Description:
SPECTATOR “PARTICIPATION” at Boston MARATHON. FILE OF RACE. WHEELCHAIR COMPETITORS.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
04/20/1987
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Description:
Boston Mayor Kevin White taped message addressing his concern over the wave of violence resulting from the implementation of the federally mandated busing laws. White states that he has asked Judge Garrity for Federal Marshals to help maintain order and to prevent the further spread of violence. 1974.
Collection:
Evening Compass, The
Date Created:
10/08/1974
Description:
Boston mayoral debate from the 1975 campaign. 1975 mayoral campaign debate in WGBH studio, moderated by Pam Bullard, Ed Baumeister, and Gary Griffith, between Mayor Kevin White, Robert Gibbons, Senator Joseph Timilty, and Norman Oliver. Main topic is busing for school integration. Timilty believes that busing is a waste of resources; Gibbons believes that busing was forced by government and should be stopped. Discussion of budget: White is attacked for his handling of state funds. Timilty claims Boston is on verge of bankruptcy. White claims that he has tried to take politics out of City Hall. There is much bickering between Baumeister and Gibbons. Oliver says that Boston Police Department is not operating in the interest of the black community in the city. Timilty gives closing address, talks about type of city citizens want. Oliver closing address: vows to stand up against racism. Gibbons closing address: create neighborhoods for productive working class. White closing address: proud of his record in eight years as mayor. Talks about trying to balance the city fiscally. Ed Baumeister signs off.
Collection:
Evening Compass, The
Date Created:
09/02/1975
Description:
Boston Music Hall, Theatre District.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/20/1979
Description:
Boston Opera. Interview with Sarah Caldwell regarding production of "Die Fledermaus."
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/31/1980
Description:
Amateur baseball players exhibit their dedication to the Boston Park League. Game in progress. Spectators on bleachers.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/16/1990
Description:
Several takes of reporter standup on the Boston Public Library having to shut down the bookmobile. Exteriors of Boston Public Library older (McKim) building. Pan of the inscription “The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty.” Move to the attached modern building entrance. Interiors of the Library. Sign reads “Effective Sunday, February 13, the Library will be closed on Sundays until further notice.” Patrons in line at circulation desk in lobby. Librarian stamps due dates on borrowing cards. Patrons at reading tables in research room.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/15/1977
Description:
BPL director Arthur Curley and Globe publisher William Taylor explain importance of keeping up BPL.
Exteriors and interiors of library. Books.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/28/1986
Description:
Three-part series updating the state of the Boston Public Schools since court ordered desegregation. First part on changes in racial and socioeconomic composition of student body. White enrollment has declined and more children come from poor and single-parent households. Second part on the dilapidated conditions of school buildings and the difficult decision of which schools should be closed. Exteriors of closed schools, some boarded up. Third part on the evolution of curriculum planning to enhance flexibility and keep up with standards. Interviews with John Coakley, School Department; Robert Dentler, expert on court order; Ellen Guiney, Citywide Education Coalition; Leon Nelson, Freedom House. Superintendent Robert Spillane attends School Committee meeting.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
02/20/1985
