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Flynn

Description: "Leader: "P1 Flynn #10879 12/29/74"; Raymond Flynn press conference on legal appeals to overturn Judge Garrity's decision and taking the case to the Supreme Court."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/29/1974

L Street Brownies

Description: Silent footage of the L Street Brownies, one the oldest "polar bear" club in the US, during one of their annual New Year's swims. Shots of older men in swim trunks on a snowy beach in front of the L Street Bathhouse (Curley Community Center) running into the water. Men line up on the beach, throw snow at each other, and splash in the water. Some close-ups of the men. Also couple shots of someone sledding down a hill that looks to be in a different location. Picture is very dark with high contrast at times.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/29/1974

Ray Flynn on Abortion

Description: Ray Flynn comments on the Doyle-Flynn Bill, which cut state funding for abortions, and was being presented to the legislature the following day. According to the Original WCVB Rundown, Flynn called this impromptu news conference on the steps of the State House to defend his bill. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/18/1977

Imbalance Tour

Description: Interviews with women school integration policy. A group tried to get Massachusetts legislators to tour Boston's schools, but only one Representative showed up. Women talk with the Representative. Ray Flynn in State House corridor. Woman discusses schools having specialized programs to attract students based on interest. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/10/1974

Busing Bill Debate

Description: Leader: P2 Busing Bill Debate #8056 4/29/74; Interview with state representatives Raymond Flynn and Mel King about a bill in the house to repeal the racial imbalance law.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/29/1974

Black Caucus

Description: Leader: P1 Black Caucus #8300 - 21 May 74; Footage of two separate press conferences about Governor Francis Sargent's amendments to the racial balance law. First press conference with the Black Caucus and representative Barney Frank. Roxbury representative Doris Bunte reads a statement [buzzing in audio]. Frank and Royal Bolling also make statements. Silent b-roll includes Mel King in the audience. Raymond Flynn makes a statement about the Governor's proposal at a different press conference.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/21/1974

City Council/ Imbalance

Description: Silent footage of Boston City Council chambers during a meeting. City Councilors Albert "Dapper" O'Neil, J.M. Connolly, Frederick C. Langone, Louise Day Hicks address the meeting about court-ordered busing. Stenographer records the meeting. Massachusetts State Representative Ray Flynn sits in the audience. Mix of silent and sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/04/1974

Elliot Richardson

Description: "Leader: "Elliot Richardson #8373 05/29/74"; US Attorney General Elliot Richardson answers questions from students about legal issues surrounding president Impeachment, how to get into politics, and the role of attorney general. Reporters ask Richardson about Watergate."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/29/1974

Goodbye Richardson

Description: Elliot Richardson loses the Republican primary to replace Paul Tsongas Senate seat race to Ray Shamie. Overview of his career and why he doesn't fit in the new Republican Party. Footage of Richardson on the campaign trail and at the Republican National Convention, interview with Shamie, and Richardson campaign primary night party. Reporter voice-over through reel. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/19/1984

Langone

Description: Frederick Langone press conference on Supreme Court case about the authority of a federal judge. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil sits next to Langone. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/28/1976