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1st MLB All-Star baseball game w/ black players....
Item #665425
July 13, 1949
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 13, 1949
* MLB Baseball All-Star game
* 1st to include African Americans
* (Jackie Robinson & more)
The sport's section (page 21) has a banner headline: "National Stars Come Up with Boots Saved for Rainy Day, Lose to Americans, 11-7" with subheads, related photo and box scores. (see) First report coverage on the 1949 Major... See More
The capture of the Northland and Paducah...
Item #662321
October 4, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 4, 1947
* The smuggling of Jewish refugees to Palestine
* Helped set the stage for Jewish Statehood
The front page of this issue speaks of the capture of the Northland and the Paducah - two ships attempting to smuggle Jewish refugees into Palestine. The international attention these events generated, along with the accounts of similar ships of refuge... See More
Harry Houdini magic "newspaper"...
Item #661872
October 12, 1930
"RED MAGIC" special section of the "Times-Picayune", New Orleans, Oct. 12, 1930 See the photo for the nice masthead which includes a likeness of Harry Houdini & text: "Founded by the World Famous Houdini".
Each of the four pages has various games or magic items with the full front page taken up with: "THE HOT STOVE LEAGUE". Page 2 has a quiz "... See More
Republic of the Philippines established...
Item #661621
July 4, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946
* The Republic of the Philippines is established
The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More
Creating the Oklahoma Land Rush...
Item #661573
March 28, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 28, 1889 The front page includes a one column print of: "Robert Todd Lincoln- Of Illinois, U.S. Minister at the Court of St. James". This was Abe Lincoln's only son to live to adulthood.
Page 2 has a nice report on the Oklahoma Land Rush with the top of the page having column heads: "Oklahoma Opened" "President Harrison'... See More
Great account of a journey through the Old West...
Item #661435
June 13, 1842
WEEKLY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 13, 1842
* Texan Santa Fe Expedition
* Texas & New Mexico
The entire front page is taken up with a great letter titled: "The Texas Santa Fe Expedition" "San Antonio--Spanish Missions in the Neighborhood--Return to Austin--Sight of Comanche Indians". A terrific travelogue with a wealth early text on this journey though the West... See More
The Oklahoma land boom can begin...
Item #661433
April 19, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 19, 1889
* Oklahoma land rush beginning
* Boomers and Sooners
The top of the front page has column heads including: "ON TO OKLAHOMA" "The Boomers Allowed to Cross the Cherokee Strip" "And Align Themselves on the Border of the Promised Land" "Final Arrangements Completed for the Opening on Monday" "Seve... See More
Lost in the Bermuda Triangle... Perhaps the most famous unsolved mystery...
Item #660623
December 7, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 7, 1945
* Bermuda Triangle Flight 19 disappearance
* 5 TBM Avenger torpedo bombers
* One of the most famous unsolved mysteries
The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT SIX PLANES LOST OFF FLORIDA" with subhead. (see) This is an actual report of one of the more bizarre mysteries in American history, particularly with the contro... See More
Operation Hailstone... Truk Island attacked....
Item #660251
February 18, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 18, 1944
* Operation Hailstone - Truk Island (Chuuk)
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "PACIFIC FLEET TASK FORCE BLAST TRUK; 1,000 DIE AS AMERICAN TROOPSHIP SINKS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on "Operation Hailstone" which was a massive naval air and surface attack on Tr... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... official report...
Item #660098
April 21, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a one column heading: "WARNING SERVED JAPS MORE RAIDS WILL BE STAGED" with subhead. (see) This was the official report on the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Japan in which he led about one year ... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #660078
December 25, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 25, 1945
* General George S. Patton death burial
* Post World War II reports
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PATTON IS LAID BESIDE PRIVATE" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning at the margins and central fold, a little irregular along the spine, gene... See More
Babe Ruth's final farewell...
Item #659492
June 14, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 14, 1948
* Babe Ruth's final farewell - #3 jersey retired
* 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium
The sport's section (page 19) has a two column heading: "Ruth's Uniform Officially Retired by Will Harridge" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium on ... See More
Allies capture Saint-Malo, France in 1944....
Item #659340
August 10, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 10, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Saint-Malo France falls to the allies (1st report)
The front page has four column headline: "AMERICANS TAKE SAINT-MALO, SPEED DASH TOWARD PARIS" with subhead and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with mor... See More
1938 Los Angeles, California flood...
Item #658901
March 4, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938
* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood
* Nice headline for display
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More
Prajadhipok abdication... Monarch of Siam...
Item #657450
March 4, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 4, 1935
* Prajadhipok - Rama VII abdication
* Monarch of Siam - Chakri Dynasty
The front page has a one column heading: "KING PRAJADHIPOK ABDICATES, KEEPS STATUS AS PRINCE" with subheads and photo of Prince Ananda (boy). (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine ... See More
Ellery Queen... a new crime series...
Great Halloween cover...
Item #656873
October 26, 1958
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY (magazine), from The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, October 26, 1958
* A great Halloween cover
* Ellery Queen begins a new crime series...
Featured on the cover is: "TRICK OR TREAT," which is a playful color cover showing trick-or-treaters "hiding" behind a pick porch railing holding the leash of their dog with a bag ready to receive candy as if the dog... See More
Georgia Tech win Sugar Bowl & more....
Item #654764
January 2, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1944
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies
* Orange Bowl: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
* Sugar Bowl: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Randolph
The sport's section (page 17) has a three column headline: "Georgia Tech Tops Tulsa in Thrilling Classic 20-18" with subheads, ... See More
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #654575
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
Machine Gun Kelly captured...
Item #652923
September 27, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Sept. 27, 1933.
* George Machine Gun Kelly
* Captured in Memphis Tennessee
The front page has a two column heading: "'Machine Gun' Kelly, Wife Deny Guilt in Hearing Held Under Strong Guard" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the capture of George 'Machine Gun' Kelly.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Explorer II high-altitude balloon flight...
Item #652584
November 12, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 12, 1935
* Explorer II high-altitude balloon record flight
* Albert W. Stephens & Orvil A. Anderson
* Stratosphere - Stratobowl in South Dakota
* 1st humans to witness the curvature of Earth
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AERONAUTS REACH 14-MILE ALTITUDE IN STRATPSPHERE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports ... See More
Alfred Hitchcock in the Lion's Den...
J. Edgar Hoover... Counterattack On Juvenile Delinquency...
Item #652538
October 26, 1958
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, October 26, 1958
* J. Edgar Hoover... Counterattack On Juvenile Delinquency...
* Alfred Hitchcock
Featured on the cover is: "A Program For A Better America!," by J. Edgar Hoover, which includes, on inside pages, his strategy for pushing back against rampant juvenile delinquency. Also included within is: "Hitchcock In The Li... See More
Whirlaway wins Belmont & triple crown...
Item #652212
June 8, 1941
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 8, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes win (last of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a six column heading: "'Whirly' Wins at Belmont, Completes 'Triple'" with subheads. (see) This was the 3rd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the triple crown.
Complete ... See More
Reading, Pennsylvania tornado...
Item #652173
January 11, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 11, 1889
* Reading, Pennsylvania
* Grimshaw Silk Mill tornado disaster
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE GREAT STORM" "The Full Extent of the Disaster Becoming Apparent" "From Forty to Fifty Lives Lost in the Wreck at Reading" and more. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, light toning and minor... See More
Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight....
Item #651472
August 26, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orelans, August 26, 1932
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* 1st woman flight record
* Aviation - airplanes
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart Sets Speed Mark, Distance Record in Hop Over U. S." First report coverage on Amelia Earhart becoming the first women to make a non-stop transcontinental flight.
Other news, sports an... See More
Persecution of the Jews following Kristallnacht...
Item #649995
December 7, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 7, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN JEWS APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT FOR AID" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (night of broken glass).
Other news, sports and ... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
Item #649372
February 21, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 21, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent
* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act
The front page has a two column headline: "House Votes 289-121 to Submit Prohibition Amendment to States" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the United States House of Representatives approving the repeal of prohibition.
O... See More
Gen. George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #649032
March 19, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a four column: "U. S. FORCES PUSH 12 MILES BEYOND RECAPTURED GAFSA" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Ot... See More
Rose Bowl upset... Columbia Universtiy win over Stanford...
Item #648764
January 2, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1934
* Rose Bowl upset - NCAA college football
* Columbia University vs. Stanford Cardinals
* Biggest achievement in Columbia football history
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Columbia Turns in Great Upset by Beating Stanford 7-0 in Rose Bowl" with subheads and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Death of Irish novelist poet, James Joyce...
Item #648678
January 13, 1941
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 13, 1941
* James Joyce death (1st report)
* Irish novelist and poet
* "Ulysses" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "NOVELIST JOYCE DIES FOLLOWING SWISS OPERATION'" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light inked in red letters is the word "Redeemed"... See More
Adolph Hitler loses 1932 election...
Item #645801
April 11, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 11, 1932
* Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
* Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
* Germany presidential election
The front page has a two column heading: "DECISIVE VICTORY OVER HITLER SCORED BY VON HINDENBURG" with subheads and photo. (See) First report coverage on the German election of President P... See More
Marshall Plan speech at Harvard...
Item #643978
June 6, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 6, 1947
* George Marshall Plan
* Post World war II Europe
* Harvard University speech
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MARSHALL ISSUES PLEDGE, WARNING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on a plan devised by the Secretary of State to rebuild war devastated Europe.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Los Angeles Rams win NFL football title over Cleveland Browns...
Item #639439
December 24, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 24, 1951
* Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
The sport's page (page 12) has a six column headline: "Rams Capture National Loop Crown Defeating Browns, 24-17" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
... See More
Uncovering the tragedy of the Holocaust...
Item #639262
April 22, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 22, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust being uncovered
* Nazi concentration camps realized
With the front page headlines announcing the Allied forces advancing further into Germany during the closing weeks of the war, the big story is actually found on page 13 with a three column head: "Ghastly Burial for Prison Dead" "Nameless Victims of Naz... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
Report from an escaped prisoner...
Item #637932
July 11, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, July 11, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers from the Confederacy which actually printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see images). The front page has a few war-related items such as: "From Grenada, Miss. - Reported Capture of Gen. Curtis & 6000 Federal Prisoners&q... See More
Israeli Air Force first put into action...
Item #636660
May 21, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The top of the front page has one column heads: "ARABS CONTINUE SWIFT ADVANCES IN WALLED AREA" "Arab Legion Claims Upper Hand in Battle". There is a smaller head: "The Jewish Air Force made its first strike, bo... See More
Jacksonville yellow fever epidemic...
Item #633041
August 12, 1888
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 12, 1888
* Jacksonville Florida
* Yellow fever - jack
* Epidemic - outbreak
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "FLORIDA FEVER" "Two Fatal Cases in Jacksonville--A Total of Twelve Cases" and more. Coverage on the 1888 yellow fever epidemic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 ... See More
Death of Eva Peron... First Lady of Argentina...
Item #631414
July 28, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 28, 1952
* Eva Peron death
* First Lady of Argentina
The front page has a two column heading: "Thousands Take Last Look Before Casket of Mrs. Peron" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
... See More
Terrific Mardi Gras newspaper...
Item #631188
February 26, 1936
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 26, 1936
* Great Mardi Gras issue
* Climax of the carnival w/ Rex
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper reporting the Mardi Gras is a... See More
KKK leader John Killian Skipworth....
Item #631066
August 20, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 20, 1933 The front page has a two column heading: "Capt. Skipwith, Firebrand of Ku Klux Klan, Succumbs to Infirmities of Old Age" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of John Killian Skipwith, Sr., Grand Cyclops of the Louisiana Ku Klux Klan. Article continues inside with photo. Probably only found in Southern publications.
Other... See More
Railroad Strike of 1946....
Item #629653
May 18, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1946
* The great railroad strike of 1946
* President Harry Truman speaks
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE CALL STANDS AS U. S. SEIZES RAILS
with subhead.
Tiny binding holes along the spine, little rubbing and wear at central fold, otherwise good.... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #628367
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
Preston Tucker indictment for fraud...
Item #627857
June 11, 1949
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 11, 1949
* Preston Tucker indicted for fraud (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
The front page has a two column heading: "Auto Promoter, Seven Aid Indicted on Fraud Charges" with subhead. (see) Article continues on page 2 with photo of Tucker. First report coverage on Pres... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621748
February 6, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision". This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news, sports... See More
Battle of Inchon is a turning point in the Korean War...
Item #621636
September 15, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Sept. 14, 1950
* Battle of Inchon beginning
* Korean War
The front page has a four column headline: "U. N. FORCES FIGHT TO SEAL GAP AS DRIVE SEEMS BEAR" with various subhead. The Battle of Inchon was a major turning point in the Korean War.
Complete in 54 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.... See More
The Brink's bank robbery...
Item #621336
January 18, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Jan. 18, 1950
* Great Brinks Robbery
* 1st report (Boston MA)
* Over 2 Million $$$$
The front page has a three column, two line head: "Gang Robs Armored Truck Firm of 'Over $1,000,000' ". Just above this headline and report is a photo with the caption beginning: "At the scene of $1,000,000 robbery..." (se... See More
Babe Ruth all stars....
Item #620688
July 13, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 13, 1943
* Babe Ruth all star charity game
* Ted Williams - MLB baseball
* World War II - WWII
The sport's section (page 9) has a one column heading: "Bambino Pilots Team to Victory" with box scores. (see) 1st report on the charity game for World War II armed forces that featured Babe Ruth's all stars vs. the Boston Braves.
Other new... See More
Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #620079
January 5, 1942
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears
* Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold ... See More
1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....
Item #619231
August 1, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940
* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)
* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
The front page has a banner headline: "41 KILLED IN OHIO TRAIN-COACH CRASH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, some margin wear,... See More
Amelia Earhart honored...
Item #619029
May 23, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART REACHES ENGLAND IN DRENCHING RAIN" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
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