Collection of vintage The Daily News newspapers and newspaper sections from Longview, Washington documenting Mount St. Helens before, during and after the historic 1980 eruption, along with later follow-up issues.

This lot contains material from 16 different dates spanning March 1980 through the 20th anniversary in May 2000. Several pieces are partial newspapers or individual sections rather than complete editions.

Together they provide a fascinating chronological look at local reporting from the communities closest to Mount St. Helens.

Dates Represented

• March 28, 1980
• March 31, 1980
• April 1, 1980
• May 19, 1980
• May 20, 1980
• May 21, 1980
• May 24, 1980
• May 29, 1980
• May 30, 1980
• June 11, 1980
• June 28, 1980
• July 23, 1980
• August 8, 1980
• August 16, 1982
• August 26, 1982
• May 18, 2000

The Daily News received the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Local, General or Spot News Reporting for its coverage of the Mount St. Helens disaster, adding wonderful regional journalism history to this collection.

Condition

• As found in great overall vintage condition. 
• Many are partial newspapers/sections and should not be considered complete editions. 
• Expected vintage paper wear may include toning, folds, bends, edge and corner wear and occasional small imperfections from age and storage. 
• No overwhelming or foul odors. 
• Please review photos for the individual pieces and their condition.

From the tense weeks before the eruption through the aftermath and decades-later remembrance, this collection preserves the story as local readers experienced it. Browse our other vintage newspapers, regional history and ephemera for more pieces of the past.

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