Slavery & Abolition
Slavery & Abolition
Item #177294
March 04, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1905
Item #177303
May 06, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1905
1905 Sulphur Springs, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #679119
August 11, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 11, 1905
* Sulphur Springs, Texas
* Hopkins County lynching
* Negro Thomas Williams
The front page has a one column heading: "NEGRO BURNED AT THE STAKE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Compl... See More
Item #177320
September 02, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 2, 1905 Front page "The Gateway of Peace" by W. A. Rogers; The First Photographs Taken of the Recent Meeting of the Zemstvoists in Moscow, Held in Defiance of the Police; Snap-Shots of Some of the Japanese and Russian Representatives at Portsmouth During the Peace Conference; The National Shooting Tournament at Sea Girt; Double pag... See More
1905 Italy, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #679416
September 08, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 8, 1905
* Italy, Ellis County, Texas
* Negro lynching - burning
The top of page 2 one column heading: "A TEXAS FIEND BURNED AT STAKE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, s... See More
Air-Ship...
Item #177321
September 09, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 9, 1905
1905 London, Kentucky Negro lynching...
Item #679249
October 17, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 17, 1905
* London, Kentucky
* Laurel County lynching
* Negro Virgil Bowers
The front page has a one column heading: "KENTUCKY MOB HANGED NEGRO" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6... See More
Horse Show... Automobile Racing...
Item #177328
October 28, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1905
Jewish... Football...
Item #177333
December 02, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1905
Item #177335
December 16, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1905
Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden....
Item #177375
January 20, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1906
Burning U.S. Stamps in Panama...
Item #177380
February 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1906
Building Ten Torpedo-Boats in 15 weeks...
Item #177385
March 31, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1906
Lylerly murders.... Salisbury, North Carolina....
Item #676560
July 14, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 14, 1906
* Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
* Issac Lyerly family murders (1st report)
* Pre-Negro lynchings
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FIVE MURDERED IN NORTH CAROLINA TOWN" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.
Complete wi... See More
H.G. Wells...
A Fourth of July crash, and a Train disaster in England....
Item #177401
July 21, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1906
President Roosevelt on the "Mayflower"...
Item #177408
September 08, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1906 There is a front page, illustration, "This Iz Tu Mutch" by W. A . Rogers. "English as She is Spelt, The 300 Words Selected for Change" is an article and list of words such as "licence to license and encyclopaedia to encyclopedia." There is both an article, "The Future in America" by H... See More
The 1906 World Series: Chicago vs. Chicago... Booker T. Washington...
Item #675957
October 10, 1906
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg Sentinel, Mass. A set of 5 issues reporting on 5 of the 6 games (missing game #5) of the 1906 Major League Baseball World Series. The newspapers are dated October 10-13, 15, 1906. The final issue shows the victory of the Chicago White Sox over the Chicago Cubs. See images and the note below.
Additionally, there is an article titled, "NEGRO CITIZENSHIP, Boo... See More
Contestants in Rifle Match....
Item #177414
October 13, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1906
Arctic Whaling....
Item #177420
November 24, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1906
President in Panama....
Item #177421
December 01, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 1, 1906 There is a front page illustration, " 'Back to the Simple Life' " by W. A . Rogers. There are photos of "What the President Saw at Panama" and "Expediting the Canal Work at Colon." In this issue, there is also an illustration of "Building the SkyScraper-IV.- The "Cloud-Smear&q... See More
The President in Panama....
Item #177422
December 08, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1906
Panama Canal...
Item #177425
December 29, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1906
Earthquake in Kingston killing over 600...
Item #177430
February 02, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1907
Floods in Louisville.....
Item #177432
February 16, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1907
James Bryce in America....
Item #177435
March 09, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "As Taught at Groton, Massachusetts, "Rub Them Out, Obliterate the Lines"" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "The Arrival of the New British Ambassabor, Mr. James Bryce, in America"; "The Japanese Squadron that will Visit American Waters"; "Our Navy&... See More
Cars of 1907....
Item #177436
March 16, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1907
Item #177439
April 06, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1907
New Blackwells Island Bridge.....
Item #177440
April 13, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1907
Mr. Cleveland, Ex-President....
Item #177443
May 04, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Patriotism---Conspiracy" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "the Only Living Ex-President and His Family"; a double page photo spread of "Blazing New Trails for a City's Needs"; and an illustrations of "The Waning Theatrical Season" by Hamilton... See More
Leo XIII.
Item #177457
August 10, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1907
Coal Shortage....
Item #177458
August 17, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1907
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Boat-Racing on the Hudson....
Item #177465
October 12, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Blood-Curdling Nightmare in the Canebrake" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "Training Bluejackets for the Battle-Ship Cruise to the Pacific" and a comic portrayal of John D. Rockefeller and Mark Twain. There is a double page illustration of "Music" by James Mon... See More
Howard University's 40th anniversary... Encouragement to Black students...
Item #684916
November 16, 1907
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Nov. 16, 1907 A front page 1-column heading provides details of the orations given at Howard University's 40th year anniversary celebration: "FUTURE THE NEGRO", with subheads: "President Roosevelt Speaks of Good Work of Medical Men" and "ADVICE GIVEN TO GRADUATES", and "British Ambassador and Steel King Cong... See More
Item #177471
November 23, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1907
Item #177487
March 14, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "In Tribute" by W. A.. Rogers. in this issue, there are photos of "The Conquest of the Hudson"; a double pg. illustration of "The Pie-Eyed Piper of Politics" by Grill; a full pg. illustration of "The Gentle Art of Self-Defence; a illustration of "Three's... See More
Baseball in 1908....
Item #177494
May 02, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "A Hard Proposition" by W. A.. Rogers - Negro Vote - Labor Vote. In this issue, there is an article with photos of "The Scourge of the Yaquis" by Marc M. Reynolds; photos of "As New York Grows Upward"; "Baseball In 1908" by E. B. Moss"; "Opening New York's Baseb... See More
1908 Hemphill, Texas Negro lynchings...
Item #677360
June 23, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1908
* Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas
* Negroes lynchings - hangings
Page 4 has a one column heading: "NEGRO LYNCHING AT HEMPHILL, TEXAS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 p... See More
Olympics in London....
Item #177507
August 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
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This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
Item #177509
August 29, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "But He Daresn't Let Go!"
This issue has photos of "Mob Rule in Lincoln's Town"; "The Republicans Inform Mr. Sherman"; "Mr. Bryan Accepts"; "The End of the Great Zeppelin Air-ship"; "The Future King of England a... See More
1908 Brookshire, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #676131
September 14, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 14, 1908
* Brookshire. Waller County, Texas
* Negro lynching - hanging
* Daniel (Dave) Newton
The front page has a one column heading: "Accused Negro Murderer Lynched" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Comp... See More
The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...
Item #177012
October 17, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
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This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
King Edward's Sixty-Seventh Birthday....
Item #177349
November 28, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Hothead of Europe" which is relating to Kaiser William.
This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
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This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
Mary Anderson....
Item #177022
January 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1909 The front page has a photo captioned: "Where Many Thousands Perished."
Also present are: "Europe's Appalling Calamity"; "The Tragedy on the Mediterranean"; "Mary Anderson, That Was"; and there are illustrations of "The Senatorial Hall of Fame" by Kemble and a double page photo spread of &q... See More
Remembering Abraham Lincoln....
Item #177220
February 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1909 The color cover of Abraham Lincoln (by Stanton Palmer) is not included. However, all other Lincoln related coverage (prints and text), as shown in the images, are present - including the standard cover with which includes Abraham Lincoln.
This issue has photos and an article of "Lincoln's Last Hours" and an illustration of... See More
Frank Marshall White... W. J. Biggs... Kemble...
Item #177521
May 08, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The New "Sick Man of Europe"--Mahomet V."
This issue has a photos and an article on "Fostering Foreign Criminals" by Frank Marshall White and "The New Order in Turkey." There is a photo spread of "The Opening of the ... See More
Cipriano Castro....
Item #177522
May 15, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.
This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread o... See More
Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177533
June 26, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Diversions of a Statesman."
This issue has a photo of "London From an "Invader's" War-Balloon" and a photo spread of "Our New Summer Capital"; plus a photo of "A Star Among "The Midnight Sons." This issue... See More
Item #177530
July 24, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Executive Wink--Mr. Taft's Contribution to the Presidential Humanities--The Successor to Mr. Roosevelt's Illustrious Smile."
This issue has a photo spread of "A Summer Camp for New York Newsboys"; "Getting Ready for the Hu... See More
Aviator Glenn Curtis w/ Airplane Photo In 1909...
Item #177076
September 04, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1909 Full front page photo: "An American Victor At Rheims", shows Glenn H. Curtiss, the "American aeroplanist", in a suit standing next to a plane.
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