Bureaucrat Collection

SIR ROWLAND HILL (1795-1879). English postal authority and educator. Birthplace of Hill at Kidderminster, England. Engraving, English, 1890

A female offender brought before a Mandarin
5616190 A female offender brought before a Mandarin; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a female offender brought before a Mandarin for Judgement. Dated 19th Century)

A Mandarin bureaucrat on trial
5616185 A Mandarin bureaucrat on trial; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Mandarin bureaucrat facing trial. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1800); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China
FLO4590223 Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China. Embroidered square on their tunic reveals their rank and type: bird for civil, animal for military

Common Councilman of the Council of London. In purple robe lined with fur and holding a bicorn
FLO4688624 Common Councilman of the Council of London. In purple robe lined with fur and holding a bicorn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature

Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian bark tree plantations in the Neilgherry Hills, India: Sir William Denison, Governor of Madras, planting the first tree in a new plantation, 1862. 'Mr

The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Birmingham Corporation Address to Her Majesty in the Townhalll, 1858

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Un bureau de recrutement pour engages volontaires... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Un bureau de recrutement pour engages volontaires a Petrograd, en juillet et aout 1917: tandis que l'armee reguliere se desagregeait

Delegates from Venezuela, 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Delegates from Venezuela, 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Delegates from Venezuela, 1920

Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Benjamin Davis, Sec. Bryan, 1913. Possibly a portrait of a civil servant, assistant to William Jennings Bryan

Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, Hoover, Wilbur... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, [Herbert] Hoover, Center Front; [with bow tie, Ray Lyman] Wilbur, Left, Rear of Hoover, 1917

Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, Hoover, Wilbur... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Food Administration, U.S. State Representative, [Herbert] Hoover, Center Front; [with bow tie, Ray Lyman] Wilbur, Left, Rear of Hoover, 1917

George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George M. Rolph, 1917. Rolph was in charge of the Sugar Department of the US Food Administration

George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. George Rolph, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George M. Rolph, 1917. Rolph was in charge of the Sugar Department of the US Food Administration

Commr. Cato Sells, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, with Spodee, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Commr
Commr. Cato Sells, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, with Spodee, 1914. Native American man known variously as Spodee or Spo Pee

Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913

Cato Sells, Commr. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cato Sells, Commr
Cato Sells, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department, 1913

Dept. Of Labor - A.L. Faulkner of Immigration; Charles W. Mills; Patrick Gilday, Commr... 1914
Department of Labor - A.L. Faulkner of Immigration; Charles W. Mills; Patrick Gilday, Commissioner of Conciliation, 1914

Machine Gun Board of War Department - Tracy Dixon, Brig. Gen. Todd, Newton D. Baker... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Machine Gun Board of War Department - Tracy Dixon, Standing Left; Brig. Gen. Todd, 2nd or 3rd from Left; Newton D. Baker, 4th from Right; Lawrence B. Benet, 3rd from Right; Maj. Gen

Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans. Sign reads: Deposit file papers from executive section here

Training Division, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Training Division, between 1910 and 1920
Training Division, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans. Notice reads: Instructions for Care and Maintenance, Globe Automatic Sprinkler Company'

Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans

Governor Thompson(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait
Gov. Thompson(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

Three Treasury Department employees in office, between 1884 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Three Treasury Department employees in office, between 1884 and 1930

Dr. Miller, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at... between 1884 and 1930
Dr. Miller, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

Dr. Miller, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at... between 1884 and 1930
Dr. Miller, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

General Shelley, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait... between 1884 and 1930
Gen. Shelley, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

Mr. McClelland(?), Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing front, between 1884 and 1930

General Shelley, Auditor Navy, Treasury Department employee... between 1884 and 1930
Gen. Shelley, Auditor Navy, Treasury Department employee, half-length portrait, seated at desk, facing left, between 1884 and 1930

Three Treasury Department employees, Mr. Steele(?) and two other men... between 1884 and 1930
Three Treasury Department employees, Mr. Steele(?) and two other men, posed in office, between 1884 and 1930

Two Treasury Department employees seated at desk in office, between 1884 and 1930. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Two Treasury Department employees seated at desk in office, between 1884 and 1930

Jasper Baker, Assistant Director of The Mint, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jasper Baker, Assistant Director of The US Mint, 1913

Clyde Bruce Atchison, Comm, I.C.C. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Clyde Bruce Atchison, Comm, I.C.C. 1917
Clyde Bruce Atchison, Interstate Commerce Commissioner, 1917

Clyde Bruce Atchison, Comm, I.C.C. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Clyde Bruce Atchison, Comm, I.C.C. 1917
Clyde Bruce Atchison, Interstate Commerce Commissioner, 1917

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Bakersfield, California Applications for "grants" during cotton pickers strike, 1938
Bakersfield, California. Applications for "grants" during cotton pickers strike

Night meeting in the FSA office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California

Night meeting in the FSA office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California

Dr John Scott; Mrs Harrison's father, aged 89, at work in the Pension Office, for APA
Dr. John Scott; Mrs. Harrison's father, aged 89, at work in the Pension Office, for A.P.A. Nov. 16. 1888

You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cartoon showing an over-enthusiastic ARP warden at a pantomime. He appears to be indulging in some unexpected audience participation. Date: 1940

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). War correspondent card of the Popular Army (1938) and identity card issued by the Generalitat of Catalonia (1937). SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat

Voroshilov Kliment Yefremovich Russia Russian
voroshilov, kliment, yefremovich, russia, russian, ussr, soviet, 1881, 1969, military, army, soldier, commander, bureaucrat, uniform, medals, 1950s, leader, serious, stern, old, age, elderly

Foreigner Checking Documents at a Merchant House in Yokohama (Yokohama shoka komojin)
Foreigner Checking Documents at a Merchant House in Yokohama (Yokohama shoka komojin sho mitomu no zu), 1861

Ancestor Portrait of a Man in a Winter Garment, (ink and colour on silk)
5615466 Ancestor Portrait of a Man in a Winter Garment, (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (18th century); 133x70 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Chinese Mandarins, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498644 Chinese Mandarins, c.1875 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beads signify that they are courtiers.); out of copyright

Midi, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D apres Nature
740215 Midi, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740211 Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

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"SIR ROWLAND HILL: Revolutionizing the Postal System and Educating Minds" Sir Rowland Hill, an influential figure in English postal authority and education, left an indelible mark on society. With his innovative ideas, he transformed the way mail was delivered and revolutionized communication systems. You can't be too careful when it comes to ensuring efficient postal services. "Uncovering Truths amidst Chaos: Bureaucrat's Role in Spanish Civil War" In the midst of the tumultuous Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), a brave bureaucrat emerged as a war correspondent. Fearlessly reporting from the frontlines, this individual shed light on the atrocities of war while navigating through bureaucratic obstacles. "Voroshilov Kliment Yefremovich: A Russian Bureaucrat Shaping History" Voroshilov Kliment Yefremovich played a pivotal role in shaping Russia's destiny as a prominent bureaucrat. His contributions spanned various domains, leaving an indelible impact on Russian politics and military affairs. "The Multifaceted Mandarin: Chinese Language Expert Turned Servant" A skilled linguist fluent in Chinese Mandarin, this bureaucrat unexpectedly found themselves serving others. Their ability to bridge cultural gaps proved invaluable as they assisted foreigners checking documents at a bustling merchant house in Yokohama. "A Glimpse into Tradition: Ancestor Portrait of Man Clad in Winter Garment" This captivating ink and color portrait depicts an ancestor dressed warmly for winter. Preserving heritage through art is often intertwined with bureaucratic practices that ensure historical legacies endure. "Capturing Moments Through Lens: Chinese Mandarins Immortalized in Monochrome" In this black-and-white photograph taken around 1875, we catch a glimpse of Chinese mandarins embodying their roles within bureaucracy. The image encapsulates their significance during that era while showcasing early photography techniques. "Dignified and Powerful.