
Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Prospecting for Gold

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Ironclad USS Monitor

It was on this day, January 30, in the year 1862 that the USS Monitor was launched. It was on this day that the entire British Navy, and every other wooden war ship in the world became obsolete.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
California Girl

Monday, January 28, 2008
General Store

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Well Dressed Chimp
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Country Road

Friday, January 25, 2008
Harriet Quimby
This is a nice photograph of Harriet Quimby taken in 1911. She was the first woman to receive a pilots license in the United States. This photograph was taken shortly after she became the first woman in the United States to receive a pilots license. In 1912 she became the first woman to fly over the English Channel. Unfortunately, she died in a plane wreck a short time later. Today we take out hats off to another pioneering woman.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Train Wreck

The train wreck actually occurred at the Montparnasse Train Station, in Paris. The wreck was caused by a combination of the Engineer coming into the station too fast, because he was behind schedule, and a failure in the brakes of the train. The engine derailed, went across about 100 feet of the concourse, and then plunged out the window. No one on the train was killed, but one person on the street was hit by falling debris, and was killed.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Ship Wreck

Monday, January 21, 2008
Woman of the Dust Bowl

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Woman Doctor

In 1918 Dr. Bruyn joined an all-female group of doctors that was equipped by The National American Woman Suffrage Association of New York City. This group of women doctors was sent to France in World War I to establish a 300 bed hospital dedicated to treating victims of poison gas. I was unable to find any additional information on this effort, so we can only speculate as to the magnitude of healing and comfort rendered by this group of women, sent to war-torn France.
Have you ever noticed that sometimes our greatest heroes are unsung?
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The General

My favorite Lee story is centered around the Battle of Fredericksburg. General Burnside, who was in command of the Union forces, made some terrible strategic mistakes leading up to the battle. Lee, the consummate strategist, exploited these mistakes, and Confederate forces were able to inflict terrible losses on the enemy. As Lee watched the Confederate victory unfold he stated, "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it."
Friday, January 18, 2008
Pancho Villa

Thursday, January 17, 2008
Cowboy Camp
This is a photograph from 1906 of a Cowboy Camp. By 1906 the traditional cowboy way of life was rapidly coming to an end.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
General John C. Fremont

With the outbreak of the Civil War, he joined on the side of the North. As commander of the Army's department of the West, he issued a bold proclamation freeing the slaves in Missouri. The proclamation was issued on August 31, 1861, and read:
"All persons who shall be taken with arms in their hands within these lines shall be tried by court-martial, and, if found guilty, will be shot. The property, real and personal, of all persons in the State of Missouri who shall take up arms against the United States, and who shall be directly proven to have taken active part with their enemies in the field, is declared to be confiscated to the public use; and their slaves, if any they have, are hereby declared free."
Interestingly, this proclamation really upset President Lincoln, who directly ordered Fremont to rescind the proclamation. It was not until several years later that Lincoln issued his own Emancipation Proclamation.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Native American Child

Sunday, January 13, 2008
Enrico Caruso

Saturday, January 12, 2008
Kit Carson

It just amazes me all the things he did in his life. Today, it seems like men just get trapped in little cubicles trying to eek out an existence for their family. I think many men dream of living the life of someone like Kit Carson.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Fixed Bayonets

What I find fascinating about this image is that it is the people, not the military, displaying the US flag.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Gusher at Spindletop

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Women's Fashions, 1930's

My father grew up during the depression, and it affected his entire life. He was a successful businessman, but he never forgot the days of the Great Depression. I can remember growing up he had a rule in our house that you never tore off a complete paper towel. He would say "That's what they want you to do. Don't tear it off at the perforation, just tear off the amount you need." He also insisted that lights not be left on when not in use, that food never be wasted, and that you should never pay someone to do a job that you could do yourself. So, we never had a maid or yard man or anything like that. At the time I was growing up with all these rules, I just thought he was cheap, and a hard man. Today, I see that he loved us, and never wanted us to face a situation like he did as a child. Today, I can appreciate his love, and his wisdom. By the way, today is my Dad's birthday. He just turned 88. He still does not use complete paper towels, and when I visit, still asks me to turn the lights out if they are not needed. Happy Birthday Dad. Thank you for your love, and the lessons you taught me.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Women's Fashions, 1921

Monday, January 7, 2008
Buffalo Bill Cody

Sunday, January 6, 2008
Samuel F. B. Morse

Thursday, January 3, 2008
Howard Carter

On a side note, I like his top hat. I wonder when the top hat fell out of fashion?
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
World War I German Soldier

Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Bathing Beauties

P.S. - Happy New Year! My new years resolution . . . but of course, to do a better job in finding interesting old pictures to post every day.
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