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 #637296NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1973 The front page has a three line banner head: "Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In 67; Nixon Consults On Successor" with subhead: "Judge Orders Fine, 3 Years Probation". Related reports as well as a letter of resignation from Agnew to Nixon with Nixon's reply and a... Read full description -
Item #685236THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974
* White House helicopter incident
* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston
* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar
The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.
The bottom of the front page has a three column photo... Read full description -
Item #596907THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1974
* Patty Hearst joins terrorist group
* Simbonese Liberation Army
The front page has a three column heading: "Miss Hearst Says She Joins Terrorists"
with the famous photo of her holding a machine gun in front of a SLA poster (see photos). 1st report coverage on Patty Hearst joining the... Read full description -
Item #694468THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #714 (1st report)
* Ties Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Aaron Ties Babe Ruth With 714th Homer" with subhead and nice photo. Much more in the sport's section with more photos.... Read full description -
Item #656228NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #715
* Breaks Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Aaron Hits 715th Homer, Breaking Ruth's Record" with box scores and related photo. More on page 23. Lengthy text. 1st report coverage on Hank... Read full description -
Item #686605THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974
* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)
* French composer, conductor & teacher
* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music
The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.
Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally... Read full description -
Item #596678THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 1, 1974
* Alberta Williams King killed
* Martin Luther King Jr. mother
* Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov defects
The front page has a four column headline: "Mother of Dr. King Is Killed in Church; Atlanta Deacon Slain; Gunman Seized" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on... Read full description -
Item #596675THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1974
* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon
* Tennis singles
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Connors Wins for U.S. Wimbledon Sweep" with photo of him with Chris Evert (see photos).
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column... Read full description -
Item #575044THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 27, 1974 A three line, four column headline reads "House Panel Moves Toward Vote On First Article Of Impeachment After It Rejects A Delay, 27 to 11" with subhead "Charge Debated - It Alleges 9 'Means' By Which the President Obstructed Justice". This includes a photo of the... Read full description -
Item #696475THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 8, 1974
* French high-wire artist Philippe Petit
* World Trade Center tightrope walk
The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "A Stuntman Takes Unheralded 'Walk' Between the Trade Center's Towers" with two related photos. First report coverage on French high-wire artist Philippe Petit... Read full description -
Item #598202THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1974 The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events of the 20th century: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.
The New York Times remains one of... Read full description -
Item #699331NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
This issue is on its way to becoming one of the iconic headlines of the 20th century.
The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take... Read full description -
Item #711172NEW YORK TIMES, NY, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has the three-line banner heading: "FORD SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT; ASSERTS 'NIGHTMARE IS OVER' - Nixon Bids an Emotional Farewell to Washington", with multiple photos. Additional photos and... Read full description -
Item #719590THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 12, 1974
* Charlotte, North Carolina disaster
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash
* McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft
* Propagandist Stephen Colbert link
* His Father & 2 brothers (victims)
The front page has a two column heading: "69 Killed on Eastern Jet In a Crash Near Charlotte" with... Read full description -
Item #699533THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1975
* Evel Knievel jump attempt
* Wembley Stadium - London
* 13 buses - Harley Davidson
The top of page 18 has a two column photo with small heading:: "Evel Knievel Crashes In London" with text. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the front page, generally very nice... Read full description -
Item #693946THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1975
* Forward Pelé - to play in America announcement
* New York Cosmos - Brazilian footballer
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Pele to Play Soccer Here for $7-Million" with photo. First report coverage continues inside with another photo. (see) He would play... Read full description -
Item #718251THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1975
* Mobster Sam "Mooney" Giancana assassination
* Chicago Outfit mafia gangster boss
The front page has a two column heading: "Giancana, Gangster, Slain; Tied to C.I.A. Castro Plot" First report coverage continues on page 12 with photo. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, a... Read full description -
Item #682792THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1975 Page 25 has a large ad for the world premiere of: "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST", staring Jack Nicholson, which went on to win 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
The issue is complete in 72 pages, has heavy browning and... Read full description -
Item #700569THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1975
* 1st mention of "Black Friday" in the NYT
Pages 21 & 23 contain coverage of the Army Navy game with an article in which the New York Times links Thanksgiving and the Army Navy Game via Black Friday. "Philadelphia police and bus drivers call it 'Black Friday' - that day each year... Read full description -
Item #661066THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1976
* Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Capades fame
The front page has a two column photo of Dorothy Hamill in action with caption: "Triumph At Innsbruck"
Page 13 has a six column headline: "Miss Hamill Skates to Gold Medal in Olympics". This is 1st... Read full description -
Item #598569THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1976
* Best Daytona 500 finish
* Richard Petty & David Pearson
* NASCAR - stock car racing
The sport's section (page 16) has a two column headline: "Pearson, After Crash With Petty, Is Victor" with photo of the famous crash just short of the finish line. (see... Read full description -
Item #724996BOOK REVIEW SECTION only of the New York Times, March 14, 1976 Beginning on the front page of this section is a editorial on the death camps during the Jewish holocaust in World War II era Nazi Germany.
Compete book review section only with 40 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
background: The March 14, 1976, front-page review of... Read full description -
Item #701790THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976
* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"
Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York... Read full description -
Item #695684THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six... Read full description -
Item #632894THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1976
* Nadia Comăneci wins overall gold
* Romanian gymnast - gymnastics
* 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal
The bottom of the front page has a photo with small heading: "Olympic Gold Medalist" (see)
The sport's section (page 39) has a headline that announces: "Miss Comaneci Takes Title... Read full description -
Item #670153THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1976
* Viking 1 landing on Mars - Nasa (day of)
* 1st spacecraft to land on the planet
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Viking Poised for Landing And Mars Pictures Today" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on... Read full description -
Item #596731THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1976
* Bruce Jenner
* Decathlon gold medal
* Summer Olympics
In the sport's section (page 15) has a six column headline: "Jenner Triumphs in Decathlon, Breaks World Mark" with 3 related photo. (see photos) 1st report coverage on Bruce Jenner winning the gold medal in the... Read full description -
Item #596829THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1976
* Patty Hearst sentenced
* Bank robbery
* Simbonese Liberation Army
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column headline:
"Patricia Hearst Gets 7 Years on Robbery Charges"
with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the sentencing of Patty Hearst on bank robbery... Read full description -
Item #683088THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1976
* Puerto Rican Social Club
* Bronx, New York fire disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIRE SWEEPS BRONX SOCIAL CLUB, LEAVING 25 DEAD AND 24 INJURED" with subheads and 2 related photos. More inside.
Complete with 56 pages, light toning and a little wear a the... Read full description -
Item #596725THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1976
* Reggie Jackson
* New York Yankees
The front page has a two column photo of Reggie Jackson with caption: "Jackson Signs With The Yankees"
In the sport's section (page 47) has a three column headline: "Jackson Signs Yankee Contact For Five Years and $2.9 Million" with photo (see... Read full description -
Item #596706THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1976
* Tony Dorsett wins Heisman Trophy
* Pittsburgh Panthers - Dallas Cowboys
* NCAA & NFL football great
The sport's section (page B9) has a one column heading: "Dorsett Heisman Winner" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on Pittsburgh Panthers star running back, Tony... Read full description -
Item #601112THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1977
* The Great Gatsby ad
* World Premiere movie showing
* Robert Redford & Mia Farrow
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "The Great Gatsby" on page 35. This advertisement is in the issue when the movie made it's premiere in New York City for a great addition... Read full description -
Item #596730THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1977
* Billy Martin vs. Reggie Jackson
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a three column headline: "Martin, Jackson Battle in Yankees Loss". This is 1st report coverage on the famous confrontation between manager Billy Martin and outfielder... Read full description -
Item #713516NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1977
* David Berkowitz - "Son of Sam" hunted
* .44 Caliber Killer - New York City murders
* Rare issue from the famous New York City blackout
The top of the front page of section 2 (page 21) has a heading: "Ringing Doorbells Day and Night In Ceaseless Hunt Of 'Son of Sam'" with... Read full description -
Item #629045THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1977
* Tony Nathan, of "Woodlawn" fame, rushes for two touchdowns and throws for another
* Alabama secures the SEC title - setting the stage for a trip to the Sugar Bowl
Page 9 of the sports section has: "Alabama Wins, Clinches S.E.C. Title, Bowl Birth", followed by text... Read full description -
Item #692349THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 16, 1977
* Opening day "Close Encounters" movie advertisement
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" on page 27. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great... Read full description -
Item #699934SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1977
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
* NCAA college football rivalry game w/ photos
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Woody's the Aggressor but Michigan Wins on Points" with subhead: "106,024 See Wolverines Earn Rose Bowl... Read full description -
Item #724301THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1978
* Finally captured and arraigned in Florida
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
Near the bottom of page 8 is a two column heading: "Man Is Held in Hunt for Coed Slayer" with photo showing Bundy in a Pensacola courtroom. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item... Read full description -
Item #724302THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1978
* Israel launches Operation Litani
* Israelis military forces invade Lebanon
* Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
* In response for the Coastal Road massacre
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ISRAELIS INVADE LEBANON; LAND, SEA AND AIR UNITS ARE REPORTED IN ACTION"... Read full description -
Item #685652THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1978
* "Animal House" opening day movie advertisement
* John Landis comedy film - Harold Ramis
* Actors John Belushi & Tim Matheson
Page C5 has a full page, poster-like advertisement for the movie "ANIMAL HOUSE" on it's opening day. Nice for display. Also a premiere review... Read full description -
Item #688797MAGAZINE SECTION only of the New York Times, Aug. 6, 1978
* Alcohol & drug addiction in the 70's
* Betty Ford treatment photo
The front cover shows two related photos with heading: "Dual Addiction" Pages 10 & 11 has a report with the same heading and subhead. (see) Photo of Betty Ford and related diagram as well. Coverage... Read full description -
Item #698160THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 24, 1978
* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" discovered
* Best title to be had ? - very rare
The top of page 16 has a four column heading: "Body Count Reaches 5 in Suspected Sex Murders in Chicago Suburb" (see images). Gacy was arrested just two days earlier.
Complete 1st... Read full description -
Item #697261THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1978
* 1978 Gator Bowl incident and dismissal
* Head Coach Woody Hayes infamous punch
* Ohio State Buckeyes college football vs. Clemson
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Hayes of Ohio State Is Dismissed" with a somewhat blurry photo of the infamous punch. (see images)
The front... Read full description -
Item #654668THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1979
* Jack Haley death (1st report)
* Stage - film - movie actor & singer
* "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man fame
The top of page D23 (next to last page) has a two column heading: "Jack Haley, Comic Actor, Dead; Played the Tin Woodman in 'Oz'" with 2 photos. (see) Always... Read full description -
Item #710204THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1979
* "Monty Python's Life of Brian" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* British religious satire comedy film
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Monty Python's Life of Brian"
Page C11 has a 3/5 page advertisement for the opening day of the... Read full description -
Item #719568THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1979
* Pope John Paul II comes to America
* Head of the Catholic Church
The front page has a nice photo of Pope John Paul II standing outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also four column heading: "Throngs Acclaim Pope as He Tours New York; He Visits the Powerful and Talks With the Poor" with... Read full description -
Item #725245THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1979
* Iran Hostage Crisis begins
* Radical Iranian students mob
* United States - U.S. Embassy
* Islamic Revolution fervor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TEHRAN STUDENTS SEIZE U.S. EMBASSY AND HOLD HOSTAGES" with subheads and related... Read full description -
Item #719859THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 19, 1979
* Cambodian photojournalist Dith Pran editorial
* His ordeal escaping the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia
Starting on the front page is a editorial on Dith Pran and his escape from the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia with heading: ... Read full description -
Item #724069THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 16, 1980
* Eric Heiden wins 1st gold medal
* Track speed skating
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Lake Placid, New York
The front page has a one column heading: "Heiden Wins" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More in the sport's section.
Complete with 46 pages, light toning along the central... Read full description -
Item #725118THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1980
* Pre "Miracle on Ice" in Lake Placid
* U.S. Olympic hockey team vs. Norway
* 1980 Winter Olympics round-robin game
The top of the front has a three column photo with small heading: "U.S. Beats Norway in Olympic Hockey"
And page 3 of the sport's section has another three... Read full description
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