Educator Collection

JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN (1828-1914). American educator. Photographed while a brigadier general in the Union Army in the Civil War, c1863

Jonathan Edwards
Evangelist Jonathan Edwards, with his autograph. Digitally colored engraving

MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952)
Doctor MARIA MONTESSORI Italian medical and educator, first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree; pioneered child education methods

Birstall, W Yorkshire - Unveiling statue of Joseph Priestly
Birstall, W Yorkshire - Unveiling the statue of Joseph Priestly on 12th October 1912 - at this point the unveiling party had adjourned to the Temperance Hall

Pandita Ramabai / Postcard
PANDITA RAMABAI DONGRE MEDHAVI Indian reformer and educator, " Friend of the child widows"

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

Henry Melvill
HENRY MELVILL English churchman and educator, canon of St Pauls cathedral, London. Date: 1798 - 1871

Johann Freylinghausen
JOHANN ANASTASIUS FREYLINGHAUSEN German churchman, educator, writer and theologian Date: 167- - 1739

Martin Clifford
MARTIN CLIFFORD Educator, Master of the Charterhouse, writer. Date: ? - 1677

SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879). English postal authority and educator. Birthplace of Hill at Kidderminster, England. Engraving, English, 1890

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

W C Bryant (Buttre
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT American writer, journalist and educator, known for his poem Thanatopsis. with his autograph Date: 1794 - 1878

Sir John Lubbock - 3
SIR JOHN LUBBOCK Statesman, educator and writer

Baron De Coubertin
BARON DE COUBERTIN French educator and sportsman who revived the Olympic games at a 12-nation conference. President of International Olympic Committee

Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers
5309170 Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers. Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek philosopher)

Edward Thring
3586075 Edward Thring; (add.info.: Portrait of Edward Thring (1821-1887) a British educator, headmaster and founder of the Headmasters' Conference

Hermann Vezin at age 28
3586017 Hermann Vezin at age 28; (add.info.: Portrait of Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) an American actor, teacher of elocution at the University of Pennsylvania

The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving)
3585944 The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the School of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator)

Gottfried Semper
3585755 Gottfried Semper; (add.info.: Portrait of Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) a German architect, art critic, and professor of architecture. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Socrates
3585942 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a profile of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Walter Percy Workman
3585913 Walter Percy Workman; (add.info.: Portrait of Walter Percy Workman, a British headmaster and mathematician. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving)
3733652 Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) an English teacher who developed the most widely used system of shorthand

Edward Bouverie Pusey, 19th century (engraving)
3733541 Edward Bouverie Pusey, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-1882) an English churchman and Regius Professor of Hebrew at Christ Church, Oxford

Cover for Il teatro alla moda, a satirical pamphlet, by Benedetto Marcello
3118873 Cover for Il teatro alla moda, a satirical pamphlet, by Benedetto Marcello; (add.info.: Cover for Il teatro alla moda, a satirical pamphlet)

Engraving depicting a ship amidst a storm from Meteorologia philosophico-politica by Franz Reinzer
3077984 Engraving depicting a ship amidst a storm from Meteorologia philosophico-politica by Franz Reinzer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a ship amidst a storm from Meteorologia)

Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving)
3733654 Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) an English teacher who developed the most widely used system of shorthand

Jean-Martin Charcot
3732975 Jean-Martin Charcot; (add.info.: Bust of Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893) a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving)
3733653 Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) an English teacher who developed the most widely used system of shorthand

Joseph Priestley English theologian, 19th century (engraving)
3733576 Joseph Priestley English theologian, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) an English theologian, English Dissenters clergyman, natural philosopher

Socrates
3585941 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a bust of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Frances Willard
3585877 Frances Willard; (add.info.: Portrait of Frances Willard (1839-1898) an American educator, temperance reformer, and women's suffragist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Korean sketches
2911175 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Korean sketches
2911174 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon
5308095 Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon.; (add.info)

Dr. Thomas Arnold
5308175 Dr. Thomas Arnold.; (add.info.: Portrait of Dr. Thomas Arnold (1795-1842) an English educator and historian. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Santorio Santorio
5307546 Santorio Santorio.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Santorio Santorio seated in his balance (a steelyard) in which he could eat and sleep

Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens
5309169 Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens)

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
3078187 Friedrich Ludwig Jahn; (add.info.: Portrait of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852) a German gymnastics educator and nationalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2623688 Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (-1785) French chemistry and physics teacher, and one of the first pioneers of aviation

The School of Socrates
3585943 The School of Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the School of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Korean sketches
2911176 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850
3478635 Charles-Michel de l'Epee, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Charles-Michel de l'Epee (1712-1789) a philanthropic educator, teaching a deaf child sign language

Portrait of Professor James Syme, 1870
1575645 Portrait of Professor James Syme, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of Professor James Syme (1799 - 1870) a pioneering Scottish surgeon. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850
3478637 Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850; (add.info.: Illustrated portraits of Mr & Mrs Kinsey who both worked to help deaf-mutes. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Walter Wislicenus
3585950 Walter Wislicenus; (add.info.: Photograph of Walter Wislicenus (1859-1905) a German astronomer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving)
3733651 Isaac Pitman, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) an English teacher who developed the most widely used system of shorthand

Stephanie Felicite du Crest de St. Aubin, Countess de Genlis, French writer, harpist and educator 1746-1830
FLO4572669 Stephanie Felicite du Crest de St. Aubin, Countess de Genlis, French writer, harpist and educator 1746-1830. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's

Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon
5308091 Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon.; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Statue of Joseph Priestly: Educators Pay Tribute to a Revolutionary Mind" In Birstall, W Yorkshire, educators from all walks of life gathered to honor the remarkable legacy of Joseph Priestly. Among them was Jonathan Edwards, a renowned educator known for his innovative teaching methods and unwavering dedication to shaping young minds. Inspired by the pioneering work of MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952), Edwards believed in providing children with an environment that fostered curiosity and independence. He saw education as a powerful tool for unlocking their potential and nurturing their innate talents. As the crowd admired the statue, memories flooded back – like Pandita Ramabai's postcard from India, expressing gratitude for her transformative education under Edwards' guidance. Her success story echoed those of countless others who had been touched by his teachings. Reflecting on history, Johann Freylinghausen's name emerged – an influential figure whose educational reforms laid the foundation for modern pedagogy. Henry Melvill's eloquent words resonated too; he recognized that true education went beyond textbooks and exams, emphasizing character development and moral values. But it wasn't just educators present at this momentous occasion. SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879), an English postal authority turned educator, stood tall among them. His revolutionary ideas transformed communication systems worldwide while advocating for accessible education for all. Martin Clifford shared stories about how Edwards' teachings transcended borders through W C Bryant's Buttre portraits – capturing not only faces but also dreams nurtured within classrooms across continents. Sir John Lubbock added another layer to this diverse tapestry; his passion for nature-inspired learning complemented Edwards' holistic approach perfectly. Together they championed hands-on experiences that connected students with both knowledge and the world around them. The presence of Baron De Coubertin reminded everyone that physical well-being was equally vital in education.