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First African-American President of the United States...
Item #552588
November 5, 2008
USA TODAY, November 5, 2008 This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "America makes history, Obama Wins! " with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see)
Nice condition.
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Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
Item #552589
November 5, 2008
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008
* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States
* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president
Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.
This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is fro... See More
From the Civil Rights era...
Item #558491
November 5, 2008
Fascinating Study in Historical Contrast !
* "Negroes to Hire"
* "America Makes History"
Here are two genuine issues, dated 150 years apart, with dramatically variant content.
The first issue is:
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 21, 1858 This 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements including some regarding pre civ... See More
Black-out newspaper... World Trade Center photo...
Item #583737
July 14, 1977
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1977.
* Rare issue from the famous New York City blackout
This is an unusual issue which was published the day of the "black out" in New York City. A note on the front page explains that
* This is a special blackout edition...
which had to be taken to the Hackensack "Record" presses across the river in New Jersey to be printed, with oth... See More
Hank Aaron... 700th home run...
Item #555789
July 22, 1973
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1973 This 74 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 45: "Relentless Aaron Blasts No. 700" with nice photo of Aaron waving to the crowd shortly after his historic home run.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear with a few small tape mends near the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: He... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #587300
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit...
Item #558996
May 18, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 18, 1970
* Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit
* Atlanta Braves
* MLB Baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Hank Aaron Collects His 3,000th Base Hit in Vain".
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, ... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #587602
November 7, 1969
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 7, 1969 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communi... See More
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
Item #210049
January 20, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In ... See More
1968 Olympics Black Power salute...
Item #581496
October 18, 1968
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, October 18, 1968
* 1968 Olympics - Mexico City
* Black Power salute
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 9: "Sprinters Both Are Suspended" with a caption that reads: "Because of Protest" which tells of Tommie Smith & John Carlos' famous black power salute after receiving their Olympic medals.
Othe... See More
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
Search for Dr. King's Killer...
Item #207198
April 13, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, April 13, 1968, from Leominster, MA. Front page two-column wide headline "FBI Is Silent In Search For Dr. King's Killer" with a subhead within the article of "Warrant Rescinded". This is the full issue and is in nice condition with slight browning around the edges. See photos for full details.
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
Item #560475
April 5, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 5, 1968
* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines:
* Sunday Mourning Is Called by Johnson
* US Cities Erupt in Violence
* Sniper-Slayer Still at Large
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tenne... See More
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African-American Supreme Court Justice...
Item #597829
August 31, 1967
NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1967 The top of the front page has a notable article headed: "Senate Confirms Marshall As the First Negro Justice" with a subhead: "10 Southerners Oppose High Court Nominee in 69-11 Vote". The text continues on an inside page. Thurgood Marshall, the great-grandson of a slave, was the first African-American Justice on the Supreme Court (see hyper... See More
Lawrence Joel Receives Medal of Honor...
Item #216775
March 10, 1967
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967.
* Lawrence Joel
* African American Medic
* Congessional Medal of Honor
This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.
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* Lawrence Joel
* African American Medic
* Congessional Medal of Honor
This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.
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Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item #590571
April 19, 1966
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
This 10 page newspaper has a two column heading on page 8: "Celts' Attention Back on Court" with caption: "Russell Next Coach"
1st report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. See photo for text.
This issue contains ot... See More
First all black team wins NCAA championship....
Item #568802
March 20, 1966
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 20, 1966
* Texas Western in upset of 4-time NCAA champs Kentucky in NCAA basketball championship
A great newspaper--and from the founding city of the sport of basketball--reporting, quite modestly, on the front of the sports page, the upset of four-time NCAA champions Kentucky by Texas Western.
Note also the banner headline o... See More
1965 Watts riots.. Los Angeles CA....
Item #588783
August 17, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 17, 1965
* Watts Riots
* Los Angeles, California
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Defiant Snipers, Police Duel In L.A. Negro Area"
Coverage on the Watts riots in Los Angeles California. Other news of the day.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The rio... See More
Watts riots... The Beatles arrive at New York City...
Item #590150
August 14, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1965 The front page of this issue features a four column, three line headline "2,000 Troops Enter Los Angeles on Third Day of Negro Rioting; 4 Die as Fires and Looting Grow" with subheads "Youths Run Wild" "Violence Spreads to City's White Areas - Shots Exchanged" and has three photos of the looting, destruction and fire from the rio... See More
1st Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #588169
March 26, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 26, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Civil Rights march ends in success (1st report)
This 50 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page that reads: "WALLACE REBUFFS 25,000 AT CLIMAX OF RIGHTS MARCH" with subheads and related photo (see photos). This was the 3rd and final try ... See More
Martin Luther King Jr... Man of Peace...
Item #585867
March 17, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 17, 1965
* Martin Luther King Jr. speech
* Selma to Montgomery Al demonstrations
This 50+ page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Dr. King, Man of Peace, Defeats Firebrand" with small photo of Martin Luther King Jr. (see photos). 1st report coverage on a speech made by King in Montgomery, Alabama during the time of ... See More
1st Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #589894
March 8, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 8, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* "Bloody Sunday" - 1st march try - failure
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "17 Negroes Hospitalized After Melee With Police". This would be the 1st attempt to march from Selma to Montgomery which ended up in disas... See More
Civil Rights Act of 1964...
Item #582674
July 5, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Lyndon B. Johnson
* Louis E. Lomax editorial
This 60+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Negroes Cautioned to Go Slow on Law" with photo of famed Negro journalist, Louis Lomax. This tells of the Civil Rights Rights Bill put into law.
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Sidney Poitier...
Item #558217
April 14, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 14, 1964
* Sidney Poitier
* 1st black man to win best actor (1st report)
* 'Lilies of the Field'
This 38 page newspaper has three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Poitier, Pat Neal Get Oscars".
Report continues on page 2 with a one column photo of Poitier. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding ho... See More
Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
Item #563990
August 29, 1963
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 29, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* March on Washington D.C.
* Historic Civil Rights demonstration
The front page has a nearly banner headline reading: "March Impact On Congress Is Hard to Figure". This was the very famous march on Washington, D.C. led by civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The top of the front page has an articl... See More
Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
Item #566147
August 29, 1963
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, August 29, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Famous march on Washington D.C.
* Civil Rights - black Americana
At the top of the front page under the "What's News" column is a report with a small heading: "The March on Washington by Civil Rights supporters ended peacefully." which begins: "An estimat... See More
University of Alabama desegregated...
Item #581227
June 12, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 12, 1963
* University of Alabama desegregated
* Negro students enroll for 1st time
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Negroes Start Classes at U. of Alabama" with smaller subheads. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine
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* University of Alabama desegregated
* Negro students enroll for 1st time
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Negroes Start Classes at U. of Alabama" with smaller subheads. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine
Item #160846
May 11, 1963
DETROIT NEWS, May 11, 1963 Two line, 6 col. head: "Racial Pact Hit By Ala. Mayor, Officials" with one column subheads: "Dr. King Claims Triumph" "City's Leaders Call Business Heads Spineless" and more on page 2. Complete issue in nice condition.
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
Item #562531
September 28, 1962
SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 28, 1962
* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fourth Attempt to Enroll Negro Postponed to Avoid Bloodshed" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
Item #554011
September 27, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated September 27, 1962
* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MISS. CRISIS OVER NEGRO COMPOUNDED
* Use of U. S. Troops to End Defiance of Court Orders Is Hinted
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, o... See More
Martin Luther King, Jr. march in Albany, Georgia...
Item #569194
December 13, 1961
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 13, 1961 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "267 NEGROES ARE ARRESTED IN GA. PROTEST" "Marching, Singing Demonstrators Support 11 On Trial in Albany". Tells of the civil rights march in Albany Georgia which involved Martin Luther King Jr that ended up in the arrest of 700.
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Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
Item #551924
November 29, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961
* Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy... 1st negro to win it
* Syracuse Orangemen
* Enos the chimp into space
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Davis Picked As Heisman Trophy Star"
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos w... See More
Poplarville, MS lynching...
Item #575424
April 27, 1959
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 27, 1959
* Poplarville MS Mississippi
* Negro lynching - murder
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FARMER SEES KIDNAPPING OF JAILED NEGRO" and "Estimates 8 to 10 Men in Miss. Raiding Party; Search Continues". This tells of the lynching of negro Mack Parker in Poplarville, Mis... See More
Mack Parker lynching...
Item #569721
April 26, 1959
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 26, 1959 This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FATE OF NEGRO SEIZED AT MISS. SAID UNKNOWN" "Believed Slain, However; 10 Masked Lynchers Sought by Posse".
Tells of the lynching of negro Mack Parker in Poplarville, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, ot... See More
Little Rock Nine...
Item #581855
September 26, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 26, 1957 This 32 page newspaper has a few headlines on the front page: "Little Rock Scene 'Completely Quiet'" and "Negro Girl Says White Pupils Torn Between Parents, Minds" with two related photos.
This tells of the negro students impending Little Rock Central High School entrance under armed escort.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., leads the non-violent action...
Item #583970
December 21, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1956
* Martin Luther King Jr. becomes known
* Montgomery, Alabama bus segregation
A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court outlawed bus segregation throughout the country, doing much to create defiant reactions throughout the South. The new law went into effect Dec. 21, the date of this issue.
The front page has a... See More
Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...
Item #581308
July 8, 1956
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956
* Althea Gibson - tennis star
* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic)
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).
Of course Fry's win dominated the headlines here because of it being the singles ti... See More
Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
Item #556131
February 5, 1956
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 5, 1956
* Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama
* 1st black student (1st report)
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 16: "Student Throng Protests Negro"
Tells of the 1st black student to attend the University of Alabama during the civil rights era i... See More
Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...
Item #559842
December 9, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955
* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)
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Emmett Till murder trial Not Guilty....
Item #581060
September 24, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 24, 1955
* Emmett Louis 'Bobo' Till murder trial
* Mississippi Delta
* Not guilty verdict
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of the front page: "Two men Acquitted In Mississippi Murder". Unfortunate for such a small report here but still a 1st report on the front page.
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* Emmett Louis 'Bobo' Till murder trial
* Mississippi Delta
* Not guilty verdict
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of the front page: "Two men Acquitted In Mississippi Murder". Unfortunate for such a small report here but still a 1st report on the front page.
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Ernie Banks home run record....
Item #571329
September 3, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 3, 1955
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Home run record for shortstops
This 34 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 27: "Banks Hits 40th To Set Shortstop Homer Record", with box scores (see images), tells of Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks breaking the career home runs record for major league shortstops with 40. He st... See More
Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...
Item #581036
August 5, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955
* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game
* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 ... See More
Sam Jones.... 1st Negro to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball...
Item #559268
May 13, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 13, 1955
* Sam Jones
* Chicago Cubs
* 1st Negro to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Cubs' Negro Hurls No-Hitter; Indians Beaten---Page 29".
Also a nice banner headline on page 29: "Bases Full as Sam Jones Wins No-Hitter" with subheads th... See More
Sam Jones 1st black no-hitter pitcher....
Item #567347
May 13, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 13, 1955 This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34 that include: "Cubs' Jones Hurls Dramatic No-Hitter" and more with related photo. (see). Tells of Sam 'Toothpick' Jones becoming the 1st African American to pitch a no-hitter in MLB history.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More
Elston Howard becomes 1st Black Yankee...
Item #566733
April 15, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 15, 1955
* Elston Howard 1st black starter (1st report)
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has various baseball reports on the opening week of the 1955 season on pages 33 & 34.
Page 34 has historic one column headline that reads: "Howard First Negro To Play for Yanks In Regular Game" which tells of Elston ... See More
Jackie Robinson on TV show...
Item #566696
December 1, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 1, 1952
* Jackie Robinson on TV show
* Calls New York Yankees racist
* MLB baseball
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31:
* ROBINSON CHARGES YANKEE RACE BIAS
* Dodgers Negro Second Baseman Cites Club on TV Program, but Clears the Players
Tells of Jackie Robinson accusing the New York Yankees organization of being racist f... See More
Ban of black golf players broken for the first time...
Item #588696
January 18, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 18, 1952
* PGA Professional Golfers Association
* Ban of black players broken for the 1st time
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 36: "Kroll Shatters Course Standard at San Diego" and "Fire Seven-Under 65 for Three-Stroke Lead; Louis Becomes First Negro to Play in PGA Event"
This was the o... See More
Harry T. Moore assassination....
Item #570072
December 27, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 27, 1951 This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BLAST TAKES LIFE OF NEGRO LEADER" "NAACP Official Killed as Explosion Rips Home".
This tells of the assassination plot on Civil Rights leader Harry T. Moore in Mims, Florida.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise goo... See More
Joe Louis... last win by knock-out...
Item #573790
June 16, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, dated June 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) last win by K.O.
* Heavyweight boxing
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Joe Louis Stops Lee Savold in Sixth Round of "Battle of the Aged" This would be Louis' last career win by knockout.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin w... See More
Ezzard Charles wins title...
Item #563266
March 8, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 8, 1951
* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 60 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 38: "Charles Decisively Outpoints Walcott at Detroit to Keep Heavyweight Title" with subheads and action photo. (see)
Tells of the heavyweight boxing title fight between Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott.... See More
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