At least eight different French-language newspapers have existed in Los Angeles. Most didn't last long.
L'Union Nouvelle was by far the longest-running French newspaper, and the very last one standing - it ran from 1879 to 1962.
None of those French newspapers are online - not even a single issue of L'Union Nouvelle.
That changes today.
I wasn't able to attend Central Library's centennial anniversary kickoff, featuring the unveiling of the time capsule's contents. The 1925 time capsule contained an even older time capsule from 1881, and due to being in a sealed copper box, the contents are in excellent shape.
The older time capsule contained a number of newspapers from 1881 in different languages, including the December 17, 1881 edition of L'Union Nouvelle.
After the recent demolition of the French Hospital and the even more recent announcement of Taix's impending closure, this was a very good piece of news.
Todd Lerew, however, was there and kindly shared the following images of the newspaper. These are posted with his permission.
Do zoom in and see how many people, places, businesses, and organizations you can recognize from earlier blog posts!
Thank you, Todd!
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