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Lot #30: Original Aug 12 1965 San Francisco Chronicle - Watts Riots - Pages 1-24

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$1.00

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Location:

North 24th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116

Pickup:

Mon, February 23 2026 Category A: 09:45 AM - 01:45 PM

24-page original section of the San Francisco Chronicle from August 12, 1965. This is a premier historical artifact capturing the first day of reporting on the Watts Riots (Watts Rebellion) in Los Angeles. Key Historical Content: Lead Story: Dramatic "NEGROES vs. COPS" headline covering the spark of the L.A. Riots. Vietnam War: Extensive mid-section coverage including "Unofficial War Story" and reports on U.S. aircraft shot down. Civil Rights Era: Coverage of the S.F. Poverty Council and local racial tensions. Early Medicare: Features a "New! Medicare Guide" advertisement, printed just weeks after the program was signed into law. Bay Area History: Front-page photo and story on the "Strange Night of Lightning" over the Golden Gate. Condition & Completeness: This listing includes pages 1 through 24, providing the full context of the day's news, including the "continued on page..." jump stories and period-correct advertising. The paper shows natural age-related toning (yellowing) and minor edge wear consistent with its 60-year age, but remains legible and intact. Dimensions: Standard broadsheet size. A must-have for collectors of Civil Rights history, Black Americana, or 1960s journalism. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, February 23 2026 Category A: 09:45 AM - 01:45 PM

Pickup Location:  North 24th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116 View Map (opens in new window)


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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM UTC

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Sunday, February 22, 2026 between 4:15:00 AM and 4:24:00 AM UTC

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Feb 17, 2026, 1:26:08 AM

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