Settlers Collection (#8)

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471085 Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Eagle Cliff, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, 1858 (oil on canvas, mounted on panel)
3576963 Eagle Cliff, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, 1858 (oil on canvas, mounted on panel) by Cropsey, Jasper Francis (1823-1900); 60.8x98.8 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Admiral Sir George Summers wrecked on the Bermudas, 1609 (colour litho)
3643335 Admiral Sir George Summers wrecked on the Bermudas, 1609 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Sir George Summers wrecked on the Bermudas)

The new settlers of the Fourth Shore (colour litho)
2783850 The new settlers of the Fourth Shore (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new settlers on the Fourth Shore)

Les Colons De Queensland (engraving)
2783272 Les Colons De Queensland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Colons De Queensland)

"Nothing then remains but for him to drive his wagon-loads of wheat to the nearest elevator
2810336 " Nothing then remains but for him to drive his wagon-loads of wheat to the nearest elevator..." (colour litho) by Copping

Advice on the Prairie (oil on canvas)
PHD819 Advice on the Prairie (oil on canvas) by Ranney, William Tylee (1813-57); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Peaceable Kingdom, 1832-34 (see also 84503)
PHD480 The Peaceable Kingdom, 1832-34 (see also 84503) by Hicks, Edward (1780-1849); 43.1x58.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penns Treaty with the Indians November 1682; ); American

He was grasped by the back of the collar, illustration from Pocahontas
STC398830 He was grasped by the back of the collar, illustration from Pocahontas: A Princess of the Woods by Edward S. Ellis, pub

William Penns Treaty with the Indians, engraved by W. French (litho)
475393 William Penns Treaty with the Indians, engraved by W. French (litho) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sodbusters of the American West, c. 1880 (coloured engraving)
PNP246238 Sodbusters of the American West, c.1880 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American pioneer family, c. 1888 (b / w photo)
PNP246229 American pioneer family, c.1888 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

American Pioneer Family, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
PNP246218 American Pioneer Family, c.1870 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Poster encouraging black exodus from the South to Kansas, 1877 (print)
PNP246294 Poster encouraging black exodus from the South to Kansas, 1877 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Land for Sale advert, 1895 (print)
PNP246287 Land for Sale advert, 1895 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

American Pioneer, Clear Creek, Kansas, 1867 (b / w photo)
PNP246240 American Pioneer, Clear Creek, Kansas, 1867 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Pioneers Wagon (photo)
PNP246222 Pioneers Wagon (photo) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Wagon emigrants to the west (coloured engraving)
PNP246213 Wagon emigrants to the west (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Mormon wagon train passing though Echo Canyon, east of Salt Lake City
PNP247632 Mormon wagon train passing though Echo Canyon, east of Salt Lake City, Utah (colour litho) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942)

The First Friends Meeting-House, Burlington, New Jersey (litho)
PNP268161 The First Friends Meeting-House, Burlington, New Jersey (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in 1680)

Departure of the Welcome to the New World, August 1682 (litho)
STC309849 Departure of the Welcome to the New World, August 1682 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn (1644-1718), founder of Pennsylvania

Mormon Pioneer Family at Echo City, Utah, c. 1869 (b / w photo)
PNP251887 Mormon Pioneer Family at Echo City, Utah, c.1869 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

American pioneer family in front of their home (b / w photo)
CHT214793 American pioneer family in front of their home (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright

Large Meeting of Settlers and Maoris at a Native Village near Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (engraving)
1102833 Large Meeting of Settlers and Maoris at a Native Village near Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (engraving) by English School

Wagon Train Heading West on the Salt Lake Trail, 1914 (screen print)
3036038 Wagon Train Heading West on the Salt Lake Trail, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

The Municipal Buildings (b / w photo)
3092389 The Municipal Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Municipal Buildings)

William Penn negotiating the treaty leading to the foundation of Pennsylvania
STC109089 William Penn negotiating the treaty leading to the foundation of Pennsylvania, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 41, by Jules Ferrario

Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation
CHT184369 Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation, illustration for General Lallemand (1774-1839) at Champ d Asile, 1819, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte

Nutka Indians exchanging gifts with European explorers or whalers
STC175882 Nutka Indians exchanging gifts with European explorers or whalers, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 18, by Jules Ferrario

William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving)
5997406 William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Settlers in Virginia (colour litho)
5991242 The First Settlers in Virginia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Settlers in Virginia)

Hydraulic mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042937 Hydraulic mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession
1192289 So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant
1192285 Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front Cover
1192281 Front Cover by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Courtship of Miles Standish published by George G Harrap and Company Limited 1920); American

Where now the graet city of Cape Town stands, they set up their tents and huts (colour litho)
977973 Where now the graet city of Cape Town stands, they set up their tents and huts (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maori Warrior, one of those who fought the British settlers (b / w photo)
3099698 Maori Warrior, one of those who fought the British settlers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Warrior)

Maisonneuve covering the retreat of his followers 1644, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122771 Maisonneuve covering the retreat of his followers 1644, c.1920 (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519
3846957 Hernan Cortes at Vera Cruz in 1519 by Spanish School, (16th century); (add.info.: It was here that he decided to found a village (La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz)

Launching of the Prince of Wales, Man of War, before their Majesties at Portsmouth (engraving)
811056 Launching of the Prince of Wales, Man of War, before their Majesties at Portsmouth (engraving) by Cristall, Joshua (1767-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bullock waggons wound slowly over the billowy plains (colour litho)
871944 The bullock waggons wound slowly over the billowy plains (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Romance of Empire)

The attack on emigrant train (engraving)
3622477 The attack on emigrant train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack on emigrant train)

The settlement of Rhode Island (litho)
3622400 The settlement of Rhode Island (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The settlement of Rhode Island, 1637)

Governor Carterets arrival (litho)
3622397 Governor Carterets arrival (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governor Carterets arrival)

Arx Carolina, built between the Rivers Ashley and Cooper, the ancient fortified settlement at Charleston
3638288 Arx Carolina, built between the Rivers Ashley and Cooper, the ancient fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina, c1673 (litho) by English School

Peter Stuyvesants house (litho)
3643784 Peter Stuyvesants house (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Stuyvesants house)

Immigrants travelling through Canada in a colonist car of the CPR (colour litho)
2810341 Immigrants travelling through Canada in a colonist car of the CPR (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival at Quebec of a party of women immigrants conducted by the Salvation Army (colour litho)
2810339 Arrival at Quebec of a party of women immigrants conducted by the Salvation Army (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Settlers: Pioneers Carving a New Path in History" Embarking on an extraordinary journey, the Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Government marked a pivotal moment in the lives of settlers. Like a swagman wandering through vast landscapes, they sought to create their own destiny. A pioneer flatboat gracefully glided along the Ohio River in 1845, capturing the spirit of adventure and determination that defined these settlers. An antique map of South Australia adorned with vignettes whispered tales of exploration and discovery, enticing dreamers to seek new horizons. Intricate details on a map of Belfast from 1685 showcased how settlements flourished amidst adversity. A poster advertising Canada beckoned British settlers towards promises of prosperity and untamed beauty. Leaders like Little Turtle stood tall as symbols of resilience for Native American tribes who faced immense challenges during this era. The lithograph "The Squatters First Home" depicted their humble beginnings, reminding us all that progress often emerges from modest origins. Reflecting upon history's perils endured by our forefathers, we honor their bravery and sacrifices. Wild West covered wagons symbolize both hardship and hope as pioneers traversed treacherous terrains in pursuit of brighter futures. The Oklahoma Land Rush captured hearts with its iconic black-and-white photograph depicting eager souls racing towards opportunity. Meanwhile, "The Mayflower, " immortalized through engravings by John A. Lowell in Boston (1905), represents one small vessel carrying dreams that would shape an entire nation. From ancient times to modern frontiers, they have etched indelible marks upon our world's tapestry. Their stories resonate across generations - tales woven together by courage, ambition, and unwavering determination to forge new paths into uncharted territories.