WNYC, 1936-1981

Films (1949-1981) and lacquer phono discs (1936-1963) produced by municipal radio and television station WNYC.

Dating from 1947 through 1981, the moving image portion of this collection includes mayoral press conferences, national and international dignitaries visiting City Hall, luminaries from the worlds of culture, science and art; government operations; City Council and Police and Fire Department activities. Rare, unseen footage of New York City in the 1950s, plus important city events over three decades--rallies, riots, ocean liners, parades, and the World's Fair are a few highlights.

VIDEO CLIPS:

	September 13, 1976, 'Ali-Norton Championship Day,' on the steps of City Hall with Mayor Beame in the 'ring' with Muhammad Ali (film no. 3661). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	January 25, 1972, U. S. Representative from Brooklyn, Shirley Chishom, announces her candidacy for President of the United States at a press conference (film 2776). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	May 2, 1966, Comedian Jack Benny gives Mayor Lindsay fiscal advice during a press conference (film no. 1682). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	September 15, 1969, Duke Ellington and Mayor Lindsay on the steps of City Hall (film 2048). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	July 8, 1966, Mayor Lindsay presents film director Alfred Hitchcock the key to the city at a press conference announcing the opening of Hitchcock's latest film, 'Torn Curtain' (film 1560). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	October 3, 1979, Pope John Paul II arrives at the LaGuardia Marine Air Terminal at the start of his first visit to the United States (film 4179). Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	John F. Kennedy at the Statue of Liberty. Watch clip in 56k or 300k
	Blizard in the spring of 1953. Watch clip in 56k or 300k