Griswold Collection

CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon, 1798, engraving on the fight in Congress between Roger Griswold (wielding cane) and Matthew Lyon, the most notable victim of the Sedition Act of 1798

Congressional pugilists: Griswold and Lyon, at Congress Hall, Philadelphia, PA
1078599 Congressional pugilists: Griswold and Lyon, at Congress Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 1798 (etching) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Distant View of Purgatory, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
Distant View of Purgatory, 1872. Rocky coastline of the Atlantic Ocean at Rhode Island, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Purgatory, 1872. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Purgatory, 1872. Cliffs on the Atlantic coast of Rhode Island, USA: precipitous rocks, with the deep and sharp-lined fissure

Brentons Cove, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
Brentons Cove, 1872. The coast near Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Looking out from this cove, you might once have seen poor Burgoyne sailing for England after his sad defeat; Cooks famous ship Endeavor

The Spouting Cave, 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Spouting Cave, 1872. The Spouting-Rock on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at Rhode Island, USA: After a southeasterly storm, the apparatus is in working-order;

Berkeleys Seat. 1872. Creator: W. J. Linton
" Berkeleys Seat". 1872. People bathing in the Atlantic Ocean at Rhode Island, USA. The area was known as Berkeleys Seat after the Irish bishop George Berkeley who landed near Newport in

Old Fort Dumpling, 1872. Creator: John J. Harley
Old Fort Dumpling, 1872. View of the fort, officially called Fort Louis and, later, Fort Brown, overlooking the entrance to Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA. Construction began in 1798

East Rock, New Haven, 1874. Creator: Samuel Valentine Hunt
East Rock, New Haven, 1874. Countryside around East Rock, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. East Rock overlooks the ample interval and river-reaches of the Quinnipiac Valley

Detroit, Michigan, USA - Griswold Street Date: 1907

Sam. Griswold Goodrich
SAMUEL GRISWOLD GOODRICH American writer under the nom- de-plume of Peter Parley. with his autograph Date: 1793 - 1860

BIRTH CONTROL RULING, 1965. Estelle Griswold, left, of New Haven, Connecticut, reading a newspaper account of the U. S
BIRTH CONTROL RULING, 1965. Estelle Griswold, left, of New Haven, Connecticut, reading a newspaper account of the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling in her case, Griswold v

John Augustus Griswold
JOHN AUGUSTUS GRISWOLD American statesman Date: 1818 - 1872

GUATEMALA: QUIRIGUA, c1912. American archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley, beside a Mayan monument at Quirigua, Guatemala. Photograph, c1912

GUATEMALA: QUIRIGUA. Mayan memorial stone known as Zoomorph P, dedicated in 795 A.D. by Sky Xul, at Quirigua, Guatemala, before cleaning. At right is American archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley

David Stott Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA
David Stott Building and view down Griswold Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1931

Shorebirds at sunrise at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The Nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve. (Not available for 2013 Calendars)

The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and his Young Friends Over Various Countries in Europe edited by Peter Parley
BALLOON TRAVELS, 1855. The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and his Young Friends Over Various Countries in Europe edited by Peter Parley. Illustration from the book, 1855

Plovers and gulls on the beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The nature Conservancy s
Plovers and gulls on the beach in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The nature Conservancys Griswold Point Preserve at the mouth of the Connecticut River

PARIS: SEINE RIVER, 1830s. Women washing laundry on the bank of the Seine. Wood engraving, American, from Samuel Griswold Goodrichs A Pictorial Geography of the World, 1840

PARIS: STREET, 1830s. An ancient street on the Left Bank in Paris, France, near the Pont Neuf and the River Seine. Wood engraving, American

RUFUS WILMOT GRISWOLD (1815-1857). American critic and anthologist. Steel engraving

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"Griswold: A Name Etched in American History" Step into the world of Griswold, a name that resonates with tales of courage, controversy, and captivating art. From the halls of Congress to the streets of Detroit, the legacy has left an indelible mark on our nation's story. In 1798, amidst a turbulent political climate, an American cartoon emerged depicting a fierce battle between Congressional pugilists. Roger Griswold and Matthew Lyon took center stage in this engraving, symbolizing the heated fight over the Sedition Act. Lyon became its most notable victim while Griswold wielded his cane as a weapon for change. Sam. Griswold Goodrich further immortalized this historic event through his artistic prowess. His portrayal captured not only the intensity but also served as a reminder of how freedom can be tested within our democracy's very heart at Congress Hall in Philadelphia. Yet beyond political strife lies another facet of Griswold's influence – breathtaking landscapes brought to life by talented creators like W. J. Linton and Frederick William Quartley. Their works such as "Distant View of Purgatory, " "Purgatory, " "Brentons Cove, " "The Spouting Cave, " and "Berkeleys Seat" transport us to ethereal realms where nature's beauty intertwines with human imagination. But it doesn't stop there; John J. Harley takes us back in time with his depiction of "Old Fort Dumpling. " This artwork serves as a window into history when fortresses stood tall against unknown perils—a testament to resilience and heritage. Shifting gears from artistry to urban landscapes, we find ourselves walking down Detroit's iconic thoroughfare – Griswold Street – bustling with life and echoing stories untold. It stands as a tribute to progress and growth within one city while honoring those who have contributed to its vibrant tapestry.