Civil Disobedience Collection

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Dr. King (fourth from right) leading the march from Selma on the state capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, 25 March 1965

Liberty Triumphant, or the Downfall of Oppression, 1773 (engraving)
AQS331983 Liberty Triumphant, or the Downfall of Oppression, 1773 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); 23.2x33.7 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, '...the day of the Presidential election

Tree of Liberty, on the Boulevard St. Martin, at Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Tree of Liberty, on the Boulevard St. Martin, at Paris, 1850. During the past week riots of a revolutionary character have taken place in that capital; the ostensible cause of which was the removal

The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989777 The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 62.2x104.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second of May; El Dos de Mayo)

Chicago Haymarket Labor Riot of 1886, engraving published in Harpers Weekly
2957744 Chicago Haymarket Labor Riot of 1886, engraving published in Harpers Weekly, 15 May 1886 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Front page of The Chicago Daily News reporting the Chicago Haymarket Labor Riot
2957743 Front page of The Chicago Daily News reporting the Chicago Haymarket Labor Riot, 5 May 1886 (newsprint) by American School

Episodes of civil disobedience in India (colour litho)
2777940 Episodes of civil disobedience in India (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes of civil disobedience in India)

Newgate Prison and the Gordon Riots (etching)
2563293 Newgate Prison and the Gordon Riots (etching) by English School; 19x30 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Boston boys disguised as Indians throwing the tea chests into the harbour (coloured engraving)
981818 Boston boys disguised as Indians throwing the tea chests into the harbour (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from "Courier Sunday", 1930
2777934 Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from " Courier Sunday", 1930 by Beltrame

Caricature of Hubertine Auclerc (1848-1914) from Les Contemporains magazine
CHT195256 Caricature of Hubertine Auclerc (1848-1914) from Les Contemporains magazine, 1890 (colour litho) by Petit, Alfred (d.1895); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

German railway workers expelled from the Ruhr for participating in the campaign of civil disobedience during the French
6000251 German railway workers expelled from the Ruhr for participating in the campaign of civil disobedience during the French occupation

The people of Boston throwing the tea overboard (coloured engraving)
981817 The people of Boston throwing the tea overboard (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The people of Boston throwing the tea overboard)

Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

The Hunger Marchers, 1932, (1938). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in Britain

A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). Artist: Sport & General
A suffragette confronting two policemen, 1913 (1937). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests

A suffragette being arrested, c1910s (1935). The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain reached its peak in 1912, early in George Vs reign, with women adopting a range of protests

Demonstration against Joseph Chamberlain, Ireland, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Demonstration against Joseph Chamberlain, Ireland, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st December 1899

Rioting in Mons, Belgium, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Rioting in Mons, Belgium, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th June 1893

Rioting in Place Kleber, Strasbourg, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th July 1893

Rioting in Paris, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th July 1893

Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round Tattenham Corner little notice was taken of Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913), in suffragette colours

Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, with her mother

Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City
SUFFRAGE: WOODHULL SISTERS. Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City on election day, 1871

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Protestors tar and feather a tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania 1790s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Bristol, England, during the Riots in 1831, 1883 (engraving)
KW417905 Bristol, England, during the Riots in 1831, 1883 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Age We Live In)

HUAC Protesters Arrested In SF
San Francisco, California: March 1, 1961. Three wet and defiant protesters of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearing at San Francisco City Hall are taken to the paddy wagon Sixty four

Suffrage: Woodhull Sisters
SUFFRAGE: WOODHULL SISTERS. Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City on election day, 1871. Color engraving

WARSAW: CIVIL DISTURBANCE. Russian troops attacking Polish civilians following civil disturbances at Warsaw, Poland, 8 April 1861. Contemporary wood engraving

LONDON: SUFFRAGETTES, 1914. Suffragettes arrested outside Buckingham Palace. Photographed May 1914

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"Civil Disobedience: A Powerful Tool for Change" Civil disobedience, a concept deeply rooted in history, has been employed by individuals and communities alike to challenge oppressive systems and fight for justice. From the courageous acts of Martin Luther King Jr. During the civil rights movement to the Boston Tea Party that ignited the American Revolution, these moments of defiance have shaped our world. In 1965, Dr. King led a historic march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama, demanding equal voting rights for African Americans. This iconic image captures his determination as he stood at the forefront of this pivotal moment in history. The engraving titled "Liberty Triumphant" depicts an act against oppression dating back to 1773. It serves as a reminder that throughout time, people have risen up against injustice with unwavering resolve. "The Second of May, " painted in 1884, portrays another instance where civil disobedience took center stage - this time during a labor riot in Chicago's Haymarket Square. The artwork immortalizes those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights amidst violent clashes with authorities. India also witnessed episodes under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership. The colorful lithograph showcases Indians unitedly defying British colonial rule through nonviolent means during their struggle for independence. From James Meredith's brave march through Mississippi to Hubertine Auclerc challenging gender norms in France, countless individuals have used civil disobedience as a catalyst for change across various contexts and causes. Even German railway workers expelled from Ruhr due to their participation in acts of resistance against French occupation exemplify how ordinary citizens can become agents of change when faced with injustice. Civil disobedience is not without consequences; it often sparks controversy and incites backlash from those threatened by its power. However, it remains an essential tool that challenges authority and pushes society towards progress and equality.