Brooklyn Eagle Archives

Here. I'm not sure how their chess column rated in the grand scheme of things, and that paper's most famous connection to chess was when its editor received a letter from Bobby Fischer's mother asking where he could go and play. But those interested in browsing the world of yesteryear might enjoy a look at the scene from over 100 years ago.

Here's an amusing article to get you started. (The topic is sad, but the pontificating about blindfold chess is amusing.)

HT: Brian Karen