Opinions Wanted displaying history

[thehadmatter]

It's been a very long and frustrating two weeks so this post is part venting, part seeking opinions. I should prefix my story with the fact that I am a former journalist, most recently working as a page design editor. That said, I went to the local newspaper to pick up a few papers from Wednesday. I'm thinking, preserve a piece of history, advertise it, great Christmas gift. However, when I pick up my paper I am so disappointed I am considering throwing my five copies in the trash. Our local bond issue graced the top of the page, understandably. However, the headline for Obama's election was so insignificant that if I had awoken from a 20 year coma I would not realize there was any significance to this year's election whatsoever. Countdown to inauguration, while accurate, completely downplays the historical value of the election. Ach!
So there was my venting. Here is my question: Would you throw away the papers and forget the idea or would you attempt to find a national paper to work with? Obviously the later would take more time, while I was hoping to work something up immediately.

 

[PaulSF]

Here's what I did yesterday with the SF Chronicle:

http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?t=35240&page=4

That's not actually the real front page of the paper. I did a cut-and-paste, using the headline from the real front page, and the photo is from a special cover page on the paper. I just think the visuals were better my way.

I have 12 extra copies of the Chronicle, and would be happy to send one to you if you like.

 

[FrameMakers]

I would go for the Chicago Trib, the New York Times and the Washington Post. While other papers may have some local appeal, these 3 should have an appeal with everyone.

I will probably pass, the area that my shop in is VERY republican.

Just looked up the Tribune. They want $59.99 for a full size reproduction of the front page. I think someone is cashing in on history.

 

[RParrish]

I was too distracted to think of getting the papers I wish I had, I hear they all sold out right away, first time in decades.

I did buy t shirts, buttons, posters, window decals from the Obama head quarters in town, before the election. I plan to frame them up as a shadow box display and offer a framing special for political memorabilia, any party current or vintage.

 

[Jim Miller]

The Barnes & Noble Bookstore located about 100 feet down the sidewalk from my store sells out-of-town newspapers. They open at 9 am, and I was there are 9:05. The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and Los Angeles Times were all bought up by one woman who was there when they unlocked the door.

No matter your politics, history is history. I will frame several copies of the Columbus Dispatch and USA Today, the only papers I could get, and put them in the window.

I don't care whether they sell or not, because they will also serve as examples of non-invasive, reversible, protective mounting for whole newspapers. I will float-mount them in deep frames using overlays or wraps of clear film, tulle, Stabiltex, or Museum Optium Acrylic.