Collection of political speeches and advertisements, 1938-1952.

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Creator

Marcantonio, Vito, 1902-1954.

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 6 sound tapes : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 4 track, mono. ; 10 in.

Access Restrictions

Access to original materials restricted.

Scope/Contents Note

The sound recordings date from 1938 to 1952. Several selections consist of political advertisements for the 1949 mayoral campaign. Other selections include a 1951 press conference with an assistant to Marcantonio, Clifford T. McAvoy, who was running for City Council; a political speech given by Marcantonio in 1938 to the Harlem Legislative Committee; a 1943 speech on the downfall of Mussolini; and a 1952 speech given to the American Labor Party.

Biographical/Historical Note

Vito Marcantonio was a New York politician active from theearly 1930's up to his death in 1954. He was a congressman for the 18th New York District from 1935 to 1937 and from 1939-1951. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New York City in 1949. He was a member of the AmericanLabor Party.

Controlled Access Terms

• Marcantonio, Vito, 1902-1954.
• American Labor Party of the State of New York.
• Elections -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Elections -- New York (State)
• Political science -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Politics, Practical -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Political science -- New York (State)
• Politics, Practical -- New York (State)
• New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government.
• New York (State) -- Politics and government.

Additional Creator Name

• McAvoy, Clifford T.