"Shuffle Along" - black love story on Broadway - premiere & review...
Item #673905
May 23, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1921
* 1st all black-American love story on Broadway
* highly successful amidst significant contemporary doubts
Page 16 has: "'SHUFFLE ALONG' PREMIERE' - Negro Production Opens at Sixty-Third Street Music Hall", which provides a review of this historic play. A small ad is found on the same page (not shown in our photos).
Complet... See More
William Wilberforce on the slave trade... Marshall's "Life of Washington" reviewed...
Item #673888
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, May 18, 1807* William Wilberforce speaks before the British Parliament re: the slave trade
* Review of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall's "Life of Washington"
The back page has a discussion of the Slave Trade in the House of Commons - a portion which includes an impassioned response by William Wilberforce.
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William Cowper poem - the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Item #673633
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3, under the heading: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE", has the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem, "The Morning Dream" (shown in this issue simply as "A Dream"). Also present is a letter Alexander Petion, the 1st President of Hayti, to the "men of color" ... See More
Harriet Tubman's gravesite erected...
Item #673600
July 25, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, July 25, 1937
* Harriet Tubman - African American abolitionist
* Gravesite gravestone marker erection
* Auburn, Cayuga County, New York
Page 4 of this section has a small one column heading: "Mark Ex-Slave's Grave" with subhead: "Women at Auburn Honor 'Aunt Harriet' of 'Underground Railroad'" (see) First report co... See More
Union City, Tennessee Negro lynching...
Item #673563
April 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1931
* Negro lynching - lynched - George Smith
* Union City, Obion County, Tennessee
The top of page 22 has one column headings: "MOB LYNCHES NEGRO IN COURT HOUSE YARD" "Take Him From Jail at Union City, Tenn.---Attempted Attack on Woman Alleged". (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro George Smith in Union City, Tennessee.
Co... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #673524
October 23, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 23, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 9 illustrated ship ads and 1 slavery related ad. Page 2 has two more and the back page has another one. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor margin wear, generally very nice.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #673484
August 25, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 29, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 8 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. Two more on page 3 and a slaves for sale ad on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, light toning to upper left corner, generally n... See More
Harlem race riot of 1964....
Item #673164
July 21, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1964
* Harlem race riots
* Confrontation w/ police
* James Powell death
The front page has various one column headings concerning the Harlem race riot that include: "CITY TO INCREASE NEGRO POLICEMEN ON HARLEM DUTY" "Killing of Boy by Officer Will Go to Grand Jury Today, Screvane Says" "VIOLENCE ERUPTS FOR THIRD NIGHT" and more with... 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
From the deep South with slave sale ads...
Item #673079
July 16, 1851
THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, July 16, 1851
* Rare antebellum publication
* 4 slave advertisements
News of the day with several advertisements including a few slavery related ads, one on the front page and three more on page 3.
Four pages, various news of the day, loose and irregular at the spine, a little light foxing, otherwise good.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #672956
August 25, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 25, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (2) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. One more on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
Samuel Morse and his telegraph invention...
Item #672955
December 24, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 24, 1842
* Samuel Morse
* Telegraph invented
The bottom of the back page has a report headed: "Electro Magnetic Telegraph" which includes: "...states that S. F. B. Morse, of New York, is now exhibiting to committees appointed by congress to examine the subject, his invention by which two persons, however distant, may convers... See More
Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal...
Item #672883
July 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1939
* Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal
* Celebrated African American singer
* First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "FIRST LADY HONORS MARTIAN ANDERSON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Eleanor Roosevelt presenting Marian Anderson with the 1939 Spingarn Medal. I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
18th century Negro boy for sale ad...
Item #672823
December 12, 1794
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 1794
* Rare 18th century American title
* Negro boy for sale advertisement
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including one on the front page... See More
1963 Birmingham, Alabama race riots...
Item #672677
May 04, 1963
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, May 4, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Race riots - Negroes
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Birmingham Racial Situation Explosive" (see).
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Harlem race riot of 1935...
Item #672633
March 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1935
* Harlem race riot of 1935
* Black teenage shoplifter
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Police Shoot Into Rioters; Kill Negro in Harlem Mob" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 15. Great to have in this famous NYC publication.
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Oxford, Mississippi Negro lynching...
Item #672617
September 19, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1935.
* Ellwood Higginbotham Negro lynching
* Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi
Page 21 has small one column headings: "MOB LYNCHES NEGRO" "Mississippi Prisoner Seized as Jury Debates Murder Case" First report coverage on the lynching of Ellwood Higginbotham at Oxford, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
1873 Colfax, Louisiana massacre.....
Item #672437
April 15, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1873
* Colfax massacre - riot
* Grant Parish, Louisiana
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "The Negro Riot In Louisiana" "Colfax Grant Parish in Possession of the Negroes--A Reign of Terror--The Whites Arming for Resistance" (see)
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Negro League star Satchel Paige signed with the Atlanta Braves...
Item #672324
August 13, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., August 13, 1968
* Negro League star Satchel Paige signed with the Atlanta Braves at 70 years of age.
* He may pitch!
Page 6 has: "Ageless Satch Paige Has Signed On With Atlanta", which includes approx. 8 inches of supporting text. See images for details.
Complete in 10 pages, evenly toned, overall good.
Background: Satchel Paige had the honor of... See More
1873 Georgetown, Delaware Negro hanging...
Item #672244
June 21, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1873
* Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware
* Negro Joe Burton hanging - execution
The top of page 8 has one column headings: "A NEGRO EXECUTION" "Much Ado About a Savage Murderer" "The Wages Of Sin" "Under The Gallows" and more. (see) Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice conditio... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #671949
August 25, 1967
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
Henry Bartle Frere & the African slave trade
Item #671764
August 11, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1873
* Sir Henry Bartle Frere
* Sultans of Zanzibar & Muscat
* African slave trade - traffic
The back page has a correspondence from Henry Bartle Frere at Zanzibar, Africa with heading: "The East African Slave Trade" (see)
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #671759
March 29, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 29, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Ten Dollars reward" Two more appear on the back page. (see) News of the day and other advertisements.
Four pages... See More
The Lowry War in 1871 North Carolina...
Item #671683
July 18, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1871
* Lowry's War - gang
* Pembroke, North Carolina
* Scuffletown
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE LAWLESS LOWRYS" "They Demand the Release of Their Women from Lumberton Jail" "A Conflict Imminent" and more. (see) Rare to find reports concerning this conflict.
The Lowry War is a notable event in North... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. & others arrested.......
Item #671616
February 24, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1956
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrested
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Ralph Abernathy & other key figures
The front page has a one column heading: "ARRESTS CONTINUE IN NEGRO BOYCOTT" with subhead: "24 Ministers Among Those Indicted in Montgomery" (see) Coverage on multiple arrests of several Negroes during the bus boycott in Mon... See More
Constance Baker Motley's obituary...
John Roberts is sworn in as Chief Justice of the SCOTUS...
Item #671604
September 30, 2005
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
Flashpoint for the school integration issue...
Item #671369
September 13, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 13, 1958
* Cooper v. Aaron
* Supreme Court decision
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Negro students
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "FAUBUS DEFIES COURT, CLOSES HIGH SCHOOLS" with subheads. Nice for display. This concerning the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, a flashpoint for the who desegrega... See More
Making fun of Missouri and Maryland as "free states"...
Item #671353
January 16, 1865
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 16, 1865 The front page begins with an interesting editorial which has near the beginning: "A body termed a 'State Convention' in Missouri did on last Wednesday...pass an ordinance of Emancipation, declaring all slaves free from that moment; and the Northern papers inform us that thereupon 'Free Maryland extends her congratulations on... See More
Confederate newspaper from near the end of the war...
Item #671312
February 02, 1865
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 1865 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from just over 2 months before surrendering.
The front page has a few war-related items but also has many advertisements and a: "Neg... See More
Flashpoint for the school integration issue...
Item #671299
September 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Sept. 13, 1958
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Negro students
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Tension In Little Rock As Faubus Commands High Schools To Close" with subhead and related photo. This concerning the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, a flashpoint for the who desegregation issue of ... See More
16th Street Baptist Church bombing... Civil Rights...
Item #671296
September 18, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 18, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama church bombing
* African-American girls killed - funerals
The front page has a three column heading: "Birmingham Negroes Pray For Their City at Funeral" with related photo. (see) Coverage on the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.
Complete with all 42 pages, library stamp within masthead, a fe... See More
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #671269
August 04, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 26) has a three column heading: "Indians Win and Lead League" with subheads: "PAIGE AS STARTER GETS FIRST VICTORY" "Gives 7 Hits Before Retiring for Pinch Hitter in 7th--Indians Top Senators, 5-3&q... See More
Little Rock Nine in 1957...
Item #671268
September 26, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 26, 1957
* Little Rock Nine
* Negro students - Arkansas
* Central High School
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Calmest Day at Central School" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: The Lit... See More
Wendell Scott wins NASCAR race in 1963...
Item #671230
December 02, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 2, 1963
* Wendell Scott wins NASCAR race
* 1st and only African American to do so
* Speedway Park, Jacksonville, Florida
The sport's section (page 3-C) has a brief report under the one column heading: "Extra Laps Win 100-Mile Race" which is a first report on the only African American to ever win a NASCAR race at it's top level. I assume the brief r... See More
1923 Rosewood, Florida Negro Attacks...
Item #671222
January 06, 1923
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, January 6, 1923.
* Rosewood, Florida black massacre
* Florida race war
The front page has a brief report under the one column heading: "Posses Seeking Negro Convict In Florida Riot" (see)
Also of interest with a one column heading: "Pharaoh Tomb Yields Marvels Of Ancient Art" which is coverage on the recent opening of King Tutankhamun&#
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* Rosewood, Florida black massacre
* Florida race war
The front page has a brief report under the one column heading: "Posses Seeking Negro Convict In Florida Riot" (see)
Also of interest with a one column heading: "Pharaoh Tomb Yields Marvels Of Ancient Art" which is coverage on the recent opening of King Tutankhamun&#
Battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee...
Item #671179
February 07, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1862 Half of the front page is taken up with ads with the other half having various news items including: "Interesting From the North--Notes On The War" with various subheads. Also reports on: "American Affairs In Europe" "The Grand Army to Advance" "The Burnside Expedition--The Design of its Operations" "... See More
Jefferson Davis on prisoners... Battle of Gaines' Mill...
Item #671178
August 04, 1862
RICHMOND WHIG, Virginia, Aug. 4, 1862 Not only a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well. The ftpg. has an editorial piece headed: "Retaliation" and other items headed: "Waiting" "The Negro Allies" "The :Mississippi River" "The Telegraphic Embroglio" "Smith O'Brien on the American War" and a bit more, but th... See More
Lengthy message from Jefferson Davis...
Item #671096
January 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 17, 1863 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "The Rebel Message" "The Document In Full" "What Jeff. Davis Says of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation" "Military Operations of the Rebels" and more, with this very lengthy address signed in type by the Confederate President: Jefferson Davis.
Eight pages, nic... See More
1st colored cadet at West Point...
Item #671078
July 07, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1870
* James Webster Smith's mistreatment
* 1st African American appointed to cadetship
* West Point - United States Military Academy
Page 8 has a letter from James Webster Smith headed: "The Colored Cadet" "Hardships of the Hartford Darky at West Point--His Letter Home--A Pretty Hard Case" This letter is signed in type: J. W. Smith. He... See More
Autherine Lucy becomes 1st black student to enroll at the University of Alabama...
Item #671076
February 06, 1956
DAILY WORKER, New York, February 9, 1956
* University of Alabama breaks the color barrier
* Autherine Lucy becoming 1st black student to enroll
The front page has a nice headline "World Backs Negro Coed, But Ike Just Waits" Also a one column heading: "Alabama U. Editor His Shameful Riot" and photo of Lucy. (see) Coverage on the demonstrations at the University of Alabama... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #671015
September 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 13, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 14 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. Three more slave ads are on page 3. And one more on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
Count Wolf Von Helldorf... Negro lynching...
Item #670950
July 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1935
* Wolf-Heinrich Graf von Helldorf
* New Anti-Semite chief in Berlin, Germany
* Reuben Stacey Negro lynching
* Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The front page has a two column headline: "NEW ANTI-SEMITE NAMED CHIEF TO 'PURGE' BERLIN OF JEWS AND COMMUNISTS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 4 with photo.
The... See More
1874 Culpeper, Virginia Negro hanging...
Item #670841
April 11, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1874
* Culpeper County, Virginia
* Negro hanging - detailed account
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "A NEGRO HANGED" with subheads. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #670828
October 06, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 7 illustrated ship ads and 2 runaway slave ads. Two more slave ads are on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #670815
September 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave advertisement
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 18 illustrated ship ads. One runaway slave ad is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
1797 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #670809
July 01, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 1, 1797
* Rare 18th century American title
* 4 slave advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads including one for a runaway slave. The back page has 3 more slave ads. News of the day and other advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few tiny binding slits al... See More
With the Supplement issue as well...
Item #670800
March 05, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Southern News" "General Sherman's Invasion of Mississippi" "High Prices of Food" "The War In Virginia - From Gen. Lee's Army" "Slavery and the Negro - Negro Equality Before the Law".
Included is the "Supplement" issue s well with its own masth... See More
Marianna, Florida Negro lynching... Claude Neal...
Item #670707
October 27, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 27, 1934
* Claude Neal Negro lynching
* Marianna, Jackson County, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "Lynch Negro In Florida as Girl's Slayer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Claude Neal at Marianna, Florida
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Columbia, Tennessee Negro lynching...
Item #670697
December 16, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 16, 1933
* Cord Cheek - Negro lynching
* Columbia TN Tennessee
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "Lynching Tennessee Negro; Tell Sheriff To Come And Get Him" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Cord Cheek , Negro, in Columbia, Tennessee. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicatio... See More
1935 Wiggins, Mississippi Negro lynching...
Item #670676
June 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1935
* Wiggins, Mississippi
* Stone County MS
* Negro lynching
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED, ANOTHER WHIPPED" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.... See More
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