Memorial Program to Pope Pius XI

Pope Pius XI, circa 1930.

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

A memorial commemorating the passing of Pope Pius XI arranged by Mayor La Guardia. It features performances by Met Opera tenor Giovanni Martinelli, the WNYC Concert Orchestra and The Paulist Choristers conducted by Father Edward Finn.

WNYC's Chief Announcer Tommy Cowan introduces the program.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 68631
Municipal archives id: LT101