New Orleans massacre of 1866...
Item #699410
August 01, 1866
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Mass., Aug. 1, 1866
* New Orleans massacre of 1866
* Anti-racist marchers - Negroes
* White Democrats attack black republicans
Page 4 has a small one column heading: "The Riot at New Orleans" (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, good condition.
wikipedia notes: The New Orleans Massacre of 1866 occurred on July 30, during a violent conflict a... See More
From the deep South with slave related ads...
Item #698497
September 08, 1854
THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Sept. 8, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
* 9 illustrated slaves related advertisements
* From the deep South
News of the day with several advertisements including 13 illustrated steamboat ads on the front page. Page 2 has four slavery related ads. And five more on the back page. (see)
Four pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #697310
April 23, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, April 23, 1870 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, very nice condition.
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #697047
January 31, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 31, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight.
So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697029
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #696507
December 03, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1956
* Bobby Grier breaks color barrier
* 1956 Sugar Bowl classic
* Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Tainted Tech Tally Beats Pitt Team, 7-0" with subhead and lineups. (see) Other major bowl games reported as well.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins,
nice condition.
wikiedpia notes... See More
German Protestants heading for Louisiana...
Item #696179
June 23, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1767 The middle of the back page has a brief item: "We hear that Mounteford Brown has obtained the grant of an extensive track of land in British Louisiana bordering on the Mississippi, a very fertile territory & intended to be settled with German emigrants & other protestant families from the continent."
Another item notes: "..... See More
Morris Island... Charleston harbor...
Item #695839
August 29, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1863 The front page features an illustration of: "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." and an article on him as well.
Inside has 4 halfpg. prints: "The 'Hartford,' Admiral Farragut's Flag-Ship, Arriving at New York and Returning the Salutes of Foreign Frigates", "Explosion of a Torpedo Under the Bow of the Uni... See More
Just before joining the Southern Confederacy...
Item #695332
November 11, 1860
THE DAILY TRUE DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 11, 1860
* From the deep South
* Antebellum publication
This issue was printed just 2 1/2 months before Louisiana would secede from the Union and become part of the Confederacy.
Not surprisingly there are some war-related articles including: "The Policy of the South" "Important News From South Carolina" "Great Exciteme... See More
Huey Long becomes dictator of Louisiana...
Item #694514
September 08, 1934
NEW-YORK TIMES, September 8, 1934
* Louisiana Senator
* Huey Long as dictator
* The Kingfish
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2,000 TROOPS MOVE INTO NEW ORLEANS; LONG IS 'DICTATOR'" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, some spotty staini
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* Louisiana Senator
* Huey Long as dictator
* The Kingfish
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2,000 TROOPS MOVE INTO NEW ORLEANS; LONG IS 'DICTATOR'" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, some spotty staini
Confederate New Orleans... This is war, but not a "civil" war...
Item #694099
April 25, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Civil War beginning
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it su... See More
Confederate New Orleans... Non-recognition of the Confederate states...
Item #694098
April 09, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 9, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans ... See More
George Washington at age 22... Great map of America...
Item #694072
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754
* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
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* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
Details of a planned slave insurrection...
Item #693485
November 08, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Nov. 8, 1837 Page 3 has a report: "Insurrection In Louisiana" which was thwarted, but some details include: "...an extensive insurrection which was to have taken place...at Bayou Rapide...discovery of the plot...About 50 negroes were immediately arrested...9 of the principal leaders were hung in Alexandria...It appears that a slave of all planter, M... See More
First African-American in the House of Representatives...
Item #693452
March 01, 1869
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, March 1, 1869
* 1st African American to make speech in Congress
John Willis Menard has the distinction of being the first African-American to be elected to the House of Representatives, representing Louisiana, and consequently on February 27 he became the first to address the chamber.
* 1st African American to make speech in Congress
John Willis Menard has the distinction of being the first African-American to be elected to the House of Representatives, representing Louisiana, and consequently on February 27 he became the first to address the chamber.
The back page is mostly taken up with reports from Congress & includ
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Secret message of President Jefferson...
Item #693201
August 13, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 13, 1810 The front page begins with the report of a secret message, prefaced with: "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have though... See More
Lincoln's adversary for the Presidency...
Item #693197
September 17, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1864 The full front page is a very dramatic print: "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle Flag of the 13th Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church".
Other prints within include: "Admiral Farragut's Fleet Bombarding Fort Morgan" "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." "View of Petersburg, Virginia,... See More
General Harrison on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #693188
October 23, 1813
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY MUSEUM, Oct. 23, 1813
* William Henry Harrison
* War of 1812 - Moraviantown
Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with various reports on the War of 1813, including events in Louisiana, and several mentions of General Wm. H. Harrison, particularly his account of this historic Battle of the Thames, a victory over the Indians.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches,... See More
King Tut's tomb discovered in 1922...
Item #691835
December 22, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1922
* Discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
* Egyptian Pharaoh - Howard Carter
* Lynchings of Mer Rouge, Louisiana
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "EGYPT WILL SEIZE TUTANKHAMEN TOMB" with subheads. (see) This was during the historic discovery of King Tut's tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. It would not be for anothe... See More
Negro soldiers, Negro labor, free Negroes...
Item #691784
March 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Military Operations & Preparations in Louisiana" "Gen. Banks To Occupy Alexandria" "Madisonville Evacuated by Our Troops" "Admirable Working of Gen. Banks' Negro Labor System" "Affairs In Tennessee" "A Glance at the Military Situation" &q... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #691528
February 26, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
* Pre General Benjamin Butler takeover
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control... See More
Map of the Vicksburg vicinity...
Item #691460
July 13, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD July 13, 1862 The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "The Bombardment Of Vicksburg - Location of the City & the New Canal--Present Position of the Union Fleets."
There are many ftpg. column on the Civil War including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of... See More
General Sherman 'passing leisurely' through Georgia...
Item #691441
December 03, 1864
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Dec. 3, 1864
* William T. Sherman
* March to the sea
The front page has column heads; "General Sherman!" "News From Georgia to the 29th" "No Mishaps Have Overtaken Him Yet" "He is Passing Leisurely Through the State" "Latest from Louisiana" "Rebels Organizing Negro Regiments" and more.
Fou... See More
1972 Southern University riot and shootings...
Item #691272
November 17, 1972
DAILY WORLD, Nov. 17, 1972
* The 1972 Southern University shooting
* African American - Negroes college
* Unfit campus conditions riot
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page has a nice headline: "DEPUTIES + DOGS + GAS = TWO STUDENTS DEAD" with lead-in: "Cops attack Black Campus" (see).
Complete with 12 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.... See More
Chasing after Jesse James...
Item #690278
November 30, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Nov. 30, 1876 Page 4 has a small item: "On Jesse James' Heels" has some details on those who are after him. The front page has a report concerning: "The Fiendish Atrocities Perpetrated in Louisiana" "Testimony which Will Cause the World to Shutter" with more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Civil War map of the Yorktown vicinity...
Item #690272
May 09, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat" "The Battle of Williams... See More
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain...
Item #690106
October 31, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1863
* Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee
* Lookout Mountain
Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Fighting Near Carrion Crow Bayou" "Revel General Kirby Smith's Address to the People of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas..." "Destitution in Georgia" "CHATTANOOGA" "Brilliant Success of General... See More
1922 lynchings of Mer Rouge, Louisiana...
Item #689778
December 26, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1922
* Mer Rouge, Bastrop, Moorehouse Parish, Louisiana
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK lynchings - murders
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PRISONER HELD FOR MER ROUGE MURDERS, DENIES HE'S IN KLAN" with subheads. (see)
Twenty-eight pages, light toning, some margin wear with a small piece torn away at the top right, blank margin, generall... See More
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #689708
July 20, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 20, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Jefferson Davis on emancipation... Lincoln's "Executive Order"...
Item #689587
January 03, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 3, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Rebel Jefferson Davis
The front page is mostly filled with Civil War news including: "Invasion of Maryland" "The Proclamation of Freedom" concerns the Emancipation Proclamation, and has subheads: "What is To Be Done with the African Regiments" and: "The Proclamation of Freedom&... See More
Early print of the Yosemite Valley...
Item #689453
November 21, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 21, 1863 The front page has a print of: "The War in Tennessee--Attempt of the Rebels to Blow up a Supply Train near Cumberland Tunnel" and a small print of: "Rockville, A Deserted Village Near Charleston".
The tipped-in centerfold is a nice print of the: "Grand Ball at the Academy of Music, New York...".
Other pri... See More
Civil War map of Eastern Virginia...
Item #689080
May 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 26, 1862
* First Battle of Winchester VA Virginia
The front page features a large and very detailed map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA."
Among the front page column heads are: "The Gallant Action of Col. Crook" "Details of the Rebel Defeat" "We Whipped them Three to One" "Occupation of Raleigh, N.C."... See More
Much on the Louisiana Territory, before its purchase by America...
Item #688623
December 21, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 21, 1802
* Pre Louisiana Purchase
* Early New Orleans
Page 3 has a lengthy & detailed article concerning: "New Orleans" with much on this large territory which within a year would be purchased by America. One bit notes: "...The boundaries of Louisiana under Louis the 14th and when ceded to Spain, included both sides ... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #688131
February 18, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 18, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a f... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #688129
February 20, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 20, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans ... See More
New Orleans during the Confederacy...
Item #688128
February 21, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 21, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a ... See More
Map of the Vicksburg vicinity...
Item #688089
July 13, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD July 13, 1862 The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "The Bombardment Of Vicksburg - Location of the City & the New Canal--Present Position of the Union Fleets."
There are many ftpg. one column war heads including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of th... See More
New Orleans from well before the Civil War...
Item #687913
December 28, 1850
NEW-ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Dec. 28, 1850
* Rare pre Civil War issue from deep South
* Antebellum era
As the title would suggest, much commercial advertising and information on prices of the day. A rather uncommon antebellum newspaper from over ten years before the Civil War.
Four pages, a very discrete archival mend, bit close-trimmed to a portion of a page 1 margin,... See More
One of the best issues on the Burr Conspiracy, with Jefferson's famous message to Congress...
Item #687488
January 31, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Special message to U.S. Congress
* On the Aaron Burr conspiracy
A terrific issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to Congress from the President, in which he discloses to them to full details of the conspiracy and his intents to prosecute A... See More
Post 1873 Colfax, Louisiana massacre.....
Item #687335
May 07, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Indiana, May 7, 1873
* Post Colfax massacre - riot
* St. Martinville Parish, Louisiana
* Unrest continues in the State
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "LOUISIANA" "Progress Of The Civil War" "Picket Firing at St. Martinsville" and more.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Huey Long gets black eye at Sands Point.....
Item #686388
August 29, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., August 29, 1933
* Louisiana Senator Huey Long - "The Kingfish"
* Gets black eye at Sands Point Bath Club - New York
The front page has a one column heading: "Huey Long Claims Gang Attacked Him" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Louisi... See More
From New Orleans from the earliest days of Butler's occupation... Fort Donelson...
Item #685588
February 15, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 15, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
* Fort Donelson
Among the front page item are: "The Federal Raid Up the Tennessee River--Gen. Johnston's Order Disregarded" "What the Morning Journals Say" "Fort Donelson" "The 'Sinews of The War' -- Troubles of the Federal Treasury&qu... See More
Confirming the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #685041
July 02, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase confirmation w/ France
The front page has: "TWO MILLIONS!!! An Act Making Further Provision for the Expenses attending the intercourse Between the U.S. and Foreign Nations" which is signed in type by he President: Th. Jefferson.
Inside has no fewer than two reports concerning confirmation of the Louisiana Purchase from Fran... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #685039
July 23, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Signed by U.S. & France ministers
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispa... See More
Fall of New Orleans to the Yankees, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #684952
April 30, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 30, 1862
* Fall of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Admiral David Farragut
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A very historic report as page 3 contains an early account of the fall of New Orleans to the Yankees, which obviously was a solemn admonition for a Confederate newspaper. The report is taken from Yankee sources with the top of a page 3 colu... See More
Death of John Murrell, the famous "land pirate"... Complaints of election fraud...
Item #684787
November 29, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 1844
* John Murrell death - "land pirate"
* Mississippi River outlaw
A front page report about the "Death Of Murrell" says: "The Chattanooga Gazette of the 16th announces the death, at Pikeville, Tennessee, of the notorious John A. Morrell, whose name as 'land pirate' figured so frequently in the press... See More
Complaints by those in New Orleans over Spain's abusive actions there...
Item #684532
March 17, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 17, 1803 Page 2 has a letter: "From New Orleans, Jan. 26, 1803" which mentions in part: "The Americans in this place, who are principally of the Jeffersonian sect, are completely mortified and astonished. They expected before this to have seen the city of New Orleans garrisoned by Kentucky men..." with complains against Jefferson and his inaction con... See More
Debating the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684526
August 01, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase close
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #684523
July 25, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #684487
March 16, 1861
NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT, Louisiana, March 16, 1861
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* Tensions brewing
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city ... See More
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