On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...
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October 22, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929 begins
* Wall Street troubles
* Best title to be had ?
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Given that the stock exchange is in New York City, the "Times" remains one of the most desired of all newspapers on the crash. The top of the front page has column heads including: "STOCKS SLUMP AGAIN, BUT RALLY AT CLOSE ON STRONG SUPPORT" "Continuation of Selling Wave Depresses Most of List in Day of Exciting Trading" "Some Issues Show Gains" and more (see). Related text takes most of a column & carries over to page 24 as well. Page 24 has an interesting, related article with column heads: "Fisher Says Prices Of Stocks Are Low" "Quotations Have Not Caught Up With Real Values as Yet, He Declares" "Sees No Cause For Slump" (see for beginning).
Terrific to have an issue of the Times from the end of October. Just 2 days later a major collapse of the market would be called "Black Thursday".
The complete 60 page issue, and is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality paper meant for institutional use. Disbound with small spine slits not close to the text, great condition.
* Stock market crash of 1929 begins
* Wall Street troubles
* Best title to be had ?
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Given that the stock exchange is in New York City, the "Times" remains one of the most desired of all newspapers on the crash. The top of the front page has column heads including: "STOCKS SLUMP AGAIN, BUT RALLY AT CLOSE ON STRONG SUPPORT" "Continuation of Selling Wave Depresses Most of List in Day of Exciting Trading" "Some Issues Show Gains" and more (see). Related text takes most of a column & carries over to page 24 as well. Page 24 has an interesting, related article with column heads: "Fisher Says Prices Of Stocks Are Low" "Quotations Have Not Caught Up With Real Values as Yet, He Declares" "Sees No Cause For Slump" (see for beginning).
Terrific to have an issue of the Times from the end of October. Just 2 days later a major collapse of the market would be called "Black Thursday".
The complete 60 page issue, and is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality paper meant for institutional use. Disbound with small spine slits not close to the text, great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
