Haymarket Martyrs Collection

Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886
HAYMARKET HANDBILL, 1886. Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886

JOHANN JOSEPH MOST (1846-1906). German anarchist. A cartoon comment by Thomas Nast following the Haymarket Riot of 1886

HAYMARKET HANDBILL, 1886. Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886

Liberty Is Not Anarchy. Thomas Nasts cartoon of September 1886 applauding the guilty verdict in the case of
HAYMARKET TRIAL, 1886. Liberty Is Not Anarchy. Thomas Nasts cartoon of September 1886 applauding the guilty verdict in the case of the Haymarket Riot of Chicago in May of that year

HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Haymarket Meeting. - In the Name of the People. I Command You to Disperse
HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Haymarket Meeting. -" In the Name of the People. I Command You to Disperse." The police takes action at the meeting in Haymarket Square, Chicago, 4 May 1886

HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Police Followed the Retreating Anarchists and Sent Deadly Volleys Into Their Midst in Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886. Wood engraving, 1887

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at the meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at Chicago, May 4, 1886. Contemporary colored engraving

LIBERTY IS NOT ANARCHY. Thomas Nasts 1886 cartoon approving The Supreme Courts guilty verdict in the trial of eight alleged anarchists, seven of whom were sentenced to death

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"The Haymarket Martyrs: A Tragic Tale of Anarchy and Injustice" In the spring of 1886, a handbill circulated through the bustling streets of Chicago, calling for a mass meeting at Haymarket Square. Printed in both English and German, it attracted individuals from all walks of life, including renowned American socialist cartoonist and editor Art Young. Among those drawn to this gathering was Johann Joseph Most, a fiery German anarchist who believed in overthrowing oppressive systems. Little did they know that this fateful event would forever be etched in history as the Haymarket Riot. On May 4th, chaos erupted as tensions escalated between protesters and authorities. The police intervened forcefully, attempting to disperse the crowd with brute force. Thomas Nast's controversial cartoon "Liberty Is Not Anarchy" celebrated the subsequent guilty verdict against seven out of eight defendants involved in the riot - an outcome that shocked many. Wood engravings captured these harrowing moments; one depicted police action during the meeting while another portrayed retreating anarchists being met with deadly volleys fired by law enforcement. These images served as haunting reminders of the violence that unfolded on that ill-fated day. The media coverage surrounding the Haymarket Riot further fueled public outrage and debate about workers' rights and government suppression. It became clear that justice had been compromised amidst widespread fear-mongering. Today, we remember those who lost their lives or faced unjust punishment as martyrs for their beliefs - victims caught up in a larger struggle for social change. Their sacrifice serves as a reminder of how far society has come since then but also highlights ongoing battles for equality and justice around us. The legacy of the Haymarket Martyrs endures through books like "Anarchists, " edited by Art Young himself – keeping alive their stories and inspiring future generations to question authority while striving for a fairer world.