731 Violence Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

At the stake / Keppler. - Public domain portrait print

Illustration shows three men labeled "Riot, Lynching, [and] Violence" burning a female figure labeled "Law and Order" at the stake; she is bound to the stake with ribbons labeled "Prejudice" and "Defiance". Il... More

Women against violence against women

Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The passing review, or, [Hell e vating the stage, in 2 acts]

A positive process from a negative result, "try yer funny bizness on u...

Print shows a man with canine facial features that match his dog's, is swinging a large camera like a club at a man whose clothing is in tatters and who is sprawled on the floor, the dog biting his ear; the fur... More

[African American dandy strikes another dandy with an umbrella]

V35189 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 12. Copyrighted 1890 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich.

Papa love mama - Public domain dedication image

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Happy Endings," Life, 79:5 (Jan. 19, 1922).

Who does not recognize, as an old enemy, the adamantine pincushion

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Minerva turning from scenes of violence and destruction to religion an...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: James Barry. Purchase; Christopher Mendez; 1983; (DLC/PP-1983:086).

A dangerous brew / Ehrhart. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows John Mitchell and Samuel Gompers, representing the United Mine Workers and the American Federation of Labor, as witches stirring a "dangerous brew" of labor violence in a cauldron labeled "Un... More

[Two men struggling next to a stone lantern, upsetting a teapot]

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

War in camp - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Man and woman fighting violently and small child lying on floor.

Justice aroused / Kep. - Public domain drawing

Illustration shows a large, angry female figure representing Justice, drawing a sword labeled "Law and Order" as she strides toward striking union laborers who, taking the law into their own hands, are beating ... More

As the heathen see us -- a meeting of the Chinese foreign missions soc...

Illustration shows a meeting in a Chinese mission where a collection is being taken up, "Contributions received here to save the foreign devils", with 5 vignettes showing how the United States is viewed by the ... More

As the heathen see us -- a meeting of the Chinese foreign missions soc...

Illustration shows a meeting in a Chinese mission where a collection is being taken up, "Contributions received here to save the foreign devils", with 5 vignettes showing how the United States is viewed by the ... More

The passing review, or, [Hell e vating the stage, in 2 acts]

[Demon with sword in his mouth upsets tea ceremony]

Print shows a man or demon, holding sword in his mouth, struggling with two women at a tea party beneath a tree. Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congr... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

The parricide A sketch of modern patriotism.

Print shows a woman wearing a feathered headdress, representing "America", stepping on Britannia's broken spear and shield, she lunges from the left, at the direction of John Wilkes, toward "Britannia" who is b... More

Moma's in a bad humor again - Public domain book illustration

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "bouncer" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows the lobby of the U.S. Hotel with Uncle Sam and Puck behind the front desk on the left, at center is Chester A. Arthur as the "U.S. Hotel Presidential Bouncer" who is clearing the lobby of agi... More

Belay that! came a roar which brought us up short

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Spanish Gold.

Charles Frohman's dramatic production, The hand of destiny by Pierre D...

B245725 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: For his brother's sake. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." No. 7183. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The scab's appeal to Justice / Keppler.

Illustration shows on the left an angry mob of strikers with clubs, guns, and bricks pursuing a man labeled "Independent Labor" who has fallen near his wife and child in front of the statue of Justice. Justice ... More

Concerning a growing menace / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt standing at a flag-draped podium on the right, pointing to two men on the left, each with a foot on a female figure labeled "Law" lying on the ground; one man has... More

J.M. Rees tells his story of violence in Arkansas. Hill House, Mississ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a farmer, 1930s, 20th-century dust bowl era, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Shrode & Chappelle in a domestic dialogue entitled Don't wake the baby

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The magic hat / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows, at center, Samuel Gompers standing on a platform, pointing to a sign with a whip labeled "Expulsion", the sign states "To Organized Labor defend you persecuted brethren. Put up, or lose you ... More

William Fox presents bride 13 The serial supreme in fifteen episodes :...

Motion picture poster for "Bride 13, episode nine, Hurled from the clouds" showing a woman being pushed out of the cockpit of a seaplane over a large body of water; several battleships cruise the sea beneath th... More

The New York spy in vaudville [sic]

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

How do they like it themselves? / Gillam.

Illustration shows Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa and Johann J. Most shocked by sudden attempts of violence against them. At their feet are headlines from the "United Irishmen" and "Freiheit" that state "Sacrifice Wo... More

[German soldiers machine gunning New York crowds]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Erwürgt nicht die junge Freiheit durch Unordnung und Brudermord; sonst...

Poster shows a naked little boy holding a red flag. Text: Don't strangle the young freedom with chaos and fratricide or else your children will go hungry. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Who does not recognize, as an old enemy, the adamantine pincushion

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Visiting in Country Houses" by Eliot Gregory, Century, 68:497 (Aug. 1904).

The market basket a monologue - Public domain theatrical script

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Shrode & Chappelle in a domestic dialogue entitled Don't wake the baby

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Hoosier Don Quixote / J.K. after Doré.

Illustration shows Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks as Don Quixote sitting in a chair, reading, with a sword in raised right hand, with visions of former (and current) presidents, as well as some of the soci... More

"We have a responsibility to the victims of crime and violence ..." Ro...

Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster - Spartakus bei der Arbeit - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing a man, representing the communist group Spartakus, strangling another man. A woman and child lie in a pool of blood beneath the victim. Text: Spartakus at work. Exhibited: "Mother's Arms : Kathe... More

Policeman confronts a group at Seventh Ave. and 126th St. during renew...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

Who does not recognize, as an old enemy, the adamantine pincushion

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 218.

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, British Ca...

Cartoon shows Lord North, with the "Boston Port Bill" extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing "America" whose arms are... More

John and Jean Rosenberg oral history interview conducted by David P. C...

Jean and John Rosenberg begin this interview with recollections of their families' backgrounds. Jean learned about social issues as she was raised by a Quaker family in Pennsylvania, and John's family fled Germ... More

[Man confronted by barking dog tied to post]

Title devised by cataloger. Sketch for Rudder Grange / Frank Stockton. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1885. (DLC/PP-1933:0054). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Attacking him in broad daylight / Dalrymple.

Print shows a large policeman labeled "Civil Service Reform" holding a nightstick labeled "Public Opinion", and standing outside a building labeled "Public Offices"; he is about to be assaulted by two diminutiv... More

Will the white slave have a Lincoln? / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a man labeled "'Independent' Labor" tied to a post labeled "Organized Tyranny" and being whipped by a man labeled "Professional Entertainer"; in the background, a factory is burning. Illus. ... More

"We have a responsibility to the victims of crime and violence ..." Ro...

Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The new policeman on the beat - the monopoly gang defies him! / F. Opp...

Illustration shows a policeman from the "New Chicago Anti-Monopoly Party" holding a broken nightstick labeled "Popular Support", standing on a sidewalk at "Vanderbilt's Monopoly Car Yard", confronting a gang of... More

The mote in our neighbor's eye / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows at center, Uncle Sam as a policeman attempting to stop a bullfight, calling it a "brutal and degrading sport"; vignettes surrounding the main image show a "Six Day Bicycle Race" with exhausted rider... More

The New York spy in vaudville [sic]

Picryl description: Public domain copy of a script, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Some of the laws were too bad - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 218.

Zum Kampf auf's Letzte sind wir herausgefordert! / Anton Hoffmann, Mün...

Poster shows German men working in a field being threatened by African soldiers as a French officer looks on. Text encourages people to fight to the last since everything would be lost in a French-English victo... More