Meriwether Lewis Collection

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville Virginia

Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs
Lewis and Clark meeting with Native Americans at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hand-colored woodcut by Patrick Goss, a member of the expedition

Blue flax, a native wildflower described by Meriwether Lewis, Montana
Linum lewisii, a native blue flax named for discoverer Meriwether Lewis, flowering near the Missouri River, Montana. Photograph

Meriwether Lewis shoots a Native American for disobedience, Corps of Discovery expedition
NWI4712736 Meriwether Lewis shoots a Native American for disobedience, Corps of Discovery expedition.; (add.info.: Meriwether Lewis shoots a Native American for disobedience)

Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark were the first white men to see the falls in 1805

Lewis and Clark Greeted by Native Americans, 1914 (screen print)
3036029 Lewis and Clark Greeted by Native Americans, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of explorers Lewis)

Explorers: Lewis and Clark in the American Frontier, 1931 (woodcut print)
3034939 Explorers: Lewis and Clark in the American Frontier, 1931 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Meriwether Lewis, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Meriwether Lewis, 1802

Meriwether Lewis, 1803 / 1807. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Meriwether Lewis, 1803/1807

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark were the first white men to see the falls in 1805

Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. Artist: HC White
Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition was staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the expedition

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark expedition losing notes and specimens in a canoe accident on the upper Missouri River. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of sketch by Patrick Goss

Fort Mandan constructed by Lewis and Clark, 1803
Lewis and Clark expedition overwintering along the Missouri River near a Mandan village, 1803-1804. Hand-colored woodcut of a Patrick Goss drawing, a member of the expedition

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Map of the Lewis and Clark route across Louisiana Territory, 1804-1806. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lolo Creek in the Bitterroot Range, Montana
Lolo Creek on Lewis and Clarks trail over the Bitterroot Mountains in Montana. Photograph

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William Clarks letter accepting Lewiss invitation to join the Corps of Discovery expedition, dated Clarksville 1803. Printed halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Title page of the first publication of Lewis and Clarks journal and notes, 1814. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Lewis and Clark monument at Fort Benton, Montana
Statue of Sacagawea guiding Lewis and Clark at Fort Benton, Montana. Photograph

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Fort Mandan, a reconstructed Lewis and Clark campsite on the Missouri River, North Dakota. Photograph

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville Virginia

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Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with their Native American guide Sacagawea. Digital photograph of a bronze statue in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Lewis and Clark expedition trying to make friends with Native Americans during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Tobacco Root Mountains and the Jefferson River, Montana
Jefferson River, named for Thomas Jefferson by Lewis and Clark. Photograph

Judith River near its junction with the Missouri River, Montana
Judith River, named by Lewis and Clark, Montana. Photograph

Meriwether Lewis, (1774-1809). American explorer
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809). American explorer. The Grand Council of the Ravens at Fort Laramie in presence of Lewis. Engraving by Guachard in 1881. Colored

Illustration of 18th century explorer Meriwether Lewis and his man using spears and rifles to protect themselves from attacking bears

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), American explorer (B&W)
Leader of Lewis and Clark Expedition to discover a route to the Paciific Ocean through the Louisiana Purchase

Trail in the grasslands of North Dakota
Prairie footpath on Lewis and Clarks route near Mandan, North Dakota. Photograph

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William Clarks sketch of an evergreen shrub leaf in the Lewis and Clark expedition diary, 1806. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph of Clarks handwritten page

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William Clarks sketch of Flathead Indians in his diary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806 Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph of Clarks handwritten page

William Clarks invitation from Meriwether Lewis, 1804
Meriwether Lewiss letter inviting William Clark to join the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. Printed halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Missouri River where Lewis and Clark had their first meeting with the Sioux Nation, near Pierre, South Dakota, 1804. Digital photograph

Grave of Meriwether Lewis, Tennessee
Meriwether Lewiss grave and memorial on the Natchez Trace, Tennessee. Photograph

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Fort Mandan, reconstructed Lewis and Clark campsite on Missouri River, North Dakota. Photograph

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Lewis and Clark trail over Lolo Pass, Bitterroot Mountains, Montana. Photograph

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Portrait of explorer Meriwether Lewis. Hand colored engraving of a 19th century painting

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Sketch by William Clark of Cock of the Plains in the Lewis and Clark expedition diary. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century reproduction of the diary

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Diary kept by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition 1804 - 1806. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century reproduction of the diary

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Lewis and Clark shoot a grizzly bear, unknown to whites, during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of sketch by Patrick Goss

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William Clarks sketch of a trout in the Lewis and Clark expedition diary. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph of Clarks handwritten page

Clark Fork, Montana
Clark Fork River, named for William Clark, named by Lewis and Clark expedition in Montana. Photograph

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Map of the Louisiana Purchase as understood in 1803, later modified by treaty. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Meriwether Lewis, the renowned American explorer, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's history. PEXP2D-00013 captures an iconic moment when Native Americans met Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs, showcasing their mutual curiosity and cultural exchange. Lewis's keen eye for nature is evident in his description of Blue flax, a native wildflower found in Montana. The significance of his expeditions resonates through various artistic representations like the screen print "Lewis and Clark Greeted by Native Americans" (1914) and woodcut print "Explorers: Lewis and Clark in the American Frontier" (1931). These artworks immortalize their encounters with indigenous communities along their journey. Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin masterfully captured Meriwether Lewis's essence in 1802 and again between 1803-1807, showcasing his determination as he embarked on this historic expedition. The Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana depicted in c1900 photographs reveals the challenging terrain faced by these explorers during their arduous travels. Another image showcases the majestic Missouri River below Great Falls during that time period. In 1905, at the Lewis and Clark Exposition held in Portland, Oregon, HC White's artwork depicts Government Building where visitors could learn about this remarkable exploration firsthand. Meriwether Lewis remains an emblematic figure whose legacy lives on as an intrepid explorer who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories to expand our understanding of America's vast frontier.