Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century
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Item #718164THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2-8, 1981
* PRINCE Rogers Nelson editorial
* Singer - songwriter - actress - author
* & "The Time" - Morris Day - photos
* Bad Brains - MAX'S Kansas City ad
Page 87 has two editorials by Vince Aletti and Vernon Gibbs on singer & guitarist PRINCE & The... Read full description -
Item #718158THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 2, 1989
* Living Colour - American rock band
* African Americans - funk metal
* "Cult of Personality" song fame
* Vernon Reid and Corey Glover
The front page has a photo with heading: "Black Rock in a Hard Place" (see images)
And... Read full description -
Item #718157THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 21, 1989
* "Slaves of New York" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American comedy-drama - Bernadette Peters
Page 59 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "Slaves of New York" (see... Read full description -
Item #718156THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 26, 1988
* "Die Hard" film NYC 1st showing advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Actor Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
Page 65 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "DIE HARD" in Manhattan.
And page 57... Read full description -
Item #718155THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1987
* "BOSTON" American rock band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
* "Third Stage" album tour in New Jersey
* "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" concert
* Madison Square Garden - MSG advertisement
Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement... Read full description -
Item #718154THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 26, 1979
* Donald Trump long before his presidency
* Taking control of his dad's real estate empire
* Commodore Hotel to Hyatt Grand Central New York
* Trump's very first Manhattan real-estate venture
The front page has a headline: "A SEAMLESS WEB"... Read full description -
Item #718122THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 25, 1936
* The Death of King George V
* British illustrated newspaper
A special issue of this popular illustrated newspaper on the death of the death of King George V, with a great wealth of photos and illustrations on his life and of the British monarchy. Great to have this historic content in a London... Read full description -
Item #718104THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 8, 1988
* Ozzy Osbourne at the Meadowlands concert advertisement
* Heavy metal solo singer - Black Sabbath fame
* "No Rest for the Wicked" album tour in NYC area
Page 89 has a nice 11 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for an upcoming "OZZY OSBOURNE... Read full description -
Item #718103THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1989
* Neil Young - Canadian-American singer - songwriter
* "Freedom" album concert tour "Rockin' in the Free World"
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "NEIL YOUNG"... Read full description -
Item #718102THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 20, 1987
* The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
* LGBTQ "The Great March" of 750,000 participants
* During the AIDS epidemic - "ACT UP" political group
The front page has a photo showing demonstrators at the... Read full description -
Item #718101THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 22, 1988
* Keith Richards w/ X-Pensive Winos
* The Rolling Stones lead guitarist
* Concert at the Meadowlands Arena
Page 72 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "KEITH RICHARDS" at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford.... Read full description -
Item #718099THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 1, 1988
* Jane's Addiction - American rock band
* Debut album "Nothing's Shocking" release
* Concert performance at "The World" nightclub
* Perry Farrell & Dave Navarro advertisement
Page 78 has a nice full page... Read full description -
Item #718098THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 21, 1989
* "Steel Magnolias" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* American Women comedy drama movie
* Sally Field - Dolly Parton - Julia Roberts
Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of ... Read full description -
Item #718097THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 27, 1988
* Metallica editorial on growing popularity w/ group photo
* Heavy Metal band - "...And Justice for All" (latest album)
* James Hetfield - Lars Ulrich - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett
* Bob Dylan performances at Radio City Music Hall... Read full description -
Item #718088THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 16, 1979
* "Dracula" - based on Bram Stoker's novel
* Gothic horror film - movie - John Badham
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actors Frank Langella & Laurence Olivier
Page 40 has a 8 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for the opening day of the horror... Read full description -
Item #718086THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 21, 1909
* Orville & Wilbur Wright Brothers
* Early airplanes flights aviators
* At Fort Myer, Virginia for tests
* Begin assemblage of airplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WRIGHTS BEGIN ASSEMBLING AEROPLANE" with subheads. (see images) Related... Read full description -
Item #718084NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 25, 1937
* Chrysler Automotive industry strike begins
* One of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers
* United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit, Michigan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "STRIKERS LEAVE CHRYSLER PLANTS" with... Read full description -
Item #718080NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 11, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISLAND INVASION BEGINS" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small... Read full description -
Item #718039THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 21, 1999
* Sevendust - American rock metal band
* "Home" album tour concert advertisement
Page 138 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Sevendust" at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: On December 20,... Read full description -
Item #718038THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 7, 1999
* Slipknot - American heavy metal band
* Debut album - "World Domination" tour
* The Roxy nightclub concert advertisement
Page 117 has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Slipknot" at The Roxy nightclub in... Read full description -
Item #718036THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 4, 1997
* Porno for Pyros - alternative rock band
* "Good God's Urge" album tour - Perry Farrell
* Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan concert advertisement
Inside this issue, there is a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "Porno for... Read full description -
Item #718035THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 31, 1989
* Guns N' Roses - hard rock band
* New wave of rock music is born
* Compared with the Rolling Stones (old school)
* Axl Rose & Slash in their early years
Page 89 has an editorial by Doug Simmons headed: "Stoned in L.A." with two related photos.... Read full description -
Item #718033BISBEE EVENING MINER, Arizona (Territory), June 18, 1907
* Rare publication
A territorial newspaper from just above the border with Mexico, as Arizona did not join the Union until 1912.
Inside pages have much reporting on local & Arizona-wide events.
Complete in 8 pages, major margin wear with small tears, loose... Read full description -
Item #718017THE READING TIMES, Reading, Pa., Feb. 8, 1999 The front page has the displayable heading: "KING HUSSEIN 1935-1999", with subheading: "Ruler's son elevated to monarch". This is followed by significant coverage of his life and death, along with the transition of leadership to his son, and includes a large photo. This... Read full description -
Item #717981THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 14, 1978
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Never Say Die!" Nassau Coliseum advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Van Halen concert tour
* Grateful Dead concert at Giants Stadium advertisement
* With opening acts: Waylon Jennings and... Read full description -
Item #717980THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 4, 1984
* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band - Lemmy
* Quiet Riot - American hard rock - Randy Rhoads
* Beacon... Read full description -
Item #717976THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 29, 1971
* Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper & more
* Upcoming Gaelic Park concerts advertisement - Bronx
Page 35 has a full page advertisement for upcoming concerts at Gaelic Park with a focus on the Grateful Dead. Other performers include Alice Cooper, Black... Read full description -
Item #717969THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 19, 1987
* President & businessman Donald Trump photo
* Granted a concealed carry gun permit in NYC
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
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Item #717968THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 22, 1997
* "OZZFEST" rock and heavy metal bands
* Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath - Pantera
* Giants Stadium music festival advertisement
Page 9 of the "Choices" section has a nice full page advertisement for an upcoming performance of ... Read full description -
Item #717967THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 9, 1999
* "Rage Against the Machine" rock band
* "Battle of Los Angeles" album tour stop
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
* Concert advertisement - Zack de la Rocha
Page 115 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance... Read full description -
Item #717954THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 18, 1987
* Killing of The Notorious B.I.G.
* Biggie Smalls - American rapper
* New York rap scene - gangsta rap
* East Coast hip-hop music pioneer
* Considered one of the best of all time
The front page has a powerful photo of rap icon "The Notorious... Read full description -
Item #717946THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 31, 1951
* Ty Cobb and the integrity of MLB baseball & other sports
* Testifies to U.S. Congress re. organized crime & gambling
The top of page 19 has a two column heading: "Cobb Warns Congress To Leave Baseball Alone" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #717919THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1942
* German U-85 - U-boat crewmen
* Sunk off North Carolina coast (29 dead)
* First German submarine sunk by U.S. Navy - USS Roper
* Buried w/ military honors at Hampton National Cemetery
The front page has a two column heading: "29 From a Sunken U-Boat Are Buried at Hampton,... Read full description -
Item #717914THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1987
* Sam Kinison - stand-up comedian & actor advertisement
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden performance
Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming New Year's Eve performance by "SAM KINISON" at the Felt Forum in... Read full description -
Item #717913THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 17, 1987
* "GENESIS" English rock band advertisement
* "Invisible Touch" North American tour
* Phil Collins - Mike Rutherford - Tony Banks
* Giants Stadium - East Rutherford performance
Page 46 has a advertisement for a "GENESIS"... Read full description -
Item #717912THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 24, 1987
* Early Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band
* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine
* "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying" concert tour
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
Page 100 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming... Read full description -
Item #717909THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12, 1987
* Early ANTHRAX Concert advertisement
* American thrash heavy metal band (NYC)
* Lead guitarist Scott Ian & bassist Dan Lilker
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance
Page 74 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a performance by the thrash metal ... Read full description -
Item #717908THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 15, 1987
* Metallica editorial w/ James Hetfield photo
* Heavy Metal band - "Master of Puppets" (latest album)
* "Damage, Inc" concert tour without Cliff Burton
* Lars Ulrich - Jason Newsted - Kirk Hammett
Page 83 has an editorial by... Read full description -
Item #717901SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Los Angles Times, Jan. 27, 1992
* 15 Year old High School student Tiger Woods
* Initial announcement he will play in a PGA tourney
* Nissan Los Angeles Open in Pacific Palisades
* Washington Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI
* Quarterback Mark Rypien voted MVP
* National Football League vs. Buffalo Bills
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Item #717899LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 30, 1994
* Race car driver John Andretti
* First to attempt "The Double"
* Indianapolis 500 & Coca-Cola 600
* Deion Sanders traded to the Reds
* Al Under Jr. wins the 500
The top of page 11 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "John Andretti Drives 820 Miles for... Read full description -
Item #717898THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 21, 1967
* Grateful Dead - 2nd New York City visit
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Andy Warhol pop-up book release party w/ photos
Page 28 has a small but very early advertisement for "The Grateful Dead... Read full description -
Item #717897NEWPORT HERALD, Rhode Island, June 15, 1928
* Herbert Clark Hoover nominated for President
* 1928 Republican National Convention
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOOVER NOMINATED BY SWEEPING MAJORITY" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display.
Eight pages, light toning and a little wear at the... Read full description -
Item #717896MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 8, 1955
* "To Hell and Back" movie debut ad
* World War II hero Audie Murphy
* United States Army's Signal Corps
A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a four page centerfold advertisement for the upcoming movie "To Hell and... Read full description -
Item #717895THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1920
* Kapp Putsch - Berlin, Germany
* Wolfgang Kapp & Walther von Luttwitz
* Attempted Weimar Republic Coup d'état
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GENERAL STRIKE SPREADS IN GERMANY; EBERT'S CABINET RALLIES SUPPORTERS; ARMED CLASHES IN MANY DISTRICTS" with many subheads. (see... Read full description -
Item #717885THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 6, 1987
* THE CARS - American rock band - Ric Ocasek
* Madison Square Garden & more concerts advertisement
* Simply Red - English pop band - "Men and Women" tour
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance show
Page 81 has a nice full page... Read full description -
Item #717883THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 16, 1987
* "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
Page 52 has a nice advertisement for the opening day showing of "PREDATOR", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
AI... Read full description -
Item #717881THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1989
* "The Abyss" film special screening advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere (Sold Out)
* Radio City Music Hall - Manhattan
* Science fiction film - James Cameron
* Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
Page 63 has a full advertisement... Read full description -
Item #717879CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1991
* Best "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Action adventure film - Kevin Costner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and perhaps no better issue... Read full description -
Item #717878THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 6, 1931
* Lowell Bayles killed - airplane
* Air race pilot - Gee Bee Model Z
* Thompson Trophy winner
The front page has a one column heading: "CRASH KILLS BAYLES AT 300-MILE SPEED" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 27 with related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 32... Read full description -
Item #717877LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 1, 1993
* Brandon Lee shot and killed
* American actor & Martial artist
* On-set of the film "The Crow"
* Son of Bruce Lee
The front page has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee's Son, Brandon, Killed in Movie Accident" First report coverage continues inside with photo of Lee. Lee was... Read full description
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