Throughout its 85-year history, WNYC, New York Public Radio, has faithfully observed and documented the political, historical, scientific, and cultural events—both large and small—that have shaped New York City and the entire nation. Outside of the federal government, the WNYC Collection is the largest non-commercial collection of archival audio recordings and ephemera from an individual radio broadcaster.
Carpenter, Scott. Recording of actual countdown. Radio reporting before and after the actual space flight. Carpenter's own parents' comments. White House reactions. Newsmen's questions, etc.
Police Department (NYC) Annual Ceremonies.(Awards). Presiding: Police Commissioner Michael J. Murphy. Presentation by Inspector George P. McManus. Mayor Wagner presents medals of honor to members of the department who performed extraordinary deeds of bravery during the past year 1961
Pope (Generosa) Memorial Scholarship Awards. Annual Presentation Ceremonies
Makarios, Archbishop. President of Gyprus at Gracie Mansion. Address by: Mayor Robert Wagner. Presentation of the Medal of the City of NY to the Pres of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios
New York City Government. Suggestion Award Ceremonies. Contents: Award to Department for greatest participation toward suggestions. 1st Award - Department of Finance
Kennedy, John F. Press Conference. Contents: Talk by President Kennedy on new tax cut for 1963 and relations with Soviet
Arozmena, Julio. City Hall reception for President Dr. Carlos Julio Arozmena of Ecuador
Siegel, Seymour N. Central Park Mall. Contents: During intermission of municipal concerts, S.N. Siegel speaks in commemoration of the centennial of Italy's liberation
Hammarskjold, Dag. Dag Hammarskjold's funeral service. Contents: Gibson Parker of the U.N. Describes the complete service as it takes place in Upsala Cathedral in Sweden
Kennedy, John F. Press Conference. Contents: Announcement of Justice Frankfurter's retirement. European problems discussed. Questions by newsmen
NYC Central Labor Council. Labor Day proceedings. National hourly wage of 1.50 per hour is theme of address
Kennedy, John F. President Kennedy's speech, Oxford, Mississippi. Contents: Radio speech of President Kennedy to the nation about James Meredith, Negro college student entering University of Mississippi. Calling for law abidance
Ryan, William Fitts. Central Park Music Concerts, Joseph Eger, Cond. and Orchestra. Contents: Short congratulatory address by Congressman William Fitts Ryan for cuural effort in NYC
World's Fair, 1964 - New York City New York City World's Fair. Progress Report. Contents: Introd. Speaker, Thomas J. Degan, Jr., Chairman, Exec. Comm. Financial report read
Radio and Television Society. Luncheon of the Radio and Television Society. Contents: Address by Newton N. Minow, Chairman of the F.C.C. about long range implications of satellite communications
North Bronx Social Security Office. Dedication. Contents: Dedication service
Joan of Arc H.S. [93]. Dedication ceremonies and program dealing with NYC's urban renewal program
Harlem Hospital. Ground breaking ceremonies
Levine, Harry. The later years. Talk by former consuant on aging for the NYC Department of
Welfare with Senior Citizens interviewed
Throughout its 85-year history, WNYC, New York Public Radio, has faithfully observed and documented the political, historical, scientific, and cultural events—both large and small—that have shaped New York City and the entire nation. Outside of the federal government, the WNYC Collection is the largest non-commercial collection of archival audio recordings and ephemera from an individual radio broadcaster.
Romulo, Carlos P. Speech. Contents: Introduction of speaker by Mayor Wagner and presentation of key to city of New York. Impressive acceptance speech on the world's
security
Moses, Robert. Speaks in New Haven, Conn. On urban renewal
NY Herald Tribute World Youth Forum. Panel discussion of world affairs with several young people from various countries
