Oglethorpe Collection

Colonial Savannah, Georgia, 1700s
Savannah, Georgia, as established by James Oglethorpe, 1741. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier sketch

Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends in colonial Georgia
Tomo-chichi offering furs to James Olglethorpe, Georgia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad Station and Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, GA, USA
Railroad Station Depot and rear view of the Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1908

Yamacraw Indians meeting Georgia colonists, 1730s
James Olglethorpe and first English settlers landing in Georgia, greeted by Native Americans, 1733. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oglethorpes Interview with Tomo-chichi (litho)
3622844 Oglethorpes Interview with Tomo-chichi (litho) by Snyder, W. P. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglethorpes Interview with Tomo-chichi)

Oglethorpe Fails in Attack on St. Augustine
Part of the War of Jenkins Ear between Great Britain and Spain, James Oglethorpe led a band of English soldiers, militia, and Chickasaw and Creek Nation soldiers

The Landing at Savannah
James Edward Oglethorpe landed in Georgia in 1733 after peacefully negotiating land from the Mico of the Yamacraws Tomo-chi-chi, and is the principal founder of Savannah

Oglethorpe and the Indians (litho)
3622801 Oglethorpe and the Indians (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglethorpe and the Indians)

The presentation of the gloves by the Lord of the Manor of Worksop at the coronation of Elizabeth (litho)
665039 The presentation of the gloves by the Lord of the Manor of Worksop at the coronation of Elizabeth (litho) by Forestier

Visit of Oglethorpe to the Highland colony (engraving)
654739 Visit of Oglethorpe to the Highland colony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Oglethorpe to the Highland colony)

Visit of James Oglethorpe to the Highland colony, Georgia, c1730s (c1880). General James Oglethorpe established a new colony called Georgia in 1733

A view of the town of Savanah, in the colony of Georgia, South Carolina, 1741, (c1880). Savannah was the site chosen by General James Oglethorpe in 1733 for his colony of Georgia

General James Oglethorpe, English colonist of Georgia, 18th century (c1880). Artist: Ravenet
General James Oglethorpe, English colonist of Georgia, 18th century (c1880). A champion of the cause of the poor in debtors prisons

James Oglethorpe, founder of Georgia Colony. Digitally colored woodcut of a portrait by Ravenet

Yamacraws welcome James Oglethorpe to Georgia
Oglethorpe meeting Native Americans in colonial Georgia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

James Edw. Oglethorpe
JAMES EDWARD OGLETHORPE Soldier, notably in America, administrator and philanthropist. Date: 1696 - 1785

JAMES OGLETHORPE (1696-1785). English soldier, philanthropist and founder of Georgia. Etching, 1785, by Samuel Ireland depicting Oglethorpe in the last year of his life at the sale of Samuel Johnsons

Visit of Oglethorpe to the Highland Colony, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

The Celebration at Savannah of the Sesqui-Centenary of the Settlement of Georgia, u
THE CELEBRATION AT SAVANNAH OF THE SESQUI-CENTENARY OF THE SETTLEMENT OF GEORGIA, U.S.A. U.S. USA, US, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AMERICA, 1883: 1. Lieutenants G.P. Walker and R.F

JAMES EDWARD OGLETHORPE (1696-1785). English soldier, philanthropist and founder of Georgia. Oil on panel after a painting by William Verelst, c1735

JAMES OGLETHORPE (1696-1785). English soldier, philanthropist and founder of Georgia. Etching, 1785, by Samuel Ireland depicting Oglethorpe in the last year of his life at the sale of Samuel Johnsons

Visit of Oglethorpe to the Highland Colony, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

GEORGIA: PRISONERS, 1941. A prison guard watching convicts as they work in a prison camp in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
GEORGIA: PRISON GUARD, 1941. A prison guard watching convicts as they work in a prison camp in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1941

OGLETHORPE AT SAVANNAH. The landing of James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists at Savannah, Georgia, on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FOUNDING OF SAVANNAH, 1733. The founding of Savannah, Georgia, by James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, 19th century

OGLETHORPE & NATIVE AMERICANS. James Oglethorpes first meeting with the Yamacraw Native Americans in 1733 at present-day Savannah, Georgia. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

CHIEF TOMO-CHICHI (1642-1739). Yamacraw chief Tomo-Chichi offers James Oglethorpe a bison skin painted with the head and feathers of an eagle at Savannah, Georgia, in 1733: wood engraving, American

HOGARTH: BAMBRIDGE TRIAL. The examination of Thomas Bambridge, acting warden of the Fleet Prison, by a committee of the House of Commons presided over by James Oglethorpe, 1729

OGLETHORPE VISITING COLONY. Governor James Oglethorpe visiting the colony of Scottish Highlanders in Georgia, 1736. Colored engraving, 19th century

JAMES EDWARD OGLETHORPE (1696-1785). English soldier and philanthropist: colored English engraving, 18th century

Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah. Date c1900

Fort Frederica on St Simons Island, Georgia
Cannon at Fort Frederica protecting James Oglethorpes 1736 settlement on St Simons Island, Georgia. Digital photograph

English in Georgia against the Spanish at St. Augustine
James Oglethorpes expedition against the Spanish at St. Augustine, Florida. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

James Edward Oglethorpe
JAMES EDWARD OGLETHORPE Portrait of English soldier, politician and philanthropist

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"Exploring the Legacy of Oglethorpe: A Journey through Colonial Savannah, Georgia in the 1700s" Step back in time to colonial Georgia as we delve into the captivating story of James Oglethorpe and his remarkable friendship with Tomo-chichi. In the bustling streets of Savannah, witness their unlikely bond blossom amidst a backdrop of cultural exchange. Transporting us to the 1730s, we encounter a pivotal moment when Yamacraw Indians meet Georgia colonists. This historic meeting serves as a testament to Oglethorpe's vision for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between different communities. As we journey further south, Brunswick's Railroad Station and Oglethorpe Hotel stand tall, reminding us of this influential figure's impact on shaping local infrastructure. His dedication to progress is palpable even today. Through an evocative lithograph capturing their interview, we gain insight into Oglethorpe's deep admiration for Tomo-chichi's wisdom and leadership. Their dialogue symbolizes unity amidst diversity - a timeless lesson that resonates across centuries. However, not all endeavors were met with success. Witnessing Oglethorpe fail in his attack on St. Augustine unveils the complexities he faced while striving for territorial expansion. It serves as a reminder that even great leaders experience setbacks along their path. Returning to where it all began - The Landing at Savannah - one can almost hear echoes of history reverberating through its shores. Here lies evidence of Oglethorpe's unwavering commitment to establishing a thriving colony rooted in equality and justice. The lithograph depicting "Oglethorpe and the Indians" captures moments brimming with cultural exchange and understanding – showcasing how these encounters shaped both indigenous tribes' lives and early settlers' perspectives alike. Beyond his colonial ventures lie glimpses into other facets of Oglethorpe’s life.