Historic Newspapers: Search Results
OREGON STATEMAN, Salem, 1864 Salem is the capital of Oregon, located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River. Salem was founded in 1842 & became the capital of the… more
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, 1877 This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to… more
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, OR, 1880. This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior… more
OREGON WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Pendleton, 1875 Pendleton is an East Oregon town which began in 1851, originally known as Marshall only later to be renamed Pendleton. This is an early issue from five years… more
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, OR, dated from1877. This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare… more
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Nov. 6, 1875 Today Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. A typical newspaper of the day with news, interesting tidbits, and a wealth of… more
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Feb. 16, 1877
* Rare Old West publication
From the capital of Oregon, this issue has various reports from across the country.
Complete in 8 pages, never… more
THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, Oregon, Oct. 18, 1873 An uncommon title from this Western Oregon city, which very briefly served as the state capital. In fact the front page has nearly 3 columns taken up… more
THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, Oregon, March 6, 1885
* Rare old West publication
An uncommon title from this Western Oregon city. Among the articles: "A Bright Outlook for the Pacific Coast" "The… more
THE WEEKLY TIMES, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Oct. 12, 1880
* Rare old West publication
This is the volume 1, number 25 issue of a title which is quite rare, as Gregory's "Union Lit of American… more
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Jan. 10, 1879
* Rare title
* Old West era
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the… more
ASHLAND TIDINGS, Oregon 1880 An uncommon title from a town on the border with California which got its start as a tent city when gold was discovered in the area in the early 1850's.
Four pages,… more
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. 1877 An uncommon and early newspaper from Portland which has a nice engraving in the masthead (see photo). Most of the front page is filled with various news of… more
OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, 1876 An uncommon title from this historic town. Complete in four pages, good condition.
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, March 5, 1866
* Rare old Northwest publication
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting… more
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 16, 1878 The top of the front page has: "The Indian War" "The Outbreak in Oregon and Idaho" which takes three-quarters of a column and has some great detail.
… more
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Nov. 3, 1880
* Rare publication
* Wild old West era
An early issue from Portland, filled with various local and regional news reports of the day along with a… more
THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881
* Rare old West publication
A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.
Eight pages, never bound… more
MISSION MIRROR, San Francisco, Dec. 13, 1879 Printed in the masthead is: "The only Paper Wholly Printed and Published at the Mission, a Locality Containing 20,000 Inhabitants." This would be the… more
THE DEMOCRATIC NEWS, Jacksonville, Oregon, 1870 It is a very rare opportunity for me to be able to offer Oregon newspapers with such an early date. This is a volume two issue with minor edge wear,… more
SALEM DAILY RECORD, Oregon, July 27, 1874 A very rare title as this is a volume issue of a newspaper that existed for just over one year. Gregory notes that only 3 institutions have any holdings,… more
NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, 1875 This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s suffrage… more
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 29, 1878 The front page has; "The Indian War" "Later From Oregon--The Klamath Indians Growing Restless" mentioning in part: "...from Oregon is that the Klamath… more
THE NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, Jan. 26, 1882 This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s… more
DAILY EVENING NEWS, Portland, Oregon, Aug. 12, 1874 Not just an early newspaper from Oregon, but this newspaper seemingly had a brief life, Gregory noting issues were found frsom 1873-4. Gregory… more
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood City, Black Hills, Nov. 24, 1878
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone… more
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 12, 1878 The front page has an article: "The Indian War" The Hostiles Whipped Into the Mountains" concerning the General Howard and the Indian tribes of the… more
* Rare Old West publication
From Northern California, mid-way between Sacramento and the Oregon border.
PRESCOTT MORNING COURIER, Arizona (Territory), July 9, 1887
* Very rare publication
* Wild Old West
From 25 years before Arizona would become a state. Articles include: "The Opium Habit" "Lynching in… more
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, March 29, 1873
* Modoc War - Lava Beds
* Captain Jack fame
The top of the front page has a column headed: "THE MODOCS" "Another Reconnaissance by General… more
AMADOR DISPATCH, Jackson, California, May 15, 1880
* Rare old West publication
Jackson was founded in 1848 at a year-round spring, settled by American pioneers and then gold-seekers upon its… more
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, June 10, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Modoc Indian War, with: "THE MODOCS" "A Cruel Massacre" "A Train of Prisoners Attacked by Oregon… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1874 The front page begins with 1 1/2 columns on: "CONGRESS" "The Modocs and Oregon Settlers" and also on the front page a full column on: "THE INDIAN TROUBLE" with… more
THE WEST COAST SIGNAL, Eureka, California, May 14, 1873
* Rare Old West publication
From this town in Northern California just south of the Oregon border. It was once a lumbering town &… more
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 4, 1873
* Captain Jack execution
* Lava Beds War
* Modoc Indians
The top of page 2 has an article: "Execution of the Modocs" which mentions in… more
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, June 8, 1873
* Rare Old West title
* Modoc Indians war
Page 3 has a report with small column heads: "From The Modoc Country" "Timber Brought into Camp… more
Wild West Collection II - A Broad View - Each set contains a total of 5 issues, one issue each from 5 different old west states, revealing a broad view of this formative period in American history.… more
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