Item: Two (2) Original, complete front page sections of the San Francisco Chronicle historic newspapers.
These are genuine, authentic printings from late 1978 documenting one of the most tragic and pivotal weeks in American political and LGBTQ+ history.
Dates & Sections Included:
- Tuesday, November 28, 1978 (Complete Front Page News Section) — Main Headline: "City Hall Murders: MOSCONE, MILK SLAIN — DAN WHITE HELD"
- Thursday, November 30, 1978 (Complete Front Page News Section) — Main Headline: "EXCLUSIVE: DAN WHITE CONFESSES — White Reported To Have Told All"
Condition Report
- Completeness: Includes the complete main front page news sections for both historic dates. All articles, columns, and layout elements within these core sections are fully intact with no clipped stories.
- Aging: The wood-pulp newsprint has aged uniformly to a natural, vintage light cream/tan color. This is standard and expected for authentic 1970s print.
- Flaws/Damage: Please note that there is a small physical tear on the front page of the November 28 issue, located in the right-hand headline directly between the words "To" and "Police". The tear is minor, does not obscure any text, and does not impact readability, but it has been clearly documented in the close-up photo. The rest of the paper and the November 30 issue are free of major folds, brittle edges, or moisture damage.
- Environment: Kept stored flat in a dry, dark, smoke-free home environment.