloe Ross had in 1937; these glimpses into history remind us that civil servants have always played vital roles throughout civilization.