Grand Bostonians

Description: Mayor Kevin White honors seven distinguished Bostonians at a gala reception at the Parkman House. Women's rights advocate Florence Luscombe, community activist Melnea Cass, former senator and governor Leverett Saltonstall, former senator and ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, theater critic Elliot Norton, historian Walter Muir Whitehill, entrepreneur Sidney Rabb (of Stop & Shop). Personal narratives of the honorees with archival stills of their lives.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 08/06/1977

Hancock Tower dedication

Description: Dedication ceremony of John Hancock glass tower, in lobby. General James M. Gavin is introduced and addresses the audience. Gavin and other speakers talk about the history of the building project. Thomas O'Neill and Kevin White are also on stage. Unveiling of massive reproduction of Declaration of Independence on wall of lobby. English High School chorus sings patriotic songs. Hundreds of guests crowded in lobby.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 09/15/1976

Hyde Park housing

Description: Interview on changing demographics, housing values, racial conflict in Hyde Park. Little City Hall in municipal building, Cooperative Bank, billboards, Kevin White poster, district 5 police station. MDC Doyle Playground with racist graffiti "niggers go home KKK." Single family houses. Black lawn jockey on lantern post damaged by stoning.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 09/06/1979

Increased meal tax

Description: Callie Crossley interviews (?) Tremain (Hotel Restaurant Association?) regarding Mayor Kevin White's proposal to increase meals tax as means of closing budget deficient; interior and exterior shots of Copley Plaza Hotel; construction shots of building of Marriott Long Wharf Hotel.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 08/10/1981