Periodicals Collection

A Newspaper Stand, 1900 (b / w photo)
5890553 A Newspaper Stand, 1900 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: [A Newspaper Stand.]); eMuseum of the City of New York; American

R. W. Justice, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
R. W. Justice, 1918-1922

The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922

Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922

The pageant, "The star of Ethiopia, " in Philadelphia, 1916-08

The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: T. H. Green
The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York State tennis champion, 1918-1922

Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. November Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players; Vol. 1, No. 3; November 1918; Cover page

March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922

Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. 1918-1922

Thanksgiving Crusader Magazine; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race. [Cover page], 1918-1922

On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly Distric, 1918-1922

The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922

From the pageant: "The star of Ethiopia", 1915-12

The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922

The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922

Sir Richard Steele, pseud

Blind news dealer, P. J. McNulty at his stand at the north east corner of 3rd Avenue
5890539 Blind news dealer, P.J

Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine (engraving)
964846 Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration for the Universal Magazine)

A Characteristic sidewalk newsstand in New York City, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
5052318 A Characteristic sidewalk newsstand in New York City, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co

The Burr McIntosh Monthly, 1903-10 (colour litho)
2634672 The Burr McIntosh Monthly, 1903-10 (colour litho) by Mucha

Workers in Morse ship yard, front cover of the Morse Dry Dock Dial
615413 Workers in Morse ship yard, front cover of the Morse Dry Dock Dial, January 1918 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Acta Diurna (Daily Acts or Daily Public Records). The first proto-newspaper, ca 131 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo della Civilta Romana

The London Gazette, 1674. Found in the Collection of British Library

Nieuwe Tijdingen (Antwerp Gazette), 1622. Found in the Collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Gent

La Gazette (Gazette de France), 1631. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Gazzetta: Dalmatia & Albania, 2 Soldo, Republic of Venice. (Reverse), 1684. Private Collection

Aviso. Relation oder Zeitung. Title page of the first edition, 1609. Found in the Collection of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek

Emile Girardin
EMILE DE GIRARDIN French journalist associated with many periodicals including Le petit Journal. Date: 1806 - 1881

Aboriginal boat beached - two aboriginal men paddling a simi
An aboriginal boat is beached in the foreground with two aboriginal men paddling a similar boat in the background. Date: 1803

Aboriginal man from New Holland (Australia)
An aboriginal man from New Holland (Australia) carrying a spear and shield. has paint markings on his face and body. Date: 1803

Charles Knight (1791-1873) English author and publisher of cheap illustrated books and periodicals. Wood engraving 1867

Bystander readers around the world
Page from the Bystander showing people around the world reading the magazine which ran from 1903 to 1940. Date: 1927

Girl reading The Bystander magazine, WWI
Studio photographic portrait of a young girl dressed in a white dress holding a copy of The Bystander magazine

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Periodicals have a rich and fascinating history, dating back to ancient times. One of the earliest examples is Acta Diurna, also known as Daily Acts or Daily Public Records, which emerged around 131 BC. These early publications provided valuable information to the public, setting the foundation for what would become modern newspapers. In more recent history, they have been shaped by influential figures like Sir Richard Steele. His contributions revolutionized journalism in the 18th century and laid the groundwork for contemporary news reporting. The visual aspect has always played a crucial role in captivating readers' attention. From frontispiece illustrations in magazines such as Universal Magazine to colorful lithographs featured on covers like The Burr McIntosh Monthly, these artistic elements added depth and allure to printed materials. Newsstands have long been an integral part of urban landscapes worldwide. P. J. McNulty's blind news dealer stand at the north-east corner of 3rd Avenue stands as a testament to how these vendors have served communities throughout time. Photographs from different eras provide glimpses into historical moments surrounding periodicals. A characteristic sidewalk newsstand captured in New York City circa 1903 showcases how these structures were embedded within daily life during that era. Looking further back into history reveals iconic publications such as The London Gazette (1674), Nieuwe Tijdingen (Antwerp Gazette) from 1622, and La Gazette de France (1631). These early examples demonstrate how governments utilized periodicals to disseminate official information and shape public opinion. Even beyond Europe's borders, periodicals held significant importance. Gazzetta: Dalmatia & Albania from 1684 serves as evidence of Republic of Venice's efforts to communicate with its territories through printed media. Lastly, we see workers depicted on the front cover of Morse Dry Dock Dial—a publication dedicated specifically to shipyard employees—an example highlighting how specialized industries had their own periodicals to cater to their unique interests and needs.