Humanitarian Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Henri Dunant (1828-1910) (b / w photo)
CHT224808 Portrait of Henri Dunant (1828-1910) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clara Barton (1821-1912), c. 1865 (b / w photo)
PNP268573 Clara Barton (1821-1912), c.1865 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: founder and president of the American Red Cross in 1881; advocate for women)

Portrait of Dorothea Dix (1802-87), c. 1840 (sepia photo)
SLS249115 Portrait of Dorothea Dix (1802-87), c.1840 (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Red Cross Nurse, 1914 (screen print)
2622140 Red Cross Nurse, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a World War I era nurse with the symbol for the Red Cross;)

Henri Dunant, Swiss founder of the Red Cross (b / w photo)
6014959 Henri Dunant, Swiss founder of the Red Cross (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Dunant (1828-1910)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (litho)
817409 Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (litho) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)

A Fontaine Wallace (litho)
485254 A Fontaine Wallace (litho) by Deroy, Auguste Victor (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public drinking fountains)

Red Cross Nurses attending to Wounded Soldiers during the 1st World War, c
CHT322533 Red Cross Nurses attending to Wounded Soldiers during the 1st World War, c.1915 (colour litho) by Laforge, Lucien (1889-1952); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Wallace Fountain, 1872 (engraving)
PER267217 Wallace Fountain, 1872 (engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Public drinking fountains)

Portrait of Clara Barton (1821-1912) (b / w photo)
SLS251312 Portrait of Clara Barton (1821-1912) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Alfred Nobel (1833-96) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT233002 Alfred Nobel (1833-96) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640)
STC169708 The Count of Harcourt (1601-66) shows his humanity during the Siege of Turin (1640), 1787 (coloured engraving) (see also 169707) by Sergent-Marceau

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (b / w photo)
817424 Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, diplomat and humanitarian (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)

Members of the Salvation Army relief corps about to depart for the Dayton, Ohio flood
1078868 Members of the Salvation Army relief corps about to depart for the Dayton, Ohio flood, March 1913 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Picture postcard of a volunteer serving troops out of a Red Cross Clubmobile"
A picture postcard of African-American volunteers in a Red Cross " Clubmobile" serving coffee to U.S. servicemen. The text above the image reads: [PASSED BY U. S. ARMY CENSOR No. 21 E. T

Benjamin Rush, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Benjamin Rush, 1802

Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines. The Princess is pictured during a visit to mine fields in Haumbo on the third day of her

Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war

When the Germans retreated in Yugoslavia, they destroyed t all railways, locomotives and machines capable of helping in the reconstruction of the country

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Diana, Princess of Wales Overseas Visit to Zimbabwe, July 1993. Princess Diana at the Nemazura feeding centre - a Red Cross project for refugees in Zimbabwe

Diana, Princess of Wales upon her arrival at the Luanda Airport, Angola on the start of her four day visit to Red Cross projects In Angola

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Diana, Princess of Wales Overseas Visit to Zimbabwe, July 1993. Princess Diana at the Nemazura feeding centre - a Red Cross project for refugees in Zimbabwe

British aid worker Sally Becker argues with a soldier on her mercy drive from Mostar. Sally Becker was dubbed the Angel of Mostar for her humanitarian work during the conflict that engulfed

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Lillian D. Wald, 1919. Creator: William Valentine Schevill
Lillian D. Wald, 1919

Gen. William Booth, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Gen. William Booth, 1927. William Booth (1829-1912), English Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army. From " A Series of 25 Famous Men - Carreras High-Class Cigarettes" [London

Vicki Carr, American singer and humanitarian, London, 1972. Artist: Brian O Connor
Vicki Carr, American singer and humanitarian, London, 1972

Clara Barton (1821-1912), founder of the American branch of the Red Cross. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and served as its first president from 1881-1904

Fridtjof Nansen 1861-1930, 1934. Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

The Duchess of Portland, 1911. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
The Duchess of Portland, 1911. Winifred Anna Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (1863-1954), British humanitarian and animal rights activist. From The Studio Volume 59 by Ralph Nevill

Clara Barton, (born 1830), 1920s
Clara Barton, born in 1830 was President of the American Red Cross. She came to Cuba in 1898 to distribute rations. She died in 1912

The grave of an Italian Red Cross volunteer nurse, c1918

Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian philosopher, 1926. In addition to being a philosopherm Montessori was also a physician, educator, humanitarian and devout Catholic

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Artist: Francesco Fontebasso
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, c1727-1769. Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-1769). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

John Howard (1726-1790), 1883. Howard, English philanthropist and prison reformer, visiting a prison during his investigation of prison conditions

John Howard (1726-1790), 1880. Howard, English philanthropist and prison reformer, visiting a prison during his investigation of prison conditions

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

SALLY TOMPKINS (1833-1916). Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins, philanthropist and Civil War nurse, founded a Confederate hospital

SALLY TOMPKINS (1833-1916). Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins, philanthropist and Civil War nurse, founded a Confederate hospital. Drawing of a stained glass window at St

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"Champions of Compassion: Pioneers in Humanitarianism" From the courageous Benjamin Lay, who fought against slavery in the 18th century, to the indomitable Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, a tireless advocate for human rights throughout her life, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the world as true humanitarians. In c. 1750-1758, William Williams captured Benjamin Lay's unwavering determination and passion for justice. Lay's relentless fight against slavery serves as a reminder that one person can make a difference and ignite change. Fast forward to November 1949 when Eleanor Roosevelt held a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success, New York. This powerful image showcases her commitment to ensuring fundamental rights for all individuals. As Chairman of UN Human Rights, she fearlessly championed equality and justice on a global scale. The spirit of humanitarianism is not confined to any particular era or nationality. Even Herodotus, the Greek historian from ancient times recognized the importance of empathy and compassion towards others through his work. Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen also exemplified this ethos by dedicating his life to helping refugees during World War I. His selflessness inspired countless others to follow in his footsteps and provide aid where it was most needed. Terry Waite's reunion with his beloved MGB sports car after being held captive for years symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. His experience taught us about forgiveness and understanding - key tenets of humanitarianism that transcend boundaries. Elizabeth Fry's visitation to women at Newgate prison marked a turning point in prison reform efforts during the early 19th century. Her dedication paved the way for improved conditions and rehabilitation programs within correctional institutions worldwide. Even modern-day examples like RAF C17 carrying humanitarian aid for Northern Iraq demonstrate how nations come together in times of crisis to support those affected by conflict or natural disasters.