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.
Dust Bowl Storm in 1934...
Item #617869
May 12, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 12, 1934
* Dust Bowl
* Black blizzards
* Topsoil lost
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "East Covered with Clouds of Earth Dust Blown from Drouth Stricken Mid-West" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, generall... See More
Johnny Goodman wins Wlker cup.....
Item #577355
May 12, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 12, 1934 The 14 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "GOODMAN LEADS IN ROUT OF BRITISH".
with subheads. (see) Tells of golfer, Johnny Goodman, leading the U.S. team to a Walker Cup win over Great Britain. Great to have from Goodman's home town newspaper.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, o... See More
The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...
Item #705307
May 12, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934 The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.
Wikipedia notes that on May 11, 1934, a strong two-day dust storm re... See More
June Robles found... desert cage...
Item #615822
May 15, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 15, 1934
* June Robles found alive
* Desert cage box - Tucson, Arizona
* William Gettle
The front page has a banner headline: "JUNE ROBLES AND GETTLE ARE FOUND ALIVE" with subheads and two photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, some bindings slits along spi... See More
June Robles found... desert cage...
Item #577353
May 15, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 15, 1934
* June Robles found alive
* Desert cage box - Tucson, Arizona
This 22 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "CHILD FOUND IN "COFFIN" HAPPY AGAIN" with subheads that include: "Body Scarred" and more with photo of June Robles.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in g... See More
"The Black Cat" movie opening day...
Item #605791
May 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1934
* "The Black Cat" opening day ad
* Edgar Allan Poe
Page 27 has a 3 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the movie: "The Black Cat" starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe (see photos).
News of the day throughout with other interesting advertisements and sports as well. Compl... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #648733
May 18, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Pennsylvania, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Linked To Bank Holdup" with subhead: "Three Robbers Get $25,000 in Flint, Mich., Crime". (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small ... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... The Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #688344
May 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #556791
May 26, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 26, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Two months before death
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "East Chicago Combed In Hunt for Dillinger".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Dionne quintuplets born...
Item #605090
May 29, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Canada mother
The front page has two column headlines: "Quintuple Babies Live, Red Cross Rushes Aid" "All Five Cry Lustily; Mother Is Well, Father Expresses Amazement" A 1st report on the famous births.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Dionne quintuplets born...
Item #550118
May 29, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less"
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less" tells of the birth of the famous... See More
Wild Bill Cummings...
Item #556756
May 30, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 30 & 31, 1934
* Wild Bill Cummings
* Indianapolis 500
These 16 page newspapers has coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500. The May 30th issue has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "33 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE RACE" and more.
The 31st issue has a banner headline on page 11: "WILD BILL CUMMINGS WINS INDIANAPOLIS ... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Jackson Barnett death... "The World's richest Indian"...
Item #670218
May 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1934
* Jackson Barnett death (1st report)
* "The World's Richest Indian"
* Oklahoma oil wells owner
* Muscogee Creek Native American
Page 20 has a one column heading: "Barnett, Indian Oil Millionaire, Dies In 92D Year" with subhead. The back page has a photo of Barnett with his wife & heading: "Wealthiest Indian Dies At Age O... See More
Jan van Eyck painting ransom in 1934....
Item #592812
June 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1934
* Ghent Altarpiece stolen - ransom
* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter
* Saint Bavo Cathedral
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Half of van Eyck Panal Believed Returned; Thieves Offer Rest for 1,000,000 Francs" First report coverage on the ransom attempt by the thieves of the Ghent Altarpiece.
Other news, sports an... See More
Nazi treatment of Jews considered re. Olympics...
Item #637441
June 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1934
* 1936 Olympics to be boycotted ?
* Persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany
The top of page 21 has a banner headline: "Nazi Stand on Jews to Be Studied Further Before U. S. Takes Olympic Action" with subheads and photo of Avery Brundage. Unusual finding a headline in the sport's section that relates to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other ... See More
Fred C. Ainsworth death.... U.S. Army surgeon...
Item #637438
June 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1934
* Fred C. Ainsworth death
* United States Army surgeon
* Adjutant General
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. F. C. AINSWORTH IS DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Fred. C. Ainsworth, surgeon in the United States Army and Adjutant General. I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More
John Dillinger & Joe DiMaggio...
Item #567721
June 08, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DILLINGER AIDE SLAIN BY 'HICK TOWN' POLICE" "Police Look For Clue To Dillinger's Fate" and more. Tells of the ongoing hunt for Dillinger last seen during the famous gun battle at Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
But what I think is a... See More
Lambert, Mississippi Negroes lynching...
Item #677139
June 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1934
* Lambert, Quitman County, Mississippi
Page 6 has a brief article headed: "Two Negroes Lynched" "Hangings Follow Attempt to Attack Woman in Mississippi" (see) First report coverage on the lynchings of Joe Love and Issac Thomas near Lambert, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, m... See More
Laurence Manning rocket test....
Item #611166
June 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1934
* Laurence Manning
* American Rocket Society
* Space rocket try
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19 that include: "PLANETARY ROCKET REMAINS ON EARTH" and "Mars and All Other Possible Goals Unmolested When It Proves to be a 'Dud'" and more. This tells of Laurence Manning of the American Rocket Society makin... See More
Vahan Cardashian death.. Armenian leader...
Item #686229
June 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1934
* Vahan Cardashian death
* Armenian-American leader
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CARDASHIAN DEAD; ARMENIAN LEADER" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Vahan Cardashian, Armenian American political activist and lawyer. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other ... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #562528
June 14, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 14, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
* Hitler and Mussolini meet 1st time
This 40 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headline on page 32:
* Fair Sky Greets Fans as Ticket Rush Starts for Carnera-Baer Fight
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day thr... See More
Charles Gardiner death... Black Hawks goaltender...
Item #637850
June 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1934
* Charles Gardiner death
* Chicago Black Hawks goaltender
* National Ice Hockey League
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CHARLES GARDINER, HOCKEY STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks goaltender in National Hockey League. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
Adolph Hitler -- Max Baer.....
Item #568904
June 15, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 15, 1934
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet for 1st time
* Max Baer wins heavyweight boxing title
This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Baer Wins on Technical Knockout in 11th" with subheads and nice photo of Baer. (see) More related reporting in the sport's section as well. Tel... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568602
June 16, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568903
June 16, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 16, 1934 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "Mussolini and Hitler Agree That Austria Must Remain and Independent Government" and more. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning, othe... See More
MArburg speech... Franz von Papen...
Item #637691
June 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1934
* Franz von Papen
* Marburg Speech
* Anti-National Socialism
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "PAPEN BACKS RIGHT TO CRITICIZE NAZIS ASKS FREER PRESS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the address given by German Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen at the University of Marburg. It was the last publicly made speech in Ge... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle...
Item #628291
June 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1934
* Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 24) has a six column headline: "First Place Regained by Yankees as They Down White Sox" with subheads that include: "Gehrig Is Batting Star" "Gets 19th Homer and Three Other Blows--Broaca is Victor on Mound"... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #556620
June 27, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...
Item #598311
June 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* Instanbul, Turkey
* John Dillinger alive?
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?
Page 3 has one column headings: "D... See More
John Dillinger letter to his father...
Item #659607
June 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* On the run in Chicago ?
* Letter to his father
The back page has one column headings that include: "DILLINGER IS ALIVE HIS FATHER ASSERTS" "Farmer Shows Letter From Bandit, Dated 3 Weeks Ago, Saying He Is 'All Right'" "Ridicules Death Stories" and more (see images) The text includ... See More
Hitler consolidates his power: 'Night of the Long Knives'...
Item #690908
June 30, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 30, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
A banner headline above the masthead: "Hitler Breaks Revolt; Von Schleicher Killed" with subheads that include: "STORM TROOP COUP BROKEN BY HITLER; SCHLEICHER IS DEAD" and more including a photo of: "Hitler Victim - Kurt Vo... See More
Nazis make their presence known... Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #710638
July 02, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 2, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The front page has a seven column heading: "Cannon Fire Near Munich Is Reported" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568496
July 02, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 2, 1934 This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "HITLER CONQUERS ALL FOES; BECOMES ABSOLUTE MASTER; ARRESTS TROOP LEADERS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #697145
July 03, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 3, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolf Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "HITLER HALTS REICH REIGN OF TERROR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages rag edition in nice condition.
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568725
July 04, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany NY July 4, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: The Night of t
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #621749
July 05, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler
This 16 page newspaper has two column headings on the front page that include: "BIGGEST THREAT TO NAZI DOMINATION IS IN FARMING AREA" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Night of the Long Knives aftermath...
Item #632039
July 05, 1934
ALBANY EVEING NEWS, New York, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives aftermath
* Adolph Hitler - Franz Von Papen
The front page has a three column headline: "VON PAPEN'S OUSTER SURE, NAZIS REPORT, WHILE STRIFE THREATENS WHOLE NATION" with subheads that include: "Anti-Jewish Feeling Revives--Farmers' Attitude Uncertain" and more.
Complete in 36 pages, some spine... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #701916
July 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolf Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The front page has a banner headline: "500 NAZI KILLINGS REPORTED" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 2 and two related photos on the back page.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small b... See More
German Occupation of France...
Item #548017
July 09, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to France for Square Deal", "... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching... Nikola Tesla...
Item #659297
July 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 10, 1934
* Nikola Tesla- father of the radio
* Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
Page 8 has one column headings: "LOUISIANA NEGRO LYNCHED" "Taken From Bastrop Jail and Hanged on Court House Lawn" First report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Page 19 has one column ... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #594296
July 10, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1934
* Andrew McLeod negro lynching
* Bastrop, Louisiana
This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "Attacker of Girl Lynched in South" and "300 Storm Jail and Stage Hanging". This is 1st report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Other news, sp... See More
Item #557628
July 12, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 12, 1934
* San Francisco, California general strike riot starting
This 34 page newspaper has a 4column headline on the front page: "4,000 TRUCKMEN QUIT ON COAST; GENERAL STRIKE BELIEVED NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The 1934 Wes... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639120
July 15, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 15, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "General Strike of 105,000 Men Voted In San Francisco" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive...
Item #568517
July 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 15, 1934
* Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive
* 1st symptoms of fatal disease ?
* New York Yankees
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section that include: "TIGERS HALT YANKS TO REGAIN THE LEAD" "Ruth Hits 701st Homer" and more with smaller subheads that include: &q... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639118
July 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike
The front page has a four column headline: "STRIKE PARALYZES SAN FRANCISCO LIFE, BUT UNIONS ALLOW ENTRY OF FOOD AS TROOPS HELP POLICE KEEP ORDER" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 ... See More
Babe Ruth 2000th walk....
Item #562469
July 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
* Bases on balls - walks (2,000th)
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:
* YANKEES SWAMPED BY INDIANS 13 TO 5
* 2000TH WALK TO RUTH
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 2,000th base on balls which was another milestone by the great Yankee. Great to have in this title.
Other news of the da... See More
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