Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century
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Item #706489THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1929
* Hebron Massacre
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight
* Historic aviation feat (airship)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Arab-Jew Fighting Spreading Over Palestine, 12 Americans Slain, Government Worried" with... Read full description -
Item #706485THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 27, 1972
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights Demonstration
* During the Roe v. Wade landmark argument
* Anti-Vietnam War campaign rally
Page 39 has a full page notice for: "EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION to DEFEND the RIGHT to ABORTION... Read full description -
Item #706484THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 28, 1966
* The Beatles concert advertisement for Shea Stadium
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
The top of page 15 has a advertisement for "The Beatles" which performed one night at Shea... Read full description -
Item #706480THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 15, 1983
* "Star 80" starring Mariel Hemingway
* Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Biographical drama film - Bob Fosse
* "Death of a Playmate" - Teresa Carpenter
* Playboy playmate Dorothy Stratten murder
* AC/DC Australian rock band MSG concert... Read full description -
Item #706477THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 8, 1976
* "Rocky" pre-World premiere review
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
* 12 days prior to opening day in NYC
The front page has a heading: "The Sylvester Stallone Story 'ROCKY' KOs MOVIE BIZ" with photo of... Read full description -
Item #706471THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1944
* Warsaw Uprising
* Polish resistance Home Army
* Nazi Germany
Page 14 has an editorial with one column headings: "Poland Continues to Fight" and "Warsaw in Midst of Third Attempt to Oust Enemy Occupants" See images for text on the Warsaw Uprising. Germany would... Read full description -
Item #706369CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, August 31, 1929
* Post Hebron Massacre - murders
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall - Buraq uprising
* Jerusalem, Israel - Safed massacre
The front page has a one column heading: "British Smash Arab Raids on Jewish Towns" (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in... Read full description -
Item #706353DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has a nice headline: "President Ford Pledges: TRUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY" with a photo of Ford taking the oath of the presidency. Much more inside with double-page centerfold.
Complete with 28... Read full description -
Item #706352THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 18, 1956
* Bela Lugosi death (1st report)
* Count Dracula - Vampire
The bottom of page 6 has a small, somewhat discrete photo of Bela Lugosi and brief coverage on his death. Unfortunate for for the short report here. but it is what it is.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the... Read full description -
Item #706338LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1998
* Plasmatics singer Wendy O. Williams death
* American hardcore punk rock band frontwoman
Page 14 under "Obituaries" is a report on the death of Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of the hardcore punk group. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and... Read full description -
Item #706337CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Aug. 1, 1974
* Watergate scandal - White House tapes
* John Ehrlichman receives prison sentence
* Assistant to President Richard Nixon
The bottom of the front page has a headline that reads: "Jail sentence for Ehrlichman" with photo. (see images) Coverage begins on page 2 with heading.
Complete with 160... Read full description -
Item #706334THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 13, 1984
* "A Nightmare on Elm Street" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Supernatural slasher horror movie
* Actor Robert Englund as Freddy Kruger
* Johnny Depp's 1st feature film debut
* The Cure - English rock cult band ad
*... Read full description -
Item #706304THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 18, 1978
* "Superman" advertisement
* Opening Day movie premiere
* Actor Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
Page 69 has a 10 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "SUPERMAN" for it's opening in New... Read full description -
Item #706302THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 22, 1973
* Very early Billy Joel performances
* American singer - songwriter - pianist
* "Piano Man" studio album tour
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
* The J. Geils Band - American rock band
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert ad
Page 43 has a... Read full description -
Item #706289THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1972
* Yoko Ono - "Now Or Never" single release
* re. My Lai Massacre - political song ad
* Stand-up comedian George Carlin advertisement
* "Class Clown" Performances at Palace Theater
Page 53 has a 9 1/2 x 7 advertisement for the release of "Now Or Never"... Read full description -
Item #706283THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16, 1933
* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt
The banner headline announces: "ROOSEVELT ESCAPES ASSASSIN" with subhead: "Anarchist Fires Five Shot Into His Party At Miami Reception".
During this assassination attempt, 5 people were... Read full description -
Item #706263THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970
* Janis Joplin last public performace
* Festival for Peace concerts
* Shea Stadium, Queens, NYC
* 25th anniversary of Hiroshima
A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of... Read full description -
Item #706261THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 5, 1977
* Mark Alan Stamaty
* Iconic panoramic cartoon: "A Glimpse of The Village"
The centerfold contains the icon cartoon by (Mark) Alan Stamaty: "A Glimpse of The Village", which became so sought after, The Village Voice had posters created... Read full description -
Item #706251LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 1997 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Premier ad & review for Con Air
A great issue with premier a double-page ad and review for "Con Air", starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich. Other full-page ads, some for their premiers as well, include: "Buddy", "Gone... Read full description -
Item #706250LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1997 (Front & Calendar Sections)
* Full-page ad and Jeff Goldblum interview
* Premiere - "The Lost Worl: Jurassic Park"
* Full-page ad for premier: "Addicted to Love"
* Best title to be had
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The... Read full description -
Item #706239THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 7, 1965
* Early The Rolling Stones concert advertisement
* English rock and roll band - British invasion
* Mick Jagger - Keith Richards - Brian Jones
Page 20 has a somewhat small advertisement for "THE ROLLING STONES" concert at the Academy Of Music in Manhattan.... Read full description -
Item #706235COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), Nov. 4, 1940
* Very rare movie prop issue* Wendell Willkie predicted to defeat Franklin D. Roosevelt* 1940 Presidential election
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are... Read full description -
Item #706234ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Penn. September 28, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins grand Slam of golf
* Historic PGA feat (1st report)
The top of the front page has an historic three column headline: "BOBBY JONES SWAMPS GENE HOMANS 8 AND 7 TO WIN GOLF CROWN" with subheads that include: "Cleans Up and Annexes Four National Titles... Read full description -
Item #706232FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Dec. 18, 1931
* Jack "Legs" Diamond assassination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Jack 'Legs' Diamond Slain Following Gay Festivities Celebrating His Acquittal" with subheads and photo of Diamond. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, a... Read full description -
Item #706148LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1998
* Tammy Wynette death (1st report)
* American country singer & songwriter
* "Stand by Your Man" song fame
* "The First Lady of Country Music"
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Wynette with tiny heading: "Tammy Wynette Dies"
The top of page 19 under Obituary is a... Read full description -
Item #706140LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1987
* 50th Anniversary - Golden Gate Bridge Walk
* Were you in the crowd?
* Al Unser wins 4th Indianapolis 500
* Record still stands (tied with A. J. Foyt, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves)
The top of the front page has two large photos of the Golden Gate Bridge filled... Read full description -
Item #706137THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 22, 1983
* "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Romantic musical drama film advertisement
Page 52 has a full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "YENTL" starring Barbra Streisand. Nice to have in... Read full description -
Item #706136SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998
* Historic midterm election
* 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats
The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House,... Read full description -
Item #706107SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Jan. 29, 1986
* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
One of the most tragic events in American history - intensified by the fact that millions of children were watching the event unfold via television feeds in their schools due to one of the passengers being school teacher Christa McAuliffe. The inside contains many... Read full description -
Item #706098LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, July 26, 1943
* Italy - Benito Mussolini ousted
* Pietro Badoglio takes over
* World War II - WWII era
The bold headline announces: "IL DUCE FIRED" with: "Badoglio Becomes Premier; Crackup of Axis Presaged" and more with two photos. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a full page pictorial is also... Read full description -
Item #706094CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 2, 1979
* Patty Hearst is released from prison
* Kidnapped granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst
The front page has a large photo of Patty Hearst with the caption: "Patty goes free", with additional text. The article continues on page 6 with the heading: "A 'stronger' Patty bounds... Read full description -
Item #706087THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 15, 1961
* Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama
* Greyhound bus bombing - burning
* Civil Rights movement - freedom riders
* Racial segregation in the South
The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "Bi-Racial Groups Attacked By Dixie Mobs, Bus Fired" (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, two small library... Read full description -
Item #706081LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 22, 1943
* Battle of Makin
* Gilbert Islands
* World War II - WWII
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
The front side has a banner headline: "U.S. INVADES TWO GILBERT ISLANDS; Beach Heads Secured on Jap Strongholds" with subhead. (see images)
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Item #706078EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 1, 1914
* Second Battle of Torreon
* Coahuila, Mexico - Mexican Revolution
* General Pancho Villa victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TORREON FEDERALS HOIST WHITE FLAG; ARMISTICE" with subheads and related photos. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition... Read full description -
Item #706071THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1-7, 1980
* Early Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" concerts
* American rock singer, songwriter & guitarist
* Madison Square Garden MSG advertisement
* Grace Jones - Jamaican singer, songwriter & model
* Beacon Theatre concert in Manhattan... Read full description -
Item #706056THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 17, 1975
* Peter Frampton & Dave Mason - guitarist singers
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* Black Sabbath - English heavy metal rock band
* "Sabotage" Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Ozzy Osbourne - Tony Iommi w/ Aerosmith concert... Read full description -
Item #706055THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 23, 1972
* Opening day of original "The Godfather" movie review
* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino - Francis Ford Coppola
* Opening week premiere advertisement
The iconic move 'the Godfather' premiered at the Lowes Theater in New York City on March 15. It... Read full description -
Item #706050THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12-18, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 53 has a great full page advertisement for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton... Read full description -
Item #706042THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1980
* "The Watcher's in the Woods" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American supernatural horror movie
Page 46 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the World premiere of "The Watcher in the Woods" film in... Read full description -
Item #706041THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 28, 1980
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "Permanent Waves" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "RUSH" concert at the Nassau... Read full description -
Item #706034THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 1, 1966
* Tiny Tim - Herbert Butros Khaury
* American musician - guitarist - singer
* New Freaky music performances
* Almost two years prior to 1st album release
Page 13 under "scenes" is a editorial about the new shock-rock movement with the focus on upcoming musician... Read full description -
Item #706022BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
AI notes: A 1942 issue of... Read full description -
Item #705991DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed... Read full description -
Item #705980THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1901
* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage
* Carrie Nation wrecks saloons
Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having... Read full description -
Item #705973TEL-PICS, New York, a lot of five issues: Sept. 18, 28, 30; Oct. 4, 13, 1944 This was a broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper originally meant to be displayed in store windows, mostly taken up with a large photo of the war, plus a caption. A very unusual item.
Each measures 10 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, once folded to envelope... Read full description -
Item #705968WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, Jan. 15, 1901
* Historic Spindletop oil discovery
* Lucas Gusher - Beaumont, Texas
Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other... Read full description -
Item #705966NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1933 A banner headline on page 12 reports on the first ever Major League Baseball All-Star game: "Ruth's Home Run Gives American League Margin of Victory at Chicago".
One column subheads include: "American League Beats Rivals, 4-2" "49,000 See Ruth's Homer Yield Two Runs as... Read full description -
Item #705956HET VOLK, Gent, Belgium, June 15,1993 A bonafide newspaper of this title (The People) publishes in Belgium, but the publisher saw fit to make his mark in the world of newspapers--he created this special edition which is the largest newspaper in the world.
Each page measures 39 1/2 by 55 inches printed on thick, high-quality paper (not newsprint)... Read full description -
Item #705954THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963 This is the sports section only.
The front page has a two column head: "24-12 Nay Victory Aided by 4 Pass Interceptions" with a related photo showing Roger Staubach. Complete sport's section with 22 pages, nice condition. -
Item #705953NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* Last policy/ideals speech given
* Pre-Dallas, Texas assassination
Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists... Read full description
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