New South Collection

The Queen of Industry, or the New South, pub. 1882 (engraving)
2646262 The Queen of Industry, or the New South, pub. 1882 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Nellie Grotto Jenolan Caves Charles Smith Wilkinson
Nellies Grotto - Jenolan Caves; Charles Smith Wilkinson (Australian, born England, 1843 - 1891); New South Wales, Australia; about 1885 - 1890; Collodion print; 24.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1, 2 x 11 1, 2 in.)

NEW SOUTH CARTOON, 1882. The Queen of Industry, Or, The New South. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1882, comparing the plantation economy of the pre-Civil War South with the more industrialized

ATLANTA EXPOSITION, 1895. From Darkness to Light (The New South). Allegorical lithograph by Grant Hamilton, 1895, commemorating the Atlanta Exposition

Stalactite Formation Charles Smith Wilkinson
Stalactite Formation; Charles Smith Wilkinson (Australian, born England, 1843 - 1891); New South Wales, Australia; about 1885 - 1890; Collodion print; 29.2 x 24.1 cm (11 1, 2 x 9 1, 2 in.)

Engine Dynamo-Electric Machine Lighting Jenolan Caves
Engine and Dynamo-Electric Machine Used in Lighting the Jenolan Caves; Charles Smith Wilkinson (Australian, born England, 1843 - 1891); New South Wales

A view of Government Farm at Rose Hill, New South Wales 1791
Drawing 18 from the Watling Collection titled A view of Government Farm at Rose Hill, New South Wales 1791 by a Port Jackson Painter, 1791

New South Wales, Australia
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

CLARK HOWELL (1863-1936). American newspaper editor and politician. Drawing by W. A. Rogers, c1901
CLARK HOWELL (1863-1936). American newspaper editor and politician. Drawing by W.A. Rogers, c1901

ATLANTA: LIBRARY, 1879. Interior view of a library on Marietta Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Wood engraving, American, 1879

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 1883. Savannah, Georgia, and the harbor on the Savannah River. Wood engraving, American, 1883

NEW ORLEANS FAIR, 1884. Visitors to the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition arriving on the levee at New Orleans, Louisiana, December 1884

RICHMOND: TOBACCO FACTORY. Women workers at a cigarette factory in post-Civil War Richmond, Virginia. Wood engravings from an American newspaper of 1887

RICHMOND: IRON WORKS, 1887. The Tredegar Iron Works on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1887

NEW SOUTH CARTOON, 1895. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1895, on the attraction of the cheap fuel and labor of the New South to the textile mills of New England

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"The New South: A Journey from Darkness to Light" In the late 19th century, a powerful transformation was underway in the American South. Dubbed as "The Queen of Industry" or simply "The New South, " this era marked a turning point for the region's economic and cultural landscape. One iconic image that captures the spirit of this change is an engraving titled "The Queen of Industry, Or, The New South" published in 1882. It symbolizes the emergence of a vibrant industrial sector that would redefine the Southern economy. Another significant event during this time was the Atlanta Exposition in 1895. An allegorical lithograph by Grant Hamilton commemorating this exposition depicts a transition from darkness to light, signifying progress and enlightenment within the New South. But it wasn't just industry that defined this period; agriculture also played a crucial role. The Government Farm at Rose Hill in New South Wales, Australia showcased innovative farming practices aimed at boosting productivity and sustainability. Nature's wonders were not forgotten either. Stalactite formations like those found in Charles Smith Wilkinson's Nellie Grotto Jenolan Caves fascinated visitors who marveled at their beauty and complexity. The introduction of electric lighting through an Engine Dynamo-Electric Machine further enhanced these natural marvels' allure. Amidst all these changes, influential figures emerged to shape public opinion and policy. Clark Howell, an American newspaper editor turned politician, became one such voice advocating for progress and development within the New South. Libraries also played a vital role during this transformative era as centers for knowledge dissemination and intellectual growth. An interior view of a library on Marietta Street in Atlanta showcases how education became increasingly accessible to Southern communities. Cities like Savannah thrived during this time too with its bustling harbor on Savannah River becoming emblematic of trade and prosperity associated with the new era unfolding before them.