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New York Tribune Collection

"The New York Tribune: A Chronicle of Journalism and Reform in the Big Apple" Step back in time to 1872

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Love's Labor Lost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally pub...May 7, 1884

Love's Labor Lost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally pub...May 7, 1884. Creator: Bernard Gillam
Love's Labor Lost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally published in Puck on May 7, 1884

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving)

The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving)
1078638 The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: The New York Tammany Frauds (engraving)

The New York Tammany Frauds (engraving)
1057650 The New York Tammany Frauds (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New York Tammany Frauds)

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Mr Whitelaw Reid (colour litho)

Mr Whitelaw Reid (colour litho)
612329 Mr Whitelaw Reid (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune, 25 September 1902)

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: 'New York Tribune'office (engraving)

"New York Tribune"office (engraving)
967153 " New York Tribune" office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " New York Tribune" office)

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen &

Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen &
Whitelaw Reid, New York Tribune, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Charles A. Dana, The New York Sun, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen &

Charles A. Dana, The New York Sun, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen &
Charles A. Dana, The New York Sun, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Horace Greeley, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Horace Greeley, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Whitelaw Reid New York Tribune American Editors series

Whitelaw Reid New York Tribune American Editors series
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Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Office of the New York Tribune, 1891, USA

Office of the New York Tribune, 1891, USA

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: NEW YORK: FIRE, 1845. Firefighters dragging equipment through a blizzard to fight

NEW YORK: FIRE, 1845. Firefighters dragging equipment through a blizzard to fight a fire in the offices of the New York Tribune in downtown Manhattan, 5 February 1845

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: SCHURZ AND REID, 1876. Getting in Tune

SCHURZ AND REID, 1876. Getting in Tune. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, showing Senator Carl Shurz and New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1841. An interior page of the New York Tribune, 8 May 1841

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1841. An interior page of the New York Tribune, 8 May 1841

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1841. The front page of the New York Tribune, 8 May 1841

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1841. The front page of the New York Tribune, 8 May 1841

Background imageNew York Tribune Collection: Linotype typesetting machine, 1889

Linotype typesetting machine, 1889
Linotype typesetting machine. 19th-century artwork showing a printer operating a newly invented typesetting machine called the linotype



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"The New York Tribune: A Chronicle of Journalism and Reform in the Big Apple" Step back in time to 1872, where "The Cat's-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts" wood engraving captures the essence of The New York Tribune. This iconic publication was not afraid to go above and beyond to bring readers the most captivating stories. In an era riddled with corruption, The New York Tammany Frauds engraving exposed political deceit. With a commitment to truth and justice, this newspaper fearlessly shed light on the dark underbelly of politics. At its helm stood Mr. Whitelaw Reid, a visionary leader depicted in vibrant color litho. As part of the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Co. , Reid embodied the spirit of journalistic integrity that defined The New York Tribune. But he was not alone in his pursuit of excellence. Charles A. Dana, editor of The New York Sun, also featured in the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Co. , represented another pillar of journalism during this period. Yet it is impossible to discuss The New York Tribune without mentioning Horace Greeley – a man whose name became synonymous with both reform and cigarettes. From Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes in 1888 to various depictions throughout history, Greeley's impact as an editor, politician, and reformer cannot be overstated. As we delve into historical engravings like "Horace Greeley from the series Great Americans, " we witness his unwavering dedication towards shaping public opinion through honest reporting. Whitelaw Reid continued Greeley's legacy within The New York Tribune as captured by multiple renditions within the American Editors series. Their shared commitment ensured that readers received news untainted by personal agendas or hidden motives. Inside their bustling office depicted in a detailed engraving from 1891 USA lies a world where stories were meticulously crafted before being unleashed upon the city.