Gaines Collection

Larry Gains
Larry Gaines (1901 - 1983), Canadian heavyweight boxing champion pictured with wife and two children. Date: 1931

Edmund Pendleton Gaines
EDMUND PENDLETON GAINES American military commander who served in the 1812 war, the Seminole war, the Mexican war, the Black Hawk war etc

Balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia, 1862 (b / w photo)
TPG165981 Balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia, 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Site Of The Battle Of Gaines Mill, Also Known As The First Battle Of Cold Harbor Or The Battle Of Chickahominy River, During The American Civil War. From A 19Th Century Illustration

CIVIL WAR: UNBURIED DEAD. View of skeletal remains and uniforms several months after the battle in Gaines Mill, Virginia. Photography by John Reekie, April 1865

An advertisement for Corset Gaines tango corset
Advertisement for a corset designed for dancing and sportswear. Date: 10th December 1913

METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1891. The African-American delegates to the Second Ecumenical Methodist Conference in Washington, D.C. Photograph by C.M. Bell, October 1891

CIVIL WAR: MILL RUINS. Ruins of Gaines Mill in the vicinity of Cold Harbor, Virginia. Photograph by John Reekie, April 1865

CIVIL WAR: BALLOON, 1862. Professor Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe inflating his reconnaissance balloon Intrepid on Gaines Hill, Virginia

(1908-1993). American jurist. NaCP lawyers Marshall, standing, and Charles Houston, right
THURGOOD MARSHALL (1908-1993). American jurist. NaCP lawyers Marshall, standing, and Charles Houston, right, during court proceedings in Maryland, 1935, with their client, Donald Gaines Murray

EDMUND PENDLETON GAINES (1777-1849). American soldier. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

Battle-field of Gaines Mill, Va. Skeletons of soldiers on battlefield. Date between 1862 and 1863, printed later

Professor Lowes military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia. Professor Lowe standing to the right of balloon as it is being inflated. Date c1910

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Tuskegee Airmen leaving the parachute room at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy, March 1945. Left to right

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. William Campbell (left) and Thurston Gaines, Jr. of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

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"Gaines: A Name Woven into History" From Larry Gains, the legendary Canadian boxer, to Edmund Pendleton Gaines, a prominent figure in American military history, the name "Gaines" has left its mark across various domains. Intriguingly, even the tragic tale of RMS Titanic is intertwined with this name. A postcard from the White Star Line showcases the grandeur of this ill-fated ship that sailed under their banner. Moving back in time to 1862 during the American Civil War, a black and white photograph captures a balloon hovering near Gaines Mill in Virginia. This image transports us to an era where innovative reconnaissance techniques were being employed. Shifting gears entirely, we stumble upon an advertisement for Corset Gaines tango corset - a fashion statement that epitomized elegance and grace during its time. The Battle Mill emerges as another significant event etched into history's annals. Also known as the First Battle of Cold Harbor or Battle of Chickahominy River, it was fought with valor during the American Civil War. An illustration from the 19th century brings this battle scene alive once more. Delving deeper into this tumultuous period in America's past, we come across haunting images depicting unburied dead soldiers clad in uniforms several months after battles had ceased - a somber reminder of sacrifice and loss. On a more uplifting note, we encounter African-American delegates at the Methodist Conference in 1891 who played pivotal roles within their community during times when equality was still being fought for. Returning to ruins yet again but on a different front line altogether - amidst Cold Harbor's vicinity stands what remains Mill after enduring ravages caused by war; these remnants serve as silent witnesses to one chapter among many written by conflict. Lastly but not least importantly Professor Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe takes center stage inflating his reconnaissance balloon, Intrepid, on Gaines Hill in Virginia.