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The steel industry in 1903... The schoolship "Young America"...
Item #663479
December 12, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 12, 1903 The color cover has, "IRON AND STEEL," which is followed by multiple pages of additional articles and photos describing various aspects of the iron industry at the turn of the century. Another article and large photo has: "THE FLOATING SCHOOLSHIP 'YOUNG AMERICA'". The inside cover has a nice ad for Oldsmobile. This ... See More
Reports from the beginning weeks of World War I...
Item #661361
July 30, 1914
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 30, 1914 The last column on the ftpg. has a nice stack of headlines on the very early weeks of what would become World War I, including: "GERMAN NOTE TO RUSSIA" "Demands Her Intentions in Regard to Her Reported Mobilization" "Blood Is Flowing on the Danube" "Serbs Impeding the Austrian Advance Into Their County" "An... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
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Latest news from World War I...
Item #661362
April 18, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, April 18, 1918 A nice banner headline from World War I: "BRITISH ARE FORCED TO GIVE UP GAINS; FOCH'S RESERVES AWAIT HOUR TO STRIKE" with related subheads concerning the war.
Ten pages, good condition.
Celebrating the end of World War I...
Item #657901
November 11, 1918
THE SEATTLE DAILY TIMES, Nov. 11, 1918 The end of World War I is celebrated with a banner headline in red ink: "VICTORY THRILLS ALLIES!" and other bold heads; "CAPITALS OF WORLD CELEBRATE" and: "SEATTLE REJOICES AT PEACE" with small heads as well. Featured is a large photo headed: "Sailors and Girls Taking Part In Peace Parade".
Nearly half of page 11... See More
Prosecution asks for jail time for 'Black Sox' players...
Item #656368
July 30, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 30, 1921 As the infamous Black Sox scandal comes to its conclusion (final arguments in the trial were the day before), the ftpg. of the sports section has an interesting article headed: "Asks Conviction Of 'Black Sox' On Their Own Story" "Confessions Only Evidence Needed, State Says".
The text begins: "Confessions made by Eddie Ci... See More
Irish Free State creation...
Item #663762
December 7, 1921
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 7, 1921
* Irish Free State created
* David Lloyd George
The front page has one column headings: "IRISH FREE STATE IS NEW MEMBER OF BRITISH EMPIRE" "British Cabinet Has Unanimously Approved the Settlement and Parliament Is Being Summoned at Once to Ratify the Treaty" and more. Text takes up 2 full columns. A key issue in the creation of the Iris... See More
A "ten title" newspaper...
Item #649243
September 1, 1923
"THE COMBINED NEW YORK MORNING NEWSPAPERS", as is printed across the very top. Sept., 1923 A curious issue, as ten New York City morning newspapers were combined to produce this single newspaper, with the masthead of each appearing at the top making for a very curious front page (see). The union pressmen went out on an "outlaw" strike at the time, hence this combined news... See More
USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking... G.K. Chesterton... Lindbergh...
Item #663882
December 18, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1927
* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking
* G.K. Chesterton on the influence of American economics
* Much on Charles Lindbergh with displayable images
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SUBMARINE S-4 SINKS WITH 40 ABOARD IN DEEP WATER OFF PROVIDENCE; HIT BY DESTROYER, WHICH IS BEACHED", with subheads and related photos (see ima... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #663774
June 22, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has one column headings: "MISS EARHART SEES ALDERSHOT 'TATTOO'" "Motors From London for the Army's Great Annual Night Spectacle" and more. (see) More related articles on page 3.
Other... See More
Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....
Item #663767
July 8, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928
* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination
* Al Capone is a suspect
* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight
Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #663772
October 11, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, October 11, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Interscontinental flight (takeoff)
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DIRIGIBLE ZEPPELIN OFF FOR U. S." with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #663770
January 8, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 3 has an article headed: "PRISONER TOLD HIM 'I GOT THE WITCH'" "Third Witness at York (Pa.) Trial Makes Charge Against One Defendant" "Halts 'Witchcraft' Case" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Amelia Earhart gets pilot license...
Item #663773
March 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1929
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* Gets Airline Transport Pilot License
Page 16 has one column headings: " Permit For Miss Earhart" "She is Fourth Woman to Aviation Transport License" (see)* Gets Airline Transport Pilot License
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Note: While the major histor... See More
The famous 1929 Stock Market Crash begins...
Item #646742
October 24, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929
* Wall Street, New York City
Of the several dates of the prestigious "Times" which reported the Stock Market Crash in late October this was the very first. The top of columns 1 & 2 on the front page have a 3 line head reading: "PRICES OF STOCKS CRASH IN HEAVY LIQUIDATION, TOTAL DROP OF BILLIONS&... See More
On the founding of television...
Item #663766
December 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1929
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
Page 22 has one column headings: "WALKER TELEVISED AT DEMONSTRATION", "Astonished at Clearness of Voice and Images Reproduced by Baird Device" (see) A very significant report during the infancy of television, an invention which would change not only the world ... See More
Gandhi starts Salt March...
Item #663508
March 13, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) begins
* Dandi, India
Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI ON MARCH CHALLENGES ARREST" "Upper India Demonstrates as Nationalists Open Campaign for Independence" "British Troops On Alert" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the... See More
Al Jolson's "Mammy" World preimiere....
Item #663764
March 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1930
* Al Jolson's "Mammy"
* World Premiere ad
* Blackface Minstrel
Page 35 has a nice 14 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Al Jolson's new movie "Mammy". See photos for this ad which has three illustrations relating to his famous "blackface" appearance. With this movie opening in New York City on March ... See More
Albert Einstein's unified field theory...
Item #663765
March 28, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
* Mahatma Gandhi & salt tax
Page 8 has one column headings: "EINSTEIN SUBMITS FIELD THEORY PROOF" "Physicist Presents Paper Showing Application of Work Linking Gravitation and Electricity" "Findings Are Hailed Here" and more. (see)
... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Salt March...
Item #661429
April 6, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1930 The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI MAKES SALT, DEFYING INDIA'S LAW" "Situation is Tense as Police Gather and Thousands Await Government Action" "RAIL MEN JOIN CAMPAIGN" and more.
Complete in a thick 100+ page Sunday edition, nice condition.
1930 Space travel prediction... Prophecy sets date at 2050...
Item #663512
June 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1930
* Space (Moon) travel for humans?
* John Quincy Stewart
This 100+ page newspaper has three column headlines on page 2XX (inside): "A FLIGHT TO THE MOON IN ROCKET-DRIVEN SHIP", "First Voyage of the Kind Which Prophecy Sets for the Year 2050 Is Now Described in Many of Its Details From Start to the Return to Earth" Coverage on Dr. J... See More
Death & funeral of William Wrigley, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #656332
January 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1932 The front page first column has heads on the death and funeral of William Wrigley, the chewing gum industrialist, owner of the Chicago Cubs and for whom the Cubs field is named.
The Heads: "Wrigley Rites Tomorrow In Pasadena Home" "Plan Services Here at Same Hour". The article carries over to page 4 where are additional ar... See More
Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...
Item #661419
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.
Complete in 40 pages, great condition. This is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
Nice report on Bonnie & Clyde...
Item #661374
January 17, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Jan. 17, 1934 Page 2 has a one column head: "TRAIL BARROW IN GUN FIGHT" "Desperado Hunted in East Texas After Freeing 65 at Prison Farm". Nice report concerning Bonnie & Clyde, the former mentioned with: "...unconfirmed reports the automobile in which the group escaped was driven by Bonnie Parker, Barrow's cigar-smoking & re... See More
St. Patrick - full page illustration...
Item #663048
March 11, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE (Picture Section), March 11, 1934 The front page has a color illustration of St. Patrick, reprinted from William Smith Printseller, Philadelphia. It is a print of the painting which at the time was hanging in Saint Patrick's Church in Chicago, and which had survived the 1871 "Chicago Fire."
Other prints within this section include additional photos and i... See More
Nazis make their presence known... Dillinger...
Item #661380
July 2, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1934 The banner headline notes: "10 MORE DIE BY NAZI BULLETS" with smaller heads including: "Son Of Former Kaiser and Von Papen Arrested" 'Hitler Chiefs Accuse French of Plot to Upset Rule" "World Is Told How Hitler Faced His Foes"
Also on the ftpg: "
Dillinger Pals force Doctor's Help; Slug Him" "Atta... See More
The Morro Castle tragedy...
Item #661373
September 10, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1934 The ftpg. headline announces: "INDENDIARISM BLAMED FOR MORRO CASTLE TRAGEDY" with related subheads. Page 5 has six related photos.
Eight pages, nice condition.
The swastika is Germany's new flag... Jews cannot be citizens...
Item #661379
September 16, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1935 The first column is headed; "HITLER MAKES NAZI SWASTIKA GERMANY'S FLAG" "New Law Excludes Jew as Citizen". The articles takes the entire column.
Complete in 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, 4 small binding holes at th... See More
First flight of the Hindenburg to the U.S...
Item #661377
May 9, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 9, 1936 A nice banner headline announces: "NAZI DIRIGIBLE AT LAKEHURST" with subhead: "Ocean Crossed By Hindenburg In Record Time" "Germany Now Only 61 Hours Away". The bkpg. has a photo of the hangar at Lakehurst.
This was the first flight to the United States of the ill-fated Hindenburg, almost exactly one year to the day from when ... See More
Yankees beat the Giants in the first subway series...
Item #661404
October 6, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 6, 1936 A great banner headline announcing the Yankees winning the 1936 World Series over the Giants: "YANKS WIN WORLD SERIES". Taking much of the front page is the: "Box Score of Sixth Series Game".
One column heads include: "Powell, Ott Get Homers; Fitz routed" "Castleman Goes Inn--Murphy Replaces Gomez, Fans Koening with Ba... See More
Great issue on the Hindenburg explosion...
Item #661402
May 7, 1937
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, May 7,1937 The front page features the iconic photo of the Hindenburg when it burst into flames, captioned: "Just before flames completely enveloped the Hindenburg." and headed: "Exploding Dirigible Collapsing in Crash"
The headline notes: "30 DEAD, 68 GRAVELY INJURED IN WRECK OF THE HINDENBURG" Subheads include: "C... See More
Death of famed actress Jean Harlow...
Item #661316
June 8, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1937 The top of the front page has a photo headed: "Death Halts Glamorous Career" with the caption: "Jean Harlow - Filmdom lost one of its most luminous personalities in the death of Jean Harlow...was stricken with utremic poisoning following an operation." The article is headed: "Jean Harlow's Funeral Rites To Be Marked... See More
Prohibition coming to an end...
Item #661311
March 23, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 23, 1938 The banner headline announces the end of Prohibition with the banner headline: "BEER BACK AFTER 13 YEARS" and a column head: "President Signs Bill Permitting Sale On April 7" "Would Free Many Dry Law Victims".
Additionally the back page banner headline includes: "President Roosevelt Signs Bill Legalizing Beer..." ... See More
One of the best "Wrongway Corrigan" issues...
Item #661289
July 18, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 18, 1938 This is one of the best "Wrong Way Corrigan" issues we have offered, featuring a banner headline: "FLIES TO DUBLIN 'BY MISTAKE' " and subhead: "Corrigan Crosses Sea In 28 Hours In A $900 Crate". There are also two photo headed: "I Sure Was Surprised When I Found Myself Off the Coast of Ireland".
Pages 2 &... See More
1938 Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Martian attack causes panic...
Item #661400
October 31, 1938
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Oct. 31, 1938 The top of the front page has a two column photo of Orson Wells headed: "Radio Listeners Alarmed by Fictional Broadcast of Attack by Men From Mars" The article is headed: "Widespread Panic Caused by H.G. Wells Thriller---Telephone Offices Swamped, Many Persons Leave Homes." Also: "Communications Board Investigating Bro... See More
"Night of broken glass" in Berlin signals the beginning of the Holocaust...
Item #661392
November 10, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Nov. 10, 1938 A two-line banner headline announces what was to become known as Kristallnacht, the "night of broken glass".
"MOBS WRECK 10,000 JEWISH SHOPS IN NAZIS' 14-HOUR REIGN OF TERROR" with subheads: "Burn Synagogues All Over Nation As Police Watch". The article carries over to page 33.
This was a delibe... See More
Africa to become a refuge for persecuted Jews...
Item #661310
November 21, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Nov. 21, 1938 The banner headline announces: "LONDON GIVES JEWS REFUGE IN AFRICA" with subhead: "Offers Disclosed To Commons; Nazis Urge S. American Havens" "$50,000 Acres Made Available In Tanganyika" and other related reports.
Complete in 32 pages, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
Lou Gehrig learns he has ALS, ending his stellar career...
Item #661233
June 21, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 21, 1939 The front pages has a six column headline announcing: "Gehrig Has Paralyzing Illness" as well as a photo of him headed: "Doctors Find Him Through as Player" and "Veteran Yankee Appears in Good Spirits When He Says, 'At Least I Know What's the Matter With Me' ". The photo is captioned: "Lou Gehrig, greatest ... See More
Pair of issues on Rudolf Hess' flee from Germany...
Item #661396
May 13, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 12-13, 1941 A pair of issues with conflicting headlines. May 12 notes: "HITLER'S DEPUTY KILLS SELF" with subhead: "Hess Left Insane Notre, Nazis Say" "Disobeyed Ban Against Flying, So Fuehrer Orders Arrest of His Adjutants" with a photo of Rudolf Hess headed: "Suicide".
But he did not commit suicide. The May 13 issue i... See More
Extermination of the Jews is unveiled in 1942...
Item #660521
November 25, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1942 The top of page 4 has a column head: "2 Million Jews Slain By Nazis, Dr. Wise Avers" "Extermination of All in 1942 Held Hitler Aim".
This report includes: "...that approximately half the estimated 4 million Jews in Nazi occupied Europe had been slain in an 'extermination campaign.'...That Hitler has ordered the exte... See More
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 1, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Dramatic D-Day issue...
Item #661391
June 6, 1944
NEW YORK POST, June 6, 1944 The entire front page of this tabloid-size newspaper is taken up with: "INVASION - SMASHING INLAND ON BROAD FRONT". Nice headlines, reports, and photos on pages 2 thru 6.
Complete in 36 pages (page number in dateline is in error), irregular at the spine margin due to disbinding, date stamp in the masthead, good condition.
Failed attempt to assassinate Adolph Hitler...
Item #661315
July 20, 1944
NEW YORK POST, July 20, 1944 The entire front page is taken up with the dramatic report of Operation Valkyrie, white letters dropped out of a black box: "ATTEMPT TO KILL HITLER! " "He Is Injured; 12 Officers Hurt".
The report on page 3 is headed: "Hitler Injured In Attempt On Life" with 3 related photos.
Tabloid-size, 40 pages, irregular at the spine margin fr... See More
Battle of Iwo Jima w/ photos....
Item #658873
February 20, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1945.
* Battle of Iwo Jima w/ photos
* United States Marines landing
* Fighting on Mount Suribachi
* United States Flag planting close
The front page has a two column heading: "Taking Iwo, Says Nimitz; 20,000 Marines Landed" with subhead. Related map on page 4. The back page has 5 related photos. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light tonin... See More
Hitler commits suicide...
Item #661309
May 3, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 3, 1945 The banner headline announces: "HITLER SUICIDE---REDS" with a sub-banner head: "Berlin Falls to Russians; 70,000 Captured" Also on the ftpg: "Goebbels Also Dies, Chief Aid Says' Nazi Capital Won In 12 Day Battle" with more.
The back page features a map showing Germany & surrounding countries, as well as several large &... See More
The great UFO hysteria of 1947...
Item #657541
July 7, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1947
* The great UFO hysteria of 1947 - early report with photos
* Front page coverage of "sightings" throughout the U.S. and Canada
The front page has the full banner headline: "REPORTS SEEING DISCS LAND," with subhead: "WOMAN SAYS 8 FLUTTERED DOWN IN IDAHO - 'The Great Saucer Mystery' Deepens. The coverage continues on an in... See More
The great UFO hysteria of 1947...
Item #657539
July 8, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 8, 1947
* The great UFO hysteria of 1947
* Front page coverage of "sightings" throughout the U.S. and Canada
The front page has, "Maybe Disks Are Just Mote in Your Eye," which tells of the numerous "sightings" of disks in the sky from throughout the United States and Canada. The article continues on page 7 and include two small, rel... See More
Fascinating "newspaper" reporting the capture of Texas in 1952...
Item #661513
April 3, 1952
THE LAMPASAS DISPATCH, Texas, "Juvember 33, 1969" A fascinating fictitious newspaper created specifically for "Operation Long Horn--For Maneuver Purposes Only--Not Intended For General Distribution".
The website begins: "In the spring of 1952, as Cold War tensions heightened, Lampasas Countians’ worst fears seemingly materialized, as “enemy troops”... See More
Death of the famed Lionel Barrymore...
Item #663505
November 16, 1954
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1954 The bottom half of the front page has a 2 column head announcing: "Lionel Barrymore Is Dead at 76; Actor's Career Spanned 61 Years" which includes a photo of him (see). The article carries over to an inside page which also includes 4 additional photos of him. See the hyperlink for much more on Lionel Barrymore.
Complete in 60 pages, disbound, very... See More
Alan Ameche wins 1954 Heisman Trophy...
Item #663506
December 10, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1954
* Alan Ameche wins Heisman Trophy
* Wisconsin Badgers
* College football
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "AMECHE RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY", "Wisconsin Fullback Saluted as 'Outstanding' Player at Downtown A. C. Event"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.... See More
Death of rock & roll stars Buddy Holly, the "Big Bopper" and Richie Valens...
Item #661354
February 3, 1959
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1959 The death of these legendary names from the early rock and roll era is not commonly found in period newspapers, unfortunately. And when found the reports are typically brief.
This issue has the report on page 11 with photos of all 3 and a detailed caption which includes: "SINGERS KILLED - These three rock 'n' roll singing idols we... See More
Very rare JFK convention newspaper...
Item #661171
July 14, 1960
THE KENNEDY CONVENTION BULLETIN, Published by the Kennedy for President National Campaign Committee, Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California, July 14, 1960
This is the first of this limited edition newspaper we have seen. The volume 1, number 6 issue of what was likely a short-run newspaper published only during the Democratic National Convention.
And the perfect headline which takes close... See More
John F. Kennedy is elected President...
Item #661274
November 9, 1960
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, "Election Extra", Nov. 9, 1960 The front page features a banner headline: "TREND INDICATES KENNEDY WIN" with photos of both John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and subheads. More photos inside.
A very displayable issue of an event seldom saved at the time.
The complete 30 page first section of a 92 page issue. All related content is present. Ligh... See More
Freedom Riders... 1st-hand account... Montgomery, Alabama...
Item #663834
May 23, 1961
THE FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 23, 1961
* Freedom Riders
* Civil rights activists
* Montgomery, Alabama
The front page has a two-column, 3-line heading: "What It's Like To Be Part of Freedom Ride", which continues on page 5 with considerable detail. Another article on the front page has: "FBI Makes 1st Arrests In Alabama", with more on page nine. Not photoed is a rel... See More
Freedom Riders vow to go to Mississippi... Joan Davis dies...
Item #663837
May 23, 1961
THE FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 23, 1961
* Freedom Riders - Civil rights activists
* Plan to head to Mississippi
* "Nazis" set sights on New Orleans
* "The Faces of Turmoil"
The front page has: "Riders Vow Mississippi Bus Trip", which continues on page 2. The back page has: "The Faces of Turmoil", which includes several related photos - one which is c... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
1st Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #663768
March 7, 1965
TOPEKA SUNDAY CAPITAL-JOURNAL Topeka, Kansas, March 7, 1965 The front page has a three column-wide headline "Whites Jeer Whites - Alabama Tension Mounts". "A hostile and angry crowd of white persons jeered other whites protesting alleged discrimination against Negroes on Saturday at about the same time Gov. George C. Wallace announced that his toppers would halt a planned marc... See More
Margaret Sanger death...
Item #661446
September 7, 1966
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1966 Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Margaret Sanger Is Dead at 82; Led Campaign for Birth Control" with photo.
Lengthy text continues on page 41 with another photo. First report coverage on the death of birth control activist and sex educator, Margaret Sanger. Nice to have on the front page in this venerable title.
Other news,... See More
"The Jimi Hendrix Experience" Tour - top five tours of all time... The BYRDS...
Item #663881
February 8, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 8, 1968
* "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" Tour
* Ads for two different nearby venues
* Rolling Stone Magazine places tour in the top 5 of all time
* Only a month before Jimi Hendrix's famous midnight performance at Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village
"The Jimi Hendrix Experience" worldwide tour is considered am... See More
The Apollo 11 liftoff to the moon...
Item #663565
July 16, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, July 16, 1969
* Apollo 11 spaceflight takeoff
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "OFF TO THE MOON !" with a large photo of the takeoff. More coverage on page 2 with photos including one of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins walking to their rocket that would take them to the moon 4 days later.
... See More
Nixon wins in a landslide...
Item #661508
November 8, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 8, 1972 The front page is dominated by: "IT'S A NIXON LANDSLIDE" with a bit more, plus a photo of "A Happy President & Pat land at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. last night to follow election results at the White House."
How his fortunes would change in less than 2 years. Complete in 104 pages, minor loss to an upper corner, good condition... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #660110
August 9, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.
... See More
Landmark Supreme Court case on affirmative action...
Item #661424
June 29, 1978
CHICAGO SUN TIMES, June 29, 1978 The front page and pgs. 4 & 5 have significant coverage of the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of University of California vs. Bakke", an historic case which upheld affirmative action.
Complete in 144 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.... See More
Elton John's 1976 free concert in Central Park... Bob Marley...
Item #663662
September 9, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 9, 1980 (for September 10-16, 1980), VOL. XXV No. 37
On September 13, 1980, Elton John performed a free concert in Central Park, New York. The concert drew an estimated 400,000 spectators, which places it in the top 10 biggest (in terms of crowd-size) concerts ever held in Central Park. Page 59 of this issue has a full-page ad for the co... See More
Death of Beatle John Lennon, in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562757
December 9, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of many interests and are more rare than assassination reports of J.F... See More
The Rolling Stones - only skin deep... The Kinks in concert...
Item #663683
September 8, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 8, 1981 (for September 9-15, 1981), VOL. XXVI No. 37
Page 65 has in interesting article regarding the Rolling Stones: "Stones Are Only Skin Deep", which includes a large photo of the super-group, which is captioned: "Mick and Keith and a whole bunch of East Village disinformation." See images for details.
Page 73 h... See More
Dennis Wilson, Beach Boy's Drummer, drowns...
Item #663477
December 29, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 29, 1983 Dennis Wilson, one of the original founders and the drummer for the Beach Boys, drowns in the harbor at Marina Del Rey. The full banner heading on the front page has: "Beach Boy's Drummer Drowns," with subheading: "Dennis Wilson, 39, Dies While Diving it Marina," with several corresponding photos. The coverage continues on an insid... See More
Charlie Brown turns 35...
Item #663937
October 1, 1985
USA TODAY Washington, D.C. (National Distribution), October 1, 1985 The front page of this issue has a large photo headed, "Good Grief! Charlie's 35", which features the article: "Happiness is a warm comic strip - 100 million fans read it; just another day for strip; Tomorrow: Schulz inquiry". Page two has: "Schulz does cartooning himself", which includes co... See More
Mark McGwire sets home run record...
Item #649220
September 8, 1998
THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998 This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More
Supreme Court Scales Back Part of 1964 Civil Rights Act... Robert Downey Jr arrested...
Item #663476
April 25, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 The front page has the two-line, 4-column heading: "Supreme Court Scales Back Part of '64 Civil Rights Act". In this crucial 5-4 ruling, justices confirm that Congress did not authorize private lawsuits under law prohibiting intentional discrimination. This one one of several cases which constrained the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Another separate 5-4 dec... See More
U2 shines at Anaheim Stadium... Photos of Bono and other members of the group...
Item #663530
April 25, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 (Calendar Section only) The front page of this Calendar Section has a large photo of U-2's front man, Bono, with another of drummer Larry Mullen. The 4-column headline has: "All That U2 Can't Leave Behind," which provides a detailed review of the mega-group and their performance at Anaheim Stadium. The article continues on an inside page which ha... See More
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562758
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, November 30, 2001 This is the regular 52 page daily issue of this newspaper from George Harrison's hometown, the edition as sold on the streets of Liverpool the morning after his death. The ftpg. features a recent photo of Harrison with the headline: "BEATLE GEORGE IS DEAD" and various subheads (see photos). There are several reports and additional p
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Texas becomes 1st test case re: new Voter Rights Act...
Item #663926
April 16, 2013
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2013
* Texas 1st state to test new Voter Rights Act changes
* The Obama Administration's Eric Holder declares he will push back against new Supreme Court ruling
* Shelby County vs. Holder to be challenged
The front page has a small heading: "Feds want Texas voting oversight," which flags the lengthy page 12 article, "New voting battle brews i... See More
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