John Alden Collection

Mayflower passengers landing at Plymouth, 1620
Pilgrim landing party from the " Mayflower" in Plymouth harbor, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mayflower passengers landing at Plymouth Rock, 1620
John Alden and Mary Chilton landing at Plymouth from the Mayflower, December 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Alden House, Duxbury, Massachusetts, c1940s. The property is of cultural significance due to the1858 poem The Courtship of Miles Standish

Headlong he leaped on the boaster, and, snatching his knife from his scabbard
1192288 Headlong he leaped on the boaster, and, snatching his knife from his scabbard by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

So the maiden went on, and little divined or imagined
1192287 So the maiden went on, and little divined or imagined by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

So through the Plymouth woods John Alden went on his errand
1192283 So through the Plymouth woods John Alden went on his errand by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession
1192289 So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant
1192285 Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front Cover
1192281 Front Cover by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Courtship of Miles Standish published by George G Harrap and Company Limited 1920); American

"Why don t you speak for yourself, John?"(chromolitho)
976568 " Why don t you speak for yourself, John?" (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Why don t you speak for yourself, John)

Priscilla, The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1885 (oil on canvas)
HMP90724 Priscilla, The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Pott, Laslett John (1837-98); 152.5x101. cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Said in a tremulous voice, "why don t you speak for yourself, John?"
1192284 Said in a tremulous voice, " why don t you speak for yourself, John?" by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Long at the window he stood, and wistfully gazed on the landscape
1192282 Long at the window he stood, and wistfully gazed on the landscape by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, 1620
Plymouth colonists landing on the coast of Cape Cod, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Priscilla John Alden Mathew B Brady American
Priscilla and John Alden; Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); New York, United States; 1859; Albumen silver print

Miles Standish John Alden Mathew B Brady American
Miles Standish and John Alden; Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); New York, United States; 1859; Albumen silver print

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"John Alden: A Journey through History and Love" Step back in time to the year 1620, when John Alden embarked on the iconic Mayflower voyage alongside fellow passengers, landing at Plymouth. As they set foot on the unfamiliar shores of Plymouth Rock, their hopes for a new beginning filled the air. But little did John know that his own journey would take an unexpected turn. Headlong he leaped onto the boaster, driven by determination and courage. With knife in hand, he faced challenges head-on, ready to carve his destiny. Amidst this historic backdrop, a tale of love unfolded. The beautiful maiden spoke with grace and charm as she walked along her path. Unbeknownst to her innocent heart, John Alden silently admired her every step. Through dense woods and towering trees of Plymouth, John ventured forth on an important errand. Meanwhile, a bridal procession passed him by - a reminder of love's power and its ability to shape destinies. Intriguingly nearby stood an Indian figure - stern yet defiant - reminding us of the diverse encounters that colored this era in history. Their presence added depth to John's story as he navigated both personal desires and cultural differences. The captivating front cover captures one pivotal moment: "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?" These words echoed tremulously from Priscilla's lips as emotions swirled between them like autumn leaves caught in a gentle breeze. Longing glances were exchanged as John stood at windowsills gazing upon landscapes painted with hope and uncertainty alike. His wistful eyes mirrored dreams yet unspoken but felt deep within his soul. John Alden's journey intertwines with history itself – from Mayflower landings to heartfelt courtships – leaving behind footprints etched forever into our collective memory.