Historic Newspapers: WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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Item #570485ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 6, 1937
* "Gone With The Wind", by Margaret Mitchell, wins Pulitzer Prize
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page:
* Just Normal and Happy Life, Prize-Winning Author's Goal
Tells of the famous 1936 novel written by Margaret Mitchell winning the Pulitzer... Read full description -
Item #698587NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, May 6, 1937
* LZ 129 Hindenburg
* Pride of Nazi Germany
* Famous trip to America
* Day of the disaster
The front page has a very interesting--and uncommon--report of the Hindenburg flying over New York City just hours before its fateful end.
This newspaper was an unusual late afternoon-early evening NYC publication... Read full description -
Item #582703THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1937
* Coney Island amusement park
* Roller coaster mishap - death
This 40 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Schoolboy Killed on Coney Roller Coaster; Falls, Hit by Car as Thrill-Seekers Watch". See photo for text. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #651557THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1937
* Hindenburg rigid airship disaster
* Pride of Nazi Germany
* U.S. hearings begins
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ROSENDAHL IS MYSTIFIED BY THE HINDENBURG FIRE; ADVISED CAPTAIN TO LAND" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #594900THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1937
* King George VI coronation
* Edward VIII
* United Kingdom
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNDREDS HURT AT CORONATION" with subheads that include: "George VI And His Radiant Queen Crowned Amid Scene Of Greatest Pomp, Splendor" and more... Read full description -
Item #583839ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 15, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Muddy Track May Handicap War Admiral in Preakness" and more. This would be the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse.
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Item #221390THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 24, 1937 This 26 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "John D. Rockefeller Dies Suddenly At Age Of 97 In Florida Home" with subhead: "Death Shatters Dream of Famous Philanthropist To Complete Century of Life--Funeral Services Wednesday At Tarrytown, N.Y.".... Read full description -
Item #568547LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 24, 1937 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKEFELLER, SR., SUCCUMBS" "End Comes in 98th Year to Capitalist and Philanthropist" with photo of Rockefeller. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #568539Albany Evening News, Albany, New York, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller... Report on death...
* Oil tycoon...
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Simple Rites Planned for Rockefeller," "Aged Philanthropist Dies Relatively Poor Man in 98th Year," with much more on pages 2... Read full description -
Item #571953THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1937 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include:
* MICKEY COCHRANE IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
* Skull is Fractured When Struck by Ball Thrown by Pitcher 'Bump' Hadley
and more with photo. (see)
This tells of Mickey Cochrane's... Read full description -
Item #704630Golden Gate Bridge Edition of the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 26, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opening
There may not be a better newspaper covering the opening of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge than this, with a full front page photo of the famous bridge. Great for display. More photos and various descriptions on the... Read full description -
Item #562962THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1937
* Golden Gate Bridge opens
* San Francisco Bay California
* Route 1
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* GOLDEN GATES BRIDGE OPENED
* G. H. Blakeley, Vice President of Bethlehem Steel Speaks at Dedication
* ONE OF WORLD'S MARVALS
More related headlines on page 4.... Read full description -
Item #581204ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 28, 1937
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REBEL PLANES BOMB VALENCIA" and "200 Killed in Terrific Attack Before Dawn; British Ship Hit" with smaller subheads.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. -
Item #567748THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1937 This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 24: "Hubbell Adds No. 24 to String" with subheads and box scores.
Tells of New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell 24th victory in a row. This is a record that is still held to this day. He would lose his next game a few days later. Nice to have... Read full description -
Item #656369CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1937
* Memorial Day massacre
* Chicago Police Department
* "Little Steel Strike"
The front page has a great banner headline: "4 DEAD, 90 HURT IN STEEL RIOT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 2 with list of the killed and wounded. Full back page pictorial with... Read full description -
Item #569052THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 1, 1937 This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 12 that inlcude: "Hubbell's Winning Skein Is Snapped by Brooklyn" and more. (s ee)
This tells of New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell 24th victories in a row coming to an end. This is a record that is still... Read full description -
Item #651716THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
Page 25 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART ENDS FIRST LEG OF TRIP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on her 2nd attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance the... Read full description -
Item #222197LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 3, 1937.
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied
* wedding
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page:
"Duke's Voice So Strong It Startles Wedding Guests" with subheads that include: "Ex-Monarch and Mrs.... Read full description -
Item #623591THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1937
* Very early Ronald Reagan
* Beginning on the big screen
* Warner Brothers movies
This is a significant issue for any Ronald Reagan or presidential collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on page 29 under the heading: "News Of The Screen... Read full description -
Item #651672THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1937
* Helmut Hirsch to be executed
* Black front - bombing plot
The front page has a one column heading: "GERMANS EXECUTE HIRSCH, U.S. CITIZEN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #568922THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 6, 1937 This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the 1st page of the sport's section (inside, near the back): "War Admiral Wins by 4 Lengths at Belmont" with subheads that include: "EQUALS U.S. RECORD FOR MILE, HALF" and more. (see)
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #568111THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1937
* Birth Control approved by the AMA
* American Medical Association
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "U.S. Medicine Committed to Birth Control" "A.M.A. Reserves Its Long Opposition to Contraceptives" and more.
Tells... Read full description -
Jean Harlow's burial...
Item #661616THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937 The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood... Read full description -
Item #651651THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1937
* Sir Robert Laird Borden death (1st report)
* Canadian lawyer and politician
* Eighth Prime Minister of Canada
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "SIR ROBERT BORDEN IS DEAD IN OTTAWA" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages,... Read full description -
Item #568110THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 11, 1937
* Newton Steel Company
* Labor strike of 1937
* Monroe, Michigan
This 36 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "200 Citizen Police Rout Monroe Pickets in Battle with Tear Gas Bombs and Clubs; Plant Reopened After 14-Day Shut-Down" with subheads... Read full description -
Item #568924THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 1937 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Amelia Makes Hop Across the Sahara" "Starts Early to Cover 1,000 miles Before Heat of Day".
This was one of the legs in a attempt to fly around the World whic h never happened (finished). She would try... Read full description -
Item #566477THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 14, 1937 This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 15 that include: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers in Nightcap, Which Is Called to Make Train..." and more with box scores. Nice to have in this NYC title.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and tear,... Read full description -
Item #708930THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1937
* Partition Plan for Palestine cancelled
* Jewish State - Arabs objects
Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Plan to Divide Palestine Reported Dropped Because of Arab and Jewish Opposition" (see) 1st report coverage on the cancellation on the implementation of the... Read full description -
Item #698498CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1937
* Women's Day Massacre in Youngstown, Ohio
* Steel Workers Organizing Committee riot
* Police treatment of steelworkers' wives
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline for display: "13 SHOT IN OHIO STEEL RIOT" with subheads. (see images) More on page 8.
Complete 1st section... Read full description -
Item #578302LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 21, 1937
* Bilbao Basques Spain captured
* Franco-troops - France
This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bilbao Taken, Rebel Troops Press Ahead".
This tells of the Franco-Troops conquering Bilbao Basques, Spain.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor... Read full description -
Item #692417THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1937
* Roman Catholic Church - publications
* Vatican City - Pope Pius XI - Rome
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich resistance
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "18 Catholic Printing Shops Reported Seized by Nazis" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in... Read full description -
Item #582761LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 22, 1937
* Joe Louis to win World Boxing Heavyweight title (day of)* James Braddock - pre fight reporting
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7: "JOE LOUIS FAVORED IN PRE-FIGHT DOPE IN CHICAGO TONIGHT" and "Negro Believed to Pack to Much Wallop for Aged... Read full description -
Item #594765THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 23, 1937
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title* James Braddock in defeat
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo.... Read full description -
Item #655797CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1937
* Little Steel Strike - labor
* Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
* Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CIO GRIP ON STEEL SMASHED" with subheads. (See) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... Read full description -
Item #651663THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1937
* Robert George Irwin arrested
* Artist - sculptor - mental patient
* Veronica Gedeon - Easter murders
The front page has a one column heading: "IRWIN FLOWN HERE; BOASTS OF KILLINGS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of Irwin. Always nice to have notable events in... Read full description -
Item #651710THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1937
* Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation founded
* Abstract art - paintings - future museum
The front page has a one column heading: "GUGGENHEIM FUND FOR ART IS SET UP" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with 2 related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Item #686731THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937
* Reverend Martin Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS FINALLY PUT NIEMOELLER IN JAIL" with subheads that include: "Accuse Pastor of Slandering... Read full description -
Item #649339THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1937
* George Gershwin death
* American music composer
the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGE GERSHWIN, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads. More on page 20 with: "GERSHWIN CAUSED NEW JAZZ VALUES" with photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of American composer and pianist, George... Read full description -
Item #651654THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1937
* Alice Salomon death w/ photo (1st report)
* German social reformer - social work pioneer
* Berlin, Germany - Nazis - Third Reich
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "DR. ALICE SALOMON EXPELLED BY REICH" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... Read full description -
Item #586850FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 15, 1937
* Sullivan, Indiana
* Glendora Coal company
* Baker mine explosion (early 1st report)
This 16 page newspaper one column headings on the front page:
"4 Men Burned, 20 Are Trapped In Mine Blast" and "Explosion Occurs 2 Miles From Entrance; Wives, Relatives... Read full description -
Item #659651THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Over the Pacific Ocean - Fred Noonan
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "EARHART SEEKERS ENDURE FIERCE SUN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the... Read full description -
Item #721174THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1937.
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano sentence upheld
* New York City gangster - mob boss
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Search over the Pacific Ocean - Fred Noonan
The front page has a one column heading: "LUCIANA CONVICTION UPHELD ON APPEAL" with subhead. (see images)
Page 2 has... Read full description -
Item #656946CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Lost over the Pacific Ocean
* Search ending - dead ?
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NAVY HUNT FOR AMELIA EARHART TO END TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier. The search would officially end on this day. Always nice... Read full description -
Item #649336THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, July 19, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Lost over the Pacific Ocean
* Search officially ends - dead ?
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Earhart Search Ended by Navy After 16 Days" (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier.
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning... Read full description -
Item #677059THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 20, 1937
* Marchese Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Radiotelegraph inventor
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MARCONI IS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK", "Wireless Inventor Succumbs at His Home in Rome at the Age of 63", "HIS... Read full description -
Item #709863THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1937
* Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Wireless telegraphy inventor
The front page has one column headings that include: "MARCONI IS DEAD OF HEART ATTACK", "Wireless Inventor Succumbs at His Home in Rome at the Age of 63" "HIS CAREER STARTED AT 21" "He Patented His... Read full description -
Item #651699THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1937
* Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Wireless telegraphy inventor
The front page has a one column heading: "MARCONI MOURNED BY ENTIRE WORLD" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with nice pictorial.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #579071THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1937.
* Marchese Guglielmo Marconi death
* Radiotelegraph inventor
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MARCONI MOURNED BY ENTIRE WORLD
* Body Lies in State in Royal Academy in Rome--50,000 Pay Tributes to Inventor
* FUNERAL... Read full description -
Item #622746NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1937
* Scottsboro Boys case
* Andy Wright sentence
The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTSBORO JURORS GIVE 99-YEAR TERM" with subheads that include: "Wright Sentenced at Once in Case in Which Alabama Barred Execution" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44... Read full description -
Item #653088THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1937
* Guglielmo Marconi burial (1st report)
* Wireless telegraphy inventor
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "MARCONI BURIED; 300,000 PAY HONOR" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
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