Stevenson Collection

Treasure Island Map / Col
A map of Treasure Island

Treasure Island Map
A map of the island

Elizabeth Gaskell
English novelist and biographer of Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, nee Stevenson, (1810 - 1865). Original Artwork: Drawing by George Richmond. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). Reproduction of a picture of Stevenson taken in 1885

Stevenson / Yacht Casco
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer sailing to the South Seas on the schooner yacht Casco

Stevenson Last Photo
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON the Scottish novelist at Vailima - this is said to be the last portrait taken of him

Muckle Flugga and its lighthouse, built by the Stevenson family, Hermaness Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Stevenson Writing
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish novelist writing

Locomotion at Darlington Railway Station early 1900s

The Black Spot: About half way down the slope to the stockade
1218845 The Black Spot: About half way down the slope to the stockade, they were collected in a group (colour litho) by Wyeth

Advertisement for Marple and Gillott Ltd. scrap metal merchants, The Old Bridge Street Foundry
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S)

WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N. C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island
WYETH: TREASURE ISLAND. Illustration, 1911, by N.C. Wyeth for Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island

Title page of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886. Treasure Island, Stevensons (1850-1894) classic adventure novel for children was first serialised as The Sea Cook: or

Advertisement: Oxcroft Coal by E. A. Stevenson, No. 141 Norfolk Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

Robert Louis Stevenson - at Vailima, Samoa - last portrait
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) - British novelist - the Scottish novelist at Vailima - this is said to be the last portrait taken of him. Date: circa 1893

Stevenson / Family / Vailima
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer with his mother, family and household at Vailima

M JEKYLL, O HYDE
Dr M Jekyll and Mr O Hyde - Tenniel uses Stevensons novel as an allegory of Irelands two faces - the one respectable, the other murderous. Date: 1888

ADLAI STEVENSON (1900-1965). American lawyer and political leader. Arriving in Chicago, Illinois, for the Democratic National Convention, July 1952. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran

Stevenson / Vailima / Vaea
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writers home at Vailima, Samoa, with Vaea Mountain in the background

Stevenson / Mother
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer as a young boy, with his mother, Margaret Isabella

Treasure Isle / Jim Caught
Jim Hawkins is caught by the pirates

Stevenson Age 40
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON The Scottish writer and poet at the age of 40

Stevenson Bed Flageolet
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON The Scottish writer and poet playing the flageolet in bed in Vailima

Boy in Bed with Soldiers
The Land of the Counterpane: " When I was sick & lay a-bed, I had two pillows at my head, & all my toys beside me lay, To keep me happy all the day."

R L Stevenson / Poems
To Auntie: " Chief of our aunts - not only I, But all your dozen nurselings cry..."

Long John Silver / Cover
The cover of a hardback edition

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson, 1850 - 1894
3083295 Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson, 1850 - 1894.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer)

Poster depicting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dated circa 1870
528954 Poster depicting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. From the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Dated circa 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Creator: Wyeth, N. C
Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Found in the collection of the Brandywine River Museum of Art

Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder
Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder Date: First published: 1883

A large memorail bronze relief of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the west wall of the Moray Aisle (1904) in St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland

Cape Wrath headland and lighthouse from seaward - Scotland
Cape Wrath headland and lighthouse from seaward. North western tip of Scotland. The picture was taken from the 27ft sailing boat Jalcyon during her 3000 mile cruise around the entire coast of

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver-area, Stevenson, Britania Shipyard, National Historic Site

Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright - (from left): Stevenson, Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988), Lt. Col

Sir Alexander Stanier, Stevenson and Beckwith-Smith
(from left) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Stevenson and Sir Alexander Stanier - Welsh Guards
Stevenson and Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)

Child's Head
A portrait painting study of a child's head, evidently wearing a blue outfit and hat, although lacking in definition. Date: circa 1916

Robert Louis Stevenson
A portrait of Scottish novelist and poet, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894, best known for works including Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Date: 1892

Canada's Air Chief in Britain
Air Commodore Leigh Forbes Stevenson (1895-1989), in command of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Great Britain, with Wing Commander A. P. Campbell, a member of his staff. Date: 1940

Ronald Stevenson with Dmitri Shostakovich
Ronald Stevenson (left, b 1928), British composer, looking at a musical score with the Soviet Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Adlai Stevenson, American Democratic Party politician
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (1900-1965), American politician, member of the Democratic Party. He ran for President in 1952 and 1956, but was defeated by Dwight D Eisenhower (Republican) both times

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936), English author, journalist and essayist. Chesterton was the author of some 63 books by the time of his death including biographies of Robert Browning

TREASURE ISLAND/ISRAEL
The death of Israel Hands: "the coxswain loosed his grasp upon the shrouds, & plunged head first into the water." Date: First published: 1883

TREASURE ISLE/TOM MORGAN
Long John Silver questions Tom Morgan: "Do you call that a head on your shoulders, or a blessed dead-eye?". Date: First published: 1883

Robert Louis Stevenson with family, in front of the house at Vailima (b / w photo)
1729109 Robert Louis Stevenson with family, in front of the house at Vailima (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482312 We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482314 The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482311 Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

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"Stevenson: A Journey through Adventure, Literature, and Legacy" Embark on a thrilling voyage with Stevenson as we unravel the captivating tales behind this iconic name. From the intricate Treasure Island map that ignited our imagination to the colorful illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, his literary genius continues to enchant readers of all ages. Elizabeth Gaskell once said, "I wish I had written Treasure Island. " Such was the impact of Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece that it left even fellow authors in awe. With his pen as his compass, he transported us to distant lands filled with pirates and buried treasure. But Stevenson's legacy extends far beyond fictional worlds. His final photograph captures a man who dedicated his life to storytelling and adventure. Whether aboard his beloved yacht Casco or immersed in writing at home, he embodied an insatiable thirst for exploration. Yet there is more to Stevenson than meets the eye. In an unexpected twist, an advertisement from Marple and Gillott Ltd. , scrap metal merchants, reveals another facet of this multifaceted figure – a connection between literature and industry that few may have known. During World War I, when women were fighting for recognition on various fronts, honours were bestowed upon them for their invaluable contributions. And amidst this backdrop of change and progress emerged Stevenson's enduring characters like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – symbolic representations of human duality that continue to resonate today. From Muckle Flugga's majestic lighthouse guarding treacherous shores to the timeless allure of Stevenson's writing desk where stories came alive; each hint unravels a different chapter in this extraordinary tale. So let us celebrate Stevenson – not just as a name but as an embodiment of adventure itself. His words have stood the test of time while inspiring generations to embrace curiosity and embark on their own quests for discovery.