Sold For $9,493
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UPDATE: A complete inventory list prepared by the consignor is available here.
Amazing, comprehensive archive of over 950 newspapers covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, originating from all over the United States, mostly from different towns. The vast majority date to November 22, 1963, or November 23, 1963, with a few from later in the week (representing the first time that paper went to print), covering Oswald's arrest and murder. Capturing the national shock and local reactions to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination from across America, this impressive collection offers a unique window into the breadth and diversity of American reportage on November 22, 1963, and the days that followed. Beyond front-page headlines, the collection preserves varied perspectives on Lee Harvey Oswald and the unfolding aftermath, making it an unparalleled resource for historians and collectors alike.
In addition to the typical slate of premiere, nationally-read newspapers—the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune—the archive offers rare glimpses of local reports from Anytown, USA, as seen in issues of the Alton Evening Tribune, Chillicothe Express, Chippewa Herald Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Durango Herald, Fitchburg Sentinel, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Humboldt Standard, Joplin Globe, Kokomo Tribune, Lenoir News-Topic, Miles City Star, Mesa Tribune, Nashville Banner, Palo Alto Times, Portland Evening Express, Roswell Daily Record, Sarasota Journal, Schenectady Gazette, Spokane Daily Chronicle, Stamford Advocate, Torrington Register, Wichita Beacon, and Youngstown Vindicator.
Most of the papers offer standard, front-page headlines breathlessly describing the tragic events of November 22nd: "President Kennedy Assassinated!," "Kennedy Slain on Dallas Street," "Kennedy Assassinated: Texas Governor Wounded," "President Kennedy Killed by Sniper in Dallas, Texas," "Kennedy Assassinated; Johnson Takes Oath," "President Is Slain," "Sniper's Bullet Kills President," "Kennedy Dead by Assassin's Shot in Dallas," "President Kennedy Slain During Dallas Parade," "President Slain, Nation Mourns," "President Kennedy Murdered by Sniper During Dallas Motorcade," "Kennedy Dead: Bullet in Brain Proves Fatal," and "Sniper Kills President."
Others offer interesting, more obscure interpretations of the news, often related to JFK's killer; depending on the news outlet, Oswald is described as a "Communist," "Ex-Marine," or, simply, "Man." Among the Oswald-focused headlines are: "Johnson New President: Castro Pal Charged with Kennedy's Assassination," "Man, 24, Charged in Assassination," "President's Killer Seized in Dallas—LBJ Sworn In," "JFK Assassinated; Hold Castro Partisan," "President Kennedy Slain; Assassin Eludes Dragnet," "Accused Assassin Says He's in Communist Party," "Man Accused in JFK Death," "Oswald Charged in Kennedy Slaying; Johnson Calls for National Unity," and "Ex-Marine Is Charged as Assassin of Kennedy."
In overall very good to fine condition.
Although we have spot-checked the list and believe it to be as accurate as possible, RR Auction has not done a comprehensive one-for-one accounting of the lot versus the list. Due to the overwhelming size of this collection, it will be sold as is and no returns will be accepted. Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or call us with specific inquiries.
