Meriwether Collection

Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark were the first white men to see the falls in 1805

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Interior of an underground Aleut house in Unalaska 43, native methods of starting a fire 44, and Tlicho or Dogrib people in front of their huts 45. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Lewis and Clark Memorial, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, commemorating the expedition of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark (1804-1806)

Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Missouri River, below Great Falls, Montana, USA, c1900. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark were the first white men to see the falls in 1805

Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. Artist: HC White
Lewis and Clark Exposition, Government Building, Guilds Lake, Portland, Oregon, USA, 1905. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition was staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the expedition

Map Of The Lewis And Clark American Expedition, 1804-1806, Published 1814 In History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark Etc By Nicholas Biddle And Edited By Paul Allen

LEWIS & CLARK: FISH, 1800s. Drawing of a white salmon trout by William Clark and his transcription of comments by Meriwether Lewis on a page from Clarks journal of the Lewis

WYETH: SACAJAWEA. The guide Sacajawea with Lewis and Clark. From the America in the Making series. Oil and tempera on panel by N.C. Wyeth, 1940

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first strea
William Clark (1770-1838). American military and explorer. Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first stream. Engraving by A. Sargent. The Illustrated Universe, 1881. Colored

Meriwether Lewis, (1774-1809). American explorer. The Grand Council of the Ravens at Fort Laramie in presence of Lewis. Engraving by Guachard in 1881. Colored

MAP: LEWIS AND CLARK, 1814. A map tracing the progress of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Charles, Missouri to the mouth of the Columbia River

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Silhouette, 1803

RUSSELL: LEWIS AND CLARK. Lewis and Clark with Sacajawea and York, on the Lower Columbia River. Watercolor, 1905, by Charles Russell

LEWIS AND CLARK, 1805. Explorers Meriwether Lewis (center) and William Clark with the guide Sacagawea at Three Forks of the Missouri, 1805. Detail from a mural, 1912, by Edgar S. Paxson

U. S. A. : MAP OF OREGON. A section of a 1795 map by J
U.S.A.: MAP OF OREGON. A section of a 1795 map by J. Russell, showing what was known of the region before the Lewis and Clark expedition

CLYMER: LEWIS AND CLARK. Lewis and Clark, with their guide Sacagawea (on horseback), in the Bitterroot Mountains in present-day Idaho, September 1805. Oil on canvas, 1967, by John Clymer

LEWIS: EXPEDITION SUMMARY. Estimate by Meriwether Lewis of the sum necessary to carry out the Mississippi expedition, 20 April 1803

LEWIS AND CLARK. These sketches, taken from the journal of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, show a flat-headed Chinook, the method used to shape the skulls of infants, a rock painting

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) American explorer who, with his friend William Clark, in 1804-1806 explored the unknown territories west of the Mississippi River

Letter of general credit presented by President Thomas Jefferson to Captain Meriwether Lewis, 4 July 1803
LEWIS: LETTER OF CREDIT. Letter of general credit presented by President Thomas Jefferson to Captain Meriwether Lewis, 4 July 1803, assuring him and anyone to whom he presented it of U.S

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Wood engraving, 1811, from an account of Patrick Gass, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition

LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION. Meriwether Lewis (wearing cocked hat) and William Clark having a council with friendly Native Americans during the 1804 expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: NATIVE AMERICANS, 1800s. Meiwether Lewis (wearing cocked hat) and William Clark parleying with friendly Native Americans at the beginning of their expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: HUTS, 1800s. Members of the Lewis & Clak expedition building a line of huts: colored engraving, 1811, from a contemporary account of the expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: CANOE, 1800s. A canoe striking a tree during the Lewis & Clark expedition: colored engraving, 1811, from a contemporary account of the expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: BEARS, 1800s. Shooting bears during the Lewis & Clark expedition: colored engraving, 1811, from a contemporary account of the expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: BEAR, 1800s. Escaping from a bear during the Lewis & Clark expedition. Colored engraving, 1811, from a contemporary account of the expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: NATIVE AMERICAN, 1811. Meriwether Lewis shooting a Native American during the Lewis & Clark expedition. Colored engraving, 1811, from a contemporary account of the expedition

LEWIS & CLARK: INDIANS 1811. Meriwether Lewis shooting a Native American during the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Copper engraving, 1811, from Patrick Gass Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Watercolor by Charles Saint-M min, 1806
MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Watercolor by Charles Saint-M© min, 1806

Meriwether Lewis
MERIWETHER LEWIS American explorer

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"Meriwether: Exploring the Untamed Northwest Canada" Step into the world Lewis, an American explorer who played a pivotal role in the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. This captivating journey took place from 1803 to 1806, as they ventured through uncharted territories and encountered various indigenous tribes. The Lewis and Clark Memorial in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA stands tall as a tribute to their courageous expedition. It serves as a reminder of their determination to explore the vast wilderness that awaited them. As they followed the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, USA around 1900, captured by unknown photographers, one can only imagine the awe-inspiring landscapes that unfolded before their eyes. The mighty river served as both an obstacle and a lifeline during their arduous journey. In 1905 at the Lewis and Clark Exposition held in Portland, Oregon's Government Building at Guilds Lake showcased artifacts from this historic expedition. Visitors marveled at exhibits depicting Native American cultures and learned about Meriwether Lewis' significant contributions. A map published in 1814 detailed every step taken by these intrepid explorers during their epic adventure. It highlights how they passed the first stream on their way towards discovering new lands filled with natural wonders waiting to be explored. Meriwether Lewis himself was an enigmatic figure whose silhouette remains etched in history. His portrait wearing a snakeskin hat showcases his adventurous spirit while capturing his essence as an American pioneer. One cannot discuss Meriwether without mentioning Sacajawea -the indispensable guide who accompanied him alongside William Clark. N. C Wyeth's stunning oil painting depicts her invaluable role throughout this remarkable journey. Today we look back upon Meriwether's legacy with admiration for his bravery and curiosity that led him into uncharted territories.