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The Jews & Christianity... Andy Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #639131
December 14, 1831
BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Jews & Christianity relation
The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never boun... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #638872
June 6, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The front page has a one column heading: "CUBA OPENS DOORS TO 907 ON ST. LOUIS" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high ... See More
Dutch Schultz trial ends in a deadlock..
Item #638745
April 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1935
* Dutch Schultz trial ends in a deadlock
* Jewish gangster - beer baron - bootlegger
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEADLOCK OF JURY ENDS SCHULTZ TRIAL; 7 TO 5 AT THE END" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the end of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion that resulted in a... See More
Death of Jay Gould... Black scholar William Sanders Scarborough...
Item #638526
December 15, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, December 15, 1892 The full front page is a photo of: "The Late Jay Gould" with page 4 having an accompanying article of the same heading. Yet another page is filled with six photos of: "The Birthplace & Some of the Residences of the Late Jay Gould"
Also of Judaica interest is an article on: "Isaac M. Wise" with a ph... See More
Boston report... A Jew is baptized...
Item #638036
February 25, 1765
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Feb. 25, 1765 The front page begins with a report headed: "America - Boston (New England)" concerning the loss of a ship in a storm. A brief item begins: "They write from Prague that Nowel Naski, the most learned Jew in that city, has abjured Judaism & was baptized...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Constantine pogrom in Algeria... Jews massacre...
Item #637914
August 7, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1934
* Constantine, Algeria pogrom
* Anti Jewish riots - Jews massacre
* Arabs - Muslims attack
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "100 SLAIN, 300 HURT AS ARABS AND JEWS CLASH IN ALGERIA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Muslim anti-Jewish riots in Constantine, Algeria.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Dr. Stephen S. Wise calls for Palestine homeland for Jews...
Item #637564
September 27, 1945
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, September 27, 1945 The back of the front page has a 4-column heading: "Rally Will Demand Palestine As a Haven to Homeless Jews", which includes in part: "The council co-chairman, Dr. Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland and Dr. Stephen S. Wise of New York, today declared: 'In spite of the unequivocal resolution adopted by the British Labor Party confe... See More
Nazi treatment of Jews considered re. Olympics...
Item #637441
June 4, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1934
* 1936 Olympics to be boycotted ?
* Persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany
The top of page 21 has a banner headline: "Nazi Stand on Jews to Be Studied Further Before U. S. Takes Olympic Action" with subheads and photo of Avery Brundage. Unusual finding a headline in the sport's section that relates to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other ... See More
Stephen Samuel Wise honored... Reform rabbi...
Item #637263
March 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1934
* Stephen Samuel Wise honored - Jewish
* Reform Judaism rabbi - Zionist leader
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "RABBI WISE HAILED AS 'GREAT CITIZEN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the honoring of Zionist leader, Stephen Samuel Wise, at a birthday dinner in NYC.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Thomas Nast print... Italy... Vicksburg...
Item #636856
July 14, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1866 Dblpgctrfld. has five illustrations, two rather large showing: 'Vicksburg, from the Old Spanish Fort' and 'Natchez on the Hill', plus 3 other scenes. Small scene shows: 'Negro in Stocks: A Scene in Florida' and 'Sunday Amusements at New Orleans--Duel at the Half-Way House'. Full page "The Uprising of Italy" by T... See More
Jerusalem from the Golden Gate...
Item #636851
March 17, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 17, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Snuffing the Candle for Grandpa." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Railroad Bridge Across the Hudson River at Albany, New York." Ten small illus. pertaining to "Jerusalem from the Golden Gate, Showing the Temple Area in the Fore Ground, with the Mosques and Minarets in the Holy Place." Four small illus. perta... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress... A new fort at Pittsburgh...
Item #636751
June 2, 1792
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, June 2, 1792
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress signed
* Fort Lafayette - Pittsburgh
Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Law Of The Union - An Act...for Making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type: Geo. Washington, President of the United States. Pg. 2 also has an item headed &q... See More
Ullstain Verlag is Aryanized....
Item #636733
November 2, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1933
* Ullstein Verlag publishing company of Germany
* Seized by the Nazis - Aryanization (Nazism)
the top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS SWALLOW UP ULLSTEIN PRESS, LARGEST IN REICH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Jewish Ullstein family being disseized by the Nazi authorities and their business "aryanized&... See More
Israeli Air Force first put into action...
Item #636660
May 21, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The top of the front page has one column heads: "ARABS CONTINUE SWIFT ADVANCES IN WALLED AREA" "Arab Legion Claims Upper Hand in Battle". There is a smaller head: "The Jewish Air Force made its first strike, bo... See More
Item #636518
August 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1933
* Chancellor Adolph Hitler
* Jewish Friends ? Jews
The top of page 12 has an interesting article headed: "Hitler Condemned Progroms as Young Man; Had Jewish Friends, Companion Relates" (see) Total opposite to what laid ahead.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition, some spine wear, otherwise very nic... See More
Passover & the Jews... Early San Diego prints...
Item #636456
March 23, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 23, 1889 A fullpg. has 5 prints of: "Lower California. The New Gold Discoveries in Santa Clara Valley--Scenes & Incidents of the Rush to the Mines." Another pg. has an article: "Unleavened Bread For The Passover" plus two related illustrations on the making of it for the Jewish feast. Yet another page is entirely taken u... See More
One of the "Notable Jews" issues...
Item #636435
March 30, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 30, 1893 Of special interest is installment #7 of "Notable Jews - Adolph S. Ochs" which also includes a photograph of him. This is a series which ran in Leslie's for much of the year (others available: inquire). Ochs was publisher if the famous New York Times.
This is also the: "Easter Number" issue which has a special ... See More
1933 Holy Fire miracle in Jerusalem....
Item #636230
April 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1933
* "Holy Fire" miracle in Jerusalem
* Church of the Holy Sepulchre
* Orthodox Christians - Easter
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "JERUSALEM VIEWS RITE OF HOLY FIRE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636074
July 6, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opens
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "32 NATIONS GATHER TO HELP REFUGEES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refu... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636072
July 7, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opening day
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of... See More
Desert Storm...
Item #635743
January 18, 1991
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Jan. 18, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War begins
* Persian Gulf
The banner headline announces: "Missiles Hit Israel" "Waves of Allied Planes Pound Iraq" with other related subheads, as well as a color map and 2 related color photos.
The complete section 1 (of 4?) with pages 1-24, very nice condition.... See More
Lion Feuchtwanger's home ransacked....
Item #634202
March 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1933
* Lion Feuchtwanger - German-Jewish novelist
* Persecution by the Nazis
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Nazis Raid Home of Lion Feuchtwanger; Seize Manuscript of His Novel on Hitler" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very hig... See More
A farming community for the Jews...
Item #633707
July 11, 1879
NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1879
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Page 2 has an interesting & quite lengthy article: "COLONY FARMING FOR JEWS" "A Project Favored by the Hebrew Convention" "Land to be Bought For Fifty Families With Money Raised by Subscription--Five Hundred Acres Offered as a Gift."
An interesting program of which we were not familiar. Eight pag... See More
A Jewish view of Jesus...
Item #633535
February 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1871
* Jewish perspective of Jesus - Jews
* Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise lecture
The back page contains a fascinating article under the heading: "The Origin Of Christianity" "Rev. Dr. Wise, of Cincinnati, on the Apostle Paul--The Religion of Jesus from a Jewish Point of View" beginning: "The last of an interesting series of lectures by Rev. ... See More
Displayable New Year's color cover...
Item #633400
December 29, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,New York, Dec. 29, 1892 The issue still retains the typically elusive color front wrapper which shows a nice, wintry scene, captioned: "New Year 1893" see. Very nice for display.
The inside ftpg. shows: "The Unique New Year's Festival in Philadelphia--A Procession of Masqueraders...". Other prints include: "The Columbian Exposition... See More
Jewish Times report...Westinghouse Brake...
Item #633385
July 22, 1872
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, July 22, 1872 This issue contains an article from the "Jewish Times, commenting upon the report of Professor Gratz and two merchants who have lately returned from an extensive tour in Palestine." Another article is "The Westinghouse Air-Brake" which was being used on the railroad.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
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A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
Warsaw Jews given additional rights...
Item #633276
November 9, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1848
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The bottom of the ftpg. has a small article: "The Jews In Favor" noting in part: "...accords some extension to the rights which the Jews enjoyed in Poland. It declares that in 13 streets where only 3 Jews have been hitherto admitted to live, as many as five can reside for the future...they may eve... See More
Louis Marshall memorial tribute...
Item #632909
November 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1929
* re. Louis Marshall death
* Jewish community leader
* Minorities advocate
Page 23 has one column headings: "2,500 PAY TRIBUTE TO LOUIS MARSHALL" "Memorial for Jewish Leader is Attended by Delegates of More Than 76 Societies" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other title... See More
Kristallnacht... no regret by Nazis...
Item #632536
November 12, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1938
* Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
This is a very significant issue in Judaica history and the story of the Holocaust. The front page has a three line, three column head concerning the attacks on Jewish folks in Germany known as Kristallnacht: "Nazis Warn Foreign Press 'Lies' Will Hurt Reich Jews; Ar... See More
Night of the Long Knives aftermath...
Item #632039
July 5, 1934
ALBANY EVEING NEWS, New York, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives aftermath
* Adolph Hitler - Franz Von Papen
The front page has a three column headline: "VON PAPEN'S OUSTER SURE, NAZIS REPORT, WHILE STRIFE THREATENS WHOLE NATION" with subheads that include: "Anti-Jewish Feeling Revives--Farmers' Attitude Uncertain" and more.
Complete in 36 pages, some spine... See More
1949 Israel-Egypt Armistice Agreement...
Item #632029
February 24, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1949
* Israel-Egypt Armistice Agreement
* Mandatory Palestine - Al-Faluja
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ISRAEL AND EGYPT REACH ARMISTICE, WILL SIGN TODAY" with subheads. Continues inside with complete text of the agreement and related map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicati... See More
Irma Grese and Josef Kramer death sentence.........
Item #631654
November 18, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1945
* Josef Kramer & Irma Grese death sentences
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp leaders
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kramer and Irma Grese Will Die With 9 Others for Reich Murders" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 p... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #631293
May 8, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Mention of the infamous "gas vans"
Page 8 has an article headed: "SOVIET SAYS NAZIS MURDERED 102,000" "Civilians and War Prisoners Killed Near Rovno, Poland, Commission Charges" See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Hun... See More
A Jewish homeland in Ethiopia?... Doc Barker killed...
Item #631254
January 15, 1939
PACIFIC EMPRESS, "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 15, 1939 A rather rare, small newspaper with the bkpg. having: "Jews Reject Il Duce's Offer of Aid" which was his proposal for establishing a Jewish state in Italian Ethiopia (see). Also a report that outlaw Doc Barker, son of Ma Barker & brother of Fred Baker, wa... See More
Jerusalem attacked by the air....
Item #631149
July 12, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1948
* Jerusalem attacked by airplanes (1st time)
* Arab-Israeli War - Egypt
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The front page has one column heading that include: "ARABS ENCIRCLED AT VITAL HIGHWAY, SURRENDER LYDDA" "PLANES ATTACK HOLY CITY" "Raid Made by Egyptian Fliers--Iraqi Troops Lead Capture of 7 Villages Above Jenin" and more. (see) ... See More
Jews converting to Christianity?...
Item #631034
August 20, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 20, 1789 Page 2 contains an interesting Judaica item headed: "A Singular Imposition" and beginning: "The boast of the Jews, that not one of them ever became a genuine convert to Christianity since its establishment is probably confirmed by the following instance...During the last summer a Polish Jew...so far excited the attention of ... See More
Louis D. Brandeis... 1st Jewish Supreme Court Justice...
Item #630812
June 6, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1916 Page 6 carries a column-wide headline "BRANDEIS SEATED ON SUPREME BENCH" with subheads "Throng of Public Men and His Family Attend Ceremonies After Oath Is Administered" "Many Congratulations" "Lord Chief Justice Reading Sends Message of Felicitation on New Justice's Appointment". "Every available seat in the c... See More
Should the U.S. boycott the 1936 Olympics?
Item #630506
December 9, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1935
* Movement to boycott the Berlin Olympics
* Jewish Holocaust - plight of the Jews
* Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany
* Amateur Athletic Union votes for participation
There was considerable controversy in the United States preceding the 1936 Olympics as to whether the games should be boycotted due to Hitler's Nazi regime and its treatment of J... See More
Sergeants Affair... Anti-Jewish attack....
Item #630404
August 1, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1947
* The Sergeants affair hangings
* Anti-Jewish response in Palestine
* Anti-semitism - British troops
The front page has a one column heading: "INCENSED BRITONS KILL 5 IN TEL AVIV TO AVENGE HANGING" with subheads. (see) More on page 4 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Oth... See More
Post-Hebron massacre...
Item #630322
September 17, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1929 Page three carries a column-wide headline "ARAB RAIDS TONIGHT FEARED IN PALESTINE" with subheads "Many Christians in Jerusalem Put Crosses on Houses to Protect Them" "16 Moslems Die in Clash" " "Also Police Search Teiba, 18 Miles From Capital, for Loot Taken In Riots" "44 Jews Jailed At Acre" and mo... See More
Solly Joel death... Wiley Post announces flight...
Item #630290
May 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1931
* Solomon "Solly" Joel death
* Jewish - Judaica
* South African diamonds king
Page 3 has a one column heading: "OKLAHOMA INDIAN PLANS GLOBE FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
Page 17 has a one column heading: "SOLLY JOEL IS DEAD; 'KING OF DIAMONDS'" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Solomon... See More
Death of Golda Meir... Great Judaica item...
Item #629752
December 9, 1978
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Dec. 9, 1978 A banner headline announces: "Golda Meir, Israeli Leader, Dies at 80" with an illustration of her. Present are the outer leaves of the front section only with pages 1, 2, 17 & 18. Good condition. The wonderful graphic would make this perfect for framing.
A Jewish view of Jesus...
Item #629637
February 20, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 20, 1871
* Jewish perspective of Jesus - Jews
* Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise lecture
* Ernest Renan theory unsupported ?
The back page contains a fascinating article under the heading: "Religious", titled: "A Jewish View of Jesus", with a preface which includes: "Rabbi Isaac M. Wise delivered the first lecture of the course on the Talmud and ... See More
Leo Frank Lynched in 1915...
Item #629630
August 19, 1915
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 19, 1915
* Leo Frank lynching... Mary Phagan murder
* Hunt for the lynchers
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page:
* LYNCHING JUST, SAYS WOODWARD
* Mayor of Atlanta Upholds the Killing of Frank
* 'Brave And Loyal Men'
Tells of the recent lynching of Leo Frank for the murder of a young gi
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* Leo Frank lynching... Mary Phagan murder
* Hunt for the lynchers
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page:
* LYNCHING JUST, SAYS WOODWARD
* Mayor of Atlanta Upholds the Killing of Frank
* 'Brave And Loyal Men'
Tells of the recent lynching of Leo Frank for the murder of a young gi
Armenian Genocide... French Battleship Bouvet sinking...
Item #629525
March 20, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 20, 1915
* The sinking of the French Battleship Bouvet
* The Armenian Genocide has begun?
The front page has: "Allies Lose Three Big Battleships In New Attack On Dardanelles; 600 French Drown, British Safe", with subhead: "Irresistible, Ocean, and Bouvet Go Down, Hitting Mines in Strait." Considerable coverage and a map is included. An... See More
Donald Forbes, "Scotland's Most Dangerous Man" - sentenced...
Item #629408
September 22, 1970
EVENING CITIZEN, Glasgow, Scotland, September 22, 1970
* Donald Forbes, "Scotland's Most Dangerous Man", sentenced to life in jail
* Reprieved from life sentence in 1958, he kills again
* The PFLP declares hostages to be POW's
The front page has the one-column heading: "Reprieved Killer Murders Again" (with photo), which tells of the 2nd murder and convict... See More
Albert Einstein celebration...
Item #629363
April 17, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1929
* Albert Einstein celebrated
* Metropolitan Opera House
* 50th birthday celebration
* Jewish National Fund
Page 7 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN IS HONORED AT MEETING HERE" with subheads. (see) Probably can only be found in NYC papers.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, a little irregular at the spine,... See More
The Yom Kippur War...
Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew resigns...
Item #629337
October 10, 1973
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Chicago, Illinois, October 10, 1973 (front leaf only)
* Vice-President Agnew convicted of tax evasion
* Spiro T.Agnew resigns
* Arab-Israeli War
The front of this single-leaf has the dramatic: "Agnew quits!", with the full-banner subhead: "Gets 3 years' probation on tax charge." - with photo. Also included is: "Iraq joins war on Israel, Russ... See More
Peace with the Creek Indian Nation...
Item #629053
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1794 Among the articles is: "Observations on the Jewish Festival of the New Moon" which takes 3 1/2 pages. Near the back is news headed: "America" which is a letter from Augusta, Georgia, concerning relations with the Creek Indian Nation noting in part: "...in consequence of a meeting which I have had at this place with the ch... See More
Jews are expelled... Kentucky's Mammoth Cave...
Item #629035
August 24, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 24, 1816 One of the better items in his issue is a brief article headed "Summary Notices of Events" which includes: "It is stated that the senate of the 'free city' of Lubec has ordered all the Jews settled there ti leave it..." with a bit more, and ending with: "...They seem never to have a home." (see).
Amon... See More
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