Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century
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Item #695982THE DETROIT NEWS, May 21, 1963
* Birmingham campaign movement - Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr. & Negro students protest
The front page has a one column heading: "Schools Bar 1,000 Negroes" with subhead: "Dr. King Plans Court Appeal in Birmingham" (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes... Read full description -
Item #695977LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1999
* Best "The Mummy (1999)" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action fantasy film - Brendan Fraser
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Mummy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #695918THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 19, 1963
* James Howard Meredith graduates
* 1st University of Mississippi black
The front page has a two column heading: "At Last, Meredith Gets His Diplomat" with small photo of Meredith.
Complete with all 46 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the... Read full description -
Item #695916LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1991
* Clarence Thomas nominated
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* President George H. W. Bush nomination
The top of the front page has a headline announcing: "A Conservative Black Picked for High Court" with subheads and photo of Thomas with the president. More reporting inside. Nice to have... Read full description -
Item #695910LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1999
* James Farmer death (first report)_
* Civil rights activist movement leader
* Partnered with Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a small one column photo of James Farmer with brief text. (see) The top of page 15 has a two column heading: "James S. Farmer; Was Top Civil Rights Leader" with... Read full description -
Item #695905GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, July 21 and 25, 1938
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
A pair of issues on the intriguing flight of aviator Douglas Corrigan, with the ftpg. of July 21 noting: “Corrigan Flight Over... Read full description -
Item #695899TUCUMCARI SUN, New Mexico. Aug. 23, 1912
* Rare Southwest publication
A quite uncommon title from this small New Mexico town in Eastern New Mexico, great to have from the year New Mexico became a state.
The front page has a photo of the county court house and jail.
Tucumcari, located on the old Route 66, has an interesting history and has... Read full description -
Item #695894LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1983
* Best "Return of the Jedi" advertisement
* Star Wars: Episode VI
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the... Read full description -
Item #695843DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War starts
* Saddam Hussein
* Persian Gulf
This is one of the more dramatic issues to be had on the beginning of the Iraq War, when the United States initiated the air war to evict Iraq from conquered Kuwait.
Fully half of the front page is taken... Read full description -
Item #695828DEUTSCHE JUGENDBURG, Germany, June, 1940 The title translates to: "German Youth Castle". Based on the content & photos within this would appear to be a publication for the Nazi Youth.
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Item #695827THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943 The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".
The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".
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Item #695826HILS MIT ! Illustrierte Deutsche Schülerzeitung, Germany, June, 1935 The title roughly transoms to: "Help! Illustrated German School Newspaper"
By the format within it would appear to be a "Boy's Life" of the early Nazi era. Note the swastika in the masthead. Many photos and prints within.
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Item #695825SPARKASSEN-RUNDSCHAU, Germany, January, 1938 The title seems to translate to "Economic Review" and the focus on articles within seems to be on saving money, etc. The front page photo with two young boys shows them reading a booklet translated as "Save Money Book".
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Item #695824MEDICO, Camp Lee, Virginia, June 1, 1942
* Fort Gregg-Adams
* Prince George County
* United States Army
This was a "camp" newspaper as most camps during World War II had their own, crude newspaper meant only for those stationed there, typically created with a typewriter & mimeograph... Read full description -
Item #695822DAILY EXPRESS, London, May 11, 1926
* United Kingdom general strike
This is a special, broadside edition that existed for about 11 days during the historic General Strike in England, May 4-12. The strike, led by the Trades Union Congress, was an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to prevent wage reductions and other damages... Read full description -
Item #695819CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 14, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 8 has a heading: "Cop as Gacy guest 'found odor of dead'" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of... Read full description -
Item #695808THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1970
* Pete Maravich - "Pistol Pete" - LSU superstar
* Becomes all-time NCAA career scoring leader
* Record may never be eclipsed
Page 16 has the full-banner heading: "Pistol Pete Maravich Two Million Dollar Kid?" - which tells of him... Read full description -
Item #695797DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England. The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web... Read full description -
Item #695791CORONATION NUMBER Of The READING OBSERVER, England, Aug. 12, 1901
* Coronation of Edward VII and Alexandria
* King and Queen of the United Kingdom
The front page heads note in part: "The Coronation Festivities At Reading" "Full & Descriptive Reports of the Whole Proceedings" "The Grand... Read full description -
Item #695785THE EDITOR'S DREAM, 'September 31"
* Fake publication w/ a futuristic headline
As the title of the newspaper implies, this is not a legitimate newspaper but rather a "dream" headline any publisher would love to print.
In large type is: “NAZIS QUIT ! ” “Hitler Seized in Mountain Hideout:... Read full description -
Item #695777JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Nov. 10, 1938 The entire front page is taken up with a photo of Adolf Hitler. This is from the time of Kristallnacht, when Jewish shops and synagogues were destroyed.
A great wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting within, with many photos as well.
Complete in 46 pages, tabloid-size, an... Read full description -
Item #695775ESSO ROAD NEWS, May, 1940 This was a company newspaper--in this case the Esso companies of Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard Oil of Penna. It was a promotional piece featuring various travel destinations and events which would encourage people to drive, obviously benefiting Esso.
The front page has much on the 1939 World's... Read full description -
Item #695768TOUGH SHEET, Ie Shima, Ryukyus (formerly of Japan), Sept. 7, 1945 An interesting "damp" newspaper printed by & for the military personnel on this recently-occupied Japanese Island. It was part of the string of the Ryukyu's Island, Ie Shima being just northwest of Okinawa.
Much of the content related... Read full description -
Item #695760LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 2, 1991
* MLB baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan
* Pitches 7th and last no-hitter game
* Texas Rangers - 44 years old
The bottom of the front page has a small color photo of Nolan Ryan with small heading: "Ryan Pitches No-Hitter" The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Ryan Steals the... Read full description -
Item #695758THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1942
* Joe Louis joins U.S. Army
* Heavyweight Boxing Champion
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "LOUIS SIGNS AT $21, EAGER 'TO GET JAPS'" with photo. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition
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Item #695749DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
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Item #695748CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 20, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 9 has a banner heading: "Doctors describe victims' deaths at Gacy trial" with illustration of Dr. Edward... Read full description -
Item #695747POUR LA VICTOIRE, "Journal Francais D'Amerique" which translates: "French Newspaper of America", August 18, 1945
The banner headline above the masthead, dropped out of a black box, is: "Le Jour De Gloire Est Arrive" (The Day Of Glory Has Come). Other items relating to the end of World War II, including a... Read full description -
Item #695746* Cole Bros. Circus w/ animal trainer Clyde Beatty
* Great displayable item, some in color
* Gloversville, Fulton County, New York
This is an 8-page promotional piece for the "COLE BROS. CIRCUS" coming to Gloversville, New York, July 18, 1940 (see note below). The entire piece is a generic advertisement... Read full description -
Item #695742LIBERTY GAZETTE, Feb. 25 thru Sept. 22, 1787 (printed in 1987) The bottom of the front page notes: "Published weekly (may-September, 1987) to bring to the public the development of the United Staters Constitution and show American life as it was in 1787". It was done in Farmington, New Mexico.
Offered here is... Read full description -
Item #695741ULUS ADIMIZ ANDIMIZDIR, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John. F. Kennedy
* JFK assassination - murder
A newspaper from Turkey reporting the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The name of the newspaper translates, roughly: "Our Nation Name Is Our Oath". It is entirely in the Turkish language.
Folio size, presumed complete... Read full description -
Item #695690THE DETROIT NEWS, May 17, 1932
* Denali - Mount McKinley
* Lindley expedition (1st report)
* Both peaks conquered (1st time)
* Theodore Koven & Allen Carpe
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2 DIE SCALING M'KINLEY PEAK" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #695684THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six... Read full description -
Item #695682LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1978
* Camp David Accords signed
* Anwar Sadat & Menachem Begin
* Egypt & Israel - Jimmy Carter
The front page has a banner headline: "'U.S. to Replace Israeli Basess" with subheads and photo of Begin. (see) More inside.
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Item #695673THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1946
* CIA Central Intelligence Agency is established (1st report)
* President Harry Truman
The top of page 14 has a two column heading: "Truman Creates a New Authority To Handle Foreign Intelligence" "Gathering and Dissemination Put Under Secretaries of State, War and... Read full description -
Item #695672THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1914 This issue contains an article from the month before Mother's Day was made an official holiday. The article includes: "The Federal Government is lending its assistance to the movement, and on that day the clergy of the whole country will be asked to preach sermons regarding the general welfare of the... Read full description -
Item #695671TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 12, 1949
* Israel joins the United Nations (1st report)
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Israel Now Member of United Nations" (see)
Eighteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition. -
Item #695668SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, August 29, 1937
* Johnny Goodman wins (1st report)
* United States Amateur Championship
* Omaha, Nebraska golfer
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "JOHNNY GOODMAN WINS U. S. AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP" with subhead. Nice photo on page 5. (see)
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Item #695665SUN-TIMES, Chicago, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
The front page has a banner heading: "Actress Natalie Wood drowns off Catalina" with small photo of Wood. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with another banner heading and three related photos.
Complete with 96... Read full description -
Item #695664CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1935
* Anti-Semitic riots - Berlin, Germany
* Pre Kristallnacht - Jewish holocaust - Jews
* Dooley Morgan & Bert Moore Negroes lynchings
* Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
The front page has a one column heading: "Nazi Rioters Attack Jews in Berlin Cafes" (see)
The top of page 9 has... Read full description -
Item #695662THE DETROIT PRESS, May 21, 1957
* Ruskin Heights, Kansas City F5 tornado disaster
* May 1957 Central Plains tornado outbreak sequence
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TORNADO HITS KC; 14 DIE" with lead-in: "More Than 100 Hurt in Kansas, Missouri" and subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 38 pages,... Read full description -
Item #695655LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 22, 2013
* President Obama's Second Inauguration
* Several pages with both photos and textual details
* Beyonce sings the National Anthem
Several pages of this issue are dedicated to covering the 2nd Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. See images for details.
The issue is complete... Read full description -
Item #695651LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1997
* Tommy Lasorda - Dodgers baseball
* Voted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
* Cooperstown, New York
The top of the front page has a heading: "He's Going to Cooperstown" with photo of Lasorda. Much more in the sport's section with front page banner headline. (see) Great to have in this Los... Read full description -
Item #695650LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2000 (Calendar section only)
* Chicken Run - premier week & double-page ad
* Me, Myself & Irene - premier, review & full page ad
* Shaft - review and double-page ad, 2nd week
A terrific issue of the motion picture hits: "Chicken Run", "Shaft", and "Me Myself,... Read full description -
Item #695649THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Aug. 6, 1991
* Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "Mother sues Milwaukee over Dahmer" (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely... Read full description -
Item #695648THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House Lauds Jones in Resolution; Atlanta Plans Record Welcome Today" Also a one column heading on the same page: "JONES GOES HOME TO HIS LAW... Read full description -
Item #695647THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1936
* Elsa Einstein death
* Wife & cousin of Albert
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "MRS. EINSTEIN DIES; WIFE OF SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Elsa Einstein, second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein.
Complete with all 56... Read full description -
Item #695645THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1948
* Supreme Court decision (1st report)
* Separation of Church and State in schools
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RELIGIOUS TEACHING IN SCHOOLS BARRED BY SUPREME COURT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the famous Supreme Court ruling. Nice to have in the World famous... Read full description -
Item #695644CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 8, 1933
* President Calvin Coolidge death - burial
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COOL;IDGE LIES IN HOME HILLS" with subheads. Related photos on pages 2 & 3. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section... Read full description -
Item #695643THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 23, 1932
* Bathysphere deep-sea submersible
* Otis Barton & William Beebe dive
* New York Zoological Society
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Scientists Explore Atlantic 2,200 Feet Below Surface" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins,... Read full description
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