On the 1929 stock market crash, in the New York Times...

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November 07, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1929

* Stock Market Crash of 1929
* Wall Street anxiety continues
* Best publication to be had ?

The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so front page reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
Given that the stock exchange is in New York City, the "Times" remains one of the most desired of all newspapers on the crash.
A top of the front page has a headline: "STOCKS OFF 5 TO 66 POINTS AS HEAVY SELLING GOES ON; STEEL TOUCHES LOW OF 165" with subheads that include: "Heavy Losses At Opening" "Prices Drop Steadily, but Without Confusion, in 3 Hour Session" "5,914,760 Share Are Sold" and more (see). And the many pages within provide a fascinating glimpse of life during those tumultuous weeks.
Fifty-six pages, some various cutouts on some unrelated inside pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.

Category: The 20th Century