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This listing is for a lot of six original editions of The Detroit News documenting the 1967 Detroit Riot as events unfolded over six consecutive days.
The collection begins with the July 23, 1967 edition published on the day the Detroit uprising began (but printed before/during early events of the riots), followed by five consecutive editions documenting the escalation and response over the following days.
These newspapers were collected and preserved by my father while living in Detroit during that time and have remained together for decades.
Included issues:
Sunday, July 23, 1967
The day the riots began, but printed before/during the early events
* “1,000 Reported Dead in Turkish Quakes”
Monday, July 24, 1967
* “7,000 Troops Guard Detroit; Riot Loss Near $100 Million”
Tuesday, July 25, 1967
* “Snipers Prolong Emergency; Death Toll Climbs to 23”
Wednesday, July 26, 1967
* “Tanks, Troops Battle Snipers on West Side; 12 More Die”
Thursday, July 27, 1967
* “Costliest Riot in History: City Under Control, General Says”
Friday, July 28, 1967
* “Are Snipers Part of Nationwide Plot?”
* “Arsonists Set 2 Stores Afire Despite Tight Security”
Together these six newspapers provide a day-by-day record of one of the most significant events in Detroit’s history.
Condition
These are original newspapers from 1967 and show expected age-related wear, including toning, folds, edge wear, and small tears consistent with vintage newsprint. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and best represent the condition of each newspaper.
An excellent collection for historians, collectors of Detroit memorabilia, civil rights history, journalism, or vintage newspapers.
