The New York Times, recognized as a newspaper of record, has many of its news stories lost to time, especially from earlier publication practices. Prior to the digital age, articles were often edited or removed entirely as newer editions came out, which meant not all stories were preserved on microfilm. Unique articles exist only in archives or memory, like a profile on a Red Cap who led prayers at Grand Central in 1949, later referenced without full preservation in 1952. This illustrates a gap between the significant stories and their lasting accessibility due to changing editorial decisions.
The New York Times archives vast amounts of history, but many stories are lost forever due to changes in editions and inadequate preservation methods before the digital era.
Before digital archiving, The Times would update later editions with breaking news, often resulting in the removal or significant editing of earlier articles.
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