Parole Collection

Regulus Returned to Carthage (engraving)
6266335 Regulus Returned to Carthage (engraving); (add.info.: Regulus Returned to Carthage. After a work by Benjamin West and Valentine Green. Marcus Atilius Regulus, circa 307 BC- circa 250 BC)

Medicine. Abbe Charles Michel de l'Epee, "father of the Deaf". Imagery, France, c.1900
2638820 Medicine. Abbe Charles Michel de l'Epee, "father of the Deaf". Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Medecine. Imagerie, France, ca 1900. Coll)

Vous avez la parole, expliquez-vous, vous êtes libre!, 1835. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous avez la parole, expliquez-vous, vous etes libre!, 1835. Play on words - parole can also mean word in French, so the judge is saying: You have parole/you may speak, explain yourself

Confidence Illustration, 1901
5975937 Confidence Illustration, 1901 by Wunsch, Marie (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society. Family. Confidence Young children talking in the countryside. Illustration, France, 1901)

The War, Prussian Officer receiving the Parole of French Officers surrendering at Sedan (engraving)
1104622 The War, Prussian Officer receiving the Parole of French Officers surrendering at Sedan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The first Drawing Room of the Season (litho)
1064308 The first Drawing Room of the Season (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Drawing Room of the Season)

Regulus Returned to Carthage. After a work by Benjamin West and Valentine Green. Marcus Atilius Regulus, circa 307 BC- circa 250 BC. Roman consul and general

Backsides Houses Archi voltaici parole liberta e
Backsides of Houses, Archi voltaici: parole in liberta e sintesi teatrali, Fani Ciotti, Vincenzo, 1888-1927, Relief print, 1916, Folded plate removed from book and shelved in Flat File

A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b / w photo)
XJF2639778 A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Street Life in London" was written by radical journalist Adolphe Smith with)

Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison
2nd May 1953: Nearing the end of a seven year sentence in Wakefield Gaol, Danny Hughes has been granted a weeks parole. Trusted to take responsibility for himself

Valentin Danilov, Russian physicist C018 / 2318
Valentin Danilov (b.1948), Russian physicist and cause celebre of the human rights movement. Danilov was head of a research centre of Krasnoyarsk State Technical University specialising in

CIVIL WAR: PAROLES, 1865. Rebel soldiers taking the Oath of Allegiance in the Senate chamber at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving from a Northern newspaper shortly after the end of the Civil War in

CIVIL WAR: PAROLE, 1865. Paroling rebel prisoners at Greensboro, North Carolina: wood engraving from a Northern newspaper shortly after the end of the Civil War in 1865

Parole camp, Annapolis, Md. Date c1865 May 5

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"Parole: A Symbol of Trust and Honor Throughout History" From ancient Rome to the American Civil War, it has been a powerful concept that transcends time. In an illustration from 1901 titled "Confidence, " we see the essence of this notion captured beautifully. It depicts a scene where trust is bestowed upon someone, illustrating how parole embodies confidence. Another engraving portrays a Prussian Officer receiving the Parole of French Officers surrendering at Sedan during The War. This historical event showcases how even in times of conflict, there can be moments of honor and respect through granting parole. Moving forward in history, we encounter "The first Drawing Room of the Season. " Here, society's elite gather to celebrate their freedom and social status. Parole becomes intertwined with elegance and sophistication as individuals enjoy their newfound liberty. But it is not just within high society that parole holds significance; it extends far beyond those realms. The story of Marcus Atilius Regulus exemplifies this perfectly. Captured by Carthaginians during the First Punic War, he was released on parole to negotiate peace but instead urged his Senate to refuse the offer. He voluntarily returned to fulfill his terms, showcasing unwavering loyalty and integrity. In April 1791, Mirabeau's final words echo through time as he takes his last breath surrounded by friendship's embrace—a poignant reminder that even in death, one can find solace in trusted companionship. As we delve into more recent history with photographs such as "A Convicts Home" or "Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison, " we witness how important freedom becomes when it is taken away. These images serve as reminders that for those who have experienced confinement, being granted parole brings hope and a chance for redemption. Valentin Danilov's image captures yet another facet of parole—a Russian physicist whose release signifies not only personal liberation but also scientific progress restored.