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Though the hosts of the event are unknown, this historic dinner party menu was hand crafted by the famous engravers, Dempsey & Carroll of New York City. This menu dates from the original Waldorf Hotel; the Astoria Hotel did not even exist at this…

During the United Nations General Assembly week in New York City, a luncheon was hosted honoring the nation of Yemen and it's supporters.

On December 27, 1945 the Senior Prom for the Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School was hosted in the Starlight Roof of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This picture album was compiled by Gorodess and was donated by Friend of the Archive, Dr. Barbara…

This image shows an aerial view of St. Patrick's Cathedral and its surrounding areas flooded with people as they waited to catch a glimpse of Pope Paul VI.

The following video clip shows rare footage from Nikita Khrushchev's visit to New York City on September 18, 1959. Video is provided by the "Cold War Roadshow" broadcasted by PBS in 2014.

An audio/visual account of the history of New York City and how it became one of the greatest and most populous cities in the world. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel has played in integral role within the growth and development of New York City history over…

Reads: "We are not putting up at this Hotel-too rich for our blood! But have looked at it! Having a fine stay in NY. Weather delightful and both well. __ Go to Pittsburgh Wednesday. Visited Grant's Tomb on the "Rubber Neck" today.

Sent to Miss…

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden toured the United States in 1965 to further solidify political relations between the US and Great Britain. This video below captures their time in New York before they returned back home. WILD ABOUT MARGARET