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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 ... See More
First African-American President of the United States...
Item #629582
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.
Our post on the History's Newsstand Blog:
Regardless of your view on the recent U.S. election, one
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Death and obituary of Shirley Chisholm...
Item #641404
January 4, 2005
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005
* Death of Shirley Chisholm
* 1st African American Woman
* Elected to United States Congress
Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be elected to the United States Congress; and in 1972 the f... See More
The Million Man March at the nation's capital...
Item #649831
October 17, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 17, 1995
* Million Man March
* African Americans
* Louis Farrakhan
* National Mall - Wash. D.C.
The nice headline reports on the Million Man March on Washington with: "Black Men, in Show of Unity, Join in 400,000-Strong March". This event was a gathering of African-American men at the National Mall, called by Louis Farrakhan. Also on the ftpg: "... See More
Death of Cab Calloway, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #644760
November 20, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994
* Cab Calloway death (1st report)
* African American jazz - scat singer
* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City
Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete firs... See More
The death of famed singer Marian Anderson...
Item #646883
April 9, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1993 The bottom of the front page has a report headed: "Trailblazing Contralto Marian Anderson Dies" with subhead: "The Black Singer Overcame Prejudice to Gain Worldwide Acclaim for Her Concert Hall Artistry". Included is a photo of her from 1939.
The article carries over to page 36 with much detail on her life and a photo of her from 1990. Ma... See More
Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #644170
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
1st African American plays Masters....
Item #613554
April 11, 1975
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1975
* Lee Elder breaks the color barrier
* 1st African American in Masters (day 1)
* PGA Professional Gold Accociation
The sport's section has an historic African American item in the sport of professional golf.
Page 37 has a five column headline: "Nichols Shoots 67 for Lead in Masters; Nicklaus at 68, Palmer 69, Elder 74" with subhead an two r... See More
Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother slain...
Item #596678
July 1, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 1, 1974
* Alberta Williams King killed
* Martin Luther King Jr. mother
* Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov defects
The front page has a four column headline: "Mother of Dr. King Is Killed in Church; Atlanta Deacon Slain; Gunman Seized" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on page 20. Loads of text here. 1st report coverage ... 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
Death of Jackie Robinson...
Item #642613
October 24, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 24, 1972
* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball
* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
The back page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson Is Dead at 51". (see)
Complete as a 4 page issue, a few small binding holes along the spine, address stamp within the masthead, nice... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #615496
June 18, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 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 commun... 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
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626815
April 16, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971
* Rare African American periodical
* Nation of Islam religious movement
* Elijah Muhammad - founder
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 Na... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626901
December 18, 1970
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
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #630771
December 18, 1970
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
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
James Earl Ray sentenced...
Item #637292
March 11, 1969
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, March 11, 1969
* James Earl Ray sentenced to 99 years
* Martin Luther King Jr. murderer
Above the masthead is a six column headline: "Ray Sentence Leaves Many Queries Unanswered" with caption: "Mrs.King Dissatisfied On Outcome"
Complete in 12 pages, good condition.... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626902
March 7, 1969
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 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 commun... 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
Arthur Ashe 1st black U.S. Open tennis champ....
Item #599475
August 26, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 26, 1968
* Tennis star Arthur Ashe
* 1st black to win
* US Open
Within the sport's section (page 8) is a three column heading: "1st American In 15 Years As Ashe Takes Nationals". This is 1st report coverage on Arthur Ashe becoming the first African American to win the United States Open Tennis championship.
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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.
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Robert Kennedy mourned... Extradition sought for James Earl Ray...
Item #637751
June 10, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, June 10, 1968 The front page has a headline "Pilgrimages Continue at Grave -- Millions Mourn Kennedy". "The pilgrimage of mourners to the grave of Robert F. Kennedy continued today. More than 7,000 filed past the new white cross at Arlington National Cemetery before midday...". This tells of Mr. Kennedy's burial.
Also on the f... See More
James Earl Ray wanted by FBI...
Item #637758
May 14, 1968
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 14, 1868 Page 6 carries a 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement "WANTED BY FBI" for James Earl Ray and the list of all of his aliasas. "James Earl Ray, a Missouri prison escapee, sought under the alias Eric Starvo Galt in connection with the gunshot slaying of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the FBI's 'Ten Mos... See More
Columbia University protests...
Item #596470
April 24, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1968
* Columbia University protests
* Hamilton Hall - Morningside Park
The front page has a four column photo near the bottom of the page with heading: "300 Protesting Columbia Students Barricade Office of College Dean"
Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 76 pages, v... 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 #618851
April 8, 1968
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, April 8, 1968
* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
* Negroes riot - protests
The front page has a four column headline: "Riot-Ripped Capital Guarded By Armed Troops, Hundreds Fires Set" Also: "Congress Expected To Act On Civil Rights In Wake Of Riots" and more.
The back page has a five column headline: "Hopes King Murder Will End ... See More
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
Item #604620
April 6, 1968
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, April 6, 1968
* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination (2nd report)
* America riots - protests
The front page has a one column heading: "Net Is Spread Far for Killer Of Dr. King".
Also a three column headline: "Capital Torn Anew By Arson, Looting" with subhead (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
Item #615606
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.
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Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...
Item #650069
February 23, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 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 communit... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Muhammad Ali... O.J. Simpson...
Item #650070
January 19, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, January 19, 1968 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 communiti... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626917
January 5, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, January 5, 1968 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 communitie... See More
Carl B. Stokes... First African-American Mayor of a large U.S. city...
Item #647897
November 9, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 9, 1967
* Carl B. Stokes becomes 1st African-American mayor of a large U.S. city
* Elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
* Richard G. Hatcher becomes 1st African American mayor of Gary, Indiana
The front page has a four column heading: "Negro Elected Mayor in Gary, Ind.; Stokes Apparent Victor in Cleveland" First report coverage on ... See More
Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court...
Item #626941
June 14, 1967
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 14, 1967
* Thurgood Marshall appointed by the president
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
Page 22 has articles headed: "First Supreme Court Negro Is Easy-Going" and "Negro's Position Appears Certain", the latter article beginning: "President Johnson's appointment of Solicitor General Thurgood Marshal t... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #630768
June 2, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 2, 1967 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 communities, ... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626920
March 17, 1967
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 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 communities... 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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James H. Meredith shot.. Civil Rights...
Item #608212
June 7, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 7, 1966
* James Howard Meredith shot
* 1st University of Mississippi Negro
* Civil Rights march for voting
The front page has a four column headline: "Wounded Meredith Vows: 'A Shall Return' To Miss." with two related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on James Meredith being shot during his Civil Rights march from Memphis, Tennesse... See More
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 (starters) wins NCAA championship....
Item #628772
March 20, 1966
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 20, 1966
* Texas Western upsets 4-time NCAA champs Kentucky in NCAA basketball championship
* First-ever all-black team (starters) to win the title
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 ... 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
Gov. Wallace to meet with delegates... Selma-Montgomery issues...
Item #618178
March 30, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1965 Page 29 carries a report "Wallace To Meet Delegates Today" "He Will Hear Grievances Offered By Negro Leaders". "The office of Gov. George C. Wallace announce in Mongtomery tonight that the Governor would meet tomorrow with negro leaders who wish to present grievances against the state Government... Meanwhile, this tired little... See More
Major event in the early Vietnam War era...
Item #608637
March 25, 1965
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 25, 1965 The banner headline is an ominous and prophetic statement concerning the future of the Vietnam War during this early stage of American involvement: "VIET CRISIS GROWS" as well as: "Red China Would Send Troops". This report notes that Red China is committed to sending troops to fight in Vietnam if the Americans persist in their growing inv... See More
The death of Amos Alonzo Stagg... 1st ever space walk... Selma-Montgomery March...
Item #585860
March 18, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 18, 1965
* Judge grants Selma to Montgomery march
* Amos Alonzo Stagg death (1st report)
* Cosmonaut Alexey Arkhipovich Leonov, 1st ever human space walk (historic)
This newspaper has a banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Russian Takes First Space Walk From Orbiting Ship" with subhead "2 Cosmonauts Up; One Walks ... See More
Selma-Montgomery march ruling... Johnson's voting bill...
Item #617623
March 18, 1965
WALL STREET JOURNAL, Pacific Coast Edition, March 18, 1965 On the front page under the heading "World Wide" reports "Johnson Sent his new Negro voting bill to Congress"; "Alabama Officials were barred from hindering a 50-mile civil-rights march" and "Martin Luther King, Jr. triumphantly announced the decision to hundreds of his followers massed before the c... 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
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #618450
March 16, 1965
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 16, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a five column headline: "Negro Leaders Meet On Plans To Resume Highway March To Capitol" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.... See More
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #618532
March 15, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has one column headings: "SELMA STIFFINS BAN ON MARCHES" "WALLACE TO BAR A RIGHTS MARCH TILL COURT ACTS" "Will Not Allow Continued Demonstrations in Selma or Seek Conciliation" with related photo. Much more on pages 22 & 23. Loads of text he... See More
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #618622
March 15, 1965
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 15, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Fight for Civil Rights era original
The front page has a four column headline: "Memorial March at Selma Is Blocked By Police Today" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.... See More
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