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A young boy knocking on the door of an old widow. Below the illustration is a children's poem titled "Diplomacy".

Boy at door

A young boy knocking on the door of an old widow. Below the illustration is a children's poem titled…

An illustration depicting the fictional children's storybook character Rip Van Winkle.

Rip Van Winkle

An illustration depicting the fictional children's storybook character Rip Van Winkle.

A family sitting around the table with children on the floor and in the parent's lap.

family Sitting Around a Table

A family sitting around the table with children on the floor and in the parent's lap.

An illustration of children peeking through the slats of a wooden fence.

Children Peeking through Fence

An illustration of children peeking through the slats of a wooden fence.

This image depicts the town crier playing a drum on a street in Spain. The town crier is employed by the town council to make public announcements in the street.

Town Crier

This image depicts the town crier playing a drum on a street in Spain. The town crier is employed by…

A group of both adults and children traveling on a train in 1874.

Traveling by Train

A group of both adults and children traveling on a train in 1874.

An illustration of a young boy driving a horse drawn buggy with two other children riding.

Boy and Buggy

An illustration of a young boy driving a horse drawn buggy with two other children riding.

An illustration of The New York City Normal College which is now known as Hunter College of the City University of new York which is a senior college of the City University of New York. The college was founded in 1870 by Irish immigrant and social reformer Thomas Hunter as a teacher-training school for young woman. The school, which was housed in an armory and saddle store at Broadway and East Fourth Street in Manhattan, was open to all qualified women, irrespective of race, religion or ethnic background, which was incongruent to the prevailing admission practices of other schools during this era. Created by the New York State Legislature, Hunter was deemed the only approved institution for those seeking to teach in New York City during this time. The school incorporated an elementary and high school for gifted children, where students practiced teaching.

The New York City Normal College

An illustration of The New York City Normal College which is now known as Hunter College of the City…

Pope Paul III (February 29, 1468 – November 10, 1549), born Alessandro Farnese, was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1534 to his death in 1549. He also called the Council of Trent in 1545. Born in Canino, Latium (then part of the Papal States), Farnese was the oldest son of Pier Luigi Farnese, Signore di Montalto (1435-1487) and wife Giovanna Caetani, descended from the Caetani family, which had also produced Pope Boniface VIII. He was one of the few Popes to have fathered children before his election, by Silvia Ruffini, one of whom, Pier Luigi, he created Duke of Parma. The others were Ranuccio Farnese and Costanza Farnese.

Pope Paul III

Pope Paul III (February 29, 1468 – November 10, 1549), born Alessandro Farnese, was Pope of the…

Peter Jan Beckx (February 8, 1795, Sichem, Belgium - March 4, 1887, Rome, Italy) was a Belgian Jesuit, elected 22nd Superior-General of the Society of Jesus. The Duke and Duchess of Anhalt-Köthen converted to Catholicism in 1825 and asked for a Jesuit chaplain. Beckx was appointed to this duty, and went to live in Köthen. By giving classes to children in his own house, building a little church and organizing spiritual activities he brought many people back to the Catholic faith. By 1883 - 88 years old and already 30 in office — Peter Beckx was an infirm. On his own accord he called a General Congregation in order that a 'Vicar General with rights of succession' be given him. General Congregation XXIII met in 1883, in Rome, and the 24 September Anton Anderledy, a Swiss Jesuit priest, was elected. Beckx, though remaining in title the 'Superior General' in effect abdicated his charge entirely. He died four years later at the age of ninety-two.

Peter Jan Beckx

Peter Jan Beckx (February 8, 1795, Sichem, Belgium - March 4, 1887, Rome, Italy) was a Belgian Jesuit,…

An illustration of a young boy tracing his shadow on a wall while three young girls watch.

Shadow Drawing

An illustration of a young boy tracing his shadow on a wall while three young girls watch.

An illustration of a family standing in front a barn filled from harvest.

Family & Barn

An illustration of a family standing in front a barn filled from harvest.

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, or the Powder Treason, as it was known at the time, was a failed assassination attempt by a group of provincial English Catholics against King James I of England and VI of Scotland. The plot intended to kill the king, his family, and most of the Protestant aristocracy in a single attack by blowing up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening on 5 November 1605. The conspirators had also planned to abduct the royal children, not present in Parliament, and incite a popular revolt in the Midlands.

Gunpowder Conspirators' House, Lambeth

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, or the Powder Treason, as it was known at the time, was a failed assassination…

An illustration of children playing with fake birds while adults watch.

Children Playing

An illustration of children playing with fake birds while adults watch.

An illustration of a woman sitting with a infant in her lap and a young girl seated next to her.

Woman Sitting with Children

An illustration of a woman sitting with a infant in her lap and a young girl seated next to her.

An illustration of a family surrounding the father who is sketching on a notepad.

Family

An illustration of a family surrounding the father who is sketching on a notepad.

Mary Ball Washington (1708 – 1789) was the mother of George Washington. Mary Ball met Augustine Washington and they married in 1730. Together, Mary and Augustine had six children.

Mary Washington

Mary Ball Washington (1708 – 1789) was the mother of George Washington. Mary Ball met Augustine…

Monument in the memory of Mary Washington at Fredericksburg, VA. Mary Ball Washington (1708 – 1789) was the mother of George Washington. Mary Ball met Augustine Washington and they married in 1730. Together, Mary and Augustine had six children.

Mary Washington Monument

Monument in the memory of Mary Washington at Fredericksburg, VA. Mary Ball Washington (1708 –…

The City of Manila, or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. Seen here are some natives of the city.

Natives of Manila

The City of Manila, or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines. Seen here are some natives…

Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806 – September 12, 1876) was an American statesman from Virginia. Henry A. Wise served in the United States Congress from 1833 to 1844. Wise was active in securing the election of John Tyler as Vice President in 1840. Tyler appointed Wise as United States minister to Brazil from 1844 to 1847, where two of his children were born in Rio de Janeiro. After his return, Wise identified with the Democratic Party. In 1855, after a remarkable campaign, he was elected governor of Virginia over the Know Nothing candidate. Wise served as a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia during the siege of Petersburg, and was promoted to the rank of Major General after the Battle of Sayler's Creek.

Henry Alexander Wise

Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806 – September 12, 1876) was an American statesman from Virginia.…

An umpire flips a coin and calls out, "heads or tails!" as the children look on.

Baseball, Heads or Tails

An umpire flips a coin and calls out, "heads or tails!" as the children look on.

A girl sharing her toy with a boy.

Sharing

A girl sharing her toy with a boy.

A group of children apparently being disciplined for not respecting their teacher or having good manners.

Children in Trouble

A group of children apparently being disciplined for not respecting their teacher or having good manners.

A very lively group of people at the fair. A marching band plays, children ride the merry-go-round, and a fountain sprays water high into the air.

Fair

A very lively group of people at the fair. A marching band plays, children ride the merry-go-round,…

A man waves to an oncoming horse-drawn coach to stop

Stop!

A man waves to an oncoming horse-drawn coach to stop

From <em>Pinkey Perkins: Just a Boy</em>. "'Thank you, Mr. Gordon,' replied Pinkey for the whole party, 'we'll come down often."

Mr. Gordon

From Pinkey Perkins: Just a Boy. "'Thank you, Mr. Gordon,' replied Pinkey for the whole party,…

Two girls on swings that are attached to trees. A paved path separates the two.

Two Girls Swinging

Two girls on swings that are attached to trees. A paved path separates the two.

Boys and girls enjoying a hayride in the back of a horse drawn carriage.

Hayride

Boys and girls enjoying a hayride in the back of a horse drawn carriage.

A boy and a girl wading in a river.

Children Wading in a River

A boy and a girl wading in a river.

An illustration of King Edward II's children: Eleanor, Edward, John, and Joanna.

Children of Edward II

An illustration of King Edward II's children: Eleanor, Edward, John, and Joanna.

A hobby horse (or hobby-horse) is a child's toy horse, particularly popular during the days before cars. Just as children today imitate adults driving cars, so, in former times, children played at riding a wooden hobby-horse made of a straight stick with a small horse's head (of wood or stuffed fabric), and perhaps reins, attached to one end. The bottom end of the stick sometimes had a small wheel or wheels attached.

Hobby Horse

A hobby horse (or hobby-horse) is a child's toy horse, particularly popular during the days before cars.…

An illustration of a group of children cleaning.

Group of Children Cleaning

An illustration of a group of children cleaning.

An illustration of a group of children riding a mule.

Children Riding Mule

An illustration of a group of children riding a mule.

An illustration of four children, two girls and two boys, with an adult male.

Children and Man

An illustration of four children, two girls and two boys, with an adult male.

An illustration of a girl measuring the heights of a boy and girl.

Girl Measuring Heights of Children

An illustration of a girl measuring the heights of a boy and girl.

An illustration of a younger and older boy standing next to each other.

Two Boys

An illustration of a younger and older boy standing next to each other.

An illustration of a large group of children entering a school.

Children Entering School

An illustration of a large group of children entering a school.

An illustration of a large group of children leaving school.

Children Leaving School

An illustration of a large group of children leaving school.

An illustration of a family consisting of a mother, father, and three small children in a living room.

Family in Living Room

An illustration of a family consisting of a mother, father, and three small children in a living room.

An illustration of a father walking with his daughter and son.

Father & Children Walking

An illustration of a father walking with his daughter and son.

An illustration of a grandfather playing with his two granddaughters and two grandsons.

Grandfather Playing with Children

An illustration of a grandfather playing with his two granddaughters and two grandsons.

An illustration of a young girl smelling a rose.

Girl Smelling Rose

An illustration of a young girl smelling a rose.

An illustration of a group of refugees at a doorstep.

Refugees

An illustration of a group of refugees at a doorstep.

An illustration of a young boy and girl feeding chickens.

Boy and Girl Feeding Chickens

An illustration of a young boy and girl feeding chickens.

An illustration of a family greeting a man on the road.

Family in Car Greeting Man on Road

An illustration of a family greeting a man on the road.

An illustration of a woman and two children canoeing.

Family Canoeing

An illustration of a woman and two children canoeing.

An illustration of a young girl who is scared of her shadow.

Girl and Her Shadow

An illustration of a young girl who is scared of her shadow.

An illustration of a boy and girl playing.

Boy & Girl Playing

An illustration of a boy and girl playing.

An illustration of two girls in a boat feeding two swans.

Girls & Rowboat

An illustration of two girls in a boat feeding two swans.

An illustration of two boys, one reading a book and the other yawning and stretching.

Two Boys Reading & Yawning

An illustration of two boys, one reading a book and the other yawning and stretching.

An illustration of a boy waking a sleeping boy with a small bell.

Boy Waking Another Boy with Bell

An illustration of a boy waking a sleeping boy with a small bell.

An illustration of two boys and a boat.

Two Boys and a Boat

An illustration of two boys and a boat.

View of a peasant's house in the Black Forest. The scene includes an ox cart loaded with hay, children playing, and two geese.

Peasant's House in the Black Forest

View of a peasant's house in the Black Forest. The scene includes an ox cart loaded with hay, children…

An illustration of three boys playing in front of a small house.

Boys Playing

An illustration of three boys playing in front of a small house.

An illustration of a man leading a horse with two children atop.

Man & Children with Horse

An illustration of a man leading a horse with two children atop.

An illustration of two children playing with a doll.

Children with Doll

An illustration of two children playing with a doll.

An illustration of a family sitting around a table.

Family at Table

An illustration of a family sitting around a table.

An illustration of a family around a Christmas tree.

Family Around Christmas Tree

An illustration of a family around a Christmas tree.

An illustration of children of various ethnic groups playing.

Children Playing

An illustration of children of various ethnic groups playing.

An illustration of a family illustrated with the heads of chickens.

Family of Hens

An illustration of a family illustrated with the heads of chickens.