Mechanics of Juries: Archibald R. Watson

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

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

New York County Clerk Archibald R. Watson speaks in the final installment of a series of addresses on the importance of the jury system. Includes specific requirements for people serving on juries, instances when service is obligatory.

The program concludes with a short address by Morris S. Novik, director of the Municipal Broadcasting System (WNYC) read by announcer Tony Marvin. It is followed by a recap of the series and its guest speakers.



Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 69706
Municipal archives id: LT873

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