Historic Newspapers: New Additions

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…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1950  

* Colleges not permitted to discriminate based on race
* McLaurin vs. Oklahoma State Regents & more
* United States Supreme Court decisions

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEGREGATION IS BANNED IN THREE CASES" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.

Background: On June 5, 1950, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions advancing civil rights and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1945

* "Navy Day" Central Park, New York City
* Post World War II military celebration
* President Harry S. Truman speeches & more

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN BARS RECOGNITION OF 'IMPOSED' REGIMES AND SETS 12-POINT U. S. POLICY FOR WORLD PEACE; 5,000,000 SEE MIGHTIEST NAVAL AND AIR DISPLAY" with subheads and related photo. Lengthy coverage continues on inside pages with more photos. Loads of text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1945 

* Creation of the United Nations - UN
* Collective security for global stability
* Post World War II universal human rights
* Institutionalized Humanitarianism

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHARACTER BECOMES 'LAW OF NATIONS,' 29 RATIFYING IT" (see images) 
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The establishment of the United Nations on October 24, 1945, stands as a monumental pivot point in modern history,…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 17, 2010

* Best "Tron: Legacy" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 
* Walt Disney science fiction action

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture film "Tron: Legacy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1992 

* L.A. street gangs - Post-"The Watts Truce"
* The Bloods and the Crips rivalry ending ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Gangs Demand their Place at Table of Opportunity" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with two related photos. (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 sections (120+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: This issue…

THE NEW YORK TIMES. Sept. 13, 1933 

* Jewish boxer Barney Ross w/ photo
* World lightweight boxing championship
* vs. Tony Canzoneri at Polo Grounds in NYC

The top of page 23 has a banner heading: "35,000 See Ross Outpoint Canzoneri in World's Lightweight Title Battle" with subhead, photo of Ross and round by round description. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The Sept. 12, 1993, rematch between Barney Ross and Tony Canzoneri holds immense…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 4, 1993 

* Snoop Doggy Dogg & first degree murder charge
* West Coast hip-hop gangsta & G-Funk Rapper 

Page 16 of section B has a four column heading: "Rap Star Faces Murder Charge, Appears at MTV Fest" (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 sections (120+ pages), very nice condition.

Background: This specific issue captures the definitive flashpoint where "Gangsta Rap" ceased to…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 12, 1981 

* Young Eve Marie Shahoian w/ photo
* Child classical vocalist prodigy
* Opera & jazz singer and songwriter 

The bottom of page has a heading: "10-Year-Old Must Be Seen, and Heard" with lead-in: "Her voice Is as Golden as Her Hair" and photo of Eve Marie Shahoian. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.

Background: The significance of Eve Marie Shahoian’s musical trajectory lies in her rare ability to successfully transition from…

PARADE magazine section only of the Detroit Free Press, Jan. 29, 1956

* Actress Lauren Bacall color cover photo
* Hollywood marriage with Humphrey Bogart

 The front page of this section has a nice color photo of a young Elizabeth Montgomery. And pages 14 & 15 has three more photos of the aspiring actress with some text. See below for more details.
Complete with 24 pages, a little irregular along the top margin, otherwise very nice.

Background: This specific feature captures Lauren Bacall and…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., June 6, 1921

* Pueblo, Colorado flood disaster

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWO MORE FLOODS VISIT PUEBLO--100 BODIES FOUND PESTILENCE WORST MENACE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: The 1921 Pueblo flood was a profound turning point that permanently altered the economic, political, and physical landscape of Colorado. Prior to the disaster,…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Aug. 3, 1946 

* Battle of Athens, Tennessee 
* McMinn County War 
* Corrupt local government 
* World War II veterans - voting

The front page has a two column heading: "GI's on Patrol in Tennessee After Bitter Election Fight" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The Battle of Athens holds profound historical significance as a rare, successful instance of armed domestic insurrection in 20th-century…

DER TAGESSPIEGEL--Extra, Berlin, Germany Nov. 10, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall (early report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred

This four page extra has a great full front page photo showing citizens celebrating on top of the Berlin Wall with banner headline: "Die Nacht der offenen Grenzen in Berlin" (The Night of Open Borders in Berlin). Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1977

* Hillside Strangler serial killings
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)

The front page has a two column heading: "Police Phones Flooded With Tips on 'Hillside Stangler'"" with subhead. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related photo.
And the front page of section II has two column heading: "Woman Criminalists Help Stalk 'Hillside Strangler'" Continues inside with another related photo.
Great to have in this L.A. publication. 
Complete first 2…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 28, 1978

* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" exposed
* Bodies discovered in crawl space

Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 8 has a heading: "6 More Bodies Found at Illinois Home; Total Now 15" with subhead. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The exposure of John Wayne Gacy’s crimes in late December 1978 marked a…

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 1671

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Great 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…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Aug. 29, 1942 

* Lyudmila Pavlichenko visits America 
* Soviet female sniper in the Red Army
* Amazing 309 confirmed kills of Nazis  

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "A Russian Woman Sniper Speaks" (see images) 
Complete with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The late August 1942 American tour of Soviet Lieutenant Lyudmila Pavlichenko, as captured in The Springfield Union, marks a…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 1985 

* Early "Metallica" heavy metal band 
* Hollywood Palladium advertisement 
* Bassist Cliff Burton era - "Ride the Lightning"

This Calendar section of the Times is loaded with entertainment related material throughout. Page 61 has a 4 x 3 3/4 inch advertisement with a few upcoming performances at The Hollywood Palladium including one by Metallica with Armored Saint. (see images)
A very early item for this San Francisco based Heavy Metal…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 8, 1936 

* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st flight to America - North Atlantic 
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ZEPPELIN MAKING RECORD, DUE TO ARRIVE IN U.S. AT DAWN TOMORROW" with subheads. (see images)
This was the first flight to the United States of the ill-fated Hindenburg, almost exactly one year to the day from when it would explode in flames at the same location.
Complete with all 40+…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 15, 1985

* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement 

Page 68 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for "IRON MAIDEN w/ Queensryche" performances at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)
Background: The historic multi-night run by Iron Maiden at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall from January 20–23, 1985, served as a crowning…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1981 

* The "Wonderland Murders" & John Holmes ?
* American adult Pornographic film industry

Near the bottom of page 3 is a one column heading: "Four Found Slain in Laurel Canyon Home". (see images) 
Great to have from the capital of the adult film industry and the city where this event took place.
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.

Background:…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 1849 

* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners

Page 3 has a terrific, nearly full column report headed: "The California Gold Region" which has much detail and fascinating accounts. It begins: "It is now nearly two years since the discovery of the gold mines in this country...". There is too much fine content to detail here--see the photos.
Page 3 has: "Overland Travel To California" which has: "This gold excitement has caused an…

ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, April 15, 1865  

* Printed the Day President Lincoln was Assassinated
* Slavery content

The front page has an article discussing slavery and how Christians should have risen to protest to be, "saved from participation in National guilt...".
Additionally, the front page has a poem which ironacally discusses the death of someone who will never be forgoten. What a beautiful, accidental tribute to the President who was about to be mourned and who did rise and stand…

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Late Final edition), Jan. 21, 1981  The front page has the full-banner heading: "Hostages Charge Iran Beatings",  with subhead: "State Dept. Doctors Find Evidence", with a related photo. Considerable additional coverage of the end of the Iran Hostage Crisis is found on inside pages.  Another front page article "Reagan Wants to Study Treaty Before OKing It". 
Other notable articles include "Kennedy, Wife Joan to End 23-Year Marriage", "Justices Clear Way for U.S. to Expel…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1981  


* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iranian hostages crisis ends

The front page has two historic headlines: "Hostages Fly to Freedom - 52 Greeted as U.S. Base in Germany" and "Reagan Takes Office - Calls for 'Renewal,' Freezes Federal Jobs. Both topics include corresponding photos and additional related articles on inside pages. See images for details.
The complete 1st section only, in very good condition.

Background: The dual headlines of January 21, 1981, capture one…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 15, 1884 

* William F. "Buffalo Bil" Cody death 
* Wild old West show fame 
* "Died with his boots on"

 Page 3 has a classic article  from the Old West with over half a column taken up with: "DIED WITH HIS BOOTS ON" "Tragic Incidents in the Life of a Typical Nebraska Cowboy". Within the article is a great report noting; "...At another time he was throwing dice with Buffalo Bill in Dave Perry's saloon in North Platte when some dispute arose between them...The party…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 16, 1776  

* Hanging of Nathan Hale - American Revolutionary War 
* "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country" fame

The back page has a letter from a man on board a ship at New York dated Sept. 25, 1776. It begins; "Our army has met with great success; we just arrived from Halifax when they made their landing on Long Island & saw the battles fought between our troops and the rebels..." with more detail (see). But it is a later sentence in…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 31, 1776 and January 2, 1777  

* Battle of Long Island - New York City 
* American Revolutionary War - 2 issue set
* Continental Army - George Washington loss 

These two issues contain an excellent report on the battle for New York and the eventual evacuation of the city by George Washington.
Beginning in the Dec. 31 issue and taking over 2 complete pages is the beginning of the report which continues on the front page of the January 2, 1777 issue along with…

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1790  

* President George Washington
* 2nd State of the Union Address

Certainly the most notable content is the 1 1/2 pages taken up with: "President Washington's Speech" which was his second state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: George Washington. 
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Account of the Moravian Settlement at Bethlehem in…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781

* Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy

Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under the "Historical Chronicle". It begins with an editorial comment: "Gen. Washington's letter to the President of Congress on the surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis is truly…

PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, May, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln assassination w/ print

 Phrenology is a theory that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of their skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The feature of this issue is the page near the back which is devoted to Abraham Lincoln, including a nice portrait of him and a black-bordered article on his life.
Seven other pages has…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775  

* Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print
* John Hancock & George Washington

A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called Bunker Hill, Opposite Boston, attacked & Carried by his Majesty's Troops, June 17, 1775" with some text on the illustration as…

THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787  

* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president 

An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held.
As such, this is likely the first newspaper to report this event, which significantly includes the election of George Washington as its…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1791 

* French Revolution
* Constitution of France

A very notable issue on the French Revolution as the front page begins with: "The French Constitution, Revised, Amended and Finally Decreed by the National Assembly".
It begins with the historic "Declaration Of The Rights of a Man and a Citizen" which includes all 17 Articles (there were several iterations but the essence of each Article remains).
This is followed a lengthy report beginning: "The National…

NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868  The top of the first column has heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more, with the text taking the entire front page and half of the back page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1812 

* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
* USS Wasp vs. HMS Frolic

 The middle of the front page has a nice letter under: "Naval Chronicle" headed: "Official Letter from Capt. Jones of  the Wasp sloop, to the Secretary of the Navy" which is official account of the naval battle which resulted in the capture of the British ship Frolic. The report is signed: Jas. Jones.
The top of page 2 has: "Our Country's Naval Glory" "capture of Another First Class English…

ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759  

* 18th century original document

Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for taking off the prohibition of the exportation of corn, malt, meal, flour, bread, biscuit, and starch."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.

Background: The passing of this act in 1759 was a critical economic lever pulled by the British government to navigate the…

THE DAY, New London, Conn. April 29, 1926 

* Stunt man - daredevil Bobby Leach ironic death 
* Dies from a simple fall 11 years after Niagara Falls plunge 

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Bobby Leach, Who Went Over Niagara Falls, Dies from Fall on Orange Peel" (see image) 
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition. Some tiny binding holes near the spine. 

Background: The death of Bobby Leach stands as one of…

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1915  The front page of this issue has a WWI-themed, color illustration: "Nosing Shells," by the Italian artist Fortunino Matania.  The inside of the issue includes "A Day With French Soldiers at the Front"; "Our Greatest Exposition at a Glance Triumphs of the Builder's Art"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.
Complete in 16 pages, and…

KILLEEN DAILY HERALD, Texas, Oct. 17, 1991  

* Luby's cafeteria shooting massacre
* George Hennard - mass murderer
* Killeen, Bell County, Texas
* Best publication to be had - from where it happened

The banner headline reports: "GUNMAN KILLS 22" with subhead: "Suicide Finishes Killer's Rampage" with a related photo. As of the shooting, it was the deadliest mass shooting by a single person in the United States.The shooting was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history up to that time.
The…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 2, 1928

* Oscar De Priest runs as a Republican (ballot)
* Chicago, Illinois's 1st Congressional District
* First African American Congressman (20th century)

The front page has a one column heading: "DE PRIEST PUT ON BALLOT FOR MADDEN PLACE" with subhead. And a photo of him on the back page with heading. (see images) He would become the 1st African American elected to Congress in the 20th century. Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, extremely rare…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1982

* Oakland Raiders announce move to L.A.
* Team owner Al Davis wins in court 
* NFL - National Football League  

The top of of the front page has a nice banner headline: "Jury OKs Raiders' Move to L.A." with subhead. And the front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Raiders Are Coming, Now Question Is When" (see images. Great to have this in a L.A. publication. 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason…

THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 24, 1783  

"One Inflamed Enlightened Heart" patriotic masthead

A very nice feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003

* The Station nightclub fire disaster
* Rock band Great White concert
* West Warwick, Rhode Island

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nightclub Fire Toll Nears 100; Band's Pyrotechnics Ignite a Life-or-Death Rush for the Exits" with two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Complete with all sections (120+ pages), great condition.

background: The 2003 Station Nightclub fire occurred on…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005 

* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband

Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean." 

Additionally, the Calendar section includes several popular movie advertisements for the month and a back page full ad for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary celebration. Movies …

DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, July 31, 1862 

* Very rare Confederate publication
* Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston
* Battle of Seven Pines - Fair Oaks

Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 begins with an interesting editorial complaining about government abuses in not insuring the delivery of daily newspapers to the soldiers in the field. An interesting item for…

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1862  Page 5 contains one of the more moving articles on the horrors of war, brought home to the residents of New York through an exhibition of "Pictures of the Dead at Antietam" in Matthew Brady's Manhattan Gallery.
The article is headed: "'Brady's Photographs" and a website chronicles the exhibition comparing the brutality & reality of war, to the callousness of New York's residents who read the daily papers but did not relate to the horrors they reported.
The article…