WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)

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Radio station WNYC is the oldest municipally owned and operated non-commercial radio station in the United States.

WNYC was credated in the early 1920's by the City government with the expectation that it would provide instruction, enlightenment, entertainment, and recreation to the residents of New York City. The station has played a unique and active role in the interaction between government and citizen, presenting a wide range of programming, with a special emphasis on shows covering community and public affairs of the city. The station has given the citizens and politicians of New York a forum through which they communicate with each other.

Some of the types of programming that WNYC has presented on the air include: programs put together by New York City agencies to inform citizens of the affairs of local government; spot announcements for non-profit organizations; public health programs; programs aimed at specific audiences, such as juveniles; and extensive coverage of United Nations meetings in New York.

From the description of Collection of broadcast recordings [sound recording], 1938-1970. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517344

Radio station WNYC is the oldest municipally owned and operated non-commercial radio station in the United States.

WNYC was created in the early 1920's by the City government with the expectation that it would provide instruction, enlightenment, entertainment, and recreation to the residents of New York City. The station has played a unique and active role in the interaction between government and citizen, presenting a wide range of programming, with a special emphasis on shows covering community and public affairs of the city. The station has given the citizens and politicians of New York a forum through which they communicate with each other.

Some of the types of programming that WNYC has presented on the air include: programs put together by New York City agencies to inform citizens of the affairs of local government; spot announcements for non-profit organizations; public health programs; programs aimed at specific audiences, such as juveniles; and extensive coverage of United Nations meetings in New York.

From the description of WNYC collection of broadcast recordings [sound recording], 1938-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122686441

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