The latest Long Island History Project podcast continues a tour of Long Island-based oral history collections. Robert Anen (Long Island Library Resource Council Project Archivist) and I sat down with the Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society. Anen helped digitize their extensive oral history collection.
The recordings cover a wide range of memories and experiences from residents of this “City by The Sea.” You’ll hear about the father of Long Beach, developer, politician, and consummate self-promoter William H. Reynolds (1868-1931).
You’ll also hear about the highlights of the area’s rum-running golden age, the political intrigues of a growing city, and the transformations brought on by World War II. It’s a great mix of strong New York accents, 1920s pop culture references, and 20th century social history.
You can listen to the episode here.
The Long Island History Project is an independent podcast featuring stories and interviews with people passionate about Long Island history. It is hosted by academic librarian Chris Kretz.
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Illustration: A map of Long Beach, 1888.
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