1900 Augusta, Georgia Negro lynching...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 14, 1900



* Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia

*  William Willis (Negro) lynching - shooting



Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Negro Shot To Death" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More  

Africans [blacks] celebrate the abolition of the slave trade...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 13, 1812  The most notable content is on page 3 headed: "Thanksgiving" which begins: "The Africans in Boston will keep a Thanksgiving in commemoration of the abolition of the Slave Trade, to-morrow...The Procession will form..." with further details.

Rare to find such reports with specific mention of the "Africa... See More  

Reporting on the first day of the 'Colored National Convention'...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1872



* National colored convention

* Frederick Douglass as president



Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Colored National Convention" "Gathering at the Southern States Convention of Colored Men in New Orleans--Pinchback, of Louisiana, and Ransier, of South Carolina, 'Bossing the Job'--Preparing for a Fierce Battle in Favor of General... See More  

1917 Ell Persons lynching in Memphis...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 22, 1917



* Lynching of Ell Persons (Negro)

* Memphis, Tennessee carnival mob

* Rape and murder of Antoinette Rappel



The front page has a six column headline in red lettering: "CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS ENGAGE IN LYNCHING ORGY" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issu... See More  

Jess Willard defeats Johnson for the heavyweight title...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915 



* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson 

* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) 



The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kan... See More  

Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., February 27, 1926



* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb

* 1st African-American middleweight champ

* Boxing - boxers



Page 12 has a one column heading: "GREB LOST HIS TITLE TO THE COLORED BOY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers becoming the 1st African-American middleweight boxing champion.

Complete with 12 pages, ... See More  

'Untidy Revolution' In Selma, Alabama...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, March 18, 1965  Page 3 has, "Untidy Revolution' In Selma, Alabama" which tells of Bloody Sunday. Beneath the article is: "A HEARTFELT 'THANK YOU' from MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr., the Negroes of Selma, Alabama, and the SCLC staff" which includes an invitation to make donations to the SCLC.

A somewhat related article begins on page 5 an... See More  

With a note signed by George Washington...

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 4, 1793  Page 2 has reports from Congress which includes an introductory note signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.

Page 3 has: "Articles of the Society for Promoting the Improvement of Roads and Inland Navigation". The bkpg. includes a $20 reward for a runaway "...Negro Girl, named Nancy..." with detai... See More  

18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 28, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* (2) Slaves advertisements



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 18 illustrated ship ads and 1 slavery related ad. One more is on page 3. (see)

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor foxing, generally very nice.... See More  

18th century runaway slave ad...

GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 28, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* (2) Slavery advertisements



Eighteenth century American publications are scarce to find. 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 two on the front page regardi... See More  

18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 5, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* (2) runaway slave advertisements



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 8 illustrated ship & two runaway slave ads.

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in nice condition.... See More  

18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 22, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* Slave family wanted advertisement



The front and back pages are taken up with ads including 16 illustrated ship ads and one for: "A family of American Negroes". (see)

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

1899 Carterville mine riot.. Negro strikebreakers...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 18, 189



* Carterville Mine Riot

* Illinois coal wars

* Negro strikebreakers

* Race riot - war



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MURDEROUS RIOTERS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More  

Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Jeff Davis...

NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1865  The first column on the front page has nice heads: "THE TRIAL" "More Testimony About Mrs. Surratt's Eyesight & Christian Character" "Evidence In Behalf of O'Laughlin" "Authenticity of Alston's Letter to Jeff. Davis" "Everything Well, and Booth Bossing the Job" "Howell Cobb in Favor of Hanging... See More  

Emancipation Remembered...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1902 (reduced price - see below re: condition)  Frontpage photo "A Memory of Emancipation Day"; Ice Hockey and Its Players; a colored print "Jan Kubelik - The Bohemian Violinist Now Touring The United States"; a page of photos of Marconi's Latest Experiments in Wireless Telegraphy; a page of photos Winners at the First annual Sow ... See More  

Dramatic headline on the assassination of Malcolm X...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Feb. 22, 1965  This is a very rare issue with an uncommonly dramatic front page reporting of the death of Malcolm X, the banner head noting: "NEGRO FANATIC MALCOLM X SLAIN" with a subhead: "Police Blame Assassination on Black Muslims" and more. There are also two related photos, one captioned: "Malcolm X Photograph Made Last Tuesd... See More  

Frederick Douglass becomes a United States Marshal...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 19, 1877  The front page has: "Washington--Mr. Douglass Confirmed" the report beginning: "The debate in the Executive session yesterday on the confirmation of Frederick Douglass to be United States Marshal of the District of Columbia was one of the most memorable that has ever occurred in that body..." with the text taking a full column.

Eight page... See More  

Early anti-slavery Louisville, Kentucky...

THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, August 25, 1849  A quite scarce newspaper anti-slavery newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December 9, 1849  Page 2 has much content concerning the recent election and the slavery/anti-slavery issue and candidates. One articles are "The Louisville Journal on Emancipation", "Necessity of the Proviso" and... See More  

Very early Charleston...

CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 15, 1803  A volume I issue (number 6) of this famous title from the South. The front page begins with the "Prospectus" of the newspaper, focusing on its intent, purpose, and style of the newspaper. Inside has an ad for slaves for sale, and one for a reward for a runaway slave.

Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, damp stain at ... See More  

1903 Joplin, Missouri Negro lynching & riot...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 16, 1903



* Joplin, Missouri

* Negro lynching & riot



The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGRO HANGED BY A MISSOURI MOB" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.

Complete with... See More  

1902 Will Reynolds killings in Tuscumbia, Alabama...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 9, 1902



* Will Reynolds mass murder killings

* Colbert County law enforcement officers

* Negro lynching - burning



The front page has a one column heading: "Negro Burned To Death After Killing Five Men" (see) Also another related report on page 2 with heading: "NEGRO AROUSED A MOB'S RAGE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this i... See More  

Liberator, from the end of the war... Arrest of Jeff. Davis...

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 26, 1865  This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.

Much of the issue is taken up with reports from the: "American Anti-Slavery Society". Other bits relating to slavery from just at the end of... See More  

Relating to Uncle Tom's Cabin... The Fugitive Slave bill...

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852  Among the reports in this anti-slavery newspaper are: "Gen. Pierce and the Fugitive Slave Law". The back page has an ad for: "Little Eva, Uncle Tom's Guardian Angel. A song composed & dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Poetry by John G. Whittier..." with more.

This newspaper ... See More  

1903 Santa Fe Township, Illinois Negro lynching...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 27, 1903



* Santa Fe Township, Illinois

* Clinton County Negro lynching



 Page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGRO LYNCHED BY ILLINOIS MOB" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.

Compl... See More  

1905 London, Kentucky Negro lynching...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 17, 1905



* London, Kentucky

* Laurel County lynching

* Negro Virgil Bowers



The front page has a one column heading: "KENTUCKY MOB HANGED NEGRO" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.

Complete with 6... See More