Hiawatha Collection

Racial / Iroquois Fishing
Hiawatha goes fishing in his canoe; " Take my bait, O king of fishes! "

Hiawatha / Minnehaha Dies
Hiawatha mourns the death of Minnehaha: " Seven long days & nights he sat there."

Hiawatha / Longfellow
Hiawathas departure: Hiawatha sails Westward into the sunset

Hiawatha / Wedding / Bride
Hiawatha with his bride, Minnehaha, walking hand in hand

HIAWATHA FISHING FOR NAHMA. Hiawatha fishing for the sturgeon, Nahma: colored engraving from a 19th century edition of H.W. Longfellowss The Song of Hiawatha, illustrated by Felix O.C. Darley

Hiawatha / Portrait
A portrait of Hiawatha

Cast of Hiawatha at the open-air Theatre, Scarborough
The touring cast of The Song of Hiawatha by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor at the open-air Theatre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor cigarette card. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) British composer of mixed race ancestry. His father came from Sierra Leone & his mother was English

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882) American poet and educator whose works include Paul Revere's Ride, and The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline

Signature of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (litho)
KW280658 Signature of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Longfellow (1807-82); American poet; ); American, out of copyright

Hiawatha and Minne-ha-ha (engraving)
1052011 Hiawatha and Minne-ha-ha (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha and Minne-ha-ha)

Outdoor performance of Hiawatha, c. 1913 (b / w photo)
1078871 Outdoor performance of Hiawatha, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

The Death of Minnehaha, engraved and pub. by Currier and Ives, 1867 (colour litho)
MNY87952 The Death of Minnehaha, engraved and pub. by Currier and Ives, 1867 (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1830-76) (after); Museum of the City of New York

The Hiawatha - Streamlined American Railroad Locomotive
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Companys Hiawatha. 1935

The Death of Minnehaha
LLM460198 The Death of Minnehaha by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Minnehaha)

Hiawathas Wedding (colour litho)
PNP245650 Hiawathas Wedding (colour litho) by Maurer, Louis (1832-1932); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a quotation from Hiawatha, Longfellows long narrative poem. Date: 1935

"Do not shoot us, Hiawatha"(colour litho)
2794987 " Do not shoot us, Hiawatha" (colour litho) by Farmer, Emily (1826-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Do not shoot us)

Death of Hiawatha, last chief of the Iroquois (colour litho)
2779948 Death of Hiawatha, last chief of the Iroquois (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Hiawatha, last chief of the Iroquois)

Hiawatha and Minnehaha (colour litho)
2791845 Hiawatha and Minnehaha (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha and Minnehaha)

Hiawatha (chromolitho)
972983 Hiawatha (chromolitho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha. Illustration for Longfellow Pictures by Herbert Dicksee)

Hand in hand they went together, through the woodland and the meadow (chromolitho)
976570 Hand in hand they went together, through the woodland and the meadow (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hiawatha and Minnehaha (engraving)
1098432 Hiawatha and Minnehaha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha and Minnehaha)

Hiawatha (colour litho)
3100897 Hiawatha (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed J F.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (chromolitho)
666969 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor)

Hiawatha and Minne-Ha-Ha (engraving)
729243 Hiawatha and Minne-Ha-Ha (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiawatha and Minne-Ha-Ha)

Hiawatha and Minehaha (colour litho)
833225 Hiawatha and Minehaha (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Childrens Stories from Longfellow)

The Cruise of the "Dusky Maid"in Manitoban Waters (engraving)
1047716 The Cruise of the " Dusky Maid" in Manitoban Waters (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fairchild C-119F Flying Boxcar 51-2702
United States Air Force - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar 51-2702 (msn 10691), seen at an air display in the UK, prior to, or during, delivery to the Belgian AF as CP-11, radio call sign OT-CAK

Hiawatha, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Hiawatha, 1882. From " St. Nicholas: Volume IX. Part I. November 1881, to May 1882". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1882]

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue - Minnehaha Park. Date: 1939

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Hiawatha aiming his arrow at a sea-dragon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiawatha / Portrait
A portrait of Hiawatha

Hiawatha And Minnehaha. Representation Of The Character Created By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807-1882. American Poet

Racial / Iroquois 1905
Iroquois chief wearing a feathered headdress, to illustrate Longfellows Song of Hiawatha Date: 1905

HIAWATHA: CORN HARVESTING. Native American corn harvest. Wood engraving after Felix O. C
HIAWATHA: CORN HARVESTING. Native American corn harvest. Wood engraving after Felix O.C. Darley from a 19th century edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows The Song of Hiawatha

HIAWATHAs WEDDING. The wedding of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. Colored lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1858

PNAT2A-00049
Hiawatha fishing from a canoe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PNAT2A-00037
Hiawatha encircled by shamans in a ceremonial dance, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Racial / Iroquois C1904
Elderly Iroquois chief wearing a feathered headdress and carrying a blanket over his arm, to illustrate Longfellows Song of Hiawatha Date: circa 1904

Racial / Iroquois 1904
Iroquois chief wearing ceremonial dress, to illustrate Longfellows Song of Hiawatha Date: 1904

Hiawatha Hotel, Long Beach, York, Maine, USA. circa 1910

LONGFELLOW
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW American poet, author of Hiawatha and much more with his autograph Date: 1807 - 1882

GRAIN ELEVATOR, 1939. A grain elevator in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

CHICAGO: UNION STATION. A Hiawatha train of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad about to leave Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

USA, Idaho, Haiwatha Trail. An old train trestle that is now part of the Haiwatha Bike Trail in Northern Idaho

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) African-English composer who achieved such success he was called the African Mahler. His best known work is a cantata Hiawathas Wedding Feast, 1898

Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793-1864), American ethnologist, geographer and geologist, born at Albany, New York. In 1832 he discovered the source of the Mississippi

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"Hiawatha: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Cultural Heritage" In the depths of American literature lies a timeless epic known as "Hiawatha, " penned by the renowned poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This captivating narrative delves into the rich tapestry of racial diversity and Iroquois fishing traditions. Longfellow's masterpiece tells the story of Hiawatha, a legendary figure in Native American folklore. Through his words, we embark on a journey that intertwines love and tragedy. The heart-wrenching demise of Minnehaha leaves readers pondering the fragility of life and the enduring power of grief. Amongst its pages, we witness Hiawatha's wedding to his beloved bride—a celebration steeped in cultural significance and unity. Their union symbolizes not only their personal happiness but also serves as an emblem for bridging divides between different communities. The vivid imagery within this literary gem is brought to life through various artistic interpretations. From colored engravings depicting Hiawatha fishing for Nahma—the mighty sturgeon—to portraits capturing his noble spirit, these visual representations add depth to Longfellow's words. Over time, "Hiawatha" has become more than just a poem; it has evolved into an emblematic piece representing racial harmony and understanding. In 1904, Iroquois performers took center stage in Scarborough's open-air theatre production—showcasing their proud heritage while breaking down barriers. Even beyond literature or theater, "Hiawatha" permeates popular culture with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor cigarette cards featuring scenes from this iconic tale—an acknowledgment of its lasting impact on society. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow may have left us long ago, but his legacy lives on through works like "Paul Revere's Ride, " "Evangeline, " and most notably—The Song of Hiawatha. It continues to inspire generations with its timeless themes and profound messages.