Jacques Marquette Collection

Marquette statue, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Marquette statue, c1898

Marquette Descending the Mississippi River, 1914 (screen print)
3036030 Marquette Descending the Mississippi River, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Father Jacques Marquette greeting a Native American)

Death of Father Marquette, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Death of Father Marquette, (1877). French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), founded a European settlement in what is now Michigan, United States

EXPL2A-00194
Father Jacques Marquette holding a peace pipe to greet Native Americans during his journey to the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French settlement of the Great Lakes, 1600s
French Jesuit map of Lake Superior, Upper Michigan, and Wisconsin, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet on the upper Mississippi River in canoes 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionary and fur traders carrying a canoe at a portage in North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in a canoe on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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French Jesuit missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, the first white men on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marquette and Joliet meeting Native Americans in Illinois during their exploration of the upper Mississippi River region, 1670s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French Jesuit missionary in a Native American village. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wisconsin River junction with the Mississippi
Wisconsin River joining the Mississippi River, first explored by Marquette and Joliet, 1673. Photograph

Wisconsin River near its Mississippi River junction
Wisconsin River, seen from bluffs near its junction with the Mississippi River, first taken by Marquette and Joliet in 1673. Photograph

Fox River near Princeton, Wisconsin
Fox River, taken by Marquette and Joliet to reach the Mississippi, 1673. Photograph

Fox River, Wisconsin
Fox River, taken by Marquette and Joliet to reach the Mississippi, 1673. Photograph

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Death of Father Marquette in Michigan, returning from a mission to the Ilinois Indians, 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Louis Joliets map of New France, 1673-1674, including the upper Mississippi River he and Jacques Marquette discovered. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

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"Jacques Marquette: Exploring the Great Lakes and Descending the Mighty Mississippi River" Jacques Marquette, a French explorer and Jesuit missionary, played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of North America during the 1600s. His remarkable journey is depicted in various artworks such as "Marquette Descending the Mississippi River" (1914) by an unknown artist and "Death of Father Marquette" (1877) by Albert Bobbett. Marquette's expedition began with his involvement in the French settlement of the Great Lakes region. He ventured into uncharted territories, documenting his encounters with indigenous peoples and mapping out new lands. The screen prints EXPL2A-00194, EXPL2A-00195, EXPL2A-00256, EXPL2A-00266 showcase some glimpses from this extraordinary voyage. One of Marquette's most renowned achievements was his exploration of the mighty Mississippi River. PEXP2A-00066 captures a pivotal moment when he reached its junction with Wisconsin River – a significant milestone that furthered European understanding of North America's vast waterways. Throughout his expeditions, Marquette faced numerous challenges but remained dedicated to spreading Christianity among Native American tribes. His interactions with these communities are beautifully portrayed in artworks like EXPL2A-00127, EXPL2A-00113, and EXPL2A-00253. Sadly, Jacques Marquette's life was cut short at a relatively young age. However, his contributions to geographical knowledge and cultural exchange left an indelible mark on history. Today we remember him as an intrepid explorer who fearlessly navigated unexplored lands while fostering connections between different cultures along his path.