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The GBH Archives contains video, audio, images, searchable transcripts, and resource management tools, all of which are available for individual and classroom learning. Services include the GBH Stock Sales department for licensing moving image clips, digital images, web content and text from GBH Boston, the leading producer of prime time programs for public television. Our award winning programs i

nclude NOVA, Frontline, American Experience, Masterpiece Theatre, Antiques Roadshow, The French Chef and many more, dating back to the beginning of public television in the 1950s. The GBH Archives is also a steward of the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB), a co-collaboration with the Library of Congress to preserve and make available historic programs from public media organizations across the nation.

01/06/2025

Back Bay, Boston seen in January, 1979.

01/04/2025

Boston's South Station, once targeted for urban renewal, underwent an $80 million renovation that was completed in November, 1989.

01/02/2025

The song "Mas que nada" was made famous by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66. Here's a different version performed by Luiz Henrique in 1967.

01/01/2025

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter's motorcade departs Logan Airport en route to Boston College in September, 1976.

12/31/2024

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter arrives at Boston College in September, 1976.

12/27/2024

Revere, MA street scenes on Broadway (Route 107) in January, 1979.

12/23/2024

Board games for sale at Bradlees in the Watertown Mall seen in December, 1977.

12/21/2024

Christmas spirit at the Jordan Marsh department store in Downtown Crossing, Boston seen in December, 1982.

12/20/2024

Boston weather is notoriously difficult to forecast, as seen in this GBH News report from December 19, 1977. Reporter, Mike Kolowich.

12/19/2024

The Wi******er High School Girls Double Sextet sing "Mame" in the 1967 WGBH Auction and offer to sing for parties or functions.

12/17/2024

Frank Bellotti, former Mass Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor, in a 1980s press conference.

12/14/2024

Christmas shoppers at Bradlees in 1989. No sign of Mrs. B anywhere.

12/07/2024

Don Hasselbeck, of the New England Patriots, in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983.

12/07/2024

WBCN DJ Charles Laquidara in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983.

12/07/2024

M.L. Carr in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983

12/06/2024

Dana Hersey, from Channel 38, in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983.

12/06/2024

Bobby Orr in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983.

12/06/2024

Ernie Boch in a fundraising promo for Channel 2 in 1983

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Back Bay, Boston seen in January, 1979
Back Bay, Boston seen in January, 1979

Back Bay, Boston seen in January, 1979.

South Station, Boston in November, 1989
South Station, Boston in November, 1989

Boston's South Station, once targeted for urban renewal, underwent an $80 million renovation that was completed in November, 1989.

Mas que nada by Luiz Henrique in 1967
Mas que nada by Luiz Henrique in 1967

The song "Mas que nada" was made famous by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66. Here's a different version performed by Luiz Henrique in 1967.

Jimmy Carter motorcade in September, 1976
Jimmy Carter motorcade in September, 1976

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter's motorcade departs Logan Airport en route to Boston College in September, 1976.

Jimmy Carter at Boston College in 1976
Jimmy Carter at Boston College in 1976

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter arrives at Boston College in September, 1976.

Revere, MA seen in January, 1979
Revere, MA seen in January, 1979

Revere, MA street scenes on Broadway (Route 107) in January, 1979.

Bradlees seen in December, 1977
Bradlees seen in December, 1977

Board games for sale at Bradlees in the Watertown Mall seen in December, 1977.

Jordan Marsh in December, 1982
Jordan Marsh in December, 1982

Christmas spirit at the Jordan Marsh department store in Downtown Crossing, Boston seen in December, 1982.

Boston weather forecast on December 19, 1977
Boston weather forecast on December 19, 1977

Boston weather is notoriously difficult to forecast, as seen in this GBH News report from December 19, 1977. Reporter, Mike Kolowich.

1967 WGBH Auction
1967 WGBH Auction

The Winchester High School Girls Double Sextet sing "Mame" in the 1967 WGBH Auction and offer to sing for parties or functions.

Frank Bellotti press conference, 1980s
Frank Bellotti press conference, 1980s

Frank Bellotti, former Mass Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor, in a 1980s press conference.

Christmas shoppers at Bradlees in 1989
Christmas shoppers at Bradlees in 1989

Christmas shoppers at Bradlees in 1989. No sign of Mrs. B anywhere.

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