Southern States Collection

Announcement of South Carolinas Secession from the Union on 20th December 1860
PNP270241 Announcement of South Carolinas Secession from the Union on 20th December 1860, published in a special edition of the Charleston Mercury, 1860 (litho) by American School

Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho)
PNP277166 Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

The American Civil War
5310175 The American Civil War; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the American Civil War. A young woman holds a map of a divided United States. On the table next to her is an early sewing machine)

'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho)
PNP253853 'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What we need is another pump', Cartoon depicting Franklin D)

USA, Arkansas, War Eagle, The War Eagle Mill, old gristmill

USA, Arkansas, North Little Rock, The Old Mill, featured in the film, Gone with the Wind

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, city skyline from the Arkansas River

USA, Arkansas, Bentonville of Waltons 5-10 store, now the Walmart Welcome Center

USA, Arkansas, Heber Springs, Greers Ferry Dam and Lake

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The Biltmore Estate is one of Frederick Law Olmsted's finest landscapes and includes a six-acre lagoon that reflects the majestic mansion that is located near Asheville, North Carolina

The Moon North America United States Southern States
Moonrise over a solitary building which houses the Karen Noonan Center

USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, The Arlington Hotel

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, Clinton Presidential Park Bridge

USA, Arkansas, Eureka Springs, statue of Christ of the Ozarks

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas State Capitol

USA, Arkansas, War Eagle, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area, elevated view

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, site of 1954 school desegregation battles

USA, Arkansas, Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas River, autumn fog

USA, Arkansas, Eureka Springs, Crescent Spring Hotel, elevated view

USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, Thermal Water Jug Fountain and Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center

USA, Arkansas, Heber Springs, USA flags

USA, Arkansas, Fayetteville, Clinton House Museum, former home of President Bill Clinton, University of Arkansas campus

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Heifer Village, world headquarters of the charity Heifer International

USA, Arkansas, Hot Springs, Bathhouse Row, Buckstaff Baths Bathhouse

USA, Arkansas, Hope, birthplace of former President Bill Clinton, bedroom

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Clinton Presidential Park Bridge and Arkansas River

A gazebo at the end of a pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

Animals Insects Crickets Plants Flowers Lilies
A cricket climbs up a lily flower stamen

Animals Insects Crickets Plants Seeds And Seed Pods
A cricket inside a day lily flower

Photography Close Views Plants Trees Evergreen Trees
Close view of the needles of a Blue Spruce tree

Photography Close Views Plants Flowers Lilies
Closeup of a Lily flower

The Saint Charles Hotel on St. Charles Street, New Orleans in the 1880s (litho)
KW353691 The Saint Charles Hotel on St. Charles Street, New Orleans in the 1880s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a 19th century illustration;)

John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c. 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS332002 John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c.1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Charles, William (1776-1820); 15.3x25.4 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

To unknown re: troop recruitment, 8th September 1862 (litho)
696072 To unknown re: troop recruitment, 8th September 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 34x36 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Confederate wounded arrive by train at Stevenson, Alabama, after battle of Chickamauga
PNP264383 Confederate wounded arrive by train at Stevenson, Alabama, after battle of Chickamauga, September 1863 (engraving) by American School

Colony of Georgia, America, 1733 (litho)
PNP351109 Colony of Georgia, America, 1733 (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the earliest map of Georgia; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority
PNP253852 Franklin D. Roosevelts (1882-1945) plan for the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1933 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: part of Roosevelts New Deal)

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191)
DHS241192 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b / w photo)
DHS241191 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Mirabeau B. Lamar (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242186 Mirabeau B. Lamar (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Independence, Missouri, c. 1850 (engraving)
PNP246214 Independence, Missouri, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: major outfitting point of departure for west bound wagon trains;)

General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242191 General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Bernardo de Galvez (b / w photo)
DHS242187 Bernardo de Galvez (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242177 Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242180 David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

A planters house, c. 1858 (colour litho)
PNP248887 A planters house, c.1858 (colour litho) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

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The southern states of the United States hold a rich and complex history that is deeply intertwined with the American Civil War. From the iconic image of a Confederate general holding the Confederate battle flag, to South Carolina's historic announcement of secession from the Union on December 20th, 1860, these glimpses into Southern heritage evoke powerful emotions. In New Orleans during the 1880s, The Saint Charles Hotel stood tall on St. Charles Street, serving as a symbol of elegance and grandeur in this vibrant city. It witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls, reflecting both triumphs and struggles. The uniforms worn by soldiers in both Union and Confederate armies are vivid reminders of the divided nation during those tumultuous times. These color lithographs capture not only their distinctive attire but also serve as visual representations of an era marked by conflict. Arkansas showcases its own unique charm through various landmarks such as The War Eagle Mill in War Eagle - an old gristmill that stands as a testament to America's industrial past. Meanwhile, North Little Rock boasts The Old Mill which gained fame for its appearance in "Gone with the Wind", reminding us of how cinema has immortalized Southern culture. As we journey through Arkansas' cities like Little Rock or Bentonville - home to Walmart's humble beginnings at Walton's 5-10 store - we witness growth and progress alongside preservation of historical sites like Greers Ferry Dam and Lake or The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Little Rock proudly displays its skyline along the Arkansas River while housing significant institutions such as William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum; a reminder that they have contributed greatly to shaping America's political landscape. Lastly, Eureka Springs reveals its spiritual side with a statue depicting Christ overlooking Ozark Mountains – representing faith amidst natural beauty. These diverse images encapsulate just some aspects of what makes southern states so captivating: their deep-rooted history, architectural marvels, breathtaking landscapes, and the resilience of their people.