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1964 Civil Rights Movement... Post Harlem riots...
Item #707009
September 02, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1964
* Post Harlem race riots - confrontation w/ police
* James Powell killing - Civil Rights Movement
* re. police brutality & racial profiling
* Lieutenant Thomas Gilligan exonerated
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GILLIGAN CLEARED BY GRAND JURORS IN KILLING OF BOY" with subhead. (see images) Coverage continues on pages 22... See More
1910 Belmont Park air show... early aviation...
Item #707006
October 25, 1910
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 25, 1910
* 1st major international aviation meet in U.S history
* Belmont Park - New York - early airplanes - aviators
* John Armstrong Drexel breaks altitude flight record
The top of the front page has five column 2 photo pictorial headed: "Five Aviators Circling In Front Of Belmont Park Grandstand At Same Tine" Nice for display. Also a one column heading... See More
1988 Motorhead w/ Lemmy concert advertisement..
Item #707003
March 08, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 8, 1988
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band
* Bassist front man Lemmy Kimister
* Ritz nightclub concert advertisement
Page 120 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead w/ Manowar" concert at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. A smaller ad for the same performance is on the same page. (see images)
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1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy...
Item #706952
November 28, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 28, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald
Starting on the front page are a few editorials regarding the recent assassination of John F. Kennedy. Text continues inside. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the first issue published after the assassination. I suspect this to be an extr... See More
1972 Munich Massacre... Olympics...
Item #706944
September 07, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1972
* Munich Massacre - Summer Olympics
* Israeli Olympic team - Jews - Jewish
* Black September - Palestinians
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "INQUIRY ON IN OLYMPIC KILLINGS; 11 ISRAELI VICTIMS ARE HONORED AT STADIUM, AND GAMES RESUME" with various subheads and 2 related photos. (see images) Much more ins... See More
Very early DANZIG heavy metal band gig 1988 ad...
Item #706934
May 10, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 10, 1988
* DANZIG - American heavy metal band
* One of the very first gig performances
* Ritz nightclub w/ GWAR advertisement
Page 120 has a 7 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "DANZIG w/ GWAR" performance at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. (see images) Danzig performed their very 1st ever show just a mo... See More
Like an early Wall Street Journal... 1905 - Weekly Financial Edition...
Item #706932
February 11, 1905
THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Feb. 11, 1905 (Weekly Financial Edition) A 50+ page publication filled with financial reporting (stocks, bonds, banking, etc.) - much like a Wall Street Journal of today, only with considerably more details. Ads and commentary are included. Nice to have from this formative period in U.S. industrial development. Quite fascinating.
Approxima... See More
1988 INXS rock band concert advertisement...
Item #706929
March 01, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1988
* INXS Australian rock band - Michael Hutchence
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
Page 92 has a full page advertisement for performances by "INXS" at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.... See More
1988 "Hairspray" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706928
March 01, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1988
* "Hairspray" American musical comedy film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Sonny Bono - Divine - Ricki Lake - Ruth Brown
* Red Hot Chili Peppers concert ad for the Ritz
Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "HAIRSPRAY" in Manhattan. (see images)... See More
Frances Perkins - first female cabinet member...
Item #706885
March 01, 1933
THE BOSTON HERALD, March 1, 1933
* Frances Perkins is picked for cabinet position
* First Woman to serve in a presidential cabinet
* Fourth United States Secretary of Labor
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front-page has a 2 line, 2 column heading announcing the historic appointment of the first female to a U.S. President's cabinet: "Roosevelt Completes Cabinet W... See More
The historic "Children's Crusade"...
Civil rights march in Birmingham... Hitler's "secrets" being revealed...
Item #706883
May 06, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 6, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* "Children's Crusade"
* Race riots - Negroes
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page of this issue has a two line, two column headline "Peaceful March Spurs Negroes" which was reporting on this "Children's Crusade" which began on May 2nd. After over 1,400 arrests in the previous f... See More
Renowned magician Howard Thurston's death...
Item #706882
April 14, 1936
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 14, 1936
* Magician Howard Thurston's death
* Most noteworthy of his era
* "The King of Cards" & levitation fame
Page 9 has a two-column headline: "Howard Thurston, Noted Magician, Dies in Florida", with a photo of Thurston (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of stage magician, Howard Thu... See More
Soviets shock the world: Sputnik is launched...
Item #706881
October 05, 1957
MIRROR NEWS, Los Angeles, October 5, 1957
* Sputnik 1 (1st report)
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins
A very significant report in the space race, with a banner head reading: "RUSS 'MOON' SECRET CODE BAFFLES U.S." with a related diagram showing the track of Sputnik.
This event shocked the American scientific community and sufficient... See More
The march on Washington, and King's famous line: 'I have a dream..."
Item #706858
September 05, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 5, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr. - civil rights movement
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Rare mention of "I Have A Dream" quote
Page 5 has a lengthy & detailed article headed: "200,000 Invisible Men" above which is a photo captioned: "The Marchers In Washington". This is coverage of the famous Martin L... See More
1982 opening day premiere of "ANNIE" advertisement...
Item #706857
May 25, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 25, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 53 has a 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" (see image)
I suspect this to be an ext... See More
Joe Louis becomes Champion in 1937... One of the best reports we've seen...
Item #706855
June 23, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 23, 1937
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* Only 2nd Black-American to do so
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* Only 2nd Black-American to do so
* James Braddock in defeat (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Louis Knocks Out Braddock In 8 Rounds" which continues on page 13. However, the most dramatic coverage begins on page 1H of the Sports Section with th
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The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Louis Knocks Out Braddock In 8 Rounds" which continues on page 13. However, the most dramatic coverage begins on page 1H of the Sports Section with th
Mulan - Premiere ads and reviews...
Item #706784
June 19, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1998
* "Mulan" & "The X Files - premiere ads and reviews
* "The Negotiator" premier ad
* "Armageddon" - two weeks prior to the premier!
A terrific issue on the premiere of Disney's animated movie, "Mulan", including a double-page advertisement and a front-page review with acco... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #706783
January 03, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 3, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre (1st report)
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The front page has a banner headline: "1000 MEN SEEK DESPERADOES WHO KILLED SIX OFFICERS" with subheads. (see) Unfortunately there is a blue stamp "REDEEMED" which affects the headline here. Probably d... See More
"Lonesome Lover"... "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me"...
Civil Rights Activist & jazz singer Abbey Lincoln's death report...
Item #706782
August 15, 2010
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010
* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist
The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images ... See More
Martin Luther King & the Montgomery bus boycott trial...
Item #706781
March 20, 1956
DAILY WORKER, New York, March 20, 1956
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott trial
* Only 3 of 93 Negro leaders have charges dropped
* Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
The top of the front page has: "Voids Charge Against 3 of 93 in Alabama Trial" which begins: "The mass trial of Negro bus boycott leaders began today... Alabama judge Eugene Carter dismissed charges against ... See More
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson: from the city of the fight...
Item #706780
February 06, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 6, 1943
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
The banner headline on page 14 reports: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Saves Sugar from Knockout in Eighth Round; Decision Is Unanimous&qu... See More
Sandy Koufax wins his first Cy Young Award...
Item #706778
October 25, 1963
NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1963
* Sandy Koufax 1st Cy Young
* Los Angeles Dodgers
* Yogi Berra signs as manager
* New York Yankees
The sport's section (page 20) has a one column head: "KOUFAX RECEIVES CY YOUNG AWARD" with subhead. A nice report on Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax winning the first of his three Cy Young awards.
Koufax is also remembered as one ... See More
"Misty", ""Tenderly", "Black Coffee"...
Sarah Vaughan's death... Jazz vocalist...
Item #706777
April 05, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 5, 1990
* Sarah Vaughan's death w/ photos
* American Jazz vocalist "The Divine One"
* 4-time Grammy winner and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Coverage begins on the front page with an image from the 1989 Grammy Awards, and continues on page A31 with an extensive article and photo. In a subsequent article headed: "Remembering ... See More
Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #706776
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
Star Trek VI & At Play in the Fields of the Lord - Premiere ads and reviews...
Item #706769
December 06, 1991
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 6, 1991
* "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country" - premiere ad and review
* "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" - premiere ad and review
* Many pre-release ads as well (see below)
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country", including a full-page advertisem... See More
1988 "Guns N' Roses" NYC concert advertisement...
Item #706768
April 19, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 19, 1988
* "Colors" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Sean Penn and Robert Duvall
* Early Guns N' Roses concert ad
* Rock band - Axl Rose and Slash
* "Appetite for Destruction" album tour
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden
* MEGADETH thrash heavy metal group
Page 67 has a ni... See More
1981 Louis Farrakhan & the Jewish interests... Jews...
Item #706698
July 31, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, July 31, 1984
* Louis Farrakhan - Nation of Islam (NOI) leader
* Jewish Lobby - antisemitic & racist comments
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The front page has a banner headline: "FARRAKHAN RIPS 'JEWISH LOBBY'" with coverage on page 4 that includes another heading and photo of Farrakhan. (see images)
Complete with all 96 pages, tabloid size, nice cond... See More
1971 Led Zeppelin IV album release ad...
Item #706692
November 11, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1971
* Led Zeppelin IV album release
* English rock band advertisement
* "Stairway to Heaven" song fame
* Robert Plant - Jimmy Page
Page 39 has a advertisement for the release of the Led Zeppelin IV album. (see images) This album is considered one of the greatest of all-time.
I suspect this to be an extremely r... See More
1961 Pete Seeger performances advertisement...
Item #706691
December 21, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 21, 1961
* Pete Seeger - American folk singer - guitarist
* Carnegie Hall concerts advertisement
Page 8 has a small advertisement for two performances by "SEEGER" at Carnegie Hall. This ad measures 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches. (see image) According to the advertisement, this was the first time Pete Seeger performed with both ... See More
Mass murderer Richard Speck 1991 death...
Item #706688
December 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 1991
* Richard Speck death (1st report)
* American mass murderer - killer
* Student nurses dormitory in Chicago
Page four has a three column heading: "Speck Dies; Killed Eight Student Nurses" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages) nice condition.... See More
1988 "Beetlejuice" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706687
April 05, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 5, 1988
* "Beetlejuice" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Comedy-fantasy movie - Tim Burton
* Pink Floyd - English psychedelic rock band
* "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" album tour
* Giants Stadium performance advertisement
* MEGADETH thrash heavy metal group
* Beacon Theater NYC... See More
1988 "Willow" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706686
May 24, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 24, 1988
* "Willow" American film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Epic dark fantasy adventure film - Val Kilmer
* Directed by Ron Howard - George Lucas (producer)
Page 71 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Willow" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely r... See More
1975 Roger Daltrey's "Lisztomania" film premiere ad...
Item #706685
October 13, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1975
* "Lisztomania" World premiere film advertisement
* British surreal biographical musical comedy movie
* THE WHO rock band frontman Roger Daltrey
Page 119 has a full page advertisement for the World premiere of "LISZTOMANIA" starring Roger Daltrey. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely... See More
1984 Iron Maiden w/ Eddie the Head concert ad...
Item #706684
January 18, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1985
* Iron Maiden - World Slavery Tour w/ Eddie the Head
* "Powerslave" album - English heavy metal group
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
Page 68 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for "IRON MAIDEN w/ Queensryche" performances at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)
I suspect thi... See More
The Korean War is over...
Item #706681
July 27, 1953
DAILY RECORD, Boston, July 27, 1953
* Korean War ends (1st report)
* North and South Corea
Most of the front page is taken up with the historic report that the Korean War has ended: "KOREA WAR STOPS". The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with related text datelined from Panmunjom. Very displayable as such.
Tabloid-size, complete in 48 pages, a little margin wear, generally ... See More
1986 Cerritos, Los Angeles airplane collision disaster...
Item #706678
September 01, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 1, 1986
* Aeroméxico Flight 498 collision disaster
* Cerritos, Los Angeles neighborhood crash
* McDonnell Douglas DC-9 & Piper Cherokee
The front page has a banner headline: "70 Die as Planes Collide in Air; Wreckage Plunges Into Cerritos, Burning 16 Homes" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on a few inside pages.
wikipedia notes... See More
1988 Depeche Mode concert at Meadowlands Arena ad...
Item #706677
May 03, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 3, 1988
* Depeche Mode - English band advertisement
* Electronic rock - new wave - pop music
* Meadowlands Arena concert performance
* "Music For The Masses" album tour
Page 78 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "DEPECHE MODE" concert at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (s... See More
1982 Squeeze rock band MSG concert ad...
Item #706675
June 22, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1982
* English rock band SQUEEZE Performance
* Part of the second British invasion
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert ad
Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a "SQUEEZE" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no... See More
1984 Cyndi Lauper, Simple Minds & more advertisement...
Item #706672
April 10, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 10, 1984
* Cyndi Lauper - singer - songwriter
* "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" song fame
* Midnight Oil - Australian rock band
* Thompson Twins - British pop band
* Simple Minds - Scottish rock band
* "Breakfast Club" movie theme song fame
Page 91 has a nice full page ad for various upcoming performa... See More
1983 "Scarface" opening day film & AC/DC concert ads...
Item #706671
December 13, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1983
* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
Page 80 has a 5 1/2 x 4 inch (not counting the locations u... See More
"Talent Plus Decency"...
Death report of Walt Disney... Dick Allen wins slugging title...
Item #706669
December 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside page.
Under "SPORTS"... See More
1984 "Romancing the Stone" opening day film ad & review...
Item #706667
April 03, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1984
* "Romancing the Stone" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Romantic comedy-adventure - Robert Zemeckis
* Michael Douglas - Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito
Page 53 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Romancing the Stone" (see images)
Page 49 has ... See More
1981 Pat Benatar concert at Meadowlands Arena ad...
Item #706661
August 04, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 5-11, 1981
* Pat Benatar - American singer & songwriter ad
* Woman hard rocker - Meadowlands Arena concert
* "Heartbreaker" "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" songs
Page 49 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "PAT BENATAR" concert at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Je... See More
1984 "Splash" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706660
March 13, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 13, 1984
* "Splash" Ron Howard film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic fantasy comedy
* Actor Tom Hanks & actress Daryl Hannah
* 1st Touchstone Pictures film - Walt Disney
Page 47 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day... See More
1984 "This Is Spinal Tap" opening day film ad...
Item #706659
March 06, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1984
* "This Is Spinal Tap" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Fictional English heavy metal band
* American mockumentary comedy
Page 47 has a 11 x 8 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "This Is Spinal Tap" (see images)
Page 52 has a opening review of the movie w... See More
Abused wife of RFK Jr. commits suicide...
Item #706658
May 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 2012
* Mary Richardson Kennedy suicide death
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second wife
* Mentally abused victim of the Kennedy family
Page 2 of section AA has a heading: "WIFE OF RFK JR. FOUND DEAD" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the suicide death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, one of the victims of the corrupt Kennedy family.
Complet... See More
U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends in 1973....
Item #706655
January 24, 1973
WICHITA FALLS RECORD NEWS, Texas, January 24, 1973
* Vietnam War cease-fire accord
* United States involvement ends
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The front page has a banner headline: "Agreement Reached To End War" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.
Note: Vietnam reports continue on page 2, so all related content is ... See More
1981 "The Kinks" English rock band MSG concert ad...
Item #706652
September 08, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 9-15, 1981
* The Kinks - English rock band
* Part of the British invasion in America
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* "You Really Got Me" song fame - MSG
Page 73 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE KINKS" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (see images)
I ... See More
1980 World premiere of "Raging Bull" film review...
Item #706650
November 18, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19-25, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" review w/ ad
* Opening Day movie World premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama film
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
Page 55 has the opening day review for the World premiere of "Raging Bull" film at the Sutton theater in Manhattan the previous week with heading: "Me... See More
1921 Battle of Blair Mountain beginning...
Item #706649
August 26, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1921
* Battle of Blair Mountain beginning
* Logan County, West Virginia
The front page has a one column heading: "WEST VIRGINIA MINERS VERGE ON CIVIL WAR" with subhead. (see images) Coverage of the beginning of the Battle of Blair Mountain in the coal regions of West Virginia.
Complete in 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainl... See More
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