Historic Newspapers: The New York Times
Nearly every issue of the New York Times, from the mid-1800's through the 1950's, and several key issues from the 60's to the present, are available for purchase. These are orignals - no reprints! If you do not see your issue listed below, use the following search engine to see if your desired The New York Times issue is likely available within our archives: Check the Rare Newspapers Archives!
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Item #566750THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1948
* Connie Mack & Clark Griffith
* 90 yard foot race after challenge by Mack
* MLB baseball
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27: "MACK AND GRIFFITH RACE TO DEAD HEAT" and "Deadlock in 90-Foot Sprint as Senators Top Athletics in Exhibition, 7 to 5".... Read full description -
Item #724242THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1948
* Battle of Kastel in Mandatory Palestine
* Prelude to the declaration of the state of Israel
* Arab military leader Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, killed
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "ARABS WIN KASTEL BUT CHIEF IS SLAIN" with subheads and photo of Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni. (see images)
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Item #663573THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1948
* Hadassah medical convoy massacre
* Mount Scopus, Northeast Jerusalem
* Jewish doctors, nurses - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "34 JEWS ARE SLAIN IN HOSPITAL CONVOY" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on the Hadassah Medical convoy... Read full description -
Item #598658THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1948
* Babe Ruth photo
* Major league baseball openers
The sport's section has various opening day baseball reports with a page 36 photo of Babe Ruth attending the opener of the Brooklyn Dodgers with his wife and daughter (see photos). He would die a few months later making this his last opening day of baseball... Read full description -
Item #578799THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, April 22, 1948
* Robert H. Goddard
* Early rockets travel (moon)
This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 17: "Rocket Trip To Moon Called Possibility"
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Item #699082THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1948
* Sir Winston Churchill - The Second War War
* Volume 1 - The Gathering Storm
* Installment 7 - The Loaded Pause; Germany Armed
The front page has a two column heading: "By Winston Churchill: The Second World War" and more. (see images) Page 25 has another heading with six related photos and... Read full description -
Item #595253THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines that include: "CEASE-FIRE TODAY IN ALL JERUSALEM SET BY ARABS, JEWS", "Briton Gets Azzam Pasha's Pledge for Halt at Noon--Food Route Not Affected", "Zionists Claim... Read full description -
Item #711268THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1948
* First Arab-Israeli War cease-fire ?
* Mandatory Palestine - Jerusalem
* Israel - Palestinians -
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CEASE-FIRE TODAY IN ALL JERUSALEM SET BY ARABS, JEWS" with subheads. (see images) More on page 4 with related photo.
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in... Read full description -
Item #712613THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in a row
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB major league baseball
Page 25 has the banner heading: "Yanks, Indians Divide Before Record Cleveland Turnout of 78,431", with subheads that include: "3 DIMAGGIO HOMERS WIN OPENER BY 6-5--Joe Accounts... Read full description -
Item #688379THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1948
* Hale Telescope dedication
* Astronomer George Ellery Hale
* Palomar Observatory
* San Diego County, California
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Largest Telescope Dedicated To Man's Service at Palomar" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the margins,... Read full description -
Item #561011THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
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Item #590028THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1948
* 1st night baseball in Detroit
* Briggs Stadium
Page 39 has one column headlines that read: "M'Cosky Injured As Tigers Win, 4-1" and "Athletics' Outfielder Crashes Into Wall--Newhouser Takes Detroit's Night Debut" with box scores. This was... Read full description -
Item #653953THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1948
* Alvah Curtis Roebuck death (1st report)
* Sears, Roebuck & Company department stores
Page 60 has a one column heading: "A. C. ROEBUCK DIES; STORE CO-FOUNDER" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Alvah Curtis Roebuck, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company. I... Read full description -
Item #697074THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs - HRs
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of page 26 has a six column heading: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers as Yankees Beat Browns Twice" with subheads and box scores. (see images) This was a double header, he hit one in the 1st game and 2 more in the 2nd game.... Read full description -
Item #696894THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two... Read full description -
Item #700419THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1948
* Thomas E. Dewey nomination for president
* Pre Dewey defeats Truman issue fame
* Republican Party
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "DEWEY UNANIMOUS REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT ON THE THIRD BALLOT; RUNNING MATE WILL BE NAMED TODAY" with many subheads and photo of... Read full description -
Item #672903THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1948
* Carole Landis suicide death
* American Film and stage actress
* "The Ping Girl" "The Chest"
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Carole Landis, 29, Is Found Dead With a Suicide Note in Next Room" First report coverage continues on page 13 with photo.... Read full description -
Item #562344THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1948
* 1st transatlantic flight by a jet airplane
* RAF De Havilland Vampires F3s
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JETS AT LABRADOR FOR SEA CROSSING" and "14 U.S. Planes Prepare to Meet British in the First Such Flight Over Atlantic". Article continues on... Read full description -
Item #697495NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1948
* Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Cleveland Indians Negro star at 42 years old
* John Joseph 'Black Jack' Pershing death
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pershing of A. E. F. Is Dead; On Service Rolls 62 Years" with subhead and nice... Read full description -
Item #222341THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1948.
* Cold War draft called for by President Harry Truman
* 1st report
This 48 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "MEN 25 TO REGISTER AUG. 30 FOR DRAFT BY TRUMAN EDICT; OTHERS TO ENROLL BY SEPT. 18" with subheads and complete text by Truman on page 18 signed in... Read full description -
Item #222823THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 24, 1948.
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures"... Read full description -
Item #594424THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1948
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America'... Read full description -
Item #653020THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 26, 1948
* Duluth Dukes minor league baseball team
* 1948 bus crash disaster
* Babe Ruth Day proclaimed!
Page 19 has the Proclamation by the Mayor of New York making July 26, 1948 "Babe Ruth Day."
Additionally, one column headlines on page 14 has: "BASEBALL RALLIES TO... Read full description -
Item #546822NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23 that include: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker.
Other news of the day throughout. Some margin browning and... Read full description -
Item #626341NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948
* Joe Tinker death (1st report)
* Chicago Cubs shortstop
* MLB Baseball player & manager
Page 23 has one column headings: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of... Read full description -
Item #582069THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1948
* Early Transistor radios invention
* United States Army
This 36 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 18: "Pack May Be Lightened" and "Walkie-Talkie Device to Ease Load for Soldiers"
See photo for brief text here. Historic report in communications.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #694918THE 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... Read full description -
Item #568944THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1948
* Ernie Harwell very 1st game as the announcer
* Brooklyn Dodgers - Ebbets Field
* MLB Baseball
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26:
* Giants Lose Twice to Cards, Drop to 4th as Dodgers Win and Take 3d Place
with subheads that include: "Dodgers Set Back Cubs by 5 to 4 On... Read full description -
Item #632120THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1948
* Bob Mathias wins Olympic gold medal
* Decathlon in London England
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "U.S. Boy, 17, Wins Decathlon In Eerie Setting at Olympics" with subhead: "Mathias Beats Athletes of 19 Nations in 10 Events Ending Under Lights"... Read full description -
Item #626098THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
The front page has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On Their Idol" Ruth would die a few... Read full description -
Item #693641THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On... Read full description -
Item #582721THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On... Read full description -
Item #709864THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1948
* Babe Ruth on his death bed ?
* New York Yankees baseball icon
The front page has a two line, two column heading on the front page: "Babe Ruth's Condition Improves; Well-Wishers' Messages Pour In". Inside photo shows several coaches and players from the Boston... Read full description -
Item #569948THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1948
* Reno, Nevada
* Fire & explosion
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Six Are Dead, 120 Injured in Reno As Fire and Blast Destroy Stores"
Tells of the Reno, Nevada fire disaster that caused an explosion that caused many... Read full description -
Item #714470NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1948
* Babe Ruth death - Yankee Stadium viewing
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
The front page has a two column heading: "77,000 File by Ruth's Bier; Cardinal to Preside at Mass" Ruth died just three days prior. Great to have this report in a New York newspaper.
Complete in 44 pages, this... Read full description -
Item #704816NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1948
* Babe Ruth funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
Near the bottom of the front page is a 2 column heading; "75,000 Go to Babe Ruth's Funeral And Stand in Rain Along Fifth Ave." Most of the article carries over to page 11, where also are two photos... Read full description -
Item #613729NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1948
* Satchel Paige loses bet
* Babe Ruth's kids
Page 27 has a two line, 2 column head: "Paige Pays $500 Reward to Fan Who Proved He Played Professional Baseball in 1926" An amusing article about a fan who won $500 for providing evidence that Satchel Paige played professional baseball before 1927. Paiges quip about... Read full description -
Item #706567THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1948
* Charles Evans Hughes w/ photos
* Chief Justice of the United States
* 1916 Republican candidate for president
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Justice Hughes Dead at 86; Served the State and Nation" with subhead and photo. (see images) Much more on page 6, loads of text.
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Item #698849THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1948
* Northwest Airlines Flight 421 disaster
* Winona, Minnesota
* Jackie Robinson hits for the cycle
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Plane Crashes in Midwest; All 36 on Board Are Killed" with subhead. (see images) Report continues... Read full description -
Item #654674THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948
* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game
* Baltimore Colts quarterback
* NFL Football
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners"... Read full description -
Item #722113THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1948.
* Isaiah Nixon, "Negro", lynched for voting
* Alston, Montgomery County, Georgia
* Georgia Democratic primary
The bottom of page 20 has a brief and discrete report with a small one column heading: "Appeals to Georgia Governor" (see image)
Complete with 60 pages, rag edition in great... Read full description -
Item #592695THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1948
* Yankees - Yanks
* Joe DiMaggio hits 300th Home Run
* Best title to have
This 52 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 31 (sport's section): "DiMaggio Eighth Player To Smash 300 Home Runs". 1st report coverage on Joe DiMaggio hitting his 300th career... Read full description -
Item #680556THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1948
* Mildred Gillars pleads not guilty
* Axis Sally - trial for treason
* Nazis broadcaster
Page 8 has a small one column heading: "TRIAL OF 'AXIS SALLY' SET" "Court Names Nov. 15--Accused Would Have Truman Appear" (see) Brief coverage of the decision to... Read full description -
Item #565244THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 3, 1948
* Discovery of Uranium
* Belgian Congo
* Columbia University
This 70+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Congo Yields a New Uranium Ore; Vanadium, Copper Also in Mineral" report continues on page 57 with photo of Dr. Paul F. Kerr. (see) Tells of the initial discovery of... Read full description -
Item #699762NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1948
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Becomes Columbia University President
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EISENHOWER TAKES OFFICE AT COLUMBIA; STRESSES FREEDOM" with subheads that include: "19,000 View Ceremonies" plus a two column photo of IKE... Read full description -
Item #596884THE DETROIT NEWS, October 31, 1948
* Donora, Pennsylvania smog disaster
The front page has one column headings: "Death of 15 Laid to Smog" and "At Least 50 Ill in Pittsburgh Area". 1st report coverage on the Donora smog disaster near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... Read full description -
Item #722517THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 2, 1948
* Aerial bombing of Mukden (Shenyang), China
* People's Liberation Army - Liaoshen Campaign
* Communists vs. Nationalists - Civil War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MUKDEN IS BOMBED BY NANKING PLANES AS REDS CAPTURE IT" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 52 pages,... Read full description -
Item #720455THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1948
* Hideki Tojo sentenced to death by hanging
* World War II Japanese criminals
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TOJO CONDEMNED BY COURT TO HANG; 24 OTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage continues inside with photo of Tojo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #721243THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1948
* Hideki Tojo hanged (1st report)
* World War II Japanese criminals
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TOJO AND 6 OTHERS HANGED BY ALLIES AS WAR CRIMINALS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI notes: On December 23, 1948,... Read full description -
Item #656778THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1948
* Hideki Tojo hanged (1st report)
* World War II Japanese criminals
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "TOJO CRIED 'BANZAI' AWAITING GALLOWS" "He and 3 Others Gave Triple Hail for Emperor and Japan...." (see) First report coverage on the execution of top Japanese... Read full description
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