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Where can I get a copy of the front page of a newspaper suitable for framing?

ProQuest (formerly UMI):

  • ProQuest, Page Print Dept. (Open 8-5:30 Eastern Standard Time)
  • 789 East Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • (800) 521-3042.
    • 18" x 24" $69.95 (unframed) $129.95 (framed)
    • 13" x 19" $54.95 (unframed) $110.95 (framed)
    • 11" x 17" $44.95 (unframed) $89.95 (framed)
  • takes 2 1/2 to 3 weeks - rush requests are available. Prints are not returnable.
  • Page Prints web page.
  • (updated 11-2007)

Library of Congress:

  • Library of Congress Photoduplication Service. (202) 707-5640.
  • Will provide estimate (around $40). Takes about 4 weeks.

Web possibilities:

For a copy of the actual newspaper, try:

  • Historic Newspaper Archives Dept. M-72, 1582 Hart St. Rahway, NJ 07065
    (800)221-3221 (201)381-2332 in NJ
    http://www.historicnewspaper.com/
    Newspaper only = $39.50 (includes shipping) Newspaper and leatherette showcase = $75 + shipping
  • The Washington Post, Back Copy Department
    1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20071.
    (202) 334-7239
    Only the last six months available.
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