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Presentation of awards to winners of an essay contest, the theme was "Hebrew Culture and Its Contributions to American Life." Mayor William O'Dwyer gives a brief speech, then award winners are announced.
The contest was open to Brooklyn High and Junior High School students. 72 winners were announced.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 69870
Municipal archives id: LT828
Contributors:
William O'Dwyer
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