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1965Zelta zirgsThe Golden Horse
A pre-WWII edition of Zelta Zirgs
A pre-WWII edition of Zelta Zirgs
New Jersey Latvian school contingent of actors
New Jersey Latvian school contingent of actors
Director Ņina Lagzdiņa neé Melbārde in a pre-WWI role in "Fisherman's Son"
Director Ņina Lagzdiņa neé Melbārde in a pre-WWI role in "Fisherman's Son"
Zelta Zirgs, a tale in five acts
Zelta Zirgs, a tale in five acts
Portrait of Rainis (Jānis Pliekšāns, September 11, 1865 – September 12, 1929)
Portrait of Rainis (Jānis Pliekšāns, September 11, 1865 – September 12, 1929)
Cast
Cast
Director and staging
Director and staging
Symbolism
Symbolism
Symbolism, continued
Symbolism, continued
1965Peters’ Latvian school graduation
Pēters at podium
Pēters at podium
2006Latvian signs, NATO mittens
AVDI reconnaisance 2-seater, 160 km/hr, acquired 1928, latvianaviation.com
AVDI reconnaisance 2-seater, 160 km/hr, acquired 1928, latvianaviation.com
The ANSALDO A1 BALILLA with Latvian aviation insignia, ca. 1925. latvianaviation.com
The ANSALDO A1 BALILLA with Latvian aviation insignia, ca. 1925. latvianaviation.com
"Peoples' Union" Jumis and Ugunskrusts
"Peoples' Union" Jumis and Ugunskrusts
Latvian armed forces dance ensemble, denounced for displaying "Nazi swastika"
Latvian armed forces dance ensemble, denounced for displaying "Nazi swastika"
Fragments of the Stāmeriene shawl. Unearthed in 1898, it was woven some time during the late Iron Age↗ age, 10th-11th centuries. Latviešu Tautas Tērpu Vēsture (History of Latvian Folk Costume), 1936.
Fragments of the Stāmeriene shawl. Unearthed in 1898, it was woven some time during the late Iron Age↗ age, 10th-11th centuries. Latviešu Tautas Tērpu Vēsture (History of Latvian Folk Costume), 1936.
"All For Latvia" Jumis banner
"All For Latvia" Jumis banner
Auseklis (morning star)
Auseklis (morning star)
Jumis constructed using 3-abreast diagonals showing alternating crosses and boxes
Jumis constructed using 3-abreast diagonals showing alternating crosses and boxes
Jumis constructed using 2-abreast diagonals showing 2-wide boxes overlay
Jumis constructed using 2-abreast diagonals showing 2-wide boxes overlay
Jumis constructed using 2-abreast diagonals
Jumis constructed using 2-abreast diagonals
Jumis constructed on a diagonal, in proper proportions
Jumis constructed on a diagonal, in proper proportions
Flag of the Finnish Air Force Academy
Flag of the Finnish Air Force Academy
A wooden Jumis crowning a traditional thatch roof
A wooden Jumis crowning a traditional thatch roof
Jumis folk symbol
Jumis folk symbol
Sample Lielvārde belt weaving pattern
Sample Lielvārde belt weaving pattern
The "zalktis" sign and snake. Latvians believe capturing and eating the snake would allow you to talk with your ancestors, in their ancient language.
The "zalktis" sign and snake. Latvians believe capturing and eating the snake would allow you to talk with your ancestors, in their ancient language.
stamerienas-sagsa-orig-repro
stamerienas-sagsa-orig-repro
stamerienas-sagsa-presentation-full
stamerienas-sagsa-presentation-full
Reproduction of the shawl presented to the Stāmeriene parish in celebration of Latvia's centenary. Rather than being woven, its design featuring 37 swastikas in 20 different variations is fashioned using 6,970 bronze ringlets.
Reproduction of the shawl presented to the Stāmeriene parish in celebration of Latvia's centenary. Rather than being woven, its design featuring 37 swastikas in 20 different variations is fashioned using 6,970 bronze ringlets.
stamerienas-sagsa
stamerienas-sagsa
swastika-bird
swastika-bird
ugunskrusts-L
ugunskrusts-L
ugunskrusts-R
ugunskrusts-R
Mittens with a swastika pattern
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Mittens with a swastika pattern
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ugunskrusts-left
ugunskrusts-right
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born 1888Frīdrihs Briedis
Virsleitnants, 1. Daugavgrīvas latviešu strēlnieku bataljona 1. rotas komandieris
First Lieutenant, No. 1. Daugavgrīva Latvian riflemen battalion, 1. Company.
First Lieutenant, No. 1. Daugavgrīva Latvian riflemen battalion, 1. Company.
First Lieutenant, Latvian Riflemen.
Briedis apbalvo savus pirmos varoņus.
Briedis decorates his first heroes.
Briedis decorates his first heroes.
Briedis decorates his first heroes.
Pirmie Jura krusta kavalieri ar Bangerski un Briedi.
First St. George's Cross recipients with Bangerskis and Briedis.
First St. George's Cross recipients with Bangerskis and Briedis.
First St. George's Cross recipients with Bangerskis and Briedis.
Goldmaņa runas laikā 1916, g. Rīgā.
During Goldman's speech, 1916, Rīga.
During Goldman's speech, 1916, Rīga.
During Goldman's speech, 1916, Rīga.
Goldmaņa runas laikā 1916, g. Rīgā. Stūrī—jefreitors Krēsliņš, viens no Brieža rotas dzeļonstiepļu griezējiem pie Veisiem.
During Goldman's speech, 1916, Rīga. Inset—Private Krēsliņš, one of Briedis' company's barbed-wire cutters at the Veiss homestead.
During Goldman's speech, 1916, Rīga. Inset—Private Krēsliņš, one of Briedis' company's barbed-wire cutters at the Veiss homestead.
During Goldman's speech. Insert: Private Krēsliņš, one of Briedis' barbed-wire cutters.
Kukuļmuižniekos 1916. g. septembrī, apmācot skriešanā.
At Kukulmuižnieki, September, 1916, instruction in running.
At Kukulmuižnieki, September, 1916, instruction in running.
Instruction in running.
Briedis paskaidro taktisku uzdevumu.
Briedis explains tactical assignment.
Briedis explains tactical assignment.
Explaining tactical assignment.
Kapteinis-leitnants, 1916
Captain-Lieutenant, 1916
Captain-Lieutenant, 1916
Captain-Lieutenant, 1916.
Brieža ģīmetne Latv. Konvers. Vārdnīcā.
Briedis' portrait in the Latvian Conversational Dictionary.
Briedis' portrait in the Latvian Conversational Dictionary.
Encyclopedia portrait.
Ģīmetne, kas ievietota izdevumā "Zvaigžņu pulka aizmirdza".
Portrait, contained in the publication "Gleam of the Regimental Star".
Portrait, contained in the publication "Gleam of the Regimental Star".
Publication portrait.
Radko Dimitrijevs un angļu majors Tornils apmeklē strēlniekus. (Bangerskis un Briedis redzami starp abiem.)
Radko Dimitriev and British major [Cuthbert] Thornhill visit the riflemen. (Bangerkis and Briedis can be seen between them.)
Radko Dimitriev and British major [Cuthbert] Thornhill visit the riflemen. (Bangerkis and Briedis can be seen between them.)
Radko Dimitriev and Major Thornhill visit (Bangerkis and Briedis between them).
Savas rotas Jura krusta kavalieru vidū.
Among his company's St. George's Cross recipients.
Among his company's St. George's Cross recipients.
Among his company's St. George's Cross recipients.
circa 1910РигаRiga
Видъ на городъ.
Blick auf die Stadt. View of the City.
A view towards Old Riga across the Daugava (from down-river).
Blick auf die Stadt. View of the City.
A view towards Old Riga across the Daugava (from down-river).
Видъ на городъ.
Blick auf die Stadt.
Blick auf die Stadt.
Общій видъ.
Totalansicht. Panorama.
A view towards Old Riga across the Daugava, from up-river.
Totalansicht. Panorama.
A view towards Old Riga across the Daugava, from up-river.
Общій видъ.
Totalansicht.
Totalansicht.
Памятнику Петру Великому.
Denkmal Peters des Grossen. Monument of Peter the Great.
The Freedom Monument (Brīvības Piemineklis) now stands here.
Denkmal Peters des Grossen. Monument of Peter the Great.
The Freedom Monument (Brīvības Piemineklis) now stands here.
Памятнику Петру Великому.
Denkmal Peters des Grossen.
Denkmal Peters des Grossen.
Александровскій бульваръ Соборъ.
Alexander boulevard Kathedrale. Alexander boulevard Cathedral.
Looking along present-day Brīvības iela towards Old Rīga.
Alexander boulevard Kathedrale. Alexander boulevard Cathedral.
Looking along present-day Brīvības iela towards Old Rīga.
Александровскій бульваръ Соборъ.
Alexander boulevard Kathedrale.
Alexander boulevard Kathedrale.
Городской театръ.
Stadttheater. City Theater.
Now the National Opera.
Stadttheater. City Theater.
Now the National Opera.
Городской театръ.
Stadttheater.
Stadttheater.
Ρусскій театръ.
Russ Theater. The Russian Theater.
It's not at all immediately apparent from this park-side view, but that's the National Theater today
(built in 1899-1902 first Latvian performance in 1917).
Russ Theater. The Russian Theater.
It's not at all immediately apparent from this park-side view, but that's the National Theater today
(built in 1899-1902 first Latvian performance in 1917).
Ρусскій театръ.
Russ Theater.
Russ Theater.
Александровскій бульварь.
Alexander boulevard. Alexander boulevard.
Present day Brivibas iela, looking up from Old Riga
(from the corner where McDonald's is located).
Alexander boulevard. Alexander boulevard.
Present day Brivibas iela, looking up from Old Riga
(from the corner where McDonald's is located).
Александровскій бульварь.
Alexander boulevard.
Alexander boulevard.
Александровскій бульварь.
Alexander boulevard. Anlagen. Alexander boulevard. Park.
Present day Brivibas iela, looking towards Old Riga
(towards present-day Hotel de Roma on the left, McDonald's to the right
as you enter Old Riga).
Alexander boulevard. Anlagen. Alexander boulevard. Park.
Present day Brivibas iela, looking towards Old Riga
(towards present-day Hotel de Roma on the left, McDonald's to the right
as you enter Old Riga).
Александровскій бульварь.
Alexander boulevard, Anlagen.
Alexander boulevard, Anlagen.
Видъ съ городскаго театра.
Aussicht vom Stadttheater. Overlook from the City Theater
Looking out from the present-day National Opera.
Aussicht vom Stadttheater. Overlook from the City Theater
Looking out from the present-day National Opera.
Видъ съ городскаго театра.
Aussicht vom Stadttheater.
Aussicht vom Stadttheater.
Бульваръ черезъ Городсой каналъ.
Kanalanlagen. Channel Park
The park running between Old Riga and central Riga
(where the river channel runs through).
Kanalanlagen. Channel Park
The park running between Old Riga and central Riga
(where the river channel runs through).
Бульваръ черезъ Городсой каналъ.
Kanalanlagen.
Kanalanlagen.
Городсой каналъ.
Stadtkanal. City Channel.
The bridge was restored a few years after independence.
Stadtkanal. City Channel.
The bridge was restored a few years after independence.
Городсой каналъ.
Stadtkanal.
Stadtkanal.
Театральный бульваръ.
Theater boulevard. Theater boulevard.
The street between Old Riga and the parks and National Opera (on the left).
Theater boulevard. Theater boulevard.
The street between Old Riga and the parks and National Opera (on the left).
Театральный бульваръ.
Theater boulevard.
Theater boulevard.
Александровскій бульваръ.
Alexander boulevard. Alexander boulevard.
Standing just beyond the present-day Brīvības Piemineklis
(the Laima clock would be just a bit further to the right).
Alexander boulevard. Alexander boulevard.
Standing just beyond the present-day Brīvības Piemineklis
(the Laima clock would be just a bit further to the right).
Александровскій бульваръ.
Alexander boulevard.
Alexander boulevard.
Бастіонный булЬваръ.
Bastei boulevard. Basteja boulevard.
Looking toward Old Riga from Bastejkalns (the old city fortifications, now a park).
Bastei boulevard. Basteja boulevard.
Looking toward Old Riga from Bastejkalns (the old city fortifications, now a park).
Бастіонный булЬваръ.
Bastei boulevard.
Bastei boulevard.
Городской театръ.
Stadttheater. City Theater.
Now the National Opera.
Stadttheater. City Theater.
Now the National Opera.
Городской театръ.
Stadttheater.
Stadttheater.
Театральный булЬваръ.
Theater boulevard. Theater boulevard.
Looking down toward Bastejkalns from next to the University of Latvia (to the right).
Theater boulevard. Theater boulevard.
Looking down toward Bastejkalns from next to the University of Latvia (to the right).
Театральный булЬваръ.
Theater boulevard.
Theater boulevard.
Биржа.
Börse. Stock exchange.
On Dom Square.
Börse. Stock exchange.
On Dom Square.
Биржа.
Börse.
Börse.
Голитехн институтъ.
Polytechnikum. Polytechnic Institute.
University of Latvia.
Polytechnikum. Polytechnic Institute.
University of Latvia.
Голитехн институтъ.
Polytechnikum.
Polytechnikum.
Коммерческе училище.
Commerzschule. School of Commerce.
Now the Latvian Academy of Art.
Commerzschule. School of Commerce.
Now the Latvian Academy of Art.
Коммерческе училище.
Commerzschule.
Commerzschule.
Домъ Черноголовыхъ.
Schwarzhaupterhaus. Blackhead's House.
Destroyed in WWII and rebuilt after independence.
Schwarzhaupterhaus. Blackhead's House.
Destroyed in WWII and rebuilt after independence.
Домъ Черноголовыхъ.
Schwarzhaupterhaus.
Schwarzhaupterhaus.
Бульварь.
Boulevard. Boulevard. Today’s Raiņa parks.
Boulevard. Boulevard. Today’s Raiņa parks.
Бульварь.
Boulevard.
Boulevard.
Замковая площадь. Памятникъ 1812 года.
Schlossplatz mit Siegessäule. 1812 Triumphal Column.
Commemorating victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812.
Schlossplatz mit Siegessäule. 1812 Triumphal Column.
Commemorating victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812.
Замковая площадь. Памятникъ 1812 года.
Schlossplatz mit Siegessäule.
Schlossplatz mit Siegessäule.
Верманскій паркъ.
Wöhrmannscher Park. Vērmanes Garden.
Wöhrmannscher Park. Vērmanes Garden.
Верманскій паркъ.
Wöhrmannscher Park.
Wöhrmannscher Park.
Альбертовская улица.
Albertstrasse. Albert Street.
Some of the world's best examples of German Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture.
Albertstrasse. Albert Street.
Some of the world's best examples of German Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture.
Альбертовская улица.
Albertstrasse.
Albertstrasse.
Albertstrasse today.
Albertstrasse today.
Елисаветинская улица.
Elisabethstrasse. Elizabeth Street
At the corner of Vērmanes Garden.
Elisabethstrasse. Elizabeth Street
At the corner of Vērmanes Garden.
Елисаветинская улица.
Elisabethstrasse.
Elisabethstrasse.
Соборная церковь.
Dom. Cathedral church.
Interior courtyard of the Dom Church.
Dom. Cathedral church.
Interior courtyard of the Dom Church.
Соборная церковь.
Dom.
Dom.
Бастіонная башня.
Pulverturm. Powder Tower
Now part of the Museum of War.
Pulverturm. Powder Tower
Now part of the Museum of War.
Бастіонная башня.
Pulverturm.
Pulverturm.
Шумная улица.
Lärmstrasse. Trokšņu iela (Street).
Старинная улица. Башня Св. Петра.
Strasse aus Alt Riga. Petriturm. Street in Old Riga. St. Peter's Church.
We think the scene on the right is along Meistaru iela (Street).
Lärmstrasse. Trokšņu iela (Street).
Старинная улица. Башня Св. Петра.
Strasse aus Alt Riga. Petriturm. Street in Old Riga. St. Peter's Church.
We think the scene on the right is along Meistaru iela (Street).
Шумная улица.
Lärmstrasse.
Старинная улица. Башня Св. Петра.
Strasse aus Alt Riga. Petriturm.
Lärmstrasse.
Старинная улица. Башня Св. Петра.
Strasse aus Alt Riga. Petriturm.
Старинная улица города.
Strasse aus Alt-Riga. Street in Old Riga.
By the Swedish Gate on Trokšņu iela (Street).
Пріютъ “Святаго Духа.”
Couvent “Zum heiligen Geist.” Convent “To the Holy Spirit.”
Now Convent Court (Konventa Sēta).
Strasse aus Alt-Riga. Street in Old Riga.
By the Swedish Gate on Trokšņu iela (Street).
Пріютъ “Святаго Духа.”
Couvent “Zum heiligen Geist.” Convent “To the Holy Spirit.”
Now Convent Court (Konventa Sēta).
Старинная улица города.
Strasse aus Alt-Riga.
Пріютъ “Святаго Духа.”
Couvent “Zum heiligen Geist.”
Strasse aus Alt-Riga.
Пріютъ “Святаго Духа.”
Couvent “Zum heiligen Geist.”
Соборъ Св. Петра.
Petri kirche. St. Peter's Church
Petri kirche. St. Peter's Church
Соборъ Св. Петра.
Petri kirche.
Petri kirche.
Рига.
Riga. Rīga.
St. Peter's Church dominates the Daugava skyline.
Riga. Rīga.
St. Peter's Church dominates the Daugava skyline.
Рига.
Riga.
Riga.
Замокъ.
Schloss. Dock.
Ships moored along the Daugava.
Schloss. Dock.
Ships moored along the Daugava.
Замокъ.
Schloss.
Schloss.
Рига.
Riga. Rīga.
Ships along the Daugava.
Riga. Rīga.
Ships along the Daugava.
Рига.
Riga.
Riga.
Рига.
Riga. Rīga.
Ships along the Daugava.
Riga. Rīga.
Ships along the Daugava.
Рига.
Riga.
Riga.
Понтонный мостъ.
Pontonbrücke. Pontoon Bridge.
Pontonbrücke. Pontoon Bridge.
Понтонный мостъ.
Pontonbrücke.
Pontonbrücke.
Домъ моряковъ.
Seemannshaus. Sailors' Home.
Seemannshaus. Sailors' Home.
Домъ моряковъ.
Seemannshaus.
Seemannshaus.
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