Bechuanaland Collection

'Depressoin du Ngami Kalahari; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Depressoin du Ngami Kalahari; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Graphic, Front Cover March 27th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 27th. 1886, 1886. A tragedy in a bell tent in Bechuanaland. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Map of South Africa, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of South Africa, c1914, (c1920). Map of the southern tip of Africa at the start of the First World War, showing German South-West Africa (later Namibia)

Map Of Central Africa Circa 1930. From The Modern Atlas Of The World Published Circa 1930

A Tragedy in a Bell Tent in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1061903 A Tragedy in a Bell Tent in Bechuanaland (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tragedy in a Bell Tent in Bechuanaland)

With "Methuens Horse"on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1044893 With " Methuens Horse" on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mochudi - Bechuanaland, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709109 Mochudi - Bechuanaland, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Troubles in Bechuanaland (b / w photo)
1036913 The Troubles in Bechuanaland (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles in Bechuanaland)

With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1041008 With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland)

Disturbed South Africa, Departure of the Volunteers for Bechuanaland (engraving)
1045846 Disturbed South Africa, Departure of the Volunteers for Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disturbed South Africa)

The Fighting between Portuguese and British South Africa Companys Troops in South Africa
1062549 The Fighting between Portuguese and British South Africa Companys Troops in South Africa, Incidents during the Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School

Sekhome, Khamas son, c. 1910 (platinum print)
622584 Sekhome, Khamas son, c.1910 (platinum print) by Hargreave, A. E. (fl.1910); 16.5x11.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From the album Photographs from the Phalaptswe and the neighbourhood)

Map of South Africa (colour litho)
2819099 Map of South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of South Africa. Evenements du Transvaal. Carte de l Afrique Australe)

The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving)
1603232 The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major-General Sir Charles Warren, Bechuanaland, 6 February 1886, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611629 Major-General Sir Charles Warren, Bechuanaland, 6 February 1886, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

A recent portrait of Khama, 1921 (gelatin silver print)
622576 A recent portrait of Khama, 1921 (gelatin silver print) by Jones, Neville (fl.1921); 15.1x10.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Khama III (c.1837-1923)

The Volunteers for Bechuanaland (engraving)
1622934 The Volunteers for Bechuanaland (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers for Bechuanaland)

En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving)
1590985 En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bechuanaland, Sketches on Board the Pembroke Castle)

King Khama (chromolitho)
981056 King Khama (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khama III (c1837-1923), King of Bechuanaland (Botswana)

With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1044926 With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland)

Sketches in Bechuanaland, the Border Police on the March to Matabeleland (engraving)
1596539 Sketches in Bechuanaland, the Border Police on the March to Matabeleland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bechuanaland)

The Native Capital, Bechuanaland (engraving)
965230 The Native Capital, Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Native Capital, Bechuanaland)

A Deserter from the Chartered Companys Force in Bechuanaland (engraving)
1041935 A Deserter from the Chartered Companys Force in Bechuanaland (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With Sir Charles Warrens Expedition to Bechuanaland (engraving)
1044912 With Sir Charles Warrens Expedition to Bechuanaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Charles Warrens Expedition to Bechuanaland)

The Expedition of the British South Africa Company to Matabeleland (engraving)
1596607 The Expedition of the British South Africa Company to Matabeleland (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1594815 Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bechuanaland, South Africa)

The Troubles in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1590930 The Troubles in Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles in Bechuanaland, South Africa)

Colonel Sir Charles Warren, KCMG (engraving)
1045800 Colonel Sir Charles Warren, KCMG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Sir Charles Warren, KCMG)

Khama and his wife, c. 1910 (platinum print)
622583 Khama and his wife, c.1910 (platinum print) by Hargreave, A. E. (fl.1910); 16.5x11.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From the album Photographs from the Phalaptswe and the neighbourhood)

The Transvaal War, a Column of British South African Police on the March to Mafeking through Bechuanaland (litho)
1593123 The Transvaal War, a Column of British South African Police on the March to Mafeking through Bechuanaland (litho) by Woodville

With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland, Hoisting the Union Jack at Vryburg (engraving)
1044932 With Sir Charles Warren in Bechuanaland, Hoisting the Union Jack at Vryburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Southern Africa
A map of Southern Africa, showing Natal and the Cape Colony. Date: 1885

Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew
Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Map showing Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal, Basutoland and Cape Colony, the theatre of war during the Boer Wars (1880-1902)

Map of South Africa, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of South Africa, 1902. Showing the Cape Colony, Transvaal, Orange River Colony, and other colonial possessions including the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland, German South West Africa

Ruth Williams Khama
RUTH WILLIAMS KHAMA English woman, controversially married (1948) Seretse Khama, heir to the Bechuanaland Protectorate, now Botswana. Here with baby Jacqueline. Date: 1923 - 2002

Native huts in Palapye, Bechuanaland, South Africa
Native huts in Palapye, Bechuanaland (now Botswana), South Africa. Date: circa 1900s

Bechuanaland Builders
People of Bechuanaland (since 1966, Botswana) building a hut. A man sits smoking while his womenfolk do the heavy work. Date: 1870

Tshekedi Kjama
TSHEKEDI KHAMA Chief of Bechuanaland, later becoming the Republic of Botswana. He is shown here with a young British girl when visiting Britain. Date: 1905 - 1959

The Fighting between Portuguese and British South Africa Co.s Troops in South Africa, Incidents during the Companys Expedition to Mashonaland: the Interior of the Matlaputla Fort, Macloutsie River

The British South Africa Companys Expedition to Mashonaland: 1. Huts of Khama
THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANYs EXPEDITION TO MASHONALAND: 1. Huts of Khama, Chief of the Bamangwato, in Bechuanaland. 2

THE EXPEDITION TO MASHONALAND: 1. Banyai Fugitives on the Rocks escaping from the Matabele. 2. Natives of North Bechuanaland. 3. Ruins of Ancient Buildings on Rocks in Mashonaland. 4

Sir Robert Baden-Powell leading a cavalry charge, 1899
Illustration showing Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, leading a cavalry charge in South Africa, 1899. He is shown in the uniform of the Special Corps

Settlers Bechuanaland
A convoy of emigrants in the Makarakara country of Bechuanaland (known as Botswana since 1966)

Botswana / Gaborone 1893
Gaborone (Fort Gaberoons): the police station

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"Bechuanaland: A Journey Through History" Step into the captivating world of Bechuanaland, a land rich in culture and history. This African territory, now known as Botswana, has witnessed remarkable events that have shaped its destiny. One notable figure is Ruth Williams Khama, whose love story defied societal norms. Her marriage to Seretse Khama, the future first president of Botswana, challenged racial prejudices during a time when interracial unions were frowned upon. As we explore Bechuanaland through maps from different eras - such as the 1914 map of South Africa by John Bartholomew & Son and the 1930 map of Central Africa - we gain insight into its geographical significance and how it fit into the broader African landscape. Engravings transport us back in time to witness both tragedy and triumph. We see a bell tent bearing witness to a heartbreaking event in Bechuanaland's history while another engraving depicts an expedition that ventured deep into this mysterious land. The lithograph showcasing Mochudi village offers glimpses of everyday life in Bechuanaland during the mid-20th century. MacMillan school posters bring color to our imagination as they depict scenes from this vibrant community. Photographs capture moments frozen in time; one black-and-white image reveals "The Troubles in Bechuanaland, " reminding us that even paradise faces challenges. Another photograph showcases Sir Charles Warren's presence on these lands, leaving his mark on their historical narrative. Lastly, engravings recount clashes between Portuguese and British troops during expeditions to Mashonaland. These incidents shed light on the complex dynamics at play within Southern Africa during this era. Bechuanaland's story is not just about names or dates but rather about resilience and progress against all odds. It serves as a reminder that every corner of our world holds tales worth discovering – stories waiting for curious minds like ours to unravel and appreciate.