In the New York City Municipal Archives WNYC Sound Collection, we hear the voices of presidents, dignitaries, world leaders, artistic revolutionaries, musical geniuses, luminaries of the literati, and cultural icons. The sounds of a city and a nation are captured through nearly a century of transformations, tribulations, and triumphs. WNYC microphones were present when Admiral Byrd returned from his historic flight over the North Pole in 1926 and when Colonel Charles Lindbergh returned from his solo flight to Paris the following year. Perhaps best known are New York City Mayor F. H. La Guardia's weekly Talk to the People broadcasts over WNYC throughout World War II.
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Traffic Safety and Campaign
Saturday, January 20, 1900
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Gaynor Madosc
Friday, January 19, 1900
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Madosc, a food expert and food writer, delivers a commentary, "What starvation in Western Europe means ...
Turning the Corner
Thursday, January 18, 1900
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New York State Department of Health. 1950s. Drama about narcotics. Story about Marty Dentfield who was ...
City Hall ceremonies for Ferdinand Marcos, President of Philippines
Wednesday, January 17, 1900
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Program opens with a student extending the welcome of the city to President of the Philippines ...
The Atom Bomb
Tuesday, January 16, 1900
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Sides 3 and 4 only.
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Am I My Brother's Keeper? : Food Conservation
Monday, January 15, 1900
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Presented as a progress report to ...
Sidney Hillman Foundation Awards
Sunday, January 14, 1900
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Recording of awards presentation for outstanding ...
Canned Music
Saturday, January 13, 1900
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Music recorded to tape, either after ...
Water Conservation
Friday, January 12, 1900
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Very short spot encouraging water conservation.
[Jerry Livingston Medley]
Thursday, January 11, 1900
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Jerry Livingston performs portions of songs: ...
The Talking Piano
Wednesday, January 10, 1900
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, presents two fanciful stories featuring children and the role Hadassah has played in their lives.
The story of a talking piano and a little girl with amnesia in a Hadassah hospital. The story follows her recovery and the Piano changing from cruel and lonely to a loving friend.
Police Department Deeds of Valor Ceremony
Wednesday, January 10, 1900
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Ceremony for Police Officers who performed ...
Jacob's Dream
Tuesday, January 09, 1900
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Eyes on the Sky Number 4
Tuesday, January 09, 1900
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Walter Hendl
Monday, January 08, 1900
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Hendl discusses his experiences as a ...
Brooklyn Board of Education Awards
Monday, January 08, 1900
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Presentation of awards to winners of ...
"My Brother's Children"
Monday, January 08, 1900
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Fictional story about children refugees in ...
David Brookman
Sunday, January 07, 1900
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No music on this recording. Only ...
City Hall Award to General Brehon B. Somervell
Sunday, January 07, 1900
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1944?
Honorary citizenship ...
Leave of Absense
Sunday, January 07, 1900
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Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of ...
