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Large vintage and antique newspaper collection offered as one lot! This is a wonderful assortment of historical newspapers, local Oregon history, special editions, anniversary issues, and newspaper reproductions. A great collection for newspaper collectors, Oregon history enthusiasts, researchers, scrapbookers, and vintage ephemera lovers.
The collection includes newspapers and special editions from Corvallis, Portland, Salem, and other locations, with dates ranging from the early 1900s through the 1980s.
Highlights include:
* Multiple original Oregon Journal issues from January 1928, including January 4, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 31, plus February 1 and 5, 1928
* Corvallis Gazette-Times and Daily Gazette-Times issues and special editions from 1916 through the 1980s
* Catholic Sentinel issues, including January 19, 1939; July 25, 1946; and a Diamond Jubilee edition from April 21, 1937
* Benton County Courier, August 3, 1920
* Oregon Journal, January 18, 1928, and other historical issues
* Oregon Statesman and Statesman Journal editions from 1976
* Corvallis centennial and anniversary stories, including the June 26, 1957 centennial coverage and the Corvallis 125th anniversary special edition from March 19, 1989
* Oregon State University-related newspaper material from April 28, 1982
* A Brooklyn Daily Eagle dated October 24, 1929, believed to be a later reproduction and still wrapped in plastic
* A Boston Post dated April 21, 1906, believed to be a reproduction
* A Pittsburgh newspaper reproduction relating to the 1906 earthquake and fire
* A World War II-era newspaper reproduction relating to the end of the war
* Additional Oregon newspapers, anniversary features, and local historical stories
Includes pages with comics and advertisements
Condition: Vintage paper with age-appropriate yellowing, folds, creases, and some edge wear, small tears, or other minor imperfections. Overall, the collection appears to be in good condition for its age. Some items contain only the front several pages rather than a complete newspaper. Some editions are believed to be reproductions, as noted above; please review all photos carefully.
You will receive the entire pictured collection as one lot. The exact number of individual papers and inserts has not been counted. This is a large, heavy group weighing approximately 8 pounds before packaging.
A great opportunity to purchase a substantial collection of Oregon newspaper history in one lot. Sold as found, as pictured. Please use the photographs as part of the description.
Please note: Newspapers are fragile and will be packed carefully to help protect them during shipping.
