General Assembly Collection

Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783
3479407 Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783; (add.info.: The General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland (Church of Scotland) 1783

Althing (Althing) in Session, 19th Century (Oil on Canvas)
3506721 AlAing (Althing) in Session, 19th Century (Oil on Canvas) by Collingwood, William Gersham (1854-1932); (add.info)

The "Commissioners Walk, "Edinburgh (b / w photo)
2794709 The " Commissioners Walk, " Edinburgh (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Commissioners Walk, " Edinburgh)

The Earl of Aberdeen (engraving)
1044204 The Earl of Aberdeen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Aberdeen)

Althing in Session (oil on canvas)
XCF270006 Althing in Session (oil on canvas) by Collingwood, William Gersham (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Icelandic parliament; foundation of the Althingi at Thingvellir in 930 AD;)

Opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Earl of Aberdeen, as Lord High Commissioner
1624407 Opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Earl of Aberdeen, as Lord High Commissioner, receiving the Keys of the City of Edinburgh at Holyrood Palace (engraving)

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783 (engraving)
819092 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783 (engraving) by Allan, David (1744-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783)

Meeting of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland in the Old Kirk, St Giless Cathedral, 1787 (engraving)
5203099 Meeting of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland in the Old Kirk, St Giless Cathedral, 1787 (engraving) by English School

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee addressing the first session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
6014628 British Prime Minister Clement Attlee addressing the first session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Methodist Hall, London, January 1946 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

General Assembly of the Diet of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving)
5233670 General Assembly of the Diet of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 1783 (engraving)
972305 The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 1783 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 1783)

The General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, Portrait Sketches in Court during the Robertson-Smith Trial
1045451 The General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, Portrait Sketches in Court during the Robertson-Smith Trial (engraving) by English School

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783. Artist: T Brown
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs

General Assembly Hall Free Church Edinburgh Hill & Adamson
The General Assembly Hall of the Free Church, Edinburgh; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); September 9 1844; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 38.6 x 28.9 cm (15 3, 16 x 11 3)

NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV (1894-1971). Soviet politician. At a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, 22 September 1960. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

Map, Report on the projected survey of the State of Maryland, pursuant to a resolution of the General Assembly, 19th century engraving, US, America

JAMES MADISON: MEMORIAL. James Madisons Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments to the General Assembly of Virginia, 1785

VIRGINIA: PETITION, 1785. Petition from Virginians living west of the Allegheny Mountains, submitted to the Virginia General Assembly, 1785

VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY, 1788. Resolution, November 1788, from the Virginia assembly calling for a second constitutional convention

Title page of the Report of the Committee of Revisors Appointed by the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776
VIRGINIA: REPORT, 1784. Title page of the Report of the Committee of Revisors Appointed by the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776, but not published until 1784

A Plan of Government, laid before the committee for the perusal of the members, c1775 or early 1776
VIRGINIA: CONSTITUTION. A Plan of Government, laid before the committee for the perusal of the members, c1775 or early 1776. The plan calls for an Upper and Lower House of the General Assembly

Cuban revolutionary leader. Addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, 1960
FIDEL CASTRO (1926-). Cuban revolutionary leader. Addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, 1960

U. S. Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius signs the Charter of the United Nations on behalf of his country at
UNITED NATIONS, 1945. U.S. Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius signs the Charter of the United Nations on behalf of his country at the San Francisco Opera House, June 26, 1945

President John F. Kennedy addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 20, 1963
JOHN F. KENNEDY, 1963. President John F. Kennedy addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 20, 1963

A published version of James Madisons report to the Virginia General Assembly in January 1800 arguing for state
MADISONs REPORT, 1800. A published version of James Madisons report to the Virginia General Assembly in January 1800 arguing for state sovereignty under the United States Constitution

Lyndon Baines Johnson
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson and his wife Lady Bird visiting the United Nations headquarters to address the General Assembly, 17 December 1963

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
ANNA ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962). Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt with U.S. Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson at the General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 7 March 1961

John F. Kennedy, 1961
JOHN F. KENNEDY, 1961. President John F. Kennedy addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 25 September 1961

U. N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly
U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly elected President Edvard Hambro of Norway at the opening of the 25th regular session

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"The General Assembly: A Historic Gathering of Leaders and Ideas" From the halls of the United Nations to the ancient Althing in Iceland, from Edinburgh's Commissioners Walk to the Church of Scotland's sacred sessions, the General Assembly has been a platform for dialogue and decision-making throughout history. In 1958, amidst discussions on outer space exploration, U. S. Senator Johnson took center stage at a United Nations press conference, emphasizing the peaceful use of this uncharted territory. His words echoed through time as he represented not only his nation but also humanity's collective aspirations. Transporting us back to the 19th century, an oil painting captures Althing in session - Iceland's national assembly where laws were debated and decisions made under its open sky. The canvas reveals a glimpse into their democratic traditions that have withstood centuries. Moving across borders to Edinburgh, we witness Lord High Commissioner Earl of Aberdeen receiving keys to the city during the opening ceremony of Scotland's Church General Assembly. This engraving symbolizes unity between religious and civic authorities as they embark on matters close to their hearts. Further delving into Scottish history, engravings depict various moments within Kirk assemblies - from St Giles Cathedral in 1787 to significant trials faced by Free Church members during Robertson-Smith Trial. These snapshots showcase debates shaping religious doctrine while highlighting individuals who stood firm in their beliefs. Zooming out globally once again, we find ourselves witnessing British Prime Minister Clement Attlee addressing world leaders at Methodist Hall during UN's inaugural session in London (1946). In this black-and-white photograph lies hope for international cooperation after World War II - a testament to our shared commitment towards peace and progress. Lastly, an engraving takes us back even further into Holy Roman Empire times when its Diet convened for crucial deliberations. Through intricate details captured on paper centuries ago emerges a vivid image showcasing power dynamics among European statesmen striving for political harmony amid diverse interests.