Emigration

Emigration means leaving one's native country or region in order to settle in another. This collection relates primarily to the social history surrounding the migration of people from Ulster and their settlement in North America from 1600 onwards. We also have a growing collection of material directly related to the process of emigration.

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Photograph

Black and white photograph of George K. Scott, Supreme Grand Master of the Royal Orange Lodge 135, New York, United States of America. George was the ...

Mary Buchanan

Portrait, oil on canvas, of Mary Buchanan of Burt, County Donegal, second wife of land agent Neil Boyle of Londonderry. This portrait was left to the ...

Cup and Saucer

Belleek Neptune Shell Cup and Saucer. Green Belleek Mark. Fine Porcelain with yellow lustre. Received from donor in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Donor ...

Neil Boyle

Portrait, oil on canvas, of Neil Boyle of Londonderry, land agent. Early 1800s. This portrait was left to the museum by Marjorie Glad, a great great g...

Aboriginal America East of The Mississippi

Printed map, hand coloured 'Aboriginal America East of The Mississippi' by Morse & Tuttle. Key shows locations of Algonquin, Dahcota [Dakota?], Huron-...

Book of sermons

An early edition of the sermons of John Flavel. This book of sermons originated in County Tyrone, Ireland, and travelled to America in the late 1700s ...

Collarette

Orange Order collarette, orange ribbon with woven purple stripe at edge and printed lettering 'LOL 135'. Gold-coloured metal badge depicting King Will...

toy

Titanic - wooden child's toy/folk art model made by craftsman in Halifax, N.S. in the 1990s in the style of 1930s models of Queen Mary used in the pla...

postcard

Titanic: Engineers Memorial Southampton, real photographic card (vertical) showing White Star Line wreath on memorial on unveiling date April 1914....

toothpick holder

White Star Line 1st Class Restaurant silver-plated toothpick holder. The silver-plated tableware used in the Olympic, Titanic and Majestic 1st Class R...

lantern slide

Titanic disaster lantern slides: 'Loss of the Titanic'. This collection of lantern slides, illustrations and photographs, all hand tinted, were produc...

tea cup

China tea cup. This china pattern known as “English Rose” was specially designed for use in Olympic and Titanic’s Restaurants. The interlocking letter...

serving dish

White Star Line 3rd Class serving dish, c.1900s-1930s. Manufactured by Elikington & Co, Birmingham in their 'Solid Un-Plated' range....

photograph

Titanic - in Thompson Graving Dock original photo by R. Lyttle Photographer, 44 Dublin Rd, Belfast, 1912...

sugar basin

Silver-plated sugar basin, two handled, Oceanic pattern, dated 1908...

pill box

China pill box in shape of Titanic sinking, c.1980s...

postcard

Adriatic, colour art official card of vessel at Cherbourg, c.1907...

jug

Silver plated (gravy?) jug...

Sugar basin

Silver-plated sugar basin, two handled, Teutonic/Majestic pattern, dated 1898...

soap dish

Titanic - Inflatable soap dish in shape of life ring, c.1970s....

plate

Megantic china ribbon plate with colour illustration of vessel, c.1909...

postcard

Olympic - “The Ship that Brought Me Home” Canadian Expeditionary postcard, printed onboard, dated June 1919....

postcard

Britannic (1914) official colour image of Britannic ready for launch, c.1914...

booklet

White Star Line “Useful Hints for Stewards” booklet, c.1920s...

toothpick holder

White Star Line 1st Class silver-plated toothpick holder....

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Object type
- abstract of log
- abstract of log card
- account book
- account of wages
- accounts
- advert card
- advertisement
- advertising bill
- advertising card
- album page
- apron
- ashtray
- asparagus plate
- asparagus tongs
- autograph
- autograph book
- automobile dinner quiz card
- badge
- baggage label
- baggage receipt
- baggage tag
- beef tea cup
- beer mat
- bell
- bill of fare
- birthday card
- biscuit tin
- blotter
- boiler construction rules
- book
- book of sermons
- booklet
- bookmark
- bottle
- bottle stopper
- bowl
- box of chocolates
- bread dish
- bread knife
- breakfast menu
- brochure
- brooch
- burgee
- business card
- butter dish
- butter knife
- cabinalien landing card
- cake slice
- cake tongs
- calendar
- calendar card
- calendar card cartoon
- carafe
- card
- carte de visite
- carved oak capital
- carved oak moulding
- carved panel
- catalogue
- ceiling lamp
- celery glass
- certificate
- certificate of discharge
- certificate of efficiency as lifeboatman
- chafing dish
- chamber pot
- change in payments notice
- cheque
- cigarette card
- cigarette case
- clock
- cocktail list
- coffee cup
- coffee pot
- cold meat platter
- collarette
- concert programme
- conestoga wagon
- continuous certificate of discharge book
- cookie cutter
- coverlet
- cruise booklet
- cruise rates leaflet
- cup
- cup and saucer
- deck bench securing bolt
- deck plan
- deed
- demag advert
- dessert spoon
- dining chair
- dining table
- dinner menu
- dinner menu and programme
- dinner menu card
- dinner plate
- dish
- dish lid
- document
- door plaque
- doorstop
- drawing scales
- egg cup
- emergency stations plan
- emigrants tag
- enamel advertising sign
- entertainment programme
- envelope
- envelope for medals
- film cels
- fish knife
- flower glass
- flower vase
- folder
- folder card invitation
- footstone
- fork
- form regarding medals
- framed print
- fruit dish
- glass
- gramophone record
- grape scissors
- greetings card
- guidebook
- handbill
- handrail
- hot chocolate pot
- hot water jug
- ice bucket
- identity and service certificate
- immigration identification card
- increase of pension notice
- indenture certificate
- inland railroad order
- insignia of office
- inspection card
- inspection permit postcard
- itineraries booklet
- itinerary
- jigsaw puzzle
- jug
- key ring
- knife
- label
- ladle
- landing card
- lantern slide
- lavatory notice
- leaflet
- letter
- letter card
- letter opener
- letter paper
- letterhead
- lifeboat nameplate
- lifeboat station sign
- linoleum floor tile
- lobster pick
- log book page
- log book pages
- luggage label
- luggage tag
- luncheon menu
- magazine
- magazine advertisement
- magazine article
- magazine cutting
- manifestlanding card
- map
- marconigram
- match holder
- meat skewer
- medal
- medal box
- memorandum
- memorandum of draft
- memorial card
- memorial plaque
- menu
- menu card
- menu holder
- menu letter card
- mess and hammock card
- mess card
- milk jug
- miniature anchor
- miniature bench end
- mints
- model of titanic
- mug
- music box
- napkin
- napkin holder
- napkin ring
- newpaper cutting
- newspaper
- newspaper article
- newspaper clipping
- note
- notice
- notice card
- notice of meeting
- notice to agents
- notice to passengers
- nutcracker
- nutcrackers
- oak wall panel
- painting
- pamphlet
- paperweight
- pass
- passage receipt
- passenger and proposed sailings list
- passenger list
- passport
- pastry fork
- patchwork quilt
- pen
- pen knife
- pension fund rules
- pension increase notice
- pepper condiment
- photograph
- photograph album
- photograph film wallet
- photographic negative
- photographs
- pickle fork
- pill box
- pin badge
- pint glass
- plan
- plan of accommodation
- plate
- platter
- playing cards
- postage stamp
- postcard
- postcard notice
- poster
- pot
- prayer leaflet
- presentation book
- print
- printers proof sheet
- programme
- programme of concert
- programme of cruises
- pump handle advert
- race meeting card
- race meeting programme
- raffle ballot
- receipt
- receipt book
- record book
- repair tag
- report
- report and accounts
- roommess card
- sailing booklet
- sailing list
- sailing rate card
- salad plate
- saloon passengers list
- salt and pepper set
- salt cellar
- salver
- sauce bowl
- sauce jug
- saucer
- saucer tureen
- savings bank
- school report
- serving dish
- share certificate
- shares certificate
- sheet music
- ship newspaper
- shore arrangements leaflet
- shoulder boards
- side plate
- sign
- silver dish
- silver shilling
- smallpox vaccination card
- snow globe
- soap dish
- song sheet
- soup plate
- soup tureen
- souvenir booklet
- souvenir card
- souvenir folder
- souvenir life ring
- souvenir photograph
- souvenir teaspoon
- special notice card
- spoon
- steamer chair
- steamer time card
- stereoscope card
- stereoview card
- stoneware bottle
- sugar basin
- sugar bowl
- sugar sifter
- sugar tongs
- table knife
- table number holder
- tablecloth
- tea cup
- tea strainer
- teacup
- teaspoon
- telephone ringer
- ticket
- ticket receipt
- ticket wallet
- tin plate model
- toast rack
- token
- toothpick holder
- toy
- trade card
- trinket box
- tureen
- two handled silver pot
- viewing pass
- viewing permit
- visiting card
- wall frieze
- war medal and ribbon
- water jug
- whiskey bottle
- whist score card
- whistle
- wine card
- wine cork
- wine list
- wine stopper
- wrist watch
- writing paper and envelope
- written testimony
Maker
- Belleek
- Black Montague Birrell
- Cussler Clive
- Desha Joseph
- Dixon Charles
- E And F N Spon Ltd Bellasis Es
- Frennet Lucien
- Gordge John
- Govancroft Pottery
- Harland And Wolff
- Holland-America Line
- International Mercantile Marine Company
- Kodak
- Lord Walter
- Louden-Brown Paul
- Macdonald A K
- Mcdowell William
- Occidental And Oriental Steamship Company
- Raphael Tuck And Sons
- Red Star Line
- Shoesmith Kenneth Denton 1890-1939
- Spaulding And Co
- Suitor Rebecca Mrs
- Thomas Walter
- Unknown
- White Star Line
- Wilson John Adams
Dates
- From
- To
Place made
- antwerp
- anvers
- auburn
- austria
- belleek
- bristol
- brooklyn
- durban
- england
- glasgow
- innsbruck
- ireland
- japan
- lancaster county
- liverpool
- london
- madeira
- naples
- new york
- norwich
- nova scotia
- paris
- pennsylvania
- poland
- queenstown
- rhode island
- southampton
- switzerland
- table mountain
- tennessee
- united states of america
- virginia
- wellington
Materials
- card
- cotton
- glass
- linen
- metal
- oak
- oil
- paper
- porcelain
- silver
- stone
- stoneware
- wood
Purchase print
- Yes
With Images
- Yes