Wilmer Collection

"Wilmer: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the daring exploits of aviators Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz

Wilmer Collection: Amelia Earhart; Wilmer Stultz (r) and Louis Gordon

Amelia Earhart; Wilmer Stultz (r) and Louis Gordon
Amelia Earhart, centre; Wilmer Stultz, pilot, right; and Louis Gordon, co-pilot. Burry Port, Wales, after their non-stop flight from Newfoundland starting on 17 June 1928. Date: 1928

Wilmer Collection: Esther Bruce & her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne

Esther Bruce & her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne by Val Wilmer in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham

Wilmer Collection: Esther Bruce by Val Wilmer in Fulham, London

Esther Bruce by Val Wilmer in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Wilmer Collection: Wilmer, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s

Wilmer, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series

Davis Cup Players
The Davis Cup Tennis Tournament in Paris, France : (left to right) : John VAN RYN Wilmer ALLISON, Jean BOROTRA, and Henri COCHET. Date: late 1920s

Wilmer Collection: 4th President of the United States. Stipple engraving, 1836, by W. A

4th President of the United States. Stipple engraving, 1836, by W. A. Wilmer after a painting by Gilbert Stuart
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). 4th President of the United States. Stipple engraving, 1836, by W.A. Wilmer after a painting by Gilbert Stuart

Wilmer Collection: RICE AND LARDNER, c1925. American sports writer Grantland Rice (left)

RICE AND LARDNER, c1925. American sports writer Grantland Rice (left) with fellow writer Ringgold Ring Wilmer Lardner. Photograph, c1925

Wilmer Collection: The New York Manhattan Theatre success, Wm. A. Brady & Jos

The New York Manhattan Theatre success, Wm. A. Brady & Jos. R. Grismers production, A stranger in a strange land by Sidney T. Wilmer & Walter Vincent. Date c1900

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"Wilmer: A Name That Echoes Through History" From the daring exploits of aviators Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz, and Louis Gordon to the heartwarming story of Esther Bruce and her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne, the name "Wilmer" has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Val Wilmer's captivating photograph of Esther Bruce in Fulham, London captures a moment of love and connection that transcends boundaries. But "Wilmer" is not confined to individuals alone; it stretches across continents as well. In British Columbia, Canada during the 1920s, Wilmer witnessed the growth and transformation of a small town into what would become known as Wilmer itself. This humble place carries with it stories untold - tales whispered by its inhabitants through generations. The legacy of "Wilmer" extends beyond borders and time periods. It intertwines with great leaders like James Madison, who served as the fourth President of the United States in the 19th century. W. A. Wilmer's remarkable stipple engraving immortalizes Madison's visage for posterity. Sports enthusiasts also find themselves entangled within this web of history bearing the name "Wilmer. " Davis Cup players have battled fiercely under this banner, their determination etched into every stroke they make on tennis courts around the world. Grantland Rice and Ringgold Ring Wilmer Lardner epitomize journalistic excellence in American sports writing during c1925. Their collaboration captured moments that still resonate with fans today - their words painting vivid pictures that transcend time. "The New York Manhattan Theatre success, " orchestrated by Wm. A Brady & Jos echoes throughout Broadway's illustrious past - a testament to creativity and artistic vision brought to life under one name: "Wilmer.