[Mrs. Reika]

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

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Mrs. Reika (?), of the Parks Department, talks about the ways that New Yorkers use the parks, beaches, and playgrounds, the "Learn to Swim" campaign, mother-child activities (roller rinks, bicycle paths, bridal paths, golf), example itineraries, ways to include father, folk dancing lessons.

Concludes with Cowan giving information about canning.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 69674
Municipal archives id: LT858

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