Transportation - Railroad-Flight-Automobile
Transportation - Railroad-Flight-Automobile
1940 Lovettsville air disaster...
Item #663047
September 1, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1940
* Lovettsville, Virginia Air Disaster
* Douglas DC-3 airplane crash (1st report)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "25 DEAD IN CRASH OF AIR TRANSPORT; LUNDEEN IS KILLED" with subheads. Lengthy text continue inside with a few related photos.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages... See More
Woman aviator Elinor Smith breaks record...
Item #662961
April 10, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1931
* Woman aviator pioneer Elinor Smith
* "The Flying Flapper of Freeport"
* Breaks World airplane flying altitude record
The front page has a one column heading: "ELINOR SMITH CLAIMS RECORD OF 32,000 FEET" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
1931 Amelia Earhart autogyro altitude record...
Item #662957
April 9, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 9, 1931
* Autogyro plane altitude record
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart in Autogyro Makes Climb of 19,000 Feet" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in Thirty-two pages, light toning and wear at the margins, with some creases with the 1st column.... See More
Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight... English visit...
Item #662908
June 12, 1927
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, June 12, 1927
* Charles Lindbergh's visit to England photos
* Solo transatlantic airplane flight success
The front page has 6 related photos regarding Charles Lindbergh's English visit after his triumphal flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Pages 2 & 3 have 11 additional photos of Lindbergh's visit to England. Nice for display.
Other... See More
Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...
Item #662898
January 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861 The full front page is drawn by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also done by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".
Also in this issue is: "New Year's Eve in the Country" plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations"... See More
Great railroad strike of 1877....
Item #662812
July 24, 1877
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, July 24, 1877
* Great railroad strike
* Riots in many cities
This 4 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings that include: "The Situation at Easton..." "The Situation at Hazleton" "The Situation at Wilkesbarre" "The Troubles at Reading" and m... See More
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501...
Item #662777
June 24, 1950
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1950
* Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501
* DC-4 propliner - Lake Michigan
The front page has a five column headline: "Report Airplane Carrying 58 Missing Over Lake Michigan" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the disappearance of Flight 2501 over Lake Michigan.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little ir... See More
Spruce Goose airplane flies for the 1st time...
Item #662755
November 3, 1947
THE RUSSELL COUNTY NEWS, Kansas, November 3, 1947
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Hughes H-4 Hercules
* The "Spruce Goose" flies for the 1st time
The top of the front page has a three column photo with one column heading: "Howard Hughes' 200-Ton Flying Plane Goes Aloft" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on this famous flight.
Complete with 4 page
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* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Hughes H-4 Hercules
* The "Spruce Goose" flies for the 1st time
The top of the front page has a three column photo with one column heading: "Howard Hughes' 200-Ton Flying Plane Goes Aloft" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on this famous flight.
Complete with 4 page
Amelia Earhart's disappearance official report....
Item #662655
May 15, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1938
* re. Amelia Earhart's Pacific disappearance
* USCGC Itasca radio communications (log) reported
The top of page 41 has a one column heading: "EARHART LOSS SEEN AS RADIO TRAGEDY" with subheads. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Harriet Tubman's gravesite erected...
Item #662651
July 25, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1937
* Harriet Tubman - African American abolitionist
* Gravesite gravestone marker erection
* Auburn, Cayuga County, New York
Page 4 of section 2 has a small one column heading: "Mark Ex-Slave's Grave" with subhead: "Women at Auburn Honor 'Aunt Harriet' of 'Underground Railroad'" (see) First report coverage on the erect... See More
Flint sit-down strike begins... GM...
Item #662623
December 31, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1936
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike begins
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'SIT DOWNS' CLOSE FOUR BIG PLANTS OF GENERAL MOTORS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the initial beginning of the strike. Always nice to have notable events in... See More
1960 USS Constellation fire disaster...
Item #662560
December 20, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 20, 1960
* USS Constellation (CV-64) fire disaster
* Kitty Hawk class aircraft supercarrier
* United States Navy "America's Flagship"
The front page has a five column headline: "47 DIE IN CARRIER FIRE" with subheads and photo. (see) Another related photo on page 8.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 36... See More
Fall of Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #662556
April 4, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1865 First column heads on the front page about the fall of Richmond: "GRANT" "Richmond Ours" "Weitzel Entered the Rebel Capital Yesterday Morning" "Many Guns Captured" "Our Troops Received with Enthusiasm" "The City On Fire" "Petersburg Evacuated" "Lee and His Army in Full Flight" &q
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Uncle John Wilder death... Charles Lindbergh in Nanking...
Item #662547
September 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1931
* Uncle John Wilder (fiddler) death
* President Calvin Coolidge's uncle
* Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont
* Charles Lindbergh flies to the Orient
Page 30 has a one column heading: "UNCLE JOHN WILDER, FIDDLER, DEAD AT 85" with subheads and photo. (see)
Page 12 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGHS ALIGHT ON LAKE AT NANKING" ... See More
Graf Zeppelin begins World flight in 1929...
Item #662465
August 8, 1929
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 8, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World begins
* Commander Hugo Eckener
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "DIRIGIBLE HOLDS TRUE TO HER COURSE ABOVE SEA" with subheads.
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Charles Lindbergh resigns his military post....
Item #662452
April 28, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 28, 1941
* Charles Lindbergh quits his military post
* Aviator - Atlantic Ocean solo flight fame
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "LINDBERGH QUITS THE ARMY" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along... See More
Amelia Earhart's fame led to her demise ?.....
Item #662432
September 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 11, 1938
* Amelia Earhart lost at sea
* Captain Hilton H. Railey
* "Preface To Greatness"
* re. Lost in Pacific Ocean
The top of page 49 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART HELD VICTIM OF 'CAREER'" with subheads. (see) Amelia Earhart was lost over a year earlier.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 52 pages, ... See More
'City of San Francisco' train wreck....
Item #662423
August 14, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Mass., August 14, 1939
* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck
The front page has a banner headline: "G-MEN TRAIL WRECKERS!" with various subheads and photo. (see) Much more on the following pages with full page pictorials. Nice to have in this San Francisco publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small libr... See More
HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...
Item #662401
October 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967
* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #662389
June 2, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Amelia Ends First Leg Hop" with subhead. Page 3 has a caricature of Earhart by Wolo Trutzschler. (see) First report coverage on her 2nd attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her f
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* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Amelia Ends First Leg Hop" with subhead. Page 3 has a caricature of Earhart by Wolo Trutzschler. (see) First report coverage on her 2nd attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her f
Jimmy Doolittle flight record....
Item #662378
September 4, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1932
* Jimmy Doolittle record flight
* Airplane speed feat
The front page has one column headlines that include: "LAND PLANE RECORD IS SET BY DOOLITTLE" "Flying Major Averages 296.287 Miles an Hour at Cleveland and Touches 309.04" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside with photo of Doolittle. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news, sports a... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #662373
March 18, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Hops Off From Oakland on Her World Flight" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 & 3 with a great full page pictorial showing many views of her takeoff. First report coverage on he
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Hops Off From Oakland on Her World Flight" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 & 3 with a great full page pictorial showing many views of her takeoff. First report coverage on he
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #662363
March 21, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 21, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has a one column heading: "Amelia's Cool Action Saves Trio in Crash" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Earhart crashing her airplane in Hawaii. This would end her 1st attempt to fly around the World. She woul
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* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has a one column heading: "Amelia's Cool Action Saves Trio in Crash" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Earhart crashing her airplane in Hawaii. This would end her 1st attempt to fly around the World. She woul
Hauptmann is electrocuted for the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #662331
April 4, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 4, 1936 A nice two line banner headline: "HAUPTMANN IS ELECTROCUTED WITHOUT CONFESSING MURDER" with several subheads including: "Goes To Chair Without Word Except Prayer" :" 'God, Why Did You Do This!' Screams Anna Hauptmann" and more. Also a photo headed: "Crowd Outside Prison After Execution".
More on this on p... See More
1958 GM Firebird III concept car makes it's debut w/ photos...
Item #662325
September 10, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 10, 1958
* 1958 GM Firebird III automobile debuts
* First space age concept car by GM
The back page has four related photos of the new GM Firebird III concept car with heading: "GM Warms Up a New Firebird" and some text. I'm sure that only a Detroit publication would cover this. Rare as such.
Complete with all 68 pages, light toning at the margins, bin... See More
Emilio Carranza killed in airplane crash...
Item #662319
July 14, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 14, 1928
* Emilio Carranza killed
* Mexican aviator - airplane
* "Lindbergh of Mexico"
The front page has a banner headline: "MEXICAN FLYING ACE KILLED" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Lengthy text continues on page 2. Photo of Carranza is on the back page.
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1st non-stop transpacific flight in 1931...
Item #662310
October 4, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, October 4, 1931
* 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight
* Hugh Herndon Jr. & Clyde Edward Pangborn
The front page has a banner headline: "HERNDON-PANGBORN START JAPAN-U. S. HOP" with subheads and related photos. (see) Coverage on the 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight. (Japan to Washington State)
Complete with 40+ ... See More
Six issue set on Howard Hughes's around-the-world-trip...
Item #662293
July 10, 1938
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, a six issue set covering the historic Howard Hughes around the world trip, dates of July 10 thru 15, 1938. Each issue is complete and has a nice banner headline on the trip save for the July 10 issue which has a brief ftpg. announcement headed: "Hughes And Four Aids Ready To Start 3,641 Mile Flight To Paris".
See the photos for the other ftpg. headlines, and a wealth of... See More
The James-Younger gang rob a train...
Item #662275
July 23, 1881
LIBERAL SENTINEL, Middletown, New York, July 23, 1881 Page 2 has a report headed: "The Missouri Train Robbery", being the infamous Rock Island Railroad train robbery at Winston by Jesse James & his gang. The report includes in part: "...four rough appearing men got on the train with handkerchiefs held about their faces...made a rush for the engine...'You are the man I ... See More
Two Firsts: ads for very first electric toy train, and first automobile ad...
Item #662266
October 22, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 22, 1898 For the model railroad hobbyist & car enthusiast this issue has two significant advertisements.
First, an illustrated ad for the very first electric toy train: "Carlisle & Finch Co." of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad is for their toy "Electric Railways, $3.50 to $7." Carlisle & Finch was the creator of the very fir... See More
Building a railroad to the Rocky Mountains...
Item #662250
March 18, 1852
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1852 The front page has: "Fugitive Slaves" as well as: "Export of Gold From California" which includes a chart. Also: "From Texas" and "From El Paso" "A Patriot of the Rio Grande". Page 2 has: "A Plan for Constructing a Railroad over the Plains between the Missouri River and the Rocky M... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #662241
May 5, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1932 The front page has one column headings that include: "PRISON DOORS CLOSE BEHIND CAPONE" "Gangster Reaches Atlanta After Day on Which Curious Crowds Inspect the Train" "Convicts Cry 'Welcome!'" and more. The article, taking about 2 columns, carries over to page 15.
Complete in 42 pages, nice condition.
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Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935....
Item #662239
August 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1935
* Will Rogers & Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
The top of page 17: "BODIES OF FLIERS REACH CALIFORNIA" with subheads and two related photos, one of the wreckage and the other of the Eskimo that told the story.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very... See More
Chrysler & Dodge merger in 1928...
Item #662184
May 30, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1928
* Chrysler Corporation and Dodge Brothers merger
* American automobile - automotive manufactures
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHRYSLER AND DODGE IN SURPRISE MERGER; $450,000 CAPITAL" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 5.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages,... See More
The first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean...
Item #662161
June 15, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1919
* 1st Non-stop Transatlantic airplane flight (historic)
* John Alcock & Arthur W. Brown takeoff
It may be a surprise to many that Charles Lindbergh was not the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic (his was the first solo flight). Eight years previously the pair of John Alcock & Arthur Brown made the historic flight which this issue herald... See More
Flight 191 O'Hare airplane disaster....
Item #662136
May 27, 1979
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 27, 1979
* American Airlines Flight 191 takeoff crash
* O'Hare airport disaster w/ famous photo
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "Erluy Reports Clear Pilot Of Error in Plane Crash" with two related photos, one being the infamous image of the airplane losing control just after takeoff. (see) Coverage on the American Airlines flight 19... See More
'Wrong-way' Corrigan flies to Dublin...
Item #661897
July 18, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 18, 1938 The front page has a nice photo of Douglas Corrigan with his plane headed: "Bravo And a Mild 'Tut-Tut' " with the caption noting: "...Douglas Corrigan took off from New York apparently for California, but he headed his $900 craft out over the Atlantic and was next heard from when he landed safely at Dublin."
T... See More
Rare ad for the 3-D version of "The French Line" starring Jane Russell...
Item #661885
May 11, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, May 11, 1954
* Version banned in most states
* Howard Hughes executive producer
* Featuring Jane Russell in 3-D
Page 26 has an ad for: "THE FRENCH LINE", starring Jane Russell, which measures approximately 4" by 7 1/2". The ad includes: "THAT Picture! THAT Dance! you've heard so much about", followed by "J.R./in 3D".
Back... See More
Full-page Tucker '48 Advertisement...
Item #661877
March 2, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, March 2, 1947 This issue contains the highly desirable full-page "Tucker '48 Ad" - "How 15 Years Of Testing Produced The Surprise Car Of The Year" (Sec. 4, 12E).
Other news of the day including politics, sports, and more is found throughout.
The newspaper is believed to contain all major sections, but is being offered for the ad - which is in... See More
Charles Lindbergh's Anti War Address...
Item #661840
May 24, 1941
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1941 Front page, 3 line, 1 column head: "Lindbergh Joins In Wheeler Plea To U.S. To Shun War" & subheads: "22,000 at Madison Sq. Garden Peace Rally Cheer Leaders Attack on Intervention" "Roosevelt Assailed" "Call for Return to Isolation Stand Demanded". Text of Lindbergh and Wheeler speeches inside, plus photos.
Also included i... See More
Creating rules for the military...
Item #661802
September 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1775 A terrific issue on the creation of the rules which govern those in the military, as nearly half of the front page and over a column on pg. 4 are taken up with: "Articles of Association, in Pennsylvania. We the officers and soldiers engaged in the present Association for the defence of American liberty...do voluntarily & freely...ado... See More
Abraham Lincoln en route to his inauguration... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #661697
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 19, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration train
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Confederate President
The entire front page is taken up with excellent & detailed reporting on Abraham Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration, with first column heads including: "THE PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS" "The Journey of Mr. Lincoln & Suite fr... See More
Harry Atwood flight...Ty Cobb photo... Lynching...
Item #661622
August 15, 1911
THE ALLENTOWN LEADER, Allentown, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1911 Page 4 has a column-wide report "Mob Leaders Face Arrest" with subheads "Authorities learn Names of Many Lynchers" "State Police At Scene" "District Attorney Says Firemen Were Among Rioters and He Has Evidence Against Thirty". This is in regards to the mob which burned Zachariah Walker, a c... See More
Howard Hughes - after his around the world flight...
Item #661620
July 16, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1938 The front page has a column-wide headline "Howard Hughes Retires Into A Secluded Home" with subheads "Bewildered by Hero-Worship, He Seeks Rest and Quiet", "Companions at Hotel", "Plans for Next Few Days Indefinite -- To Be Feted Wednesday Night". This also includes a photo of Hughes dur... See More
Howard Hughes returns to New York...
Item #661619
July 15, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1938 The front page has a three column-wide, three line headline "Hughes Claims Post's Solo Hop Surpasses His Air Achievement" with subheads "Says Wiley's World Flight Most Remarkable Bit of Flying Ever Done" "Given Official Greetings' "Millionaire Flier and His Crew Receive Wave of Hero Wo... See More
Set on Howard Hughes' around-the-world flight...
Item #661608
July 11, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston. A set of 4 issues dated July 11, 12, 14 & 15, 1938.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Airplane flight around World
Each issue has a top- of-the-front page headline and photo concerning Howard Hughes' historic around-the-world flight.
See the photos for the both the headlines and the graphics.
Each issue is complete & in very nice condition.... See More
1938 Howard Hughes' Around the World flight...
Item #661600
July 12, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 12, 1938.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Airplane flight around World
The front page has a great banner headline: "HUGHES PLANE LANDS AT OMSK" with subheads, related map & photo. Nice for display. More on page 3.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, gener... See More
Lincoln's inaugural address in a soon-to-be Confederate newspaper...
Item #661553
March 6, 1861
DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, N.C., March 6, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st Inauguration - inaugural address
* From a future Confederate city
* Dawn of the Civil War
Printed on page 2 in this famous soon-to-be-Confederate port city is Abraham Lincoln's: "Inaugural Address" which takes nearly two full column. In his address he tries to allay the fears of the Southe... See More
Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....
Item #661526
April 7, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 7, 1936
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania
* TWA airplane crash disaster
* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a great banner headline: "NEWARK AIRLINER CRASHES, 11 DIE" with subheads and photo of 1 of the 2 survivors. (see) Nice for display. A few more related photos on page 24. First report coverage on the TWA airlin... See More
1937 Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #661520
February 11, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "UNION AND G. M. SIGN MOTOR PEACE" with subheads related photo and the terms of peace. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 52 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stam... See More
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