Historic Newspapers: New Additions
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1937
* Alcatraz Island prison mutiny
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "BEATS WARDEN IN ALCATRAZ" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
Background: The September 24, 1937 Alcatraz mutiny marked a pivotal turning point in American penology, serving as the first major test of the…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 2, 1993
* Tupac Shakur 2Pac arrested
* Aggravated assault against police
* American rapper and actor
Page F2 of the "Calendar Section" has a report with heading: "Rappers Arrested in Shootings" with small photo of Tupac Shakur.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Los Angeles Times own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
I suspect this to
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 7, 1946
* Historic Operation Remote - military aircraft flight
* Unmanned B-17 Flying Fortress drone (QB-17)
* United States Army Air Forces flight over the Pacific
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "PLANES HOP PACIFIC DIRECTED BY RADIO" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Background: On August 6, 1946, the United States Army Air Forces made military aviation history during Operation Remote when an unmanned B-17…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1941
* Charles Hussock arrest in New York City
* Distribution of literature on public streets
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement stalled
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "JEHOVAH ARREST HIGH COURT ISSUE" with subheads. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Much on the beginning World…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 12, 1936
* Wilhelm Gustloff funeral
* Adolph Hitler attends w/ others
* Becomes a propaganda martyr
* Nazi leader in Switzerland
* Croatian Jewish student
Near the top of page 2 is a one column heading: "SWISS NAZI HEAD SLAIN BY STUDENT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Wilhelm Gustloff, Nazi leader in Switzerland, by David Frankfueter, a Croatian Jewish student.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 6, 1993
* Best "Jurassic Park" film advertisement
* Pre opening movie premiere review
* Steven Spielberg science-fiction adventure
* Actor Sam Neill & Actress Laura Dern
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical…
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 17, 1933
* Prohibition ending - Beer returning - legal liquor
* Original King Kong film opening day advertisement
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "CONGRESS O.K.'S BEER SALE BY APRIL" with subheads. Nice for display.
Page 16 has 8 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "KING KONG" in Albany, New York. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.
Background: Passed by Congress and signed into…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 15, 1964
* The Beatles - English rock band
* "Beatlemania" invasion of Australia
The bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "100 Hurt as Melbourne Greets Beatles" with lead-in: "Crowd Of 250,000 Turns Out" and small photo of George Harrison. (see images)
Complete with all 30+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Background: The arrival of The Beatles in Melbourne on June 14, 1964, stands as a monumental cultural watershed moment,…
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 1978
* Finally captured and arraigned in Florida
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
* Shortly after the FSU sorority killings
The top of page 13 has a five column heading: "Fugitive eyed in FSU killings" with lead-in: "One of FBI's 10 Most Wanted Caught" and rare photo showing Bundy in a Pensacola courtroom. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 40…
Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 7, 1990
* "Motley Crue" L.A. concert advertisement
* "Dr. Feelgood World Tour" hometown welcome
* w/ "Faster Pussycat" at Long Beach Arena
* American heavy metal - hard rock bands
* Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and…
NEW YORK POST, Nov. 30, 1939
* Winter War begins
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* Finland invasion
* World War II
The front page has a great banner headline for display: "RUSSIANS BOMB FINLAND; Capital Afire, Hundreds Die" with two related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: The Winter War began on November 30, 1939, when the Soviet Union launched a surprise invasion…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1930
* Marcus Garvey banned from Cuba
* Jamaican black nationalism activist
Page 4 has a somewhat brief report with a small one column heading: "Cuba Puts Ban On Garvey" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Background: On January 30, 1930, The New York Times briefly reported under the heading "Cuba Puts Ban On Garvey" that the Cuban government under President Gerardo Machado had restricted Jamaican Pan-Africanist leader…
SECTION 6 only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 7, 1943
* Hollywood actress Greer Garson
* Golden & World War II era
This section contains entertainment related material throughout with a front page color photo of Hollywood actress Greer Garson. (see images)
Complete section 6 only with 16 pages, minor margin wear, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
Background: This February 7, 1943 issue of the Chicago Sunday Tribune’s "Section 6" holds…
NEW YORK POST., July 30, 1952
* Washington D.C. UFO Incident
* Flying Saucers craze - panic
Page 2 has a heading that reads: "AF Now Calls Those Saucers Heat, Illusion" (see images)
Complete with all 60 pages, tabloid size, a little spine wear, small tape mend on the front page, generally in nice condition.
Background: The 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Flap—which reached its frantic climax around July 29, 1952—stands as a seminal watershed moment in Cold War history, military intelligence, and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 26, 1990
* Happy Land social club Fire
* The Bronx arsonist disaster
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Blaze Kills 87 in N.Y. Social Club" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page 12.
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), light toning at the central fold, very nice condition.
Background: The 1990 Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx—where an arsonist ignited gasoline at the sole exit, killing 87 predominantly Honduran victims—remains one…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 1989
* First "Stealth Bomber" maiden flight
* Northrop B-2 Spirit - U.S. Air Force
* Subsonic military aircraft - airplane
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Stealth Bomber Makes 1st Flight" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with all sections (90+ pages), one fold along the center, nice condition.
Background: On July 17, 1989, the aviation world reached a pivotal milestone when the Northrop B-2 Spirit made its maiden flight…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1927
* Chicago excursion boat steamer disaster
* Lake Michigan storm capsizing - capsized
The front page has a great banner headline for display: "22 DROWNED IN LAKE WRECK" with subheads. A full page pictorial is on the back page. (see images) Great to have in this Chicago publication.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning, some wear along the spine and 1st column (unrelated), generally in good condition.
Background: The July 28, 1927, Favorite excursion boat…
Here is a Pennsylvania Railroad pocket schedule dated June 29, 1889 for train service between the two big East coast cities of New York and Philadelphia. This booklet measures 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches and is 4 pages. (see images) Very minor wear along the top margin, otherwise in very nice condition.
Background: The June 29, 1889 date on your miniature Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) timetable carries profound historical significance, capturing the company at a critical turning point in American…
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, March 1, 1934
* Puyi - Henry Pu Yi - Manchu Aisin Gioro
* Last Emperor of China - Qing dynasty
* Becomes Emperor of Manchukuo (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GUNS BRISTLE AS JAPANESE CROWN PU-YI" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 28 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
Background: The enthronement of Puyi as the Emperor of Manchukuo on March 1, 1934, stands as a critical geopolitical flashpoint that signaled the…
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1964
* Newport Folk Festival - music concert
* Year before Bob Dylan's electric controversy
Page 9 has a early advertisement for the "Newport Folk Festival" in Rhode Island. This ad measures 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches. (see image) This was a 4 day event and has a list of all the performers including Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.
Background: The 1964 Newport Folk Festival (July 23–26) stands as a watershed moment in American music history,…
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 27, 1916
* Battle of the River Somme offensive - France
* World War I - WWI - German & British Empires
* One of the deadliest battles in human history
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES WIN GROUND" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, minor…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The sports section (page 21) has a five column headline proclaiming: "DiMaggio Streak Reaches 55 as Yanks Triumph" with various subheads and box scores. (see) Joe DiMaggio would extend his hitting streak to just one more game (56), where it would end.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition, a little light damp staining, generally good.
Background: The July 16, 1941 edition of The…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1951
* Sugar Ray Robinson upset loss
* World Middleweight Boxing Championship
* vs. Randolph "Randy" Turpin (British)
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Ray Robinson Loses Title in Britain" with coverage continuing in the sport's section with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Background: On July 10, 1951, the boxing world experienced a seismic shift when the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson,…
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 17, 1672
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4…
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 17, 1987
* Ben Johnson vs. Carl Lewis rivalry
* 100m sprint - pre-doping allegations
The front page of this section has a four column photo showing Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis shaking hands with heading: "SIDETRACKED; Johnson Proves He Can Run and He Can Hide, but How Long Can He Win?" (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.
Background: This pristine, 16-page complete Sports section of the Los Angeles Times…
DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 19, 1956
* During Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Rare "Negro Freedom Edition" with MLK
This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a heading that reads: "'We Demand the Dignity Due Men" with lead-in: "Battle Report from First Capital of Confederacy" and photo showing Martin Luther King Jr. with his wife. (see
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1992
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voyted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
The front page has a one column heading: "Redskins Beat the Bills, 37-24, in Super Bowl" with related color photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, missing the sport's section, nice condition.
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 17, 1938
* Phillip Musica - F. Donald Coster
* Italian swindler suicide death in NYC
* McKesson & Robbins scandal of 1938
The front page has a great banner headline: "'COSTER' KILLS HIMSELF; Dietrich, Vernard Bared as His Brothers" with subheads and related photos. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally very nice.
Background: The dramatic 1938 suicide of Philip Musica—who had successfully…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1990
* Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation World Tour"
* American singer, songwriter, actress & dancer
* Great Los Angeles concert performances advertisement
* "Hollywood Walk of Fame" star dedication
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1991
* Infamous Guns N' Roses concert riot in St. Louis
* Frontman Axl Rose meltdown during "Rocket Queen"
* "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement
* 1st weekend showing of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of section F has a heading: "Axl Rose Blames Lax Security for Melee" with subhead. Coveraage continues inside with photo of Axl Rose.
Inside section F has a nice full page advertisement for…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 1985
* Richard Ramirez murders (early)
* The "Night Stalker" valley intruder - killer
This issue has reporting on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez with a front page of section II heading: "Latest Attack Is Not Believed Tied to 'Valley Intruder'" (see images) This was a time where they stilled called the unknown killer (Ramirez) as the "Valley Intruder" before the term "Night Stalker" began. Great to have this report in a Los Angeles newspaper, the…
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, July 20, 1984
* San Ysidro McDonald's massacre
* San Diego, California mass shooting
* James Huberty - mass murder
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "'The man who killed 21"
Pages 2 & 3 has various headings and a few related photos with coverage on the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre.
Complete with all 120 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
Background: The 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre stands as a watershed moment in American history that radically transformed…
SHOW pullout section only of the Chicago Sun-Times, July 22, 1984
* Prince - singer, songwriter, musician, actor, filmmaker
* The week "Purple Rain" made it's opening day premiere
The front page of this section has a nice color photo of with heading: "PRINCE: Sexy rock star in hot new film". And page 5 has a piece written by Don McLeese headed: "PRINCE REIGNS"; "'Purple Rain' movie and LP herald next king of rock and funk" with four related photos.
Also a page 12 advertisement for the upcoming…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* re. Jeffrey Dahmer arrest - police sued
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal
Page 13 has a one column heading under "Wisconsin": "Mother of Slaying Victim Files Lawsuit" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.
Background: On August 5, 1991, Catherine Lacy—the grieving mother of Oliver Lacy, one of the final victims of serial…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 25, 1990
* "Public Enemy" hip hop group
* West Coast "gangsta rap" fame
* Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
"Sonic Temple" & "The Cult" rock bands
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 18, 1990
* "A Clockwork Orange: 2004" stage adaption
* U2 - Bono - "Achtung Baby" - Anthony Burgess
* Featured article by journalist David Gritten
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, July 27, 1986
* American singer Whitney Houston "The Voice"
* "The Greatest Love World Tour"
* Southern California concerts advertisement
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 1986
* Bassist Cliff Burton killed in tour bus crash
* Early "Metallica" heavy thrash metal band
* "Master of Puppets" album era
The top of page 3 of the "Calendar Section" has a heading: "Death Puts Metallica's Plans on Hold" with photo of Burton. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), great condition.
Background: The sudden passing of bassist…
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1995
* The Notorious B.I.G. - Biggie Smalls
* East Coast hip-hop - gangsta rapper
* Just after debut album "Ready to Die"
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they…
METRO SECTION (Sec. II) only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 10, 1984
* Early "Motley Crue" deals with a tragedy
* Vince Neil's DUI accident that killed his passenger
* American heavy metal - hard rock band
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "Rock Singer Arrested in Fatal car Crash" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete Metro section only with 8 pages, very nice condition.
Background: The…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 30, 1987
* Michael Jackson "King of Pop"
* American singer, songwriter & dancer
* Fantastic "Bad" album release advertisement
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 2, 1990
* When Hollywood went "Far Left"
* Democrat Party stronghold initiated
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard, ephemeral…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 4, 1990
* The birth of West Coast "gangsta rap"
* "Public Enemy" hip hop group
* Interview w/ Chuck D with photos
* "N.W.A." with Dr. Dre & Eazy-E
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1997
* Stand-up comedian & actor Chris Rock
* Los Angeles performance advertisement
* Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" comedy movie - film
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 26, 1992
* Early NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band
* Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video
* Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 23, 1985
* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Pre-Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1985
* Early "Motley Crue" "Ratt" "Twisted Sister"
* American heavy metal - hard rock bands
* Editorial on the "Hair" bands of the 1980's
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 26, 1986
* Very early "Guns' N' Roses" & "Red Hot Chili Peppers"
* Hard "Sleaze-Rock & Alternative funk-punk music
* Axl Rose - Slash - Izzy Stradlin - Duff McKagan - Steven Adler
* Pre "Appetite for Destruction" album release (about 8 months prior)
* UCLA - "University of California, Los Angeles" campus
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 1999
* Detroit rapper EMINEM album release party
* "Slim Shady" hip-hop - horrorcore rap music
* Record label "Aftermath Entertainment" - Dr. Dre
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…
Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1989
* First "NIRVANA" performance in L.A.
* Early American "Grunge Rock" band
* Al's Bar performance notice - "Bleach"
* Curt Cobain - Chad Channing - Krist Novoselic
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical…
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