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1964 Original GWU Newspaper Sheet featuring Jerry West ChapStick Ad, Lynda Bird Johnson Campaign Feature & Vintage DC Ephemera
Up for sale is an authentic, original full newspaper sheet from The University Hatchet (George Washington University, Washington, D.C.), dated November 24, 1964 (Vol. 61, No. 11).
Rather than cutting out individual clippings, this complete original page has been left entirely intact, offering a fantastic blend of vintage NBA basketball advertising, mid-1960s presidential history, and local Washington D.C. culture.
Key Highlights & Features:
1. Vintage Jerry West ChapStick Ad (Bottom Right):
Features NBA Legend & Hall of Famer Jerry West in his L.A. Lakers uniform alongside a photo of him fishing.
Includes his quote endorsement: "Whether it's fishing or basketball season, I always carry Chap Stick..."
2. Lynda Bird Johnson Feature Article:
Front-page coverage detailing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, attending classes at GWU while traveling on the "Lady Bird Special" whistle-stop campaign train through the South.
3. Classic 1960s Advertising & Local D.C. History:
Old Spice After Shave Lotion print advertisement featuring a classic 1960s graphic layout.
Local D.C. venue ads including The Brickskeller (famous historic D.C. tavern), The Sixth House, G.W. Delicatessen, and Keystone Pharmacy.
Campus announcements, letter to the editor regarding the student draft constitution, and local student activity reports.
Condition Notes:
Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition for a 1964 newsprint publication.
Paper Quality: Has natural, uniform age-toning/yellowing consistent with 1960s newsprint.
Folds: Features original center fold/crease as issued and minor handling creases along margins. Edges are intact with light wear.
No Cutouts: Uncut and complete as pictured. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition.
Item Specifics
Subject: Jerry West / LA Lakers / NBA / Lynda Bird Johnson / GWU
Type of Item: Original College Newspaper Page / Vintage Ad Ephemera
Publication Name: The University Hatchet (George Washington University)
Date of Issue: November 24, 1964
Vol. / Issue: Vol. 61, No. 11
Format: Full Uncut Newspaper Page / Sheet
Dimensions: Standard 1960s Broadsheet Newspaper Size (approx. 15" x 22")
Year: 1964
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
