Douglass Collection

JAMES DOUGLAS (1358-1388). 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar. Scottish statesman. The death of Douglas at the Battle of Otterburn. Oil on canvas by Charles Landseer (1799-1879)

Abies Douglassii
This is the DOUGLASS FIR, or RED FIR, a species of spruce found notably in northern California. Date: 1857

WASHINGTON D. C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing
WASHINGTON D.C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing project in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. Photograph by Gordon Parks, July 1942

Fancy Dress Ball
Costumes at Lady Desborough's fancy dress ball at Taplow court. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree; As Austin Limasson in The Man Who Was at the Palace. Mr

Cartoon, Two Obadiahs, the morals of the stage
Cartoon, Two Obadiahs. " Why don t you write an article on the morals of the stage? You ought to know something."

The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving)
1064599 The construction of Tower Bridge, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The construction of Tower Bridge, London)

Percussion Longrifle, American, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, ca. 1840-50

Fashion Show Backstage Date: 1948

Kids Mock Wedding Date: 1948

Child Plays in Water Date: 1948

Woman Dons New Watch Date: 1950

Hungry Boy Can t Wait Date: 1947

Holiday Turkey Date: 1952

The Prince of Wales... laying the Foundation Stone of the new Eddystone Lighthouse
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh laying the Foundation Stone of the new Eddystone Lighthouse, August 19, 1879, (1901)

A womens final at the old Wimbledon, 1905. Miss Sutton challenging Miss D K Douglass. May Sutton became the first American woman to win the Wimbledon singles title

Douglass Montgomery, Canadian actor, 1934-1935. Montgomery began his acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s before moving to Britain in the 1940s. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave

Dorothea Lambert Chambers, tennis champion
Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers (1878 - 1960), English tennis player and seven time winner of the ladies singles title at Wimbledon between 1903 and 1914

Cartoon, Mr James Willing and the Ghost
Cartoon, Mr James Willing, Jun, is busy writing another stirring drama. Our artist has caught him at that moment when the " ghost" comes in

Wall mural of Frederick Douglass at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of Frederick Douglass - It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults. Date: 2011

(c1817-1895). American abolitionist and writer. Oil over a daguerreotype, c1855
FREDERICK DOUGLASS (c1817-1895). American abolitionist and writer. Oil over a daguerreotype, c1855

Three U. S. Navy Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers flying over the Pacific Ocean
DAUNTLESS DIVE BOMBERS. Three U.S. Navy Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers flying over the Pacific Ocean

Caricature of The Two Obadiahs, J Willing Senior and J Willing Junior. " What! Disgrace your family name, Jim, by writing plays! What next

Caricature of John Douglass, Standard Theatre, London
Caricature of John Thomas Douglass (1842-1917), manager of the Standard Theatre, Shoreditch, London, and also a playwright. 1882

Caricature of The Two Willings, senior and junior. James Willing was actually a pseudonym for John Thomas Douglass (1842-1917), manager of the Standard Theatre, Shoreditch, London

Lady Alice Christabel Scott
Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott (later The Duchess of Gloucester) (1901-2004). She married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935. Date: 1925

Juniperus Occidentalis
Also known as the BLUE DOUGLASS FIR, a species of spruce found notably in northern California. Date: 1857

Abies Menziesii
Also known as the BLUE DOUGLASS FIR, a species of spruce found notably in northern California. Date: 1857

LORD ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS (1870-1945). English writer. Photographed c1929

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS (1883-1939). American cinemactor. Fairbanks and Mary Pickford in The Taming of the Shrew, United Artists, 1929

BATTLE OF OTTERBURN. The Battle of Otterburn, 15 August 1388, in which James Douglas was killed and Hotspur captured. Illustration for a 1908 edition of Sir Walter Scotts Minstrelsy of the Scottish

DOUGLAS MacARTHUR (1880-1964). American army officer. Oil over a photograph taken in the southwest Pacific in 1943

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Huckleberry Finn learning about Moses and the Bulrushers from the Widow Douglas. Drawing by E.W

Source Size = 1409 x 2234
The Paris International Exhibition: J. Douglass First-Order Lantern, France, 1867

Source Size = 1409 x 2228
The Paris International Exhibition: J. Douglass First-Order Lantern, France, 1867

CANADA: RED RIVER, 1812. In 1812, the Hudsons Bay Company secured a grant of land on the Red River (on the outskirts of modern Winnipeg)

WORLD WAR I: ALLIED FORCES. From left, General Henri Philippe Petain, French commander in chief; Marshal Joseph Joffre of France; Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France

EDWARD D. WHITE (1845-1921). American jurist. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1905

DOUGLAS HAIG (1861-1928). 1st Earl of Haig. British soldier. Photograph, c1915

STEPHEN DOUGLAS (1813-1861). American politician. Steel engraving, 19th century

FREDERICK DOUGLASS (c1817-1895). American abolitionist and writer. Photograph, c1880

DAVID DOUGLAS (1798-1834). Scottish botanist in America. Crayon drawing, 19th century

UNITED ARTISTS, 1919. D. W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated)
UNITED ARTISTS, 1919. D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fairbanks signing the incorporation papers of United Artists on 17 April 1919

THE NORTH STAR, 1847. Masthead of the first issue of Frederick Douglass newspaper, The North Star, December 3rd, 1847

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Huckleberry Finn learning about Moses and the Bulrushers from the Widow Douglas. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of

AFRICAN AMERICANS, c1883. Distinguished Colored Men. Portraits of Frederick Douglass, Robert Brown Elliott, Blanch Kelso Bruce, William Wells Brown, Richard Theodore Greener, Reverend Richard Allen

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. American members of the commission to determine the conditions of peace between the United States and Spain at the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, 1898

American cabinet photograph of young Charles Douglas Mercer, 1888
YOUNG BOY, 1888. American cabinet photograph of young Charles Douglas Mercer, 1888

(1813-1861). American political leader. Photocopy of a daguerrotype by Mathew Brady, c1847
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS (1813-1861). American political leader. Photocopy of a daguerrotype by Mathew Brady, c1847

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"Douglass: A Journey Through Time and Space" Abies Douglassii, commonly known as Douglass Fir, stands tall and proud in the lush forests of North America. Its majestic presence symbolizes strength and resilience. In Washington D. C. , 1942, a group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing showcased their talent during a Fancy Dress Ball. Their graceful movements echoed the spirit of freedom that resonated with the great abolitionist himself. Dorothea Lambert Chambers, a tennis champion, captivated audiences with her unmatched skills on the court. Her determination mirrored Frederick Douglass's unwavering fight for equality. A whimsical cartoon titled "Mr James Willing and the Ghost" brought laughter to many faces. It reminded us that even amidst serious matters, humor can be found - just as Frederick Douglass used his wit to challenge societal norms. Across oceans in Belfast, a wall mural immortalized Frederick Douglass's legacy. His powerful words continue to inspire generations worldwide to strive for justice and liberty. Another thought-provoking cartoon called "Two Obadiahs" shed light on the moral dilemmas faced by actors on stage. Much like how Frederick Douglass questioned societal conventions through his speeches and writings. The construction of Tower Bridge in London showcased human ingenuity at its finest - an achievement reminiscent of Douglas's own journey from slavery to becoming one of history's most influential figures. An American Percussion Longrifle from Huntingdon County served as a reminder of our nation's rich history. Just as this rifle stood strong against adversity, so did Frederick Douglass when he fought tirelessly for emancipation. In 1948, backstage at a fashion show or during kids' mock weddings or while playing joyfully in water - these moments captured innocence and happiness that transcended time. They remind us that children are inheritors of progress made by trailblazers like Frederick Douglass who dreamt of a better future for all. "Douglass.