Description: “Benjamin Franklin” visits City Council to advise on disposition of money left to Boston in his will. Franklin Institute technical school exterior and classroom. David Scondras, Charles Yancey.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1990
Description: City councilor Dapper O'Neil addresses City Council about the seven photos he thinks should be removed from Mapplethorpe exhibit. City councilor David Scondras defends freedom of expression. Boston City Council votes against censoring the exhibition. City councilor James Kelly compares his idea of art with his idea of pornography. Kelly proposed a rent hike on city leases, such as for Institute of Contemporary Art building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/08/1990
Description: Boston City Councillors want to hold public hearing on crime in the neighborhoods. James Kelly, Charles Yancey, Bruce Bolling, Dapper O'Neil.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/21/1990
Description: Dapper O'Neil visits Mapplethorpe exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art, to judge for himself if photos are obscene. David Ross, the museum director, greets him. Dapper takes notes on the pictures, is disgusted, threatens city council action. Interview with Dappy and an argument between Ross and Dapper over whether the city council has authority to censor ICA exhibit, since ICA is owned by BRA. B-roll follows of exteriors of ICA, police and crowds waiting for entrance, opening of the exhibit, chanting, free speech protest outside museum.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1990
Description: Acting superintendent Joseph McDonough tells City Council that School Department needs more money. Thomas Menino says they must live within their means. Albert O'Neil, Bruce Bolling, Rosaria Salerno, Michael McCormack in council chamber.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/06/1990
Description: Boston City Council votes to eliminate School Committee as an elected body. James Byrne, Albert O'Neil, Rosaria Salerno, John Grady.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/05/1990