William H Collection

Fifth Course, Central Flying School, Upavon, January-April 1914
Group photograph of the students and instructors of the CFS at Upavon

Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross "Falcon", 1933
Monoplane glider with strut-braced, gull-type wing mounted high on monocoque fuselage; wooden construction with steel and aluminum fittings and controls; fuselage

Perched Rock Rocker Creek Arizona William H Bell
Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona; William H. Bell (American, 1830 - 1910); Arizona, United States; 1872; Albumen silver print

General William Hemsley Emory, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. Emory, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865

General William H. French, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. W.H. French, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865

Bishop William H. DeLancey, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bishop Delancy, between 1855 and 1865. [Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Bishop of Western New York]

Grand Canon of the Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, Looking East, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Grand Canon of the Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, Looking East, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

The Spanish Peaks, c. 1871. Creator: William H. Jackson
The Spanish Peaks, c. 1871. [Mountains in Huerfano County, Colorado, USA]. Albumen print

Limestone Walls Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Limestone Walls Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Old Faithful, 1871. Creator: William H. Jackson
Old Faithful, 1871. [Cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA]. Albumen print

Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, Looking West, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, Looking West, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Perched Rock, Rocker Creek, Arizona, 1872. [Unusual rock formation, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Rain Sculpture, Salt Creek Canon, Utah, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Rain Sculpture, Salt Creek Canon, Utah, 1872. [Eroded rock, southwestern USA]. Albumen print, from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian", vol. 1

Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking East, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking South, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking North, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Canon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, Looking North, 1872. [Geological features, southwest USA]. Albumen print

Deep Freeze. Creator: Summers, William H. (1897-1951)
Deep Freeze. Private Collection

Bowlus BA-100 Baby Albatross, 1937. Creator: William H. Bowlus
Single-seat, high-wing monoplane glider with wooden monocoque fuselage pod, aluminum tube tail boom, and wooden empennage; fabric-covered rudders and elevators

Sgt. William Carney, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
6344947 Sgt. William Carney, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); American, out of copyright

A. John W. Barber; B. New York Harbor, c. 1849 (engraving)
5899417 A. John W. Barber; B. New York Harbor, c.1849 (engraving) by Dougal, William H. (1822-95); 8x19.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: A. Born February 2nd, 1798)

Carte-de-visite portrait of John W. Menard, 1868-1870. Creator: William H. Leeson
Carte-de-visite of John W. Menard, the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. Menards body is turned nearly in profile with his left side foremost

Interior of a Hopi Dwelling, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: William H. Jackson
Interior of a Hopi Dwelling, late 19th-early 20th century

My Day at Home, 1906. Creator: William H. Howe
My Day at Home, 1906

Sea-side Sketches - A Clam-Bake (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), August 23, 1873

Silhouette of Edward Worth of Saco, Maine, 1828-83. Creator: William Henry Brown
Silhouette of Edward Worth of Saco, Maine, 1828-83

Silhouette of an unknown man in a top hat and tails, 1828-83

Portrait of a Woman before a Window, before 1860. Creator: William Henry Brown
Portrait of a Woman before a Window, before 1860

Silhouette of a Young Man Before an Open Window, Facing Right, before 1860

Silhouette Portrait of John Randolph, 1844. Creator: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg
Silhouette Portrait of John Randolph, 1844

Silhouette Portrait of Martin Van Buren, 1844. Creators: William Henry Brown, E. B
Silhouette Portrait of Martin Van Buren, 1844

Silhouette of Nathaniel Babson of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1828-83

The Bathers (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), August 2, 1873. Creator: William H. Redding
The Bathers (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), August 2, 1873

Wheeler Survey, Season of 1872, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Wheeler Survey, Season of 1872, 1872. [Colorado River Series. Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South]

Seated Elderly Woman Wearing Plaid Dress and Bonnet, 1854-60. Creator: William Hardy Kent
Seated Elderly Woman Wearing Plaid Dress and Bonnet, 1854-60

Gunshot Wound of Middle Third of Left Femur, 1865-67. Creator: William H. Bell
Gunshot Wound of Middle Third of Left Femur, 1865-67

Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, looking West, 1872

Limestone Walls, Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Limestone Walls, Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872

Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South, 1872. [Colorado River Series]

Seated Middle-aged Woman Dressed in Finery, 1854-60. Creator: William Hardy Kent
Seated Middle-aged Woman Dressed in Finery, 1854-60

Excised Knee Joint. A Round Musket Ball in the Inner Condyle of the Right Femur [Gardiner Lewis, Company B, Nineteenth Indiana Volunteers], 1866-67

Mr. MacDowell, 1880s. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Mr. MacDowell, 1880s

The Third Avenue Railroad Depot, ca. 1859-60. Creator: William H Schenck
The Third Avenue Railroad Depot, ca. 1859-60. The balloons owners, John Wise and John LaMountain, hoped to fly it across the Atlantic Ocean

Terracotta bust of a young man, c1860s, (1881). Creator: William H Jobbins
Terracotta bust of a young man, c1860s, (1881). Etching of a portrait bust made c1850-1868 in Florence by Giovanni Bastianini

Falls of the Rio Salado, 1857-1859. Creator: Sarony, Major and Knapp
Falls of the Rio Salado, 1857-1859. View of falls on the Rio Salado, a tributary of the Rio Grande, in New Mexico, United States of America

A native feast in Hawaii, showing the characteristic vessels, 1902. Artist: William H Rau
A native feast in the Hawaii, showing the characteristic vessels, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, late 19th century. Artist: William H Rau
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Painting titled Haystacking by William H. Hopkins, 19th century
Painting titled Haystacking by William H. Hopkins

Artillery rear Devil Den William H Tipton American
Artillery, rear of Devils Den; William H. Tipton (American, 1850 - 1929, active Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); about 1882; Albumen silver print

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William H is a man of many talents and interests, as evidenced by the diverse range of captions associated with his name. From his time at the Fifth Course in Central Flying School, Upavon in January-April 1914, to his exploration of the Grand Canon of the Colorado River in 1872, it has left an indelible mark on various fields. In 1933, William H soared through the skies on a Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross "Falcon, " showcasing his passion for aviation. This daring spirit also led him to perch upon rocks in Rocker Creek, Arizona - captured beautifully by photographer William H Bell. Not limited to flying or photography alone, it seems that William H had connections with notable figures throughout history. Whether it was General William Hemsley Emory or General William H. French during their service in the US Army between 1855 and 1865, or Bishop William H. DeLancey from that same era - there is an air of intrigue surrounding this enigmatic individual. However, it is perhaps through his breathtaking photographs that we truly glimpse into the soul of William H. His lens captured stunning natural wonders such as The Spanish Peaks and Limestone Walls Kanab Wash along the Colorado River in 1872. He even immortalized iconic landmarks like Old Faithful erupting majestically in Yellowstone National Park back in 1871. From east to west along the Colorado River's path and beyond its shores into Arizona's rugged terrain - Perched Rock stands tall as a testament to both nature's beauty and human resilience under challenging circumstances. William H's legacy lives on through these captivating images and glimpses into different aspects of life: from military history to aviation adventures; from spiritual leadership to awe-inspiring landscapes; he leaves us wondering about this multifaceted individual who left such an indelible mark across time and space.