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Tom Jackson and George Banks lynchings...



Item # 569808

December 11, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 11, 1931 This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include: "WEST VIRGINIA MOB LYNCHES 2 NEGROES" "Sixty Men Take From Lewisburg Jail Pair Accused of Slaying Two Officers" "PHONE POLE IS GALLOWS"

Tells of the lynching of Negroes Tom Jackson and George Banks in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century