Object Name
Newspaper
Date Made
1997
Materials
Paper
Catalogue Number
2016.005.024
Dimensions
Part a- Length: 63.0cm x Width: 60.0cm
Part b- Length:31.5cm x Width: 60.5cm
Description
The two-page newspaper is from the Kingston Whig-Standard, dated to September 4, 1997. It discusses a train derailment and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. a- The cover page of the newspaper with a black-and-white photograph of the train derailment, an article titled "Train Derails, One Dead, Dozen Hurt" and some advertisements. b- The inner page of the newspaper with articles featuring Diana's death.
History
This paper was written just days after the death of Princess Diana. This event shocked the world and many were searching for someone to blame for the untimely death of the princess. That explains a lot of the articles regarding her life.
