Newspaper question, city of publication as a factor of value

I have newspapers headlining historical events including the end of WW2, and the assassinations of JFK and Johh Lennon. I realize their values are bound to vary by many factors but the one I'm curious about presently is the city of publication. These are all Mobile, AL newspapers, prompting me to wonder what, if any, difference that makes in desirability among the nation-wide market (e.g. Ebay). All other factors presumed equal, do small-city press issues of major historical events tend to sell for more or less than those of major metros like L.A., N.Y. or Chicago, or is there any consistent trend in this regard?

 

Welcome, Audrey. I'm just talking off the top of my head, but have to think news accounts from papers that are considered 'papers of record', like the NY & LA Times, would be more collectable. There would also be more people out there who live or have lived in those places than in Mobile, who might have a sentimental interest as well. But the content would also come into play. For example, I think accounts of events in the history of civil rights given from a Southern point of view have historical importance. Just my random thoughts. We'll see what others have to say.

 

if I was looking for the JFK assassination ....I'd want a Dallas paper.

 

Exactly.

 

I agree. Unless the event actually occurred in Mobile, it's most likely that the local paper was printing reportage from a larger organization, like UPI or AP, which many other "local newspapers" would also print. If the articles have a local byline (written by a local reporter with a local angle on the story,) that might be different.

 

Somebody who was interested in what was happening in Mobile at the same time as these great/large events were occurring might be interested also.

 

You mean to look at the rest of the paper? That's a good point, luckily I do have these whole papers.

 

Yes, that's what I meant.

 

Hi,
The Library of Congress has a copy of every newspaper that is published. It is preserved using antacid and club soda. It is also microfilmed. I have used the mixture for years to stabilize newspaper clippings that I want to save.
The ones I started to save in the 1950s are still as fresh as when they were printed. Use equal mounts of an antacid and club soda. Let the paper soak for a while, hang and let dry. Brush off any extra white powder and keep them.
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