Delegate Collection

Anastasia Bitsenko going to Brest-Litovsk peace meeting
Anastasia Bitsenko (also spelt Biecenko and Bizenko) in a motor car on the way to the peace negotiations which led to the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on 3rd March 1918 between the Central

Delegate Wickersham, the assayer and Frank G. Carpenter in front of... between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Delegate Wickersham, the assayer and Frank G. Carpenter in front of Assayer's Office, between c1900 and 1916

Japanese envoys Kogoro Takhira (seated, left), Jutaro¯ Komura (seated, right) with two staff...1905 Creator: Unknown
Japanese envoys Kogoro Takhira (seated, left), Jutaro¯ Komura (seated, right) with two staff members and H.W. Dennison, the American advisor to the Japanese delegation

Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown. Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Japanese Peace Commission & other, 1905. Japanese diplomats Kogoro Takahira (seated, left) and Jutaro¯ Komura (seated, right) with two staff members, and W.H

Delegate Wickersham, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Delegate Wickersham, between c1900 and 1916. James Wickersham, full-length portrait, standing in front of a First National Bank Assay Office, holding a gold(?) brick, cigar in mouth

Russian & Japanese delegates and members of the press, 1905. Creator: Perry Enoch Conner
Russian & Japanese delegates and members of the press, 1905

Russians leaving Portsmouth, 1905. Creator: Nathan Lazarnick
Russians leaving Portsmouth, 1905. Baron Rosen and Count Witte waving their hats while standing in back of an automobile. U.S

Russian delegates having automobile ride at Portsmouth, N.H. 1905. Creator: Nathan Lazarnick
Russian delegates having automobile ride at Portsmouth, N.H. 1905

Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Naval disarmament, 1930. Le Desarmement Naval. King George V (1865-1936) welcomes delegates of the United States, Japan, France and Italy to the London Naval Conference

A sleepy delegate at the TUC conference in Blackpool. 8th September 1977

Anselm van Hulle Matthias Krakow delegate Poland
After Anselm van Hulle, Matthias, Matthias of Krakow, Krakow, delegate from Poland, painting, portrait, Oil on canvas, Height, 73 cm (28.7 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches)

Communist Party members voting
Communist Party delegates (including Janey Glen from Yorkshire, centre) voting in London against American bases in Britain for Cruise missiles. Date: 1982

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Ganar la guerra primero (First Win the War). Poster edited by the Delegation of Propaganda and Press of the Defence Delegate Junta of Madrid. SPAIN. Barcelona

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El Ejercito Popular es el ejercito de la Republica (The Popular Army is The Republic's Army). Poster by Parrilla edited by the Delegate Junta of Defence of Madrid

Banquet of the Officers and Subalterns of the Civil Guard of San Jorge, 1618 (oil on canvas)
IND113009 Banquet of the Officers and Subalterns of the Civil Guard of San Jorge, 1618 (oil on canvas) by Grebber, Frans de (1573-1649); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

The Honorable Samuel Adams, First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-1783. Creator: John Norman
The Honorable Samuel Adams, Esq. First Delegate to Congress from Massachusetts, 1781-83

Ochiltree, Hon. Thomas Peck of Texas, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Ochiltree, Hon. Thomas Peck of Texas, between 1865 and 1880. Private in Capt. John G. Walkers Texas Rangers in campaign against Indians in 1854-55

McCormick, Hon. Richard Cunningham, Delegate from Arizona and M. C. from N. Y. c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
McCormick, Hon. Richard Cunningham, Delegate from Arizona and M.C.[Member of Congress?] from New York, c.1865-1880. Served as a correspondent of the New York Evening Post

Ewing, Hon. Thomas Jr, delegate to the peace convention held in Wash. D. C. in 1861, c. 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Ewing, Hon. Thomas Jr, delegate to the peace convention held in Wash. D.C. in 1861, between 1865 and 1880. Col. of the 11th Kansas Vol. Cav. U.S.A. Maj. Gen

The First Continental Congress, Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia in 1774, 1911 (oil on canvas)
AKM201845 The First Continental Congress, Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia in 1774, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Deland, Clyde Osmer (1872-1947); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Eliphalet Dyer (etching)
1275240 Eliphalet Dyer (etching) by Emmet, Thomas Addis (1828-1919) (after); 12.5x17 cm; New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Eliphalet Dyer (September 14, 1721 - May 13, 1807) was a lawyer

IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: delegate visit, possibly Frys Chocolates. Date: 2nd July 1930

Admiral Sir David Beatty reads the terms of the Armistice to the German Delegates
700952 Admiral Sir David Beatty reads the terms of the Armistice to the German Delegates on board HMS Queen Elizabeth at Rosyth, 16 November 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho)
2809054 The historic scene of the opening of the Washington Conference on Disarmament (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fruit of Italian military victory, the signing of peace with Austria, in the Castle of Saint-Germain (colour litho)
2808830 The fruit of Italian military victory, the signing of peace with Austria, in the Castle of Saint-Germain (colour litho) by Beltrame

While the fate of the world is being decided (colour litho)
2808766 While the fate of the world is being decided (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: While the fate of the world is being decided)

Ottawa Conference Group, 10 August 1932, outside the Canadian Parliament, with J H Thomas seated far right and Neville Chamberlain seated fifth from right. 1932

Delegates outside International Court of Justice, The Hague
Delegates outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, 21 April 1947. 1947

The Frederic Sauvage Fetes at Boulogne (engraving)
1054614 The Frederic Sauvage Fetes at Boulogne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frederic Sauvage Fetes at Boulogne)

At the Peace Conference, Paris (pen, ink & wash on British Delegation Paris headed paper)
1429405 At the Peace Conference, Paris (pen, ink & wash on British Delegation Paris headed paper) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 23.5x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish

The Constitution in Russia, the first session of Parliament, or Duma of the Empire, in Petersburg (colour litho)
2814897 The Constitution in Russia, the first session of Parliament, or Duma of the Empire, in Petersburg (colour litho) by Beltrame

Germany has lost an ally (colour litho)
2808733 Germany has lost an ally (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany has lost an ally)

The Declaration Committee, published by Currier & Ives, New York (colour litho)
PNP330085 The Declaration Committee, published by Currier & Ives, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: known as the Committee of Five ; LtoR)

Portrait of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) (oil on canvas)
BAG38337 Portrait of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) (oil on canvas) by Sharples, James (c.1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The resumption of the war, Bulgarian parliamentarian who brings the announcing message to the Turkish camp
2815516 The resumption of the war, Bulgarian parliamentarian who brings the announcing message to the Turkish camp... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving)
1614342 Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Sketches)

The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho)
968697 The representative of Philip II of Spain presenting Christophe Plantin with his title of Court printer (chromolitho) by European School

Isaac A. Coles, 1807-1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Isaac A. Coles, 1807-1808

Joseph C. Lewis II, 1805. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Joseph C. Lewis II, 1805

Philip Rootes Thompson, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Philip Rootes Thompson, 1806

Joseph Reed, Jr. 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Joseph Reed, Jr. 1798

Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Benjamin Ives Gilman, 1801

John Sitgreaves, 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Sitgreaves, 1798

Mash-kee-wet, a Great Dandy, 1831. Creator: George Catlin
Mash-kee-wet, a Great Dandy, 1831

Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845

Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845

Span-e-o-nee-kaw, The Spaniard, 1828. Creator: George Catlin
Span-e-o-nee-kaw, The Spaniard, 1828

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In the realm of diplomacy and decision-making, the role of a delegate is paramount. From historic peace meetings to crucial voting sessions, delegates have shaped the course of history. One such instance was when Anastasia Bitsenko embarked on her journey to attend the Brest-Litovsk peace meeting. As a delegate, she played a pivotal role in negotiating terms that would shape post-war Europe. Similarly, Communist Party members gathered for an important vote that would determine their party's direction. These dedicated delegates engaged in passionate discussions and deliberations to chart their political course. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), brave individuals fought tirelessly to "ganar la guerra" or win the war. The delegates representing El Ejercito Popular worked diligently behind closed doors, strategizing and coordinating efforts towards victory. Delving into history further, we encounter naval disarmament in 1930. Though its creator remains unknown, this powerful image serves as a reminder of how they can influence global security by advocating for peaceful resolutions. The significance of conferences cannot be understated either. At the 1926 Imperial Conference, esteemed representatives from various nations convened to discuss matters impacting their respective territories. J. B. M Hertzog stood out among these influential figures as he represented his nation with conviction and determination. Looking back even further in time brings us to Gerard t's painting depicting "The Ratification of the Treaty of Munster" in 1648. This historical event saw dutiful delegates coming together to solidify peace agreements amidst tumultuous times. Michael Collins' presence at London during 1921 showcased another facet of delegation - diplomatic negotiations between nations striving for independence and sovereignty. However, not all moments are filled with intense debates; sometimes fatigue sets in too. A photograph captured a sleepy delegate at the TUC conference held in Blackpool on September 8th, 1977 – reminding us that even those entrusted with making critical decisions are human.