Very first issue of Leslie's Illustrated...
Item #642905
December 15, 1855
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 15, 1855
* Volume 1 - Number 1 issue
This is the very first issue, volume one, number one, of what would become the first truly successful illustrated newspaper in America, predating even the famous Harper's Weekly by more than a year. Following on the heels of the Gleason's/Ballou's publication which lasted about 10 years, Les... See More
Venomous comments about the Mormons...
Item #639593
August 26, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 26, 1858
* Post Utah War - Mormons
* Misery among the settlers
Page 4 has three-quarters of a column headed: "The Breaking Up of Mormonism--Condition of Affairs in Utah" which begins: "The ignorance, misery and destitution on the part of the people, and the folly, rascality and greed on the part of the leaders of the Mormons in Utah, which have bee... See More
Life in the Wild West...
Item #638762
November 16, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 16, 1883 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers.
Page 7 begins with: "AT THE STAKE" "A Colorado Ranchman Tortured by a Band of Robbers" "The Victims Burned & Bastina... See More
Train robbers... The Mormon faith...
Item #638729
December 18, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 18, 1883 Likely due to its location on the edge of the Western frontier, this newspaper typically contained a wealth sensational crime reports and events from the West, much more than any found in eastern newspapers. Page 3 has: "The Arizona Train Robbers Attacked & Defeated" with much detail, taking over one-third of the first column.
Page 4 has... See More
Slavery and the Mormons...
Item #637999
October 22, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Oct. 22, 1845 Page 3 has an article beginning: "The Mormon war has probably ended for the present. The Convention at Carthage...unanimously determined that the Mormons could not & should not remain longer than till next spring...".
The back pg. has: "Slavery in Maryland" and: "The Mormon Civil War".
Four pages, rejoined at t... See More
Very early Mormon report...
Item #637898
September 8, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1832 Within this issue is a rather brief article with a small head: "Mormonism", the full report reading: "Two preachers of this sect have lately visited Boston, and soon made 15 converts to their strange doctrines--some of whom are respectable persons--5 also had joined at Lynn. Certain of these converts have cast considerable s... See More
Brigham Henry Roberts death... Mormon leader...
Item #636568
September 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 28, 1933
* B. H. Brigham H. Roberts death (1st report)
* The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Studies of the Book of Mormon
* Mormons leader - polygamy
Page 21 has a one column heading: "BRIGHAM H. ROBERTS, MORMON LEADER, DIES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other ti... See More
Charles Dickens... Dr. Livingstone... Brigham Young...
Item #636094
November 28, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1857 The front page article: 'Dr. Livingstone's Discoveries in Africa' includes a nice nearly half-page illustration of the famous 'The Victoria Falls of the Leeambye or Zambesi River, Called by the Natives Mosyoatunyo (Smoke-Sounding)'.
A text article: "The Mormon War" which is dealing with the quarrel over hos... See More
The Mormon town at Salt Lake City... Winslow Homer prints...
Item #634629
September 4, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 4, 1858
* Salt Lake City, Utah - Mormons
* Winslow Homer prints
The prime content would be the two full page Winslow Homer prints, captioned: "The Bathe At Newport" and "Picnicking In the Woods", along with the great two-thirds page illustration of: "Salt Lake City - Brigham Young's Harem and the Deseret Store&qu... See More
A great Western-themed cover print... The Mormon Way...
Item #633610
January 21, 1893
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 21, 1893
* Uncommon title with outer wrappers
* Mormons - Mormonism
This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, ect. This... See More
Scenes at Salt Lake City, Utah... Life in the Canadian Rockies...
Item #633558
April 8, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1893 Within are four scenes of: "Hunting Life in the Rockies", all in British Columbia with 3 showing Indians. Great fullpg: "A Week With the Mormons" has 8 prints including two of Mormon currency. Also a halfpg. photo of: "The New Mormon Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah".
Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Rabbit-Shooting... See More
The Mormons in Utah...
Item #633539
December 22, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Dec. 22, 1855
* Early Mormons
* Latter Day Saints
The front page has: "News From Utah" "The Drought--Murders at Elk Mountains--The Mails--Agricultural Prospects--Emigration" which gives the latest reports on the Mormons.
Eight pages, nice condition.
John D. Lee & the Mountain Meadow Massacre: a pair of issues...
Item #633260
March 23, 1877
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, a pair of issues dated March 23 and 24, 1877
* John D. Lee execution
* Mountain Meadows Massacre
The March 23 issue has a small, inconspicuous item near the bottom of the front page: "John D. Lee, the Mormons who is to be executed to-day for the murder of emigrants at Mountain Meadows in 1857, has made a full confession, acknowledging his guil... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #633210
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery (see). Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at t... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #633209
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery (see). Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at t... See More
Woman's suffrage periodical...
Item #632845
May 1, 1882
THE COLORADO ANTELOPE, Denver, April, 1882 "Paper Devoted to The Interests of Humanity, Woman's Political Equality & Individuality." A quite rare women's rights paper, particularly from Denver, with articles including: "The Mormons--Their Customs & Manners..." "Equal Suffrage in Italy" "A Woman's Victory" and more.
From what I have... See More
Brigham Young and his people...
Item #632255
October 6, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1867
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young
Page 4 has: "UTAH" "Return of Brigham Young from his Preaching Tour--His Exhortations to his People" with the report taking 7 1/2 inches. This is followed by: "Affairs On The Plains" "Arrest of Railroad Thieves--Pawnee Scouts & Spotted Tail Indians..." (see).
Eight pages, ve... See More
Mountain Meadows Massacre: John D. Lee sentenced to hang...
Item #632178
March 8, 1877
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, March 8, 1877
* John D. Lee death sentence
* Mountain Meadows Massacre
Page 2 includes: "Crime" "Fatal Stabbing Affray in Creek, Pike Co., Mo." "John D. Lee, the Mormon Murderer, Sentenced to be Hung" "The Perpetrator of a St. Joe Murder Discovered" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Great reporting from the Old West...
Item #631453
August 4, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 4, 1883 This was certainly one of the best newspapers at reporting now iconic events of the Old West, this issue including; "Through The Trap--Henry Lee, A Virginia Murderer, Executed at Richmond--The Doomed Man Goes to His Death Stolidly" "Shot Dead by a Gambler" "A Texas Cowboy on a Drunken Frolic at Hallettsville" "Cattle T... See More
The Mormons...
Item #631425
October 21, 1869
WATCHMAN ^& REFLECTOR, Boston, Oct. 21, 1869 The front page has over a full column with installment #2 of: "Memories Of Mormondom" and pg. 6 has: "The Mormons" (see).
Eight pages, nice condition.
Early Mormon content... Clam bake... Mining in Colorado...
Item #631037
July 15, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 15, 1871 The front cover contains a half page illustration "Yachting - At the Helm" along with two smaller illustrations of the Cape May Regatta prizes.
Within the issue is a full page contain two prints of the Clam Bake at Round Island, Connecticut; a nearly half-page print of the Gulch Mining at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado; a... See More
Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...
Item #631005
September 17, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842 The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts." (see photos) Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "... See More
Mormon content...
Item #631004
January 21, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 21, 1843 Back page report about "Joe Smith" (Joseph Smith) says:
* This personage, who lately surrendered himself at Springfield, Illinois in obedience to the requisition of the governor of Missouri, on a charge of being accessary to the attempted assassination of ex-governor Boggs...was discharged... from custody of the... See More
Brigham Young arrested in 1871..
Item #630000
October 9, 1871
ONEIDA CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, October 9, 1871
* Mormon Leader
* Mormon Leader
* Brigham Young Arrested for Adultery
* 1st Report
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting
A small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of the day as well. An interesting title from this interesting
The "New Israelites" and the Mormons...
Item #629953
December 25, 1841
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, Dec. 25, 1841 Page 2 contains: "The New Israelites--Margaret Bishop, the Female Preacher" with the body concerning an interview between her and James Gordon Bennett, the publisher of the Herald. One bit notes: "Mr. B. Your religion seems a little like that of the Mormons. What do you think of the Mormons? Marg. Oh well, I think 'em a well meani... See More
Much on slavery... Mormons... The Galalagos Islands...
Item #629678
January 30, 1855
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, January 30, 1855 This issue has numerous slavery-themed articles throughout, particularly in regards to the events in Kansas (see images). Also included are articles describing prisoners escaping from the State prison on Marine Island, reports from the Sandwich Islands, another from Utah describing the tension between Mormons on the governor of the state of Utah... See More
Ann Eliza Young leaves Brigham...
Item #628566
July 17, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1873
* Ann Eliza Young
* Brigham divorce
* Mormons - polygamy
The front page has one column headings: "A Mormon Sensation" "Brigham Young's Seventeenth Wife Leaves--Suit For Divorce And Alimony Probable". See image for text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. ... See More
Brigham Young arrested for polygamy...
Item #628555
October 3, 1871
* Brigham Young - Mormons leader
Page 2 has a Mormon item headed: "Utah" "The Prophet's Institutions in Danger--Brigham Forsook the Church for Lucre--The Brethren have No Financial Confidence in Him--The Troubles with the Judiciary" with the article taking over 1 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice co
Longest continuously published Mormon periodical...
Item #621725
September 6, 1880
THE LATTER DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR, Liverpool, England, Sept. 6, 1880
* One of the oldest Mormon periodicals
This periodical, typically shortened to "Millennial Star", was the longest continuously published periodical of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being printed from 1840 until 1970. During its 130-year history the Millennial Star varied from bein... See More
A Mormon print... Various scenes near Baton Rouge...
Item #621389
August 5, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Aug. 5, 1871 Among the prints inside is once captioned: "Among The Mormons--A Dangerous Gentile" with a related article: "Among the Mormons". Other prints within include a fullpg: "A Cypress Swamp In Louisiana" "A Sugar House" "Ruins of the Louisiana State House at Baton Rouge" "Mos-Gatherers near Baton Rouge"... See More
A great Western-themed cover print...
Item #620324
July 8, 1893
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 8, 1893
* Uncommon title with outer wrappers
* Mormons
This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc.
Sixteen pages, ... See More
Mo Udall death...
Item #619472
December 14, 1998
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 14, 1998
* Mo Udall death (1st report)
* U.S. Representative (Arizona)
* Mormon religion
The front page has a nice headline announcing: "Arizona's Mo Udall dies at 76" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have in a Arizona paper.
Complete 1s section only with all 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
John D. Lee death sentence...
Item #618587
October 17, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 17, 1876
* Mountain Meadow Massacre
* John D. Lee sentenced to death
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Doomed Mormon" "A Solemn and Impressive Scene at Lee's Sentence...." (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton ... See More
One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Lincoln to be had...
Item #618575
August 12, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837 An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a specific resolution (see). This is a very early mention of Abraham Lincoln from when he was j... See More
Utah War... Mormons...
Item #617086
February 22, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 22, 1858
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War expedition
The front page has an article headed: "The News from the Utah Expedition" "Col. Johnston Intends Marching on Salt Lake City When the Weather Moderates--Description of the Route From Fort Birdger" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A great Western-themed cover print...
Item #616741
July 1, 1893
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1893 This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc. Among the many articles are: "Utah Women in Chicago" &q... See More
Brigham Young civil suit verdict....
Item #616133
October 28, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1871
* Brigham Young civil suit
* Mormons - polygamy
Page 10 has an article headed: "The Mormons" "Verdict in a Civil Suit Against Brigham Young for $3,000...." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Utah War... Mormons...
Item #615942
June 26, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1858
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War expedition
The front page has one column headings: "The Utah Expedition" "Indians in Camp--Supplies to the Army--Mormon Prisoners...." (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Brigham Young's Proclamation of martial law throughout Utah...
Item #614791
November 19, 1857
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Governor Brigham Young
* Proclamation of martial law
* Utah War delcaration
Page 6 contains one of the more historic documents in Mormon history, with the report headed: "The Mormon Rebellion" which is primarily occupied by the: "Proclamation By The Governor" which is signed in type: Brigham Young. The article... See More
John D. Lee arrested...
Item #614785
November 13, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1874
* Mormon leader John d. Lee arrested
* re. Mountain Meadow Massacre
Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "The Mormons" with subhead and text that includes: "John D. Lee, now in prison at Beaver charged with being connected with the Mountain Meadow massacre in 1857..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages,... See More
Massacre by Indians... The Mormons...
Item #614654
October 23, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 23, 1860
* Snake River massacre
* Mormonism - Mormons
The front page has: "From Utah" "The Arrival of Judge Crosby--Times for Holding the Courts--Hot Weather Again..." which takes three-quarters of a column. Also on the ftpg: "Massacre of an Emigrant Party of 46 by the Snake Indians" "Details of the Attack" (see).
Eight pag... See More
Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
Item #614513
July 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854 The ftpg. shows: "Pauromama, or Mount of Pleasure, in Japan". Inside has a great half page print captioned: "Nauvoo, From the Mississippi, Looking Down the River." with a related article headed: "Nauvoo City", which begins: "This is the site of the celebrated Mormon city founded by Joe Smith & his followers in 18... See More
Mormon Church conference...
Item #614087
April 21, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 21, 1883
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Salt Lake City, Utah
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "THE MORMONS" "Their Semi-Annual Conference and Its Proceedings" "The Situation in Utah Described by a Person Who is Familiar with the Facts" with smaller subhe... See More
Mormons, Women's suffrage & Negroes...
Item #613639
May 9, 1877
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 9, 1877
* Women's suffrage
* National Colored Convention
* Mormons & Polygamy
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "WOMEN'S WORDS" "Second Day's Sitting of the Woman Suffrage Convention" and more. (see)
Also: "The Colored Caucus" "... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #613398
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
Much interesting Mormon content...
Item #612920
September 14, 1858
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1858 Page 6 has some nice Mormon content with an article; "Later From Utah" mostly taken up with a letter datelined "Great Salt Lake City". It discusses a visit to the penitentiary there as well as meeting Lorenzo Young, Brigham's youngest brother (see), and much more. This takes over 1 1/2 columns & is followed by: "A Letter From ... See More
Much on the coming Mormon War...
Item #612919
December 15, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 15, 1857 The top of page 5 has: "LATER FROM UTAH" "The Saints Ready for War" "Brigham Young Furious" "State of Col. Johnston's Army" with more. This article takes an entire column & is followed by: "Memorial & Resolutions of the Mormon Legislature" which takes 2 1/2 columns carrying over to pg. 6, where is f... See More
The Mormons... 19th century baseball...
Item #612918
September 20, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1860
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Pre Civil War baseball
Page 5 has nearly an entire column taken up with: "From Utah" "Delegate Hooper before his Constituents--Actual Condition of Mormonism--Interesting Law-Suits--The Transit Lines--Varieties" with a dateline of Great Salt Lake City. An interesting report ... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #612917
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Mormon state in New Mexico ?......
Item #612904
April 27, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 27, 1876
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Emigration to New Mexico
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an editorial headed: "A Mormon State" See images for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy... See More
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