Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...

CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008



* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States

* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president



Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.



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Constance Baker Motley's obituary...

John Roberts is sworn in as Chief Justice of the SCOTUS...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 30, 2005  The front page has the full banner heading: "Roberts Is Sworn in as Chief Justice", which includes a small image of him. Additional coverage is on inside pages 12 and 13. Also noteworthy is the page B8 obituary of Constance Baker Motley, the first-ever black federal judge and a prominent civil rights leader, which also include a photo of her al... See More  

Death and obituary of Shirley Chisholm...

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005  



* Death of Shirley Chisholm

* 1st African American Woman

* Elected to United States Congress



Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be elected to the United States Congress; and in 1972 the f... See More  

Death of Cab Calloway, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994



* Cab Calloway death (1st report)

* African American jazz - scat singer

* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City



Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.

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Arthur Ashe's death report - dies of AIDS...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 7, 1993 (2-sections)



* Arthur Ashe's death report

* dies of AIDS...

* Only African-American to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open (at the time of his death)



Both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section tell of the death of Arthur Ashe.

Included are the main section and the Sports Section - both which are in excellent condition.... See More  

Death of Jackie Robinson...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 25, 1972 



* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers

* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball

* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame



The front page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson to Be Buried in Brooklyn". (see)

Complete in 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 



* Rare African American periodical

* Nation of Islam religious movement

* Elijah Muhammad - founder



This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Na... See More  

James Earl Ray sentenced...

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, March 11, 1969



* James Earl Ray sentenced to 99 years

* Martin Luther King Jr. murderer



Above the masthead is a six column headline: "Ray Sentence Leaves Many Queries Unanswered" with caption: "Mrs.King Dissatisfied On Outcome"

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Arthur Ashe 1st black U.S. Open tennis champ....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 26, 1968



* Tennis star Arthur Ashe

* 1st black to win

* US Open



Within the sport's section (page 8) is a three column heading: "1st American In 15 Years As Ashe Takes Nationals". This is 1st report coverage on Arthur Ashe becoming the first African American to win the United States Open Tennis championship.



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James Earl Ray captured...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968



* James Earl Ray captured

* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect



This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".



Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.



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James Earl Ray wanted by FBI...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 14, 1868  Page 6 carries a 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement "WANTED BY FBI" for James Earl Ray and the list of all of his aliasas. "James Earl Ray, a Missouri prison escapee, sought under the alias Eric Starvo Galt in connection with the gunshot slaying of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the FBI's 'Ten Mos... See More  

Martin Luther King, Stevie Wonder, Hair...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 11, 1968  As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.

This issue has many pages and articles co... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communit... See More  

"The Rise of the American Black Man"...

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, October 6,1967, published in Chicago. 

The front page has: "Muhammad on: THE RISE OF THE AMERICAN BLACK MAN - THE OPPOSITION", which includes a photo of him and continues on an inside page. The back page has another photo of "The Honorable Elijah Muhammad" with an article: "What the Muslims Want".

The issue is complete in 28 pages, has a few sm... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Aug. 25,1967 



* Nation of Islam religious movement

* Elijah Muhammad - founder

* Fight for civil rights era original



The front page has: "Messenger Muhammad: A NATION IN A NATION!", which includes a photo of "The Hon. Elijah Muhammad" with a related article inside.

Other articles within: "Revolt Against Viet War Splits 'White Pow... See More  

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1967 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities... See More  

James H. Meredith shot.. Civil Rights...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 7, 1966



* James Howard Meredith shot

* 1st University of Mississippi African-American student

* Civil Rights march for voting



The front page has a four column headline: "Wounded Meredith Vows: 'A Shall Return' To Miss." with two related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on James Meredith being shot during his Civil Rights march fro... See More  

John Wilcock on Andy Warhol... Jules Feifer,,,

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 6, 1965



Starting on page five is a comprehensive article by John Wilcock on Andy Warhol, which takes multiple pages: "The Detached Cool Of Andy Warhol." Some consider this article as a classic, and foundational in regards to his later work on Warhol.

Page 4 has an intriguing cartoon by Jules Feiffer depicting a group of white men pa... See More  

Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., March 26, 1965



* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama

* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Viola Liuzzo murder



The front page has a three column headline: "New Englanders Join In Rights Activities" with photo. (see) Also a two column heading: "Officials Fear Renewed Violence After Slaying" (see) This was the 3rd and final try which ended in success.

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Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass March 21, 1965



* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama

* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Civil Rights march beginning (day of)



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Troops Set to Guard Rights March Today" with subheads. Related photo on page 22. This would be the 3rd try which would end in success.

Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, minor ... See More  

Selma-Montgomery march ruling... Johnson's voting bill...

WALL STREET JOURNAL, Pacific Coast Edition, March 18, 1965  On the front page under the heading "World Wide" reports "Johnson Sent his new Negro voting bill to Congress"; "Alabama Officials were barred from hindering a 50-mile civil-rights march" and "Martin Luther King, Jr. triumphantly announced the decision to hundreds of his followers massed before the c... See More  

March from Selma to Montgomery...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 15, 1965 



* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama 

* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Fight for Civil Rights era original



The front page has a four column headline: "Memorial March at Selma Is Blocked By Police Today" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.... See More  

2nd 1965 march... Selma to Montgomery, Alabama...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, March 9, 1965



* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama

* Martin Luther King Jr.

* 2nd march try - failure



The top of the front page has a a three column headline: "Court Orders Delay In 'Freedom March'" with subhead. (see) This was the 2nd attempt to march to Montgomery which ended up in failure.

Complete with all 6 pages, a few small binding holes ... See More  

Martin Luther King wins Nobel Peace Prize...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 14, 1964



* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Wins Nobel Peace Prize (1st report)



The front page has a two column heading: "Nobel Peace Prize Won By Martin Luther King" (see) First report coverage on Civil Rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., winning the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person to ever win the prestigious award.

Complete with all... See More