Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.
Hollywood actress Alice Brady death...
Item #660215
October 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition i... See More
Actress Alice Brady death...
Item #632507
October 20, 1939
THE BOSTON POST, October 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death w/ photo
* Early American actress
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "DEATH TAKES ALICE BRADY" with subhead and nice photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Alice Brady, silent film and talkies era American actress.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor margin... See More
Baseball...
Item #215086
September 09, 1939
This issue features an article entitled: "Stealing World Series Signs and Signals - There are spies in baseball, very clever at fore-telling plays. Here are inside tips on the art." by Jimmy Powers.
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First African-American judge in the United States...
Item #660358
July 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1939
* Jane Bolin sworn in as judge (NYC)
* 1st African-American black Woman
The top of page 7 has a very notable item, being a report of the first African-American woman judge in the United States.
The article features a photo of Jane Bolin being sworn into office, headed: "Mayor Swears In Negro Woman as Judge; Summons Her to Office, Then Brea... See More
Helen Keller at the 1939 World's Fair...
Item #654362
June 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1939
* Helen Keller - deathblindness Woman
* 1939 New York World's Fair visit
The top of page 14 has a seven column headline: "Helen Keller, Charmed by the Exposition, Promises to Visit It Again" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Oth... See More
Kathleen Clarke becomes 1st Woman Lord Maor of Dublin...
Item #654357
June 28, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1939
* Kathleen Clarke - wife of Tom Clarke
* First Woman Lord Mayor of Dublin - Ireland
* Cumann na mBan & Easter Rising fame
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Woman Is Elected Lord Mayor of Dublin; Mrs. Clarke Is Widow of Executed Fenian" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Aviatrix Mary, Lady Heath death....
Item #620808
May 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1939
* Mary, Lady Heath death
* Woman Irish pilot - aviatrix
Page 19 has one column headings: "FALL ON CAR STEP KILLS EX-AVIATRIX" "Former Lady Heath Not Known When Taken to Hospital--Little of Fortune Left" and more. (see) First report coverage the death of Mary, Lady Heath.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pa... See More
Bertha Kalich death... Yiddish theatre star...
Item #659963
April 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939
* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)
* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre
* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #656768
March 30, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The front page has a one column heading: "Gable Marries Miss Lombard in Elopement" Related photo is on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition... See More
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655841
February 24, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. P... See More
1938 Florence Lawrence death...
Item #576035
December 29, 1938
THE FREDERICK POST, Maryland, December 29, 1938
* Florence Lawrence death
* Silent film actress
* 1st ever movie star?
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "STAR OF SILENT FILMS TAKES POISON, DIES" "Florence Lawrence, Once Co-Starred With Mary Pickford, Had Been In Stock Company"
Tells of the death of this famous ac... See More
Katharine Carl bizarre death.... portrait painter...
Item #653276
December 09, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1938
* Katharine Augusta Carl death
* American woman portrait painter
* Empress Dowager Cixi fame
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "WOMAN PAINTER DIES FROM SCALDS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Katharine Carl, American portrait painter. She dies from burns received while taking a bath in her New Yo... See More
Anna Marie Hahn executtion.... Woman serial killer....
Item #672303
December 08, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 8, 1938
* Anna Marie Hahn execution (electric chair)
* German-American Woman serial killer (poison)
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Mumbling Prayer, Mrs. Hahn Dies in Ohio Electric Chair" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 10 with photo of Hahn.
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the... See More
Wiggins MS lynching...
Item #570292
November 22, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 22, 1938 This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "NEGRO YOUTH LYNCHED BY MISSISSIPPI MOB" "Seized After Alleged Attack on Woman, 74, at Wiggins".
This tells of the lynching of negro Wilder McGowan in Wiggins, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in go... See More
Greta Garbo returns to NYC in 1938...
Item #575201
October 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 8, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 34): "GARBO BACK; REFUSES TO DISCUSS OWN LIFE" "Longs for Two Faces, to Live Without Being 'Hounded'" with photo. (see)
This tells of the famous actress returning to New York City after vacationing in Europe. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Othe... See More
1938 actress Pauline Frederick death...
Item #653324
September 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1938
* Pauline Frederick death (1st report)
* American stage and film actress
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "PAULINE FREDERICK DIES ON THE COAST" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all... See More
Jacqueline Cochran wins Bendix Trophy...
Item #662782
September 04, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1938
* Jacqueline Cochran - Woman aviator
* Wins Bendix transcontinental air race
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MISS COCHRAN WINS BENDIX AIR RACE; CLOSE TO RECORD" with subheads that include: "Only Woman in Cross-Country Derby Collects $12,500 in Beating Nine Men" and more. First report coverage continues on page 3 ... See More
Serial killer Jane Toppan death....
Item #671928
August 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 18, 1938
* Jane Toppan death
* Woman serial killer
* Poisoning nurse
Page 15 has one column headings: "Miss Jane Toppan, 84, Mass Poisoner, Dies" "Institution Inmate Many Years Admitted Slaying 100 Persons" (see) First report coverage on the death of infamous Woman serial killer, Jane Toppan. I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
Helen Wills Moody wins 8th Wimbeldon singles....
Item #661604
July 02, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 2, 1938
* Helen Wills Moody wins 8th & last silver salver
* The Championships, Wimbledon vs. Helen Jacobs
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a great banner headline: "MRS. MOODY CRUSHES HELEN JACOBS" with subheads and photo. Nice for display and unusual for such a nice headline being on the front page dealing with sports. Much more in... See More
Very early Wizard of Oz mention... with Judy Garland...
Item #624393
May 25, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1938
* 1st Wizard of Oz movie mention
* Actress Judy Garland - "The Jitterbug"
Page 26 has a very inconspicuous--yet significant-- mention concerning the production of the movie "Wizard of Oz". This is the earliest mention of "Wizard of Oz" in the New York Times. The item notes "...the first song for "Wizard of Oz" was tur... See More
Actress Rosamond Pinchot suicide...
Item #644125
January 25, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1938
* Rosamond Pinchot suicide death
* Stage & film actress - socialite
The front page has a one column heading: "ROSAMOND PINCHOT ENDS LIFE IN GARAGE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage on American stage & film actress committing suicide continues inside with small photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
1938 Mae West FCC radio censorship ordeal....
Item #654698
January 15, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1938
* Actress Mae West
* "Adam and Eve"
* FCC censorship
The top of the front page has one column headings : "Mae West Script Brings Sharp Rebuke From FCC" "NBC Is Censured for 'Vulgar' Broadcast of 'Adam and Eve'---59 Substations Are Criticized--Company Apology IS Rejected" Coverage on famous ac... See More
Actress Ruth Roland death...
Item #652020
September 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1937
* Ruth Roland death (1st report)
* Stage and film actress - producer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "RUTH ROLAND DIES; FORMER FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Hitler backs Italy... Man leaps from plane over Los Angeles...
Item #654613
September 07, 1937
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, September 7, 1937 The front page has the dramatic 2-line, full-banner heading: "HITLER BACKS ITALY IN SOVIET WAR CRISIS; N. Y. STOCKS SLUMP," which includes a photo of Hitler and supporting text.
Another front page banner heading has: "MAN LEAPS TO DEATH FROM PLANE OVER L.A.," with the subhead: "Body Crashes Through Roof and Lands in Wom... See More
Actress Mae West declared married in 1937...
Item #655957
July 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
Funeral of film star Jean Harlow...
Item #672455
June 10, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1937
* Actress Jean Harlow death - funeral
* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell
The front page has a one column heading: "JEAN HARLOW'S BIER AT $100,000 FLORAL MOUND" with subhead. (see) Six related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all... See More
Death of famed actress Jean Harlow...
Item #661316
June 08, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1937
* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)
* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell
The top of the front page has a photo headed: "Death Halts Glamorous Career" with the caption: "Jean Harlow - Filmdom lost one of its most luminous personalities in the death of Jean Harlow...was stricken with utremic poisoning following an... See More
Death of "Platinum Blonde" film star Jean Harlow...
Item #671168
June 08, 1937
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, June 8, 1937
* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)
* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell
The front page is a two column heading announcing: "Career of Jean Harlow Closed by Grim Reaper" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of the famous Hollywood "Platinum Blonde" actress.
Complete in 16 pages, li... See More
German's Test their Luftwaffe in 1937....
Item #661691
April 28, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 28, 1937.
* German's test their Luftwaffe
* Bombing of Guernica
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Rebel Planes Kill 800; Woman, Children Victims" (see)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the fropnt page, small binding holes a
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* German's test their Luftwaffe
* Bombing of Guernica
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Rebel Planes Kill 800; Woman, Children Victims" (see)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the fropnt page, small binding holes a
Marie Prevost death... movie actress...
Item #651393
January 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1937
* Marie Prevost death w/ photo
* Hollywood film movie actress
* Silent and talking pictures
The top of page 25 has a one column headline: "MARIE PREVOST DIES ALONE IN HER HOME" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Actress Irene Fenwick death....
Item #651192
December 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1936
* Irene Fenwick death
* Stage & silent film actress
* Wife of Lionel Barrymore
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "IRENE FENWICK, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality news... See More
Sand Merchant sinking.....
Item #572164
October 19, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 19, 1936
* Sand Merchant sinking in Lake Erie
* Cleveland OH Ohio
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 4 that reads: "18 Men and Woman Drowned as Canadian Ship Sinks in Lake Erie" with subheads (see images).
This tells of the Canadian sand ship "Sand Merchant" sinking in Lake Erie off of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Adele Blood suicide death... actress...
Item #642162
September 14, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1936
* Adele Blood suicide death (gun)
* Silent movies & vaudeville actress
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "ADELE BLOOD HOPE, ACTRESS, ENDS LIFE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Beryl Markham's solo transatlantic E to W flight...
Item #666851
September 05, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 5, 1936
* Kenyan aviator Beryl Markham
* Record transatlantic solo airplane flight (during)
* 1st Woman to achieve from East to West
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "YOUNG MOTHER FLYING OCEAN" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on Beryl Markham's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from east to wes... See More
"Woman in Red" deported in 1936...
Item #584009
May 01, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 1, 1936
* Woman in Red - Anna Sage
* John Dillinger
This 24 page newspaper has a one column photo with caption: "Woman in Red Is Feeling Blue" with brief text underneath. Report on Anna Sage's deportation to her native Romania.
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day are included. This issue has a little margin wear, but i... See More
Bette Davis...
Item #593765
February 02, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936 The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.
Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Thelma Todd's mysterious death....
Item #675970
December 23, 1935
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (weekly), North Carolina, December 23, 1935
* Actress Thelma Todd death
* Suicide? - Accidental?
The front page has a one column photo of Todd headed: "Film Career Ends in Death" with brief text.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Actress Aleta Freel Hollywood suicide...
Item #645780
December 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1935
* Aleta Freel suicide death
* American Stage actress
* Hollywood - Los Angeles
The top of page 44 has a one column heading: "ALETA FREEL ENDS LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on American stage actress Aleta Freel committing suicide in Los Angeles, California.
Complete 1st section only with 48 pages, rag ... See More
First mention of Judy Garland...
Item #635406
November 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1935
* Actress & singer Judy Garland
* Wizard of Oz movie fame
This is an interesting newspaper for any Judy Garland collector, as this is the very first appearance of her name (as Judy Garland) in the prestigious New York Times. Page 20 has a daily list of "Today On the Radio" and among the hundreds of listings is: "9:30 WEAF--Young Orchestra... See More
1935 Columbus, Texas hanging tree Negro lynchings....
Item #673086
November 14, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 14, 1935
* Columbus, Texas "Hanging Tree"
* 2 Negroes lynched - lynching mob
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "OFFICIAL TERMS TEXAS LYNCHING 'WILL OF PEOPLE'" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition, a little light creasing on the front page, very nice co... See More
White Bluff TN negro lynching...
Item #570105
November 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 5, 1935 This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: " FIVE MEN LYNCH NEGRO ON TENNESSEE ROAD" "Man Accused of Slapping White Woman Is Taken From Officers in White Bluff Business Street"
This tells of the lynching of Baxter Ball in White Bluff, Tennessee.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great co... See More
Vivian Chase shot dead... Woman gangster...
Item #670722
November 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1935
* Vivian Chase shot dead
* Woman bandit - gangster
* Female public enemy # 1
The front page has one column headings that include: "'GIRL BANDIT NO. 1' FOUND SLAIN IN CAR" "Vivian Chase, Luer Kidnap Suspect and Friend of Karpis, Shot in Kansas City" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Anna Sage and Dillinger's demise...
Item #652688
September 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1935
* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* Anna Sage - Ana Cumpănaș
* "Woman in Red" $$ reward
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "DILLINGER SPOTTER SAYS SHE GOT $5,000" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning with some margin wear, generally good.... See More
Anna Sage and Dillinger's demise...
Item #649203
September 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1935
* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* Anna Sage - Ana Cumpănaș
* "Woman in Red" $$ reward
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "TIP ON DILLINGER HALTS DEPORTATION" with subheads that include: "'Woman in Red' Says Purvis Promised to Have Alien Proceedings Dropped" and more. (see)
Other news of the da... See More
Actress Madge Kendal death...
Item #640125
September 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1935
* English actress Madge Kendal death
* Shakespeare and English comedies fame
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "DAME K. KENDAL, 86, ACTRESS, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Dame Madge Kendal, English actress of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. I suspect this is one of the few publications... See More
Evelyn Hoey murder?... Huey Long burial...
Item #609640
September 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1935
* Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?
* Senator Huey P. Long burial
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ACTRESS SHOT DEAD IN COUNTRY HOME OF H.H. ROGERS JR." "Young Oil Heir Is Held Pending Investigation of Death of Evelyn Hoey" "SUICIDE THEORY STUDIED" and more. 1st report coverag... See More
Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death
Item #579014
July 19, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION. Massachusetts, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death
* Chicago Gangsters
* "Woman in Red" - John Dillinger
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "CHICAGO GUNMAN IS SHOT DOWN OUTSIDE HOTEL", "Former O'Banion Lieutenant Dies Without Making Statement; Assassins' Bullets Miss His Wife".
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1935 G-Man Melvin Purvis resigns...
Item #574749
July 12, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 12, 1935
* Melvin Purvis resigns (1st report)
* FBI agent - G-Man
This 8 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Melvin Purvis Resigns from Dep't of Justice"
Tells of the resignation of famous G-Man head Melvin Purvis.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spi... See More
Greta Garbo leaves Hollywood....
Item #639076
June 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1935
* Actress Greta Garbo PHOTO
* Hollywood actress leaves for Sweden
Page 21 has a two column photo of Greta Garbo with article headed: "MISS GARBO SAILS; ACHIEVES PRIVACY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, light toning, a little margin wear with a few small archival mends, generally good.... See More
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