Description: This is footage from the 1972 Boston Marathon. Footage of Nina Kuscsik, the first female finisher, at the finish line. The 1972 marathon was the first year that women were officially allowed to run. Footage of people running the race. Interview with Olavi Suomalainen, the first male finisher, and an interview with Kuscsik at the finish line. More footage of Suomalainen running and at the finish line. This is 1 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/14/1973
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/18/1973
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/10/1973
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/28/1973
Description: [Label in Coll folder]
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/26/1973
Description: ABA Head N/C
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/27/1973
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/05/1973
Description: A hearing on the opening of the Crittenton-Hastings House, the first free standing abortion clinic in Massachusetts. Footage includes exterior shots of the building, protesters, and people speaking at the meeting. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/13/1973
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 01/25/1973
Description: #6183
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/08/1973