Historic Newspapers: India and Ghandi
Shop our selection of original historic newspapers with coverage of items of Indian interest, particularly Ghandi.
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Item #689309THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma returns to India
* Round Table Conference in London
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI WARNS INDIA TO BE READY TO FIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from the Gandhi-Irwin Pact negotiations... Read full description -
Item #580084THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI... Read full description -
Item #618676THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Movement for India's independence (salt tax)
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI LISTS TERMS FOR PEACE IN INDIA" "Says Viceroy Will Hear No More of Civil Disobedience if He Will Satisfy "Simple Needs"" and more. (see)
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Item #644192THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 16, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Fight for India's independence
* The Mahatma
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI FEARS DEFEAT, WAR"(see) Coverage on the Second Round Table Conference in London.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages,... Read full description -
Item #643100THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Siege of Solapur, Maharashtra, India
* Indian Independence Movement
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Crush Sholapur Revolt; Native Rule Is Short Lived; Arrest Six, Gandhists Flee" with subhead. (see)
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Item #172094HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24,1857 The front page features 1/2 page illustration of "Militia-Day" with accompanying article. Inside illustration of "Sreenath alias Nena Sahib" and "The Latest Paris Fall Fashions" (dresses). Inside almost double page map of "A Chart in Relief of British India" with the... Read full description -
Item #699329CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends - Dandi, India
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "GANDHI'S SALT REVOLT STIRS UP RIOTS IN INDIA" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images)
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Item #580415THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.
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Item #642956THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI RESTS, WORN BY CONSTANT STRAIN" "Indian Leader's Nerves Frayed--Campaign of Disobedience Spreads Over the Country" "He... Read full description -
Item #671860THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO SPREAD HIS GOSPEL BY AUTO" "Abandons Collection of Salt at Dandi to Begin Whirlwind Tour of Gujarat Villages" and more. (see)... Read full description -
Item #614841PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, March 27, 1931
* Kanpur, India riots (Cawnpore)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The front page has one column headings: "GANDHI MAKES NEW PLEA FOR END OF REVOLT" "Hindu Leader Condemns Riots by Youth League" Coverage on the riots at Kanpur, India involving Mahatma Gandhi.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #712213THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) begins
* Dandi, India
The top of page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI ON MARCH CHALLENGES ARREST" "Upper India Demonstrates as Nationalists Open Campaign for Independence" "British Troops On... Read full description -
Item #677341CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence
* New Satyagraha against tax on salt
* Famous salt march to Dandi begins (1st report)
The top of page 5 has a one column photo of a younger Gandhi with heading: "Begins March" (see)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in... Read full description -
Item #711843THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. March 4, 1931
* Gandhi-Irwin Pact reached (early 1st report)
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin - India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MAHATMA GANDHI AND IRWIN SIGN TRUCE IN INDIA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along... Read full description -
Item #681436CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1932
* Poona Act agreement settled - India
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
The front page has a five column heading: "India Celebrates Gandhi's Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small... Read full description -
Item #667146SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - India riots
* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests
The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front... Read full description -
Item #673413CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends
* Dandi, India
The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi Defies Britain; Makes Salt in India" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high... Read full description -
Item #172110HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19,1857 Front half-page illustration of "General Sir Henry Havelock at the Head of His Staff." Inside two illustrations of dogs including "The Great American Dog, 'Prince' and 'Bill' the London Fire-Escape Dog." Two illustrations pertaining to "Travel Notes in Bible Lands"... Read full description -
Item #573551THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma arrested
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire... Read full description -
Item #714990THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1919 Page 3 has: "INDIA AND EGYPT STILL TURBULENT- Troops in Great Eastern Empire Fire on Mobs - 200 Casualties at Amritsar", with a few addition paragraphs of text which tell of the atrocities related to the Jallianwala massacre.
WWI-themed reports along with period advertising is found throughout.
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Item #600784THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins
The front page has two column headlines that include: "India Grants Gandhi's Request To Begin Fast Inside Jail" and more. Coverage on the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #644109THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi visits London
* Kingsley Hall radio speech
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI IN RADIO PLEA ASKS AMERICA TO AID" "India Shows World Way to Peace in Her Non-Violent Struggle for Freedom, He Says" and more. Complete text of his speech on page... Read full description -
Item #581046THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 28, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INDIA'S BATTLE WILL CONTINUE, GANDHI WARNS", "Thousands Gather To Pay Him Homage", "Woman Crushed to Death as Bombay Throngs Fight to See... Read full description -
Item #614842THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
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Item #698496CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 1, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi arrested
* Civil disobedience movement
* Ahmedabad, India
The front page has a one column heading: "Britain Seizes Gandhi as New Revolt Flares" (see images)
Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, minor wear with a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition. -
Item #580007THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light... Read full description -
Item #618514THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Resistance is the only answer ?
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI DECLARES FAITH IN RESISTANCE" "He Says if India Has to Go Through Civil War Agonies It Won't Be New Thing" and more. (see)
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Item #618752THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56... Read full description -
Item #648457THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1932
* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Emil Carlsen death (1st report)
* American Impressionist painter
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI SENT TO JAIL; PARTY TO BE BANNED; ALL INDIA QUITS WORK" with subheads. (see) lengthy text.
Page 21 has a one column heading: ... Read full description -
Item #651873THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set) Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo),... Read full description -
Item #569073THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 11, 1942 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Casualties Rise as Riots, Strikes in India Spread to All Parts of Nation" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little spine &... Read full description -
Item #172468HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1861 The front page shows: "The 'Lady Davis', Two Guns, Captain Enger, Ship of War of the Southern Confederacy" and "Rhode Island Artillery Landing from the Steamer 'Bienville' at Washington Arsenal...".
Inside has several full page prints including: "Colonel... Read full description -
Item #177640HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W.... Read full description -
Item #623525THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766 A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on:... Read full description -
Item #723287THE DETROIT NEWS, January 26, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
* Jawaharlal Nehru
Page 59 has a one column heading: "India Cuts Dominion Tie to King" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
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Item #725447THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1940
* Muhammad Ali Jinnah speech
* Separate Muslim homeland
* Partition of British India prelude
* India and Pakistan independence
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "DIVISION OF INDIA URGED BY MOSLEM" with subheads. (see images) Prelude to the partition of the British Indian Empire... Read full description -
Item #725518THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma Journey to Bombay
* Second Round Table Conference
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Crowds Strew Flowers in Rain for Gandhi As He Leaves Simla to Sail Today for London" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Item #610770THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.
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Item #667199THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.
An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is... Read full description -
Item #707093THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 11, 1804 Page 2 begins with a nice report concerning the death of Alexander Hamilton, noting in part: "...intelligence which may be considered of most important in them respects the death of General Hamilton...He died on the 12 of July...in consequence of a wound received in a duel on... Read full description -
Item #689163THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. Accompanying this map is a nice and detailed article on Jamaica which describes it geographically, gives a bit of history on... Read full description -
Item #704974THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773
* Captain James Cook
* North America map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn,... Read full description -
Item #569071THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders... Read full description -
Item #582518TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "FAST UNTO DEATH IS TODAY INAUGURATED BY MAHATMA GANDHI" and more (see photos). Tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail.
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Item #648927FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 3 & 4, 1947
* Partition of India
* Mountbatten Plan
The front page of the June 3rd issue has a one column heading: "Dominion Status For India Soon, British Declare" with subhead. (see) The June 4th issue has a follow-up report with a one column heading also on the front page: "Promises India... Read full description -
Item #580405THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on... Read full description -
Item #674573FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 24, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
The front page has a one column heading: "First President Being Elected By India Today" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
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Item #657093CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 26, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
The front page has a five column headline: "Britain Orders Freedom for Gandhi" with subheads and small photo of Gandhi. Another photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32... Read full description -
Item #721807CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1932
* Mumbai (Bombay), India race riots
* Muslims vs. Hindus groups
The front page has a one column heading: "64 Are Killed in India race Riot; 650 Hurt" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Item #718670THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1931
* India independence movement
* Hanging of anti-colonial revolutionaries
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "INDIAN EXECUTIONS STUN THE CONGRESS", with subheads: "MARTIAL ALREADY DECLARED", "Flag at Half Staff Over Meeting Place... Read full description
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