Many of our readers will be sure to recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and not-so-distant past — and famous historical personages such as the incomparable Paul Robeson, interviewed by a Minneapolis Spokesman staff writer for the December 15, 1944 issue.
Special Editions
Each year the MSR recognizes and celebrates MLK Jr. Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Juneteenth and Black Music Month. In this space, find stories pertaining to each special edition as categorized.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
Shown in the above photo is L.V. Douglas, Mill Citian, who won the open Loring Park checker crown at the tournament held last week. Photo courtesy Mpls. Journal
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From the MSR Legacy Archives: “Star Newsie” Bruce Williams
Over the years, the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder employed dozens of young men and women as “newsies” to help deliver and sell the newspapers. The young man below, age 5½, was featured as “Star Newsie” in the July 32, 1937 issue of the St. Paul Recorder.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives: Juvenile Jive Part 2
What say, swooners and crooners? Well, hep cats, shall we start our weekly debate about those cats that are gruesome and the chicks that rate? Two cats that really rated high Saturday night were Nathan Bonner and Willis Reed who were really digging that jive all right!
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From the MSR Legacy Archives: Juvenile Jive Part 1
Creep, leap, holler and wail, cause I am about to begin my tale: There was a jump at Banham’s on Friday night and I mean cats were really jumping…well, all night. Some of the fine feminine were Jean Cannon, Sally Williams, Jane House, and many more fine chicks. Also saw Virginia Beasly, who was looking mighty fine — Jack.