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* Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S.
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 photos)
Nice condition.
Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog:... See More $25.00
* 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 $30.00
* "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 $60.00
* 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 $20.00
* Hank Aaron
* 700th Home run
* Closes in on Babe Ruth
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 m... See More $65.00
* Jackie Robinson death
* Brooklyn Dodgers
All of page 32 has coverage on the death of baseball great Jackie Robinson with headlines that include: "Baseball Mourns Robinson" "Brooklyn Pals Remember" "Fear of Failure Motivated Jackie" and more with photo of Robinson. (see) Loads of text,... See More $72.00
* 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 $27.00
* 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 $42.00
* 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 $32.00
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* 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 $48.00
* 1st negro astronaut announced
* Robert Henry Lawrence
* USAF
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "First Negro Named For Astronaut Role" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Robert Henry Lawrence becoming the very 1st black astronaut in history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipe... See More $45.00
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
* Basketball
This 8 page newspaper has two column photo on page 3 which shows Bill Russell with Red Auerbach after Russell was named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. See photo for text.
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the movie... See More $28.00
* 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 ... See More $90.00
* 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 $29.00
* 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 $73.00
* Famous Civil Rights march
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Washington D.C.
The front page has a 3 column head just below the fold: "The Drama Of 200,000 People - Next Goal Is Passage Of Civil Rights Bill" which also has a for column photos captioned: "Placards Carry the Theme of Freedom March In Washingt... See More $54.00
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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.
$33.00
* 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.
... See More $25.00
* 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 $28.00
* Bob Feller
* Jackie Robinson
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More $42.00
Other... See More $48.00
* 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 $35.00
* Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy
* The Express - 1st negro to win it
* Syracuse Orangemen
* Enos the chimp into space
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Ernie Davis Of Syracuse Awarded Heisman Trophy".
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named E... See More $40.00
* Charlayne Hunter-Gault
* University of Georgia 1st African-American student - Racial tensions
This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Closing of Georgia U. Threatened Over Coed" with subheads and small photo of Hunter. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small bind... See More $26.00
Tells of the lynching of negro Mack Parker in Poplarville, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, ot... See More $48.00
This tells of the negro students impending Little Rock Central High School entrance under armed escort.
Ot... See More $40.00
* 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 $52.00
* Autherine Lucy
* University of Alabama
* 1st Negro student
This 76 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Report Alabama Expels Negro Coed 2nd Time
with a one column photo of Autherine Lucy. Continues on page 8.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikiped... See More $28.00
* Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama
* 1st black student
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALABAMA MOB PELTS AUTO OF NEGRO STUDENT" and "Three Are Arrested as Head of University Calls For Guard Help".
Tells of the 1st black student to attend the Un... See More $36.00
* 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 er... See More $45.00
* 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)
Other news of the ... See More $30.00
* Rosa Parks
* Montgomery, Alabama, "back of the bus" incident
* Segregation in the South
This complete, 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 reading: "SEGREGATION TEST POSSIBLE IN ALABAMA" and "Arrest of Negro Refusing To Use Back Section of Bus May Be Basis".
This is a very historic ... See More $225.00
* 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 $48.00
* 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 $36.00
* 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 $48.00
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More $38.00
* 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 $45.00
* 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 $39.00
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 $53.00
* 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 $48.00
* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 33: "Charles Favored to Defeat Oma in Title Fight Tonight" with subheads and tale of the tape. (see)
Nice to have from the city where it happened.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition i... See More $30.00
* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* 1st negro winner
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.
Tells of the first negro to... See More $42.00
The 1st African-American President of the United States...
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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008* Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S.
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 photos)
Nice condition.
Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog:... See More $25.00
Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
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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 $30.00
From the Civil Rights era...
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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 $60.00
Black-out newspaper... World Trade Center photo...
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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 $20.00
Hank Aaron... 700th home run...
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1973 * Hank Aaron
* 700th Home run
* Closes in on Babe Ruth
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 m... See More $65.00
1972 Jackie Robinson death...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 25, 1972 * Jackie Robinson death
* Brooklyn Dodgers
All of page 32 has coverage on the death of baseball great Jackie Robinson with headlines that include: "Baseball Mourns Robinson" "Brooklyn Pals Remember" "Fear of Failure Motivated Jackie" and more with photo of Robinson. (see) Loads of text,... See More $72.00
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
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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
$28.00
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
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MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 18, 1970 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 commun... See More
$28.00
Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit...
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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 $27.00
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
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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
$28.00
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
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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
$32.00
1968 Olympics Black Power salute...
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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 $42.00
James Earl Ray captured...
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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 $32.00
Search for Dr. King's Killer...
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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.
$26.00
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
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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 $48.00
1st Negro astronaut....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1967* 1st negro astronaut announced
* Robert Henry Lawrence
* USAF
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "First Negro Named For Astronaut Role" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Robert Henry Lawrence becoming the very 1st black astronaut in history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipe... See More $45.00
Lawrence Joel Receives Medal of Honor...
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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...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966 * Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
* Basketball
This 8 page newspaper has two column photo on page 3 which shows Bill Russell with Red Auerbach after Russell was named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. See photo for text.
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the movie... See More $28.00
First all black team wins NCAA championship....
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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 ... See More $90.00
Sidney Poitier...
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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 $29.00
Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
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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 $73.00
Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 29, 1963 * Famous Civil Rights march
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Washington D.C.
The front page has a 3 column head just below the fold: "The Drama Of 200,000 People - Next Goal Is Passage Of Civil Rights Bill" which also has a for column photos captioned: "Placards Carry the Theme of Freedom March In Washingt... See More $54.00
University of Alabama desegregated...
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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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$35.00
* 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
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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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.
... See More $25.00
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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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 $28.00
Bob Feller... Jackie Robinson...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1962 * Bob Feller
* Jackie Robinson
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More $42.00
Martin Luther King, Jr. march in Albany, Georgia...
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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.Other... See More $48.00
Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
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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 $35.00
Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961* Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy
* The Express - 1st negro to win it
* Syracuse Orangemen
* Enos the chimp into space
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Ernie Davis Of Syracuse Awarded Heisman Trophy".
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named E... See More $40.00
Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 8, 1961 * Charlayne Hunter-Gault
* University of Georgia 1st African-American student - Racial tensions
This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Closing of Georgia U. Threatened Over Coed" with subheads and small photo of Hunter. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small bind... See More $26.00
Mack Parker lynching...
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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 $48.00
Little Rock Nine...
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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.
Ot... See More $40.00
Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...
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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 $52.00
Autherine Lucy... University of Alabama's first negro student...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 1, 1956 * Autherine Lucy
* University of Alabama
* 1st Negro student
This 76 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Report Alabama Expels Negro Coed 2nd Time
with a one column photo of Autherine Lucy. Continues on page 8.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikiped... See More $28.00
Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 7, 1956* Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama
* 1st black student
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALABAMA MOB PELTS AUTO OF NEGRO STUDENT" and "Three Are Arrested as Head of University Calls For Guard Help".
Tells of the 1st black student to attend the Un... See More $36.00
Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
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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 er... See More $45.00
Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...
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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)
Other news of the ... See More $30.00
Rosa Parks...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 * Rosa Parks
* Montgomery, Alabama, "back of the bus" incident
* Segregation in the South
This complete, 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 reading: "SEGREGATION TEST POSSIBLE IN ALABAMA" and "Arrest of Negro Refusing To Use Back Section of Bus May Be Basis".
This is a very historic ... See More $225.00
Ernie Banks home run record....
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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 $48.00
Negro Emmett Till's body found....
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, September 2, 1955
* Emmett Louis 'Bobo' Till found dead
* Mississippi Delta... (1st report)
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Delta Slaying Probed".
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Emmett Louis "Bobo" Till (July 25, 19
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* Emmett Louis 'Bobo' Till found dead
* Mississippi Delta... (1st report)
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Delta Slaying Probed".
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Emmett Louis "Bobo" Till (July 25, 19
Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...
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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 $36.00
Sam Jones.... 1st Negro to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball...
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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 $48.00
Sam Jones 1st black no-hitter pitcher....
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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 $38.00
Elston Howard becomes 1st Black Yankee...
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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 $45.00
Jackie Robinson on TV show...
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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 $39.00
Harry T. Moore assassination....
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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 $53.00
Ezzard Charles wins title...
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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 $48.00
Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 12, 1951* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 33: "Charles Favored to Defeat Oma in Title Fight Tonight" with subheads and tale of the tape. (see)
Nice to have from the city where it happened.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition i... See More $30.00
Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 23, 1950* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* 1st negro winner
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.
Tells of the first negro to... See More $42.00
