WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Charles Lindbergh & Anne Morrow photo...
Item #649850
June 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Anne Morrow post honeymoon
Page 3 has a two column photo with caption: "First Public Appearance Of The New 'We'" One column headings include: "LINDBERGH AND WIFE TAKE TO AIR AGAIN" "Fly at Mitchel Field, Where Colonel Tries Out New Safety Biplane" and more. (See)
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Babe Ruth goes deep twice...
Item #649853
June 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1929
* Babe Ruth hits 2 home runs
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 8) has a six column headline: "70,000 See Yanks and Athletics Divide; Ruth Hits 2 Homers" with subheads and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at t... See More
Al Capone sentenced to one year jail term... gun possession...
Item #583049
June 26, 1929
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, June 26, 1929
* Al Capone (Scarface)
* Chicago Beer baron
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "AL CAPONE OPENS FIGHT FOR RELEASE" and more. This tells of Al Capone trying to get out of his one year jail term for gun possession.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine w... See More
Bobby Jones behind at the 1929 U.S. Open...
Item #703103
June 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1929
* Golfer Bobby Jones at the U.S. Open
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The front page has a one column heading: "JONES LOSES LEAD AT GOLF IN STORM" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (page 11) with banner headline, stats and related photos. Jones would come from behind to win the U. S. Open.
Other news, sports an... See More
Wilmer Stultz killed.... Amelia Earhart pilot...
Item #701385
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929
* Wilmer Stultz killed in airplane crash
* Amelia Earhart pilot on famous Atlantic flight
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STULTZ IS KILLED STUNTING PLANE; TWO PASSENGERS DIE" "Earhart Pilot Crashes as He Tries 'Falling Leaf' 300 Feet Up at Mineola" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two photos.
... See More
1929 New Orleans streetcar strike....
Item #662162
July 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1929
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Streetcar strike riot disaster
* Burning of cars
The front page has one column headings: "ALL-DAY RIOT MARKS NEW ORLEANS STRIKE; 2 DIE, HUNDREDS HURT" "Paving Blocks Rain on Cars, Injuring Police abd Forcing Strike-Breakers Off" "Trolley And Shed Burned" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advert... See More
The circulation of the new currency...
Item #648050
July 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1929
* United States currency changes look
* Bank notes made smaller
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "$3,921,000,000 New Currency Out today; 'Curiosity Demand' for Smaller Bills Expected". (see) This is when the size of the currency was revised to the smaller size like we currently have.
Other news, sports and... See More
Lewis Yancey flight to Rome, Italy....
Item #618716
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1929
* Lewis Yancey & Roger Q. Williams flight
* Old Orchard Beach, Maine to Rome, Italy
* Bellanca monoplane "The Pathfinder" airplane
The front page has a three column headline: "ROME THRONG GREETS AMERICAN FLIERS, WHO REACH GOAL AFTER STOP IN SPAIN; CALIFORNIA PLANE STILL UP AT 207th HOUR" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continu... See More
Home run in every inning MLB game...
Item #568492
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1929
* 1 home run in each inning (9)
* MLB baseball game
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "9 HOMERS IN GAME AS PIRATES TRIUMPH" "Phils Defeated, 15-9, as Clubs Come Within One Circuit Blow of Record" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pit... See More
Television in it's infancy in 1929...
Item #666329
July 17, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1929
* Television TV in it's infancy
* Invention - experiments
* Early connection to homes
Page 15 has one column headings: "To Test Television Outside Of Cities" "RCA Plans Transmitter at Bound Brooks, N.J., to Supplement Urban Experiments" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, a little spine we... See More
Robert Goddard...early rockets...
Item #578017
July 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1929
* Robert H. Goddard
* Early rockets
* Stratosphere flight
This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 2: "METEOR-LIKE ROCKET STARTLES WORCESTER", "Clark Professor's Test a New Propellant to Explore Air Strata Brings Police to Scene".
Other news of the day throughout including period advertisements. There is ligh... See More
Robert Goddard... early rockets...
Item #580317
July 18, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 18, 1929
* Robert H. Goddard - Clark University professor
* Early rockets - rocketry
This 60 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 15: "Test Rocket's Explosion Is Mistaken for Meteor".
Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This rag edition is in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Robert Hutchings ... See More
James J. Braddock vs. Tommy Loughran....
Item #606380
July 19, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* James J. Braddock (Cinderella Man fame)
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The sport's section (page 9) has one column headlines: "LOUGHRAN LED ALL THE WAY" "Tommy Produces Greatest Fight in His Career to Decisively Defeat Braddock" "His Blows Seldom Mis... See More
German Inner Africa Reasearch Expeditions...
Item #690647
July 21, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 21, 1929
* German Inner Africa Research Expeditions (9th)
* Archaeologist & ethnologist Leo Frobenius
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "SCIENTIST FINDS ANCIENT EMPIRE RELICS IN AFRICA" with subhead. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: The ninth expedition ran between August... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #584370
July 23, 1929
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 23, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
This 16 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "AIR ENDURANCE RECORD SMASHED" with subhead (see photos). Coverage on the airplane endurance record flight on the Curtiss Robin "St. Louis" flown by Dale Jackson and Fores... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #698826
July 24, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ST. LOUIS FLIERS SET ENDURANCE RECORD; KEEP ON INTO NIGHT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy article continues on page 3 with 3 related photos. (see) Coverage on the airplane endurance record flight on the Curtiss... See More
Pope Pius XI leaves Vatican for 1st time...
Item #684321
July 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1929
* Pope Pius XI leaves (1st report)
* Vatican City, Rome, Italy
The front page has a two column heading: "POPE LEAVES THE VATICAN FOR FIRST TIME IN 59 YEARS; 300,000 VIEW PROCESSION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with two related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous public... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #618829
July 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
* Richard Byrd's Antarctica expedition
The front page has a two column heading: "Most Severe Day of Season at Byrd Camp; Wind Sharpens Cold at 67 Below Zero" (see)
Also one column headings: "ST. LOUIS FLIERS SET 500 HOURS AS GOAL" "Jackson ... See More
Charles Lindbergh finds lost city...
Item #709725
July 30, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Ancient Mayan Civilization
* Airplane exploration - findings
The front page has a two column heading: "Lost Mayan City Discovered by Lindbergh; Yucatan 'Find' Led Him to Air Photography" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wea... See More
LaGuardia nominated mayor for New York City...
Item #650498
August 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1929
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia
* Mayor of NYC nomination
* Best title to have in
The front page has three column headline: "CITY REPUBLICANS NAME LAGUARDIA TO HEAD TICKET AS MRS. PRATT QUITS; WALKER REGIME OF 'GAYETY' ASSAILED" with subheads and photo of LaGuardia. Loads of text continues inside. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Oth... See More
Graf Zeppelin to begin World flight...
Item #675370
August 05, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (pre-start)
* Hugo Eckener
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEP DOCKS; CUTS FLYING TIME" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 with small related map. Two related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the Graf Zeppelin flight to America where it was ... See More
Graf Zeppelin ends World flight....
Item #586846
August 08, 1929
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, August 8, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat begins (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "GERMAN GRAF SAILS AWAY ON FIRST AIR TOUR OF THE WORLD" with subhead. 1st report coverage on the initial start of the historic around the World flight.
Other
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat begins (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "GERMAN GRAF SAILS AWAY ON FIRST AIR TOUR OF THE WORLD" with subhead. 1st report coverage on the initial start of the historic around the World flight.
Other
Graf Zeppelin begins World flight....
Item #590876
August 09, 1929
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 9, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE MAKING GOOD TIMES ACROSS ATLANTIC OCEAN" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE MAKING GOOD TIMES ACROSS ATLANTIC OCEAN" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Graf Zeppelin flight record...
Item #650502
August 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* Atlantic Ocean time record made
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN HOME IN 55 1/2 HRS., HAILED BY JOYOUS CROWDS; OFF TO TOKIO WEDNESDAY" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 2.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with pages 1-28, a little irregular
Grover Alexander breaks NL Win Record... Graf Zeppelin breaks the Transatlantic flight record...
Item #580595
August 11, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 11, 1929
* Pitcher Grover Alexander
* Breaks Christy Mathewson record?
* Graf Zeppelin flight (speed) record
This 40+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Phillies and Cards Divide Double Bill" with box scores. This tells of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Alexan... See More
Albany NY earthquake ?... Babe Ruth...
Item #576807
August 12, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, August 12, 1929
* Earthquake in Albany, New York?
* Babe Ruth & baseball youth
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"EARTHQUAKE TREMORS SHAKE ALBANY" with subheads. (see) Best title to have in.
Also one column headlines on page 13 that include: "RUTH SAYS KIDS STILL LOVE TO PLAY BASEBALL... See More
Women's Air Derby... the first of its kind...
Graf Zeppelin passes over Taunton - in a Taunton newspaper...
Item #653714
August 17, 1929
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 17, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin's "around the world" flight - passes over Taunton, Massachusetts
* Reported in a Taunton newspaper - with aerial photo
* Women's Air Derby - the 1st ever "female only"
The front page has the two line, four column heading: "GIANT AIR CRUISER HAS PASSED HALF-WAY POINT," with subhead: &... See More
Women's Air Derby... Amelia Earhart...
Item #646854
August 19, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby begins
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Amelia Earhart & more
The front page has one column headings: "19 WOMEN FLIERS BEGIN AIR DERBY" "Full Field Reaches San Bernardino, Cal., Completing the First Lap" "Miss Earhart Competes" and more. (see) Text continues inside with photos of 4 of the co... See More
On the 1929 Founding of television...
Item #578219
August 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Television Transmits British Talking Film; Actor's Voice Is Clearer Than in Theatre".
Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of e... See More
1st Women's Air Derby death... ...
Item #655457
August 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby begins
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Marvel Crosson's crash & death
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
The front page has a one column heading: "WOMAN DERBY FLIER IS LOST IN ARIZONA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
1st Women's Air Derby death... Marvel Crosson...
Item #699761
August 21, 1929
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 21, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Marvel Crosson's crash & death
The front page has a seven column headline: "CHARGE GIRL FLYER VICTIM OF MANIAC" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally very nice.
wikipedia notes: The first Wo... See More
Graf Zeppelin around the World flight...
Item #618801
August 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
* Early aviation era original
The front page has two column headline: "DAMAGE TO GRAF ZEPPELIN ON LEAVING TOKIO HANGAR HOLDS UP PACIFIC FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Helen Wills wins sixth US Open....
Item #618411
August 25, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's section only, August 25, 1929
* Helen Wills (Moody)
* US Open tennis championships
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "MISS WILLS VICTOR; RETAINS HER TITLE" with subheads and two related photos. 1st report coverage on Helen Wills winning the 1929 United States Open Tennis Championships in Women's singles. She is ... See More
Hebron massacre of 1929...
Item #706489
August 26, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1929
* Hebron Massacre
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight
* Historic aviation feat (airship)
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Arab-Jew Fighting Spreading Over Palestine, 12 Americans Slain, Government Worried" with subhead. (see images)
Also cover... See More
Graf Zeppelin ends World flight....
Item #585330
August 27, 1929
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 27, 1929
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat near the end
This10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ZEPPELIN TO FINISH LAST LEG OF WORLD FLIGHT TOMORROW" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor
... See More
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat near the end
This10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ZEPPELIN TO FINISH LAST LEG OF WORLD FLIGHT TOMORROW" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor
Hebron massacre of 1929... Graf Zeppelin...
Item #708046
August 27, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 27, 1929
* Hebron Massacre - murders
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight
* Historic aviation feat (airship)
The front page has a three column heading: "Death List in Jew-Arab Melee Nears 200, Jerusalem Quiet But Uprisings Spread to North Area" with subhead and photo showing ... See More
Graf Zeppelin... around the World.....
Item #653702
August 29, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, August 29, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin
* 1st to fly around the World (historic)
* Hugo Eckener
This 34 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Air Epic Completed as Zeppelin Lands Safely" with subheads that include: "DARING DASH ROUND WORLD ESTABLISHED NEW RECORDS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day in... See More
1929 Graf Zeppelin... around the World flight...
Item #662428
August 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (historic)
* Hugo Eckener
The front page has a two column headline: "ZEPPELIN IN PENNSYLVANIA; HERE EARLY THIS MORNING; PAYS NIGHT VISITS TO 4 CITIES" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the completion of the around the World flight by the Graf Zeppelin. The airship would l... See More
Graf Zeppelin... Holy Land fighting...
Item #585127
August 29, 1929
PRESCOTT MINER JOURNAL, Arizona, August 29, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (historic)
* Hugo Eckener
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "GRAF VISITS AT AIR DERBY THEN COMPLETES TRIP" and more.
The front page also includes a banner headline "Death Toll Mounts As Fighting Flares In Holy Land" with su... See More
Graf Zeppelin ends World flight....
Item #714731
August 30, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1929
* Empire State Building 1st announced to public
* To be World's tallest building at the time
* Graf Zeppelin ends around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "SMITH TO HELP BUILD HIGHEST SKYSCRAPER" with subheads. (see images)
The top of the front page has a one
... See More
* Empire State Building 1st announced to public
* To be World's tallest building at the time
* Graf Zeppelin ends around World flight (airship)
* Historic aviation feat (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "SMITH TO HELP BUILD HIGHEST SKYSCRAPER" with subheads. (see images)
The top of the front page has a one
On the 1929 founding of television...
Item #581033
September 03, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1929
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that include: "VOICE AND IMAGE GO TOGETHER OVER WIRE", "Simultaneous Transmission of Clear Televised Pictures and Sounds Demonstrated", "Baird System Can Be Used by Any Broadcasting Station in New... See More
John Logie Baird & television...
Item #676948
September 03, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1929
* John Logie Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments
Page 29 has one column headings: "VOICE AND IMAGE GO TOGETHER OVER WIRE" "Simultaneous Transmission of Clear Televised Pictures and Sounds Demonstrated" "Baird System Can Be Used by Any Broadcasting Station in New York, It Is Said"... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Loses In 1929...
Item #690405
September 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1929.
* Golfer Bobby Jones beaten (notable upset)
* Johnny Goodman of Omaha, Nebraska
* United States Amateur Championship (1st round)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BOBBY JONES LOSES TO YOUNG NEBRASKAN IN BIG GOLF UPSET" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section with banner headline: "Jones Loses to Goodman i... See More
John Ringling expands his circus empire...
Item #674097
September 10, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1929
* John Ringling expands his empire
* Ringling Brothers Circus
* Buys "American Circus Corporation"
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RINGLING BUYS FIVE CIRCUSES; MAKES HIM CZAR" with subhead and small photo of Ringling. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 58 pages, rag edition i... See More
Augustus Orlebar breaks air speed record...
Item #663953
September 11, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1929
* Augustus Orlebar - Air Vice Marhsal
* Royal Air Force officer - pilot
* Supermarine S.6 seaplane - airplane
* Breaks World air speed record
The front page has one column headings: "BRITISH PILOT FLIES 355 MILES AN HOUR" "A. H. Orlebar, Schneider Captain, Sets World Record in Plane That Won Trophy" and more. (see) Nice to have... See More
Louis Marshall death... Jewish leader...
Item #650096
September 12, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1929
* Louis Marshall death (1st report)
* Jewish community leader - Judaica
* Minorities advocate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOUIS MARSHALL DIES ABROAD IN 73D YEAR AFTER A BRAVE FIGHT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo. Loads of text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Edmond Thomas Quinn suicide death....
Item #618423
September 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1929
* Edmond Thomas Quinn suicide death (drowning)
* American sculptor and painter
* Edwin Booth bronze statue fame
The front page has one column headings: "E. T. QUINN, SCULPTOR, IS FOUND DROWNED" "Noted Artist in Bronze Had Been Ailing Since He Took Poison Last May" "His Family Is Silent" and more. (see)
Other news, sports... See More
Charles Lindbergh, Fairbanks & Pickford, and more...
Item #700936
September 14, 1929
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, Sept. 14, 1929 Full front page is a photo of; "Air Ambassadors of Good Will" showing Charles Lindbergh and Hugo Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin.
Inside pages have a wealth of photos of events & people of the day including a full page of baseball players, a photo of Lindbergh with future WWII hero Jimmy Doolittle, Mary Pickford & Dougla... See More
AT&T profited during the stock market crash...
Item #645452
September 19, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1929
* Pre stock market crash of 1929
This issue offers an interesting diversion from the typical narrative of the millions lost in the stock market crash of 1929, which would happen just over a month from this date. The bottom of the ftpg. has: "A.T.& T. Valued in Market at $4,047,241, 500, Up $138,198,500 in Day, With Shares 307 1/2". There was... See More
1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...
Item #690510
September 20, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1929
* The Study club fire (same day report)
* Detroit, Michigan speakeasy disaster
* Illegal prohibition era nightclub
The front page has a five column heading: "17 Perish in Detroit cabaret Fire" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market ... See More
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