Convention Collection

Constitution of Usa / 1787
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Drawn up by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia

Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10

Extract from the reconstructed Constitution of the state of Louisiana, with portraits of the distinguished members of the Convention & Assembly, AD 1868. Full-length portrait of Oscar J. Dunn, Lieut

Debating the US Constitution, 1787
George Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention, 1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Chartist Convention
Chartist convention at John Street, Fitzroy Square, London

WOMENs RIGHTS CONVENTION. Elizabeth Cady Stanton addressing the first Womens Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, on June 20, 1848

Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution
Franklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shenzhen cityscape at dusk with the Civic Center and the Ping An IFC on foreground, China

The Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig
" The Next Haig Convention" By the 23rd of October, Britain could almost taste victory and this picture by Arthur Ferrier, showing a cowed Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig

ADLAI STEVENSON (1900-1965). American lawyer and political leader. Arriving in Chicago, Illinois, for the Democratic National Convention, July 1952. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran

France. Guard of National Convention (center), French Grenad
French Revolution (1789-1799). Guard of National Convention (center), French Grenadier Guard (left) and crippled (right). Colored engraving. 19th century

A child Protestor at the I Count climate change rally in London
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Crowd in front of Convention Hall, Baltimore, Md. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd in front of Convention Hall, Baltimore, Md. 1912. 1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2

Baltimore Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2

Baltimore Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2

President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y. 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y. 1911

Chicago delegation at Dem. Nat'l Com'ee Meeting 1912, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago delegation at Dem. Nat'l Com'ee Meeting 1912, 1912

Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Norman E. Mack and Robert Crain probably at the Democratic Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1912

Nat'l Dem. Convention in session, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Nat'l Dem. Convention in session, between c1910 and c1915

Wm. S. Bennet, J.J. Lyon, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Wm. S. Bennet, J.J. Lyon, 1912. Shows Representative William S. Bennet and John J. Lyons, republicans from New York, probably taken at the 1912 Republic National Convention held at the Chicago

Women going to Syracuse convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Women going to Syracuse convention, 1912. Shows delegates to the New York State Bull Moose convention in 1912, held at the Arena on South Salina Street, in Syracuse, New York

Jane Addams leaves Mercy Hospital, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Jane Addams leaves Mercy Hospital, 1912. Shows Jane Addams leaving Mercy Hospital in Chicago, after a visit with her friend, ex-President who was recovering from an assassination attempt in October

California delegates cheering on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the...1912
California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the...1912
California delegates on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

Crowd being turned back at Coliseum, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd being turned back at Coliseum, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Ormsby McHarg, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ormsby McHarg, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Sen. Thos. Thorson, S.D. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Sen. Thos. Thorson, S.D. 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

E.R. Stoddard and J[ohn] P. Haswell, Ky. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
E.R. Stoddard and J[ohn] P. Haswell, Ky. 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Entrance to Convention Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Entrance to Convention Hall, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Cal[ifornia] Delegation entering Coliseum, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Cal[ifornia] Delegation entering Coliseum, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

California delegates cheering on stagecoach at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

George E. Pexton, Wyoming, at the Republican National Convention held at the Chicago... 1912
George E. Pexton, Wyoming, at the Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

Ex-Senator [Charles W.F.] Dick, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ex-Senator [Charles W.F.] Dick, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Okla[homa] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Okla[homa] Delegation, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Ormsby McHarg and G.T. Taylor, Tenn. 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ormsby McHarg and G.T. Taylor, Tenn. 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Delegates to Bull Moose Convention, Syracuse, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Delegates to Bull Moose Convention, Syracuse, 1912. Shows delegates to the New York State Bull Moose convention in 1912, held at the Arena on South Salina Street, in Syracuse, New York

Pennsylvania delegation at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the... June 18-22, 1912
Pennsylvania delegation at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22, 1912

Saratoga, 1912 Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Saratoga, 1912 Convention, 1912

Convention crowd - Chicago, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Convention crowd - Chicago, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Chicago - Coliseum (exterior), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago - Coliseum (exterior), 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Chicago - Coliseum (exterior), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago - Coliseum (exterior), 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Convention crowd - Chicago, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Convention crowd - Chicago, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Chicago Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago Convention, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

Crowd listening to T.R. [Theodore Roosevelt] speak, Chicago, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd listening to T.R. [Theodore Roosevelt] speak, Chicago, 1912. Possibly taken at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22)

Chicago police at convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago police at convention, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22

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"Unveiling the Blueprint: The Convention that Shaped a Nation" In 1787, amidst the birth of a new nation, delegates gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution of the United States. This historic convention laid the foundation for democracy and governance as we know it today. Meanwhile, in Mitchell, South Dakota, another unconventional convention took place - at Mitchells Corn Palace. With its vibrant murals made entirely of corn cobs, this unique gathering celebrated local culture and community spirit. Across continents and centuries, conventions have played pivotal roles in shaping societies. From an extract of the reconstructed Constitution of a state to debating the US Constitution itself back in 1787, these gatherings brought together brilliant minds to forge paths towards progress. One such groundbreaking event was the Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's powerful address marked a turning point for gender equality and ignited a movement that continues to inspire change worldwide. From historical milestones to modern marvels like Shenzhen's cityscape at dusk with its Civic Center and Ping An IFC dominating the foreground – they are not limited by time or geography. They serve as platforms for innovation and collaboration across borders. Even moments of transition find their place within conventions' narratives; symbolized by The Kaiser handing over his sword to Douglas Haig during World War I – signifying both surrender and hope for peace ahead. Conventions also bring political leaders into focus. Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates passionately discussing ideas that would shape America’s destiny or Adlai Stevenson arriving at Chicago's Democratic National Convention embodying democratic ideals through their presence. Beyond national boundaries lies France where Guard of National Convention stands tall - representing resilience amid revolutionary times while Robert F. Kennedy epitomizes leadership as he engages with crowds during his political journey. Whether they occur on grand stages or intimate settings; whether they echo through history books or capture our present they can the catalysts that propel societies forward.