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Movies, Film & Theater

Actors, actresses, Hollywood, Broadway, and more...<br /> The listings below are just a sampling of newspaper reporting regarding film and theater.&nbsp; If you don&#39;t find your favorite person or event, use our search engine to search for them by name.<br /> Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
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544291
Item #544291

February 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.

  

* Miss Alexandra Carlisle



This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Alexandra Carlisle.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544290
Item #544290

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Rose Stahl



This is a black and white photo of Rose Stahl from "Maggie Pepper".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544289
Item #544289

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Zoe Barnett



This is a black and white photo of Zoe Barnett from "All Aboard".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544288
Item #544288

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Mary Garden



This is a black and white photo of Mary Garden from "Carmen".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544287
Item #544287

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Eleanora de Cisneros



This is a black and white photo of Eleanora de Cisneros from "Aida".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544286
Item #544286

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Virginia Pearson



This is a black and white photo of Virginia Pearson from "Nearly Married".



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544285
Item #544285

January 01, 1914

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.

  

* Miss Martha Hedman



This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Martha Hedman.



The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More  

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544073
Item #544073

April 19, 1959

Sunday Pictorial (The Detroit News) from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1959.



The front page has a color illustration actress Lee Remick. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition.

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543991

Eva Gardner...

Item #543991

May 01, 1949

PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.



The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.



This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition.

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$21.00
539819

Debbie Raynolds and Eddie Fisher...

Item #539819

September 27, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 27, 1955

 

* Debbie Reynolds

* Eddie Fisher

* Marriage




This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: 



* Debbie Eddie, Wed



with subhead: "Crooner and Actress Go on One-Day Honeymoon After Marriage in Catskill Resort" with a two column related photo.



Other news of the day throughout. Binding slits... See More  

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538181

Winsor McCay death in 1934....

Item #538181

July 27, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934



* Winsor McCay death

* Cartoonist - Comics




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:



* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD

* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home

* Taught Himself To Draw

and more.



Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as well.



Other news of the day... See More  

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222799

Secrets to producing Ben Hur on Broadway...

Item #222799

August 25, 1900

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 25, 1900   This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some of the Stage Mechanism of the Production of 'Ben Hur' at the Broadway Theater, New York", "Super-Heated Water Motor, Showing Arrangement of Tanks and Compound Engines", "The New Paris Undergrou
... See More  

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$26.00
220929
Item #220929

December 06, 1862

FRANK LESLIE'S dated December 6, 1862 (print only)



This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Delaware Indians, Acting as Scouts for the National Army in the West ".



The print size is approximately 10 x 15 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 16 x 21 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. ... See More  

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219661

Fire Fighting Tank 1873...

Item #219661

March 08, 1873

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.



* Fire Tank Water System



This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
... See More  

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219221

Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...

Item #219221

July 23, 1932

NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
 
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy."  A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
 
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
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219148

Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...

Item #219148

August 24, 1926

 SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.



* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino



This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More  

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218284

First Movie Stuntman, 1912....

Item #218284

February 03, 1912

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 3, 1912.



* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman 

* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump




This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day throughout. This issue is browned with some
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217865

Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....

Item #217865

December 11, 1963

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.



* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping



This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
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216925

Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...

Item #216925

October 13, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940  This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
... See More  

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216583

Fatty Arbuckle Hung Jury...

Item #216583

December 05, 1921

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 5, 1921.



* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea



This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
... See More  

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215438

Early Tightrope Walking Ad 1827...

Item #215438

November 10, 1827

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Nov. 10, 1827.



* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad

* Mr. Villalave


Page 3 has a notice for a performance by Mr. Villalave and Company at the Washington Theatre. Has details about the performances, plus a woodcut of a tight rope walker doing a juggling routine. News of the day includes: "The Presidency" "Pennsylvania" "Important From Ver
... See More  

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215123

Will Rogers...

Item #215123

January 07, 1933

LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 7, 1933.

   

* New Year's Cover

* Will Rogers

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.




An article entitled: "Fate, Foreign, and Rogers" by Rob Wagner which inc

... See More  

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215103

Item #215103

November 11, 1939

LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 11, 1939.

   

* Hunting cover

* Davy Jones

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a hunter and his dog encountering a skunk (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.



This issue features an article entitled: "Rendezvous with Davy Jones" by Paul Deresco Augsburg. A haunting,

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$27.00
214968

Item #214968

July 15, 1933

LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 15, 1933.

   

* Young girls playing leap-frog cover

* Wallace Beery

* McLarnin-Villa boxing

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of two young girls playing leap-frog at th... See More  

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214868

Chess Player's Chronicle...

Early sports and theater - 1847...

Item #214868
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which illustrates a particular chess situation, plus o... See More  

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214589

Fatty Arbuckle Murder Charge 1921...

Item #214589

September 13, 1921

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, MA, September 13, 1921.



* Comedian Actor

* Fatty Arbuckle

* Charged With Murder

* 1921 Original Reporting




This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
... See More  

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211582

Amelia Earhart... Bing Crosby...

Item #211582

March 25, 1939

LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes.  Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and "America's Richest Actor (Bing Crosby... See More  

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211068

Comedian William Evans Burton Death In 1860...

Item #211068

February 11, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1860 Page 7 has: Obituary William Evans Burton, Comedian. Quite a lengthy obituary of this famous comic actor. Other news of the day includes: "The Gale On Thursday Night" "The Most Violent Hurricane Experienced for Several Years" "Sporting" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 12 pages in good condition.

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$19.00
210941

Early movie stars Harold Lloyd, Gloria Swanson...

Item #210941

July 06, 1924

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 6, 1924



Within this Sunday edition is a nice section on film and theater, which includes over half a page of photos of stars of the day (see below), including John Gilbert, Gloria Swanson, Harold Lloyd, Laurette Taylor & others. The facing page has a nice advertisement for Gloria Swanson in the film "Manhandled" (see photo).



Many ... See More  

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209813

1959 Death Of Comedian Actor Lou Costello...

Item #209813

March 04, 1959

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 4, 1959. This 32 pages newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Famed Comedian Lou Costello Dies" with a one column photo of him also on the front page. Other news of the day including another interesting front page headline: "WE PASS MOON TODAY; NEXT TARGET: THE SUN" with details. Plenty of advertisemem... See More  

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203416

Very early on actress Helen Hayes...

Item #203416

October 28, 1920

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, Oct. 28, 1920. See the photo below for the very early photo of Helen Hayes with the small bit of text reading: "Helen Hayes. Who plays the leading role in "Bab". Her work in the "Dream Girl" with William Gillette elevated her to stardom." Ther are photos of other motion picture stars as well on this double page spread. You get the complete issue which is in... See More  

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$18.00
202485

A wealth of inventions and period ads...

Item #202485

April 01, 1922

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1922, from New York, New York.



This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: How America's Male and Female Workers Earn Their Daily Bread;  World Crops for America; Applying the Lessons of Industry to the Theater; Articulated Trains; The Tomb of an Egyptian Queen; The Motor-Driven Commercial Vehicle; other articles and ads. This issu... See More  

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202475

Item #202475

January 23, 1897

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January 23, 1897, from New York, New York. This issue contais the following prints, articles, and/or ads: A Theater in New York City with Two Auditoriums; Bell's Household Refrigerator; Irrigation Work on the Navaho Reservation; The Walhalla at Ratisbon; Logging Locomotive for Wooden Track; other articles and many ads. In good condition. See photos for additional details.... See More  

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202393

Movie News!

Item #202393

November 07, 1956

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, November 7, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. Eight pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. Nice shape.

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$10.00
200200

1943 Earlest mention of pianist Liberace...

Item #200200

November 09, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1943  An inconspicuous article on page 25 carries the very first mention of the eventually-to-be-famous pianist known simply as "Liberace". The item under the heading "Musical Notes" states: "...The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen will start tonight a series of appearances by youthful concert artists. Gloria Perkins, American violi... See More  

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$41.00
177853

Great Statue of Liberty sketch..

Paul Thompson photographs...

Item #177853

July 19, 1913

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1913  The inside has two pages of vignettes (photoed by the famous photographer Paul Thompson) of well-known actor's and actresses of the period which include Jack Barrymore, Otis Skinner, Vincent Serrano, and Blanch Bates. Also present are images related to: "The Striker," by Frederick Bechdolt; "Le Baiser," by Rodin, "From... See More  

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177848

The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...

Item #177848

January 02, 1904

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904  The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk. 

The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More  

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177844

James Montgomery Flagg print...

Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...

Item #177844

January 15, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910  This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg.  Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett.  Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimbl... See More  

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177840

Winter baptism Of The Dunkards of Pennsylvania... Nice golf print...

Item #177840

December 29, 1900

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1900  The inside front page has a nice print titled: "The End of the Season" which shows two golfers, with caddies, playing in cold weather.   Additional prints include: "No Other Arm Way Go Around The Waist", by W.A.Rogers, "New York In 1800", "New York In 1900", "Winter Baptism Of The Dunkards... See More  

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177832
Item #177832

April 22, 1916

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 22, 1916



This issue has a color cover page before the title page.



In this issue, there are several articles including "A New War Secretary's Ideas" by Fred C. Kelly; "The U. S. S. Oklahoma" by Truman Smith; "the Seamen's Act" by William B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor; "Atmosphere of the Theatre" by Lee Wi... See More  

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$36.00
177790
Item #177790

January 02, 1915

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, January 2, 1915



This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Real Art From the Film."



In this issue, there are several articles including "Poisoners of Public Health" by George Creel which has an across-the-double-page illustration by Oliver Herford; "The Miracle ... See More  

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177774
Item #177774

September 04, 1915

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 4, 1915



This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Draw One" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "John Purroy Mitchel."



In this issue, there are several articles including "Plattsburg--How it Works" by H. D. Wheeler; "General Jof... See More  

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177753
Item #177753

September 19, 1914

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 19, 1914



This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Prince of Wales."



In this issue, there are several articles including "The Liberal Fear of Russia" by H. G. Wells; "The Joker in Modern Football" by Herbert Reed and "Fire and War"... See More  

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177752
Item #177752

September 12, 1914

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 12, 1914



This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Medicine Man."



In this issue, there are several articles including "The Japanese Bugaboo" by Adachi Kinnosuke; "The Great Settlement" by Norman Hapgood; "The Anti-Catholic Agitation&quo... See More  

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177725

On Valentine's Day and more...

Item #177725

February 14, 1914

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1914. In this issue there is an illustration titled "Captains of Industry--II. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "Mate-Love and Monogamy" by Mary Austin; "A New Lincoln Portrait Discovered" by E. S. Meany; "Secretary Houston, Cotton and Corn&qu... See More  

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177720
Item #177720

January 17, 1914

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, January 17, 1914  In this issue there is an illustration titled "'Billy' Walsh" by John Sloan. There are many articles in this issue including "Keeping Money at Home" by Edward K. Graham; "Miss Deaver and the Hotel Maid" by Sarah Comstock which includes several photos; "'The Psychology of Revolution;" by J... See More  

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177702
Item #177702

June 21, 1913

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated June 21, 1913.



This issue has a color cover sheet over it.



In this issue there is a photo called "Burial in Air" and there is an article with photos called "The Theater of Thrills." The centerfold has many photos of different news during the week plus much more.



Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helpi... See More  

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177679
Item #177679

November 30, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912  This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.

In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More  

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177673
Item #177673

September 14, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More  

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177671

Theatrical Number.....

Item #177671

August 24, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912



This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More  

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