Historic Newspapers: Search Results

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 30, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848 

* Rare antebellum publication
* 12 years prior to Civil War outbreak

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806  The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the… more

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 28, 1821 

* Florida officially in United States possession

The front page has an historic report concerning Florida which begins: "Florida, at length,… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 6, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, March 31, 1849 

* Early California gold rush report
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida

A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper… more

THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 9, 1854 

* Rare from pre Civil War South

A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely… more

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1781  Near the back is a full page with a very nice & detailed: "Description of West Florida", which at that time was the present-day panhandle of Florida west to… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Jan. 29, 1848 

* Rare antebellum publication
* 13 years prior to Civil War outbreak

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before… more

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 27, 1934 

* Claude Neal Negro lynching
* Marianna, Jackson County, Florida

The front page has a one column heading: "Lynch Negro In Florida as Girl's Slayer"… more

STAR OF FLORIDA, Tallahassee, Middle Florida, Oct. 20, 1841

* Rare antebellum publication

We have had a few titles from Florida before the Civil War, but this is more rare than the others.… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 27, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1926

* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster (early reporting)

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "75 REPORTED DEAD IN MIAMI; HURRICANE SWEEPS COAST;… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, August 29, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, September 2, 1854  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1947

* Coelophysis dinosaurs skeletons discoveries
* Ghost Ranch, New Mexico
* DC-3 crashes in Florida swamp

The top of the front page a has two column heading:… more

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 10, 1821  Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "General Jackson" which is his address to the citizens of Florida in which he announces the… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 24, 1846 

* Rare antebellum title

A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, 1848  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly rare are those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 18, 1847 

* Rare pre-Civil War title
* Mexican War

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 23, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, July 1, 1848 

* Rare antebellum publication
* Pre Civil War South

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before… more

THE WORLD, New York City, June 12, 1923 

* Long Key, Florida whale shark capture

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Harpoon, 50 Shots, 12-Hour Fight Subdue 20-Ton Shark In… more

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1810

* Samuel Barron death
* United States Navy
* West Florida secession ?

 Page 3 has a black-bordered report of the death of Commodore… more

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, January 31, 1862 

* Cedar Keys Florida
* Civil War map

The front page has a Civil War map headed: "Cedar Keys and Its Railroad Connection to Fernandina, Florida".… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, Dec. 19, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 12, 1839  

* Second Seminole War - Florida

Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to… more

THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, July 18, 1887  Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the… more

NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 6, 1821  

* Cession of Florida from Spain to United States

Over half of page 2 is taken up with what is known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1931 

* Richard & Charles Smoke lynching 
* Blountstown, Florida 

This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 16: "TWO NEGROES KILLED BY MOB IN… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824  

* Development of Florida beginning

The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is:… more

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847 

* Rare antebellum title
* Mexican War

Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here… more

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, February 20, 1938

* War Admiral's 1st win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida

Near the bottom of the front page of this… more

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, February 14, 1862

* Cedar Keys, Florida
* Port Royal, South Carolina

This genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham… more

FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 17, 1846  

* Rare antebellum publication

A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is… more

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, July 14, 1818  

* Capture of Pensacola
* Spanish West Florida
* General Andrew Jackson 
* First Seminole War

Page 2 has a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Capture of… more

THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 25, 1819  Included within is the historic Adams-Onis Treaty in which Spain ceded to East Florida to the United States & renounces any claims to West Florida… more

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839  Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1899

* Carrabelle, Florida
* Hurricane disaster
* Lanark Village destroyed
 
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "THIRTEEN VESSELS… more

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 15, 1826

* Florida Territory elections for 1st time

Page 3 has a historic report reading, in full:

* An election is to be… more

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 25, 1992

* Hurricane Andrew hits Miami, Florida
* Category 5 Atlantic Ocean storm disaster

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Hurricane Lashes… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1765  

* Early New Orleans (New Spain)
* Under Spanish not French rule
* Female convicts sent to Florida

Page 2 has a report noting: "...informed the… more

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 3, 1859  

* Early Sand Key Lighthouse illustration

The front page has a print of: "Hon. John F. Potter, of Wisconsin" with an article on him.
Among the other… more

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 12, 1910

* USS Florida (BB-30) launching
* United States Navy battleship
* Brooklyn Navy Yard - New York

The top of the front page has a banner heading:… more

THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, March 22, 1862 

* Rare Union occupation title
* Battle of Hampton Roads
* Monitor vs. Merrimac... Ironclads naval battle

Here is an interesting… more

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938

* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap

The top of the front page of this… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 15, 1785  Page 2 has news: "...from St. Augustine, in East Florida." noting: "They give a melancholy account of the situation of the few setters who remained on… more

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 4, 1901

* Great fire of 1901
* Jacksonville, Florida 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AWFUL HAVOC OF FIRE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly… more