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.
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
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 #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
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
San Francisco general strike riots...
Item #556845
July 18, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, July 18, 1934
* San Francisco, California general strike riots
This 32 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "COAST MOBS WAR ON STANDARD OIL; Green Disavows General Strike for A.F.L." with subheads and related photos. More inside
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherw... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike ends...
Item #686834
July 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike ends
* Maurice Wilson dies on Mount Everest
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GENERAL STRIKE CALLED OFF BY SAN FRANCISCO UNIONS; TROOPS READY IN PORTLAND" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Briton... See More
Minneapolis General Strike of 1934...
Item #643629
July 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1934
* Minneapolis General Strike of 1934
* Trucking companies - teamsters
* Truce after "Bloody Friday" ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRUCE IS DECLARED IN MINNEAPOLIS; TROOPS GO TO CITY" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with ... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #569587
July 25, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 25, 1934
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SAID SHE KNEW DILLINGER AS 'LAWRENCE'" "Girl in Red Gives Details of Night of Shooting"
Other news of the day. Light browning and little margin wear and tear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Dollfuss assassination....
Item #621839
July 26, 1934
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup fails
The front page has a four column headline: "AUSTRIAN PREMIER KILLED BY NAZIS AFTER CAPTURE OF FEDERAL CHANCELLORY" with subheads and photo of Dollfuss.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning... See More
The assassination of Austrian Chanellor Dollfuss...
Item #584030
July 26, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup attempt
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CIVIL WAR SPREADS OVER AUSTRIA; ITALIAN ARMY ON ALERT AT BORDER" with subheads and related photos (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some sp... See More
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
Kurt Schuschnigg becomes chancellor of Austria...
Item #687471
July 30, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 30, 1934
* Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg
* Federal State of Austria
* Foe of Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Monarchist Named Austrian Chancellor as Nazis' Seizure of Vienna Is Feared; Allies May Brand Berlin Guilty in Crisis" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Kurt Schuschnigg becoming the 1... See More
Guglielmo Marconi radio waves for ships......
Item #637849
July 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi invention
* Ultra short wave wireless radio
* For ship navigation in the blind
The front page has a one column heading: "DEVICE BY MARCONI GUIDES SHIP IN FOG" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspr... See More
Adolph Hitler... Dictator...
Item #578928
July 31, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 31, 1934
* Germany President Paul Von Hindenburg death close
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* Nazis to begin climb to full power of Germany
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "VON HINDENBURG IS BELIEVED NEAR END OF COLORFUL LIFE" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including pe... See More
Rose Gruening death... Jewish settlement founder...
Item #662681
August 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1934
* Jewish settlement founder Rose Gruening death
* Camp Moodna, Mountainville, New York
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'GRAND ST. ANGEL' IS DEAD AT CAMP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rose Gruening, founder of the Camp Moodna at Mountainville, New York.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death...
Item #201311
August 01, 1934
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, August 1, 1934, Washington, Pennsylvania. This issue contains a large banner headline that reads, "Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death" with subheads, "Convicted Men Are Hanged In Yard of Prison Pair Involved In Assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss Die With Shout of 'Heil Hitler' on Lips. President Refuses Clemency To Both". This issue al... See More
Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...
Item #568498
August 02, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.
Other news of the day.. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Bethany, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #570036
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 4, 1934
* Grafton Page negro lynching
* Bethany, Lousiana
* Adolph Hitler elections
This 26 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 4: "LAY LYNCHING TO NEGROES" "Officers Say Louisiana Group Killed Man of Own Race"
Tells of the lynching of Grafton Page in Bethany, Louisiana.
Other news of the da... See More
Adolph Hitler becomes Dictator of Germany...
Item #568724
August 04, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 4, 1934. This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER MAY TRY TO RULE AS KING, OBSERVERS SAY" "Seizure of Power, Followed by Plebiscite, Seems to Be in Line with Napoleon's Practices" "All Ranks Honor Dead Hindenburg" and more. (see)
Other news of the day.. Little m... See More
Pre German referendum Adolph Hitler...
Item #640516
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1934
* pre-German referendum of 1934
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* re. death of Paul von Hindenburg
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER PLEBISCITE LIKELY TO REVEAL HIDDEN HOSTILITY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
July Putsch in Austria... Adolph Hitler...
Item #643475
August 05, 1934
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, August 5, 1934
* Failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist
* Adolph Hitler & Vienna, Austria
* Federal State of Austria - Nazis
The front page of this photo section has seven related photos of the failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist in Austria (July Putsch). (see) A few other related photos inside. Nice for display.
Other topics t... See More
Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #649504
August 05, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolph Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumul... See More
1934 Adolph Hitler's "Daily Mail" interview...
Item #709359
August 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1934
* Newly named Fuhrer Adolph Hitler
* British tabloid "Daily Mail" interview
* Germany doesn't want a future war ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER BARS WAR; ASSERTS THAT 1918 'WAS LESSON TO US'" with subheads. (see images) Was this his way of fooling the World so he could build his war machine ? Thi... See More
Adolph Hitler climbing to power of Germany...
Item #583029
August 06, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 6, 1934.
* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator
* Nazis climbing to full power of Germany
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "Entire World Arms As Challenge to Hitler's Power" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
An interesting look into the devious mind of Adolf Hitler...
Item #696639
August 06, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1934 Just a terrific banner headline which gives evidence of the devious & manipulative mind of Adolf Hitler: " 'WAR MEANS RUIN'--HITLER". The last column heads: "Declares 1918 Was A Lesson To Germany" "Will Fight Only If Attacked, He Says".
In hindsight these headlines and the text seem incredible. Portions of the rep... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg......
Item #615335
August 06, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 6, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most c... See More
Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" death...
Item #696852
August 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1934
* Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" Death
* Major League Baseball catcher and manager
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "WILBERT ROBINSON DIES IN ATLANTA" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilbert Robinson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player and manager. I suspect this is one of the few... See More
Adolf Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #688671
August 12, 1934
SECTION 8 only of the New York Times, August 12, 1934
* Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "WAR OR PEACE?--EUROPE'S BALANCE SHEET" with subhead, 3 related photos and map. 1934 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolph Hitler as ... See More
Bathysphere deep-sea submersible dive...
Item #675756
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1934* Bathysphere deep-sea submersible
* Otis Barton & William Beebe record dive
* New York Zoological Society
The front page has a one column heading: "DR. BEEBE DESCENDS 2,510 FEET IN OCEAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages... See More
Spanish matador, Juan Belmonte, gored in bullfight...
Item #710262
August 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934
* Juan Belmonte gored (1st report)
* Spanish matador - bullfighter - bullfighting
This 30 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 11 that read: "Belmonte Gored By Bull" and "Spanish Matador Wounded Twice in Arena at Santander". See photo for additional information regarding yet another goring of Juan Belmonte Garc&ia... See More
The rescue of Richard Byrd, Jr...
Item #583033
August 13, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 13, 1934
* Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr.
* Polar explorer rescued
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BYRD RESCUED IN ANTARCTIC, WEAK AND ILL"
"Three of Expedition Find Leader by Beacon Light; Nearly Asphyxiated Last June" with photo of Byrd. See photos for text on the rescue of Richard Byrd near Litt... See More
Lambert MS negro lynching...
Item #570038
August 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1934 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "MISSISSIPPI MOBS LYNCH 2 NEGROES" "Masked Bands Take Victims from Deputies, Hang Them for Killing White Men" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynchings of Robert Jones & Smith Hovey in Michigan City, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Occupation of Haiti ends....
Item #568463
August 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1934 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "MARINES QUIT HAITI; ISLANDERS ELATED" "Last Unit Ceremonially Marks End of 19 Years' Occupation and Sails for Home" and more.
Tells of the official end of United States occupation of the Island of Haiti.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edi... See More
John Sackville Labatt kidnapping...
Item #663895
August 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1934
* John Sackville Labatt kidnapping
* Labatt brwing company president
* London, Ontario, Canada - Beer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FINGERPRINT FOUND AS THE FIRST CLUE TO LABATT CAPTOR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the John Sackville Labatt kidnapping, president of the Labatt brewing company.
Other news, sports and a... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
Item #609418
August 17, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
Adolph Hitler Gains total power in 1934....
Item #566452
August 18, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, New York, August 18, 1934
* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power - wants more
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Hitler Asks Approval For Secession" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.
* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power - wants more
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Hitler Asks Approval For Secession" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.
Small library label within
Adolph Hitler Gains total power in 1934....
Item #714295
August 20, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., August 20, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "Fewer 'Ja' Votes Cast For Hitler" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "Fewer 'Ja' Votes Cast For Hitler" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
Christianity under attack in 1934 Nazi Germnay...
Item #714269
August 21, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Aug. 21, 1934
* Christianity threatened in Nazi Germany
* Roman Catholics and Protestant faiths
* Adolph Hitler & Joseph Goebbels gaining power
The front page has a one column heading: "Nazis Launch Attack Against Christianity" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Note: In ... See More
Homer Van Meter slain...
Item #569708
August 25, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 25, 1934
* re. Outlaw Homer Van Meter death
* John Dillinger gang member
* Babe Face Nelson the new public enemy # 1
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "VAN METER'S LOOT SOUGHT FROM GIRL" "Waitress, Whose Kin Turned Up Gangster, Is Asked About His Hideout in St. Paul" &... See More
Laurel & Hardy ad - Lou Gehrig 3 HRs.....
Item #567399
August 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 19: "Yankees Sweep Double-Header With White Sox" with subheads that include: "GEHRIG HITS THREE AS YANKS WIN TWO" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout with much on Adolph Hitler near the beginning of his grip on Germany.
Also a interesting advertisement on the b... See More
Upton Sinclair wins Democratic nominee...
Item #654339
August 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1934
* Upton Sinclair wins Democratic nomination
* California gubernatorial election nominee
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SINCLAIR PILES UP COMMANDING LEAD IN CALIFORNIA VOTE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Upton Sinclair winning the Democratic nomination for governor of California.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #623058
September 01, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1934
* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears
The sport's section (page 8) has one column headings: "80,000 See Bears Tie All-Stars, 0-0" & subheads: "Collegians Outplay Champions of Pro League, Gaining Six First Downs to Three" "Laws, Everhardsus and Mikulak Star With Hewitt and Becker in ... See More
Evangeline Booth... 1st Woman General of Salvation Army...
Item #667776
September 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1934
* Evangeline Booth - British theologist
* 1st Woman General of Salvation Army
The front page has a one column heading: "EVANGELINE BOOTH IS SALVATION CHIEF" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Booth becoming the 1st Woman General of the Salvation Army. Article continues inside with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements ... See More
1934 Honea Path, South Carolina riot
Item #667700
September 06, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 6, 1934
* General Textile Strike of 1934
* Riots erupt in Southern States
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Two Killed, Score Injured as Bullets Fly in Textile Strike; Roosevelt Names Mediators" with subheads. Coverage on the general textile strike of 1934 in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
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