This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I created several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers (see full list below). I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
Current totals by data source
Current totals by date accuracy
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Europeana
Het Nationaal Glasmuseum - 22336 items; Sjöhistoriska museet - 11809 items; Bohusläns museum - 7936 items; Vänersborgs museum - 7561 items; Kulturarv Västernorrland - 4090 items; Rijksmuseum - 3241 items; Tekniska museet - 2444 items; Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden - 2317 items; Karlsborgs fästningsmuseum - 2007 items; Miliseum - 1287 items; Örebro läns museum - 1254 items; Flygvapenmuseum - 1058 items; ModeMuseum Provincie Antwerpen - 1042 items; Marinmuseum - 735 items; Skansen - 629 items; Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library - 579 items; Riksantikvarieämbetet - 381 items; Stiftelsen Nordiska museet - 288 items; Historisch Museum Ede - 254 items; Stedelijk Museum Zutphen - 221 items; Ajuntament de Girona - 106 items; CODA Museum - 103 items; INP - National Heritage Institute, Bucharest - 103 items; Upplandsmuseet - 102 items; The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland - 95 items; Aaltense Musea - 58 items; Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - 56 items; Sundsvalls museum - 50 items; National library of Montenegro "Đurđe Crnojević" - 44 items; Länsmuseet Gävleborg - 37 items; Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - 31 items; Vasamuseet - 28 items; Images of Old Cluj - 27 items; Nederlands Tegelmuseum - 20 items; Postmuseum - 18 items; Δήμος Τρίπολης - 11 items; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem - 9 items; Cluj County Library - 9 items; Slovak National Library - 8 items; Csorba Győző Könyvtár - Pécs - 7 items; Stadskasteel Zaltbommel - 7 items; Stichting Liemers Museum - 6 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus - 4 items; Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka" - 3 items; Deventer Musea - 3 items; NOC*NSF - 3 items; Nationalmuseum, Sweden - 2 items; Wikimedia Commons Community - 2 items; Lietuvos švietimo istorijos muziejus / Museum of Lithuanian Education History - 2 items; Rippl-Rónai Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum - Kaposvár - 2 items; Museum Elburg - 1 items; National Library of Bulgaria - 1 items; Horniman Museum and Gardens - 1 items; jNederlands Openluchtmuseum - 1 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus / Lithuanian Art Museum - 1 items; Kauno IX forto muziejus / Kaunas 9th Fort Museum - 1 items; A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žukausko memorialinis muziejus / Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas Memorial Museum - 1 items; Slot Loevestein - 1 items; Museon - 1 items
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Flickr Commons
The U.S. National Archives - 1730 items; The Library of Congress - 1093 items; SMU Libraries Digital Collections - 1038 items; State Library and Archives of Florida - 912 items; State Library of Queensland, Australia - 891 items; Cornell University Library - 840 items; bibliothequedetoulouse - 821 items; Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons - 567 items; Swedish National Heritage Board - 559 items; National Library of Ireland on The Commons - 494 items; State Library of New South Wales collection - 402 items; Vestfoldmuseene | Vestfold Museums - 385 items; MissouriStateArchives - 371 items; National Library of Australia Commons - 295 items; NASA on The Commons - 262 items; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 249 items; National Library of Norway - 229 items; Royal Australian Historical Society - 216 items; Deseronto Archives - 183 items; Provincial Archives of Alberta - 177 items; Powerhouse Museum Collection - 170 items; UW Digital Collections - 123 items; National Library NZ on The Commons - 123 items; UA Archives | Upper Arlington History - 114 items; National Library of Scotland - 105 items; Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - 89 items; Australian War Memorial collection - 88 items; Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Commons - 78 items; National Archives of Estonia - 67 items; Museum of Photographic Arts Collections - 64 items; Stockholm Transport Museum Commons - 61 items; Liberas / Liberaal Archief - 59 items; National Museum of Denmark - 55 items; Costică Acsinte Archive - 49 items; The Gallen-Kallela Museum - 46 items; Archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle - 46 items; Museum of Hartlepool - 45 items; George Eastman Museum - 33 items; San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives - 32 items; The National Archives UK - 31 items; tyrrellhistoricallibrary - 29 items; Preus museum - 27 items; Fylkesarkivet i Sogn og Fjordane - 21 items; OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons - 21 items; The Finnish Museum of Photography - 20 items; National Science and Media Museum - 17 items; Schlesinger Library, RIAS, Harvard University - 9 items; Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - 7 items; Smithsonian Institution - 4 items; Getty Research Institute - 4 items; Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland - 4 items; The British Library - 2 items; Camden Public Library (Maine) - 2 items; Center for Jewish History, NYC - 1 items; Kalamazoo Public Library - 1 items; Aalto University Library and Archive Commons - 1 items;
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The website code and generated data is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please (subject to any restrictions as imposed by the content and toolset providers).
Message of President John Adams nominating John Marshall to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, 01/20/1801
Taken 20 Jan 1801
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from the inhabitants of Nantucket concerning the whaling industry, 01/15/1803 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 15 Jan 1803
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from the inhabitants of Nantucket concerning the whaling industry, 01/15/1803 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 15 Jan 1803
The U.S. National Archives
President Thomas Jefferson's Confidential Message to Congress... 01/18/1803 (Page 4 of 4)
Taken 18 Jan 1803
The U.S. National Archives
Message from President Jefferson to Congress Regarding the Louisiana Purchase, 01/16/1804 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 16 Jan 1804
The U.S. National Archives
Memorial of the American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, 01/23/1804 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 23 Jan 1804
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Thomas Jefferson transmitting a copy of a treaty with Tripoli, 01/13/1806
Taken 13 Jan 1806
The U.S. National Archives
Resolution of the General Assembly of the Missouri Territory, 01/12/1814 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 12 Jan 1814
The U.S. National Archives
Resolution of the General Assembly of the Missouri Territory, 01/12/1814 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 12 Jan 1814
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 1 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 2 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 3 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 5 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 6 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Amendment to the bill for the admission of the State of Maine into the Union, 01/06/1820 (page 7 of 8)
Taken 6 Jan 1820
The U.S. National Archives
Memorial of a number of members of the bar in the State of Illinois, 01/06/1840 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 6 Jan 1840
The U.S. National Archives
Memorial of a number of members of the bar in the State of Illinois, 01/06/1840 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 6 Jan 1840
The U.S. National Archives
Resolution introduced by Senator Henry Clay that later became known as the Compromise of 1850, 01/29/1850, Page 5/6
Taken 29 Jan 1850
The U.S. National Archives
Engineers' and Pilots' Licenses from the St. Louis Custom House, 01/08/1857 (Reverse)
Taken 8 Jan 1857
The U.S. National Archives
Appointment of T. K. Wharton as Superintendent of Construction for the New Orleans Custom House, 01/1861
Taken some time in Jan 1861
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from the Citizens of Philadelphia Requesting the Senate Pass the Resolution Introduced by the Hon. Mr. Crittenden of Kentucky , 01/1861
Taken some time in Jan 1861
The U.S. National Archives
Transfer of New Orleans Custom House from G. T. Beauregard to T. K. Wharton, 01/1861
Taken some time in Jan 1861
The U.S. National Archives
Voucher for Lard Oil for Construction of the New Orleans Custom House, 01/1861 (Front)
Taken some time in Jan 1861
The U.S. National Archives
Address from the Women's Loyal National League supporting the abolition of slavery, 01/25/1864
Taken 25 Jan 1864
The U.S. National Archives
Joint Resolution Proposing the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, 01/31/1865 - 01/31/1865
Taken 31 Jan 1865
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Mary Todd Lincoln requesting a pension, 01/26/1869 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 26 Jan 1869
The U.S. National Archives
Petition of Mary Todd Lincoln requesting a pension, 01/26/1869 (page 2 of 2)
Taken 26 Jan 1869
The U.S. National Archives
Credentials of Hiram Rhodes Revels, 01/25/1870 (Page 1 of 2)
Taken 25 Jan 1870
The U.S. National Archives
Petition from women of the District of Columbia asking for the passage of the Sumner Civil Rights Bill, 01/15/1872 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 15 Jan 1872
The U.S. National Archives
Petition and map from John Muir and other founders of Sierra Club protesting a bill to reduce the size of Yosemite National Park., 01/02/1893, Page 4/4
Taken 2 Jan 1893
The U.S. National Archives
Petition signed by Thomas A. Edison and 49 others of Orange, New Jersey, 01/28/1893 (page 1 of 2)
Taken 28 Jan 1893
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Theodore Roosevelt nominating William H. Taft of Ohio to be Secretary of War, 01/04/1904
Taken 4 Jan 1904
The U.S. National Archives
A little spinner in a Georgia Cotton Mill, January 1909
Taken some time in Jan 1909
The U.S. National Archives
Garment workers. Katrina De Cato, 6 years old, Franco Brezoo, 11 years old, Maria Attreo, 12 years old, Mattie Attreo, 5 years old. 4 P.M. New York City, January 1910
Taken some time in Jan 1910
The U.S. National Archives
Resting with load at the head of the slope. Small boy is Jo Puma, a nipper, January 1911
Taken some time in Jan 1911
The U.S. National Archives
Interior of Wamsutta Mill, New Bedford, Mass. Wilfred, youngest boy, appears thirteen years, January 1912
Taken some time in Jan 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Katie, 13 years old, and Angeline, 11 years old, making cuffs, January 1912
Taken some time in Jan 1912
The U.S. National Archives
Letter from Operatives of Cherokee Falls Manufacturing Company Cotton Mill in Opposition to Keating-Owen Child Labor Bill, 01/18/1916
Taken 18 Jan 1916
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of a Plan for a Mechanically Refrigerated Display Counter for Retail Public Markets, 01/1917
Taken some time in Jan 1917
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Construction of the Guides and Supporting Structures to Build the Walls for the National Archives Building, Washington, D.C.
Taken 3 Jan 1933
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Corinthian Column Capitals of the National Archives Building
Taken some time in Jan 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Construction of the Central Research Room of the National Archives Building, Looking Toward the East Search Room
Taken 2 Jan 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Exhibition Hall Entrance and Central Exhibition Case, 01/05/1935
Taken 5 Jan 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby Stairway, 01/11/1935
Taken 11 Jan 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby Stairway, 01/11/1935
Taken 11 Jan 1935
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Entrance on Constitution Avenue, 01/01/1936
Taken 1 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building with the United States Capitol in the Background, 01/01/1936
Taken 1 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Male Statue, Study the Past, Located near the Pennsylvania Ave. Entrance to the National Archives Building, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Entrance during a Snow Storm, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Entrance in the Snow, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Entrance in the Snow, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Pennsylvania Avenue Entrance during a Snow Storm, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building with the United States Capitol in the Background, 01/02/1936
Taken 2 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Female Statue, Heritage of the Past, in the Snow near the Constitution Avenue Entrance to the National Archives Building, 01/04/1936
Taken 4 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Male Statue, Eternal Vigilance, in the Snow near the Pennsylvania Entrance to the National Archives Building, 01/04/1936
Taken 4 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Male Statue, Eternal Vigilance, in the Snow near the Pennsylvania Entrance to the National Archives Building, 01/04/1936
Taken 4 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Exhibition Hall Central Exhibition Case, 01/05/1936
Taken 5 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Foyer, 01/05/1936
Taken 5 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Foyer, 01/05/1936
Taken 5 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Building Constitution Avenue Foyer, East Alcove, 01/05/1936
Taken 5 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the West Search Room with Empty Library Shelves , 01/06/1936
Taken 6 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Stack Area Showing Trays Open, 01/07/1936
Taken 7 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the National Archives Stack Area, 01/07/1936
Taken 7 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of the Constitution Avenue Entrance Portico and Pediment , 01/18/1936
Taken 18 Jan 1936
The U.S. National Archives
Cards - starting card in motion, showing man and part of machine, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Doffer in action - trying to portray doffer personality, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Drawing hand - front view - semi-skilled - man in normal position at machine, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Intermediate frame - highly skilled - man at machine in normal position, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Slubber - semi-skilled - man at machine in normal position, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Spinner - highly skilled - about 3 to 4 years to learn operation - woman at machine in normal position, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Spinner - personality - woman picture, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Spinner personality - woman picture, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Spinning - Saco-Lowell machine - showing hands of woman in operation - highly skilled, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Spinning frame - H & B frame - highly skilled operator spinning, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Winder operator - close-up of hands, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Winder operator - close-up of hands, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Winder operator - highly skilled - showing hands in operation and parts used in process - giving general view, January 1937
Taken some time in Jan 1937
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning national health, 01/23/1939 (page 1 of 4)
Taken 23 Jan 1939
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning national health, 01/23/1939 (page 2 of 4)
Taken 23 Jan 1939
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of First Archivist of the United States R. D. W. Connor Receiving Film "Gone With The Wind" from Senator George of Georgia and Loew's Eastern Division Manager Carter Barron, 1941
Taken 30 Jan 1941
The U.S. National Archives
Basic and Advanced Flying School for Negro Air Corps Cadets, Tuskegee, Alabama
Taken some time in Jan 1942
The U.S. National Archives
American Soldiers Man a Dug-In Mortar Emplacement near St. Vith, Belgium
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
M-4 Sherman Tanks Lined up in a Snow Covered Field, near St. Vith, Belgium
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
Reverse Side of: Snowsuited Soldiers Walk through the Snow Covered Streets of St. Vith, Belgium (16730733)
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
Reverse Side of: Yanks Trudge through Snow from Humpange, Belgium to St. Vith (16730736)
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
Snowsuited Soldiers Walk through the Snow Covered Streets of St. Vith, Belgium
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
Yanks Trudge through Snow from Humpange, Belgium to St. Vith
Taken 24 Jan 1945
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of School Lighting in a 5th Grade Class in Florence, Alabama, 01/13/1946
Taken 13 Jan 1946
The U.S. National Archives
Photograph of Margaret Truman dropping a coin in a bottle held by a young boy as part of a public appearance in behalf of the March of Dimes...
Taken 14 Jan 1946
The U.S. National Archives
Message of President Harry Truman nominating George C. Marshall to be Secretary of State, 01/08/1947
Taken 8 Jan 1947
The U.S. National Archives