95 10 1205 http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/49535171b19270249458740356529eaf.jpg dad060acad4a5db88e351fd68ceeaf6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps (U.S.V.L.S.C.) Description An account of the resource Photographs of Yonkers branch members of U.S.V.L.S.C. members aboard their boats, at their station, training, and attending awards ceremonies. Photographs and letters related to members of the organization including: Frank Kendrick, Kay Kendrick, and August Held. There are detailed reports of U.S.V.L.S.C. activities between 1958-1970. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/20/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG files Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Claire Muzuruk United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lou Vlahopoulos Standing on a U.S.V.L.C.S. Boat Description An account of the resource Lou Vlahopoulos was at the JFK Marina for the opening of a boat launch ramp. 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Title A name given to the resource Frank Kendrick on the Hudson River Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/16/2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG file Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.008.046 Frank Kendrick http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/c190b4e4b76bf2ac55f46198dbfee510.jpg 5f866dbe5e7360b7d2c404af6a53e5e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Getty Square Branch Description An account of the resource Materials relating to the Getty Square Branch of the Yonkers Public Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dick Kennedy-City Office of Public Information Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dick Kennedy-City Office of Public Information Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.018.001 Gerald E. Loehr Jacqueline E. Miller http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/3e93bd62c486d2fffb1aae776bc3d9f0.mp3 61c01f85d9ab9ea51d4564403400bbeb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yonkers Remembers Description An account of the resource Photographs, documents, oral history interviews, and awards preserving the legacy of veterans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/8/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG/TIFF files, MP3 Subject The topic of the resource Iraq War, 2003-2011 Korean War, 1950-1953 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 World War, 1939-1945 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Madeline Dupre Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Andrea Molina Location The location of the interview Grinton I. Will Library Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP3 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:20:53 Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 00:06-Born in White Plains and working in Mother's restaurant. 00:45-Moving to the Bronx. 1:34-9/11 2:43-Enlisting in the Marine Corps on 9/11. 4:13-Basic training in the Marines. 8:23-Family's view of Andrea being in the Marines. 10:00-Deployment to Iraq in 2003. 10:45-Building camps/Forward Observation Bases. 15:20-Stationed at Three Rivers base in Iraq. 17:00-Doing humanitarian work with Iraqis. 17:45-Opinion of Iraq War. 20:27-Being a woman in the Marines. 24:35-Being a Latina in the Marines. 28:30-Camaraderie with Marines. 31:00-Smoking and working-out. 33:06-Dangers of 2nd deployment in 2005. 34:35-Loading caskets into a C-135 aircraft. 35:41-Dangers of insurgents during her second deployment. 39:40-Rules of engagement. 44:18-Break-ups among Marines while on their deployments. 46:49-Coming home after deployment. 50:51-Joining the Marine Corps reserve. 53:00-Living as a civilian after being an active duty female Marine. 58:30-Meeting second husband at the gym. 1:01-Working for Vet to vet. 1:03-Giving a voice for people like her. 1:07-Grateful for serving her country honorably. 1:10-Sexual harassment and rape incidents in the Marine. 1:14-Thoughts on patriotism. 1:17-Changing the Latino/Latina stereotype. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Andrea Molina Description An account of the resource Andrea Molina, the director of the Family Services of Westchester's Vet2Vet program, talks about her reaction to 9/11, serving in the Iraq War as a Marine and adjusting to civilian life. Issues of race and gender are also described by her. 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Title A name given to the resource Yonkers Remembers Description An account of the resource Photographs, documents, oral history interviews, and awards preserving the legacy of veterans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/8/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG/TIFF files, MP3 Subject The topic of the resource Iraq War, 2003-2011 Korean War, 1950-1953 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 World War, 1939-1945 Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource USS Essex Window Sticker Description An account of the resource This was given to Joseph La Rocco for his service aboard the USS Essex. 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Title A name given to the resource Yonkers Remembers Description An account of the resource Photographs, documents, oral history interviews, and awards preserving the legacy of veterans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/8/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services, Frank Sullo, Liborio Giordano, J. Gayle Gaymon, Carmen Mollica, Robert Abate, Joseph La Rocco, Melvin Goldstein, Frank Fortuna, James Mullarkey, Andrea Molina, Armando Galella, Reverend James Blakely, Stanford Bernstein, Alex Strohmayer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG/TIFF files, MP3 Subject The topic of the resource Iraq War, 2003-2011 Korean War, 1950-1953 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 World War, 1939-1945 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Notes From the Record of the USS Essex Pamphlet Description An account of the resource This pamphlet contains various statistics of the USS Essex while it was in service during World War Two. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services Joseph La Rocco Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.002.004 Joseph LaRocco USS Essex World War Two http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/f6cb5114f1f24676f5104ad72364440f.jpg b492921693d6992e5ec29d879a63db38 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource One YPL Description An account of the resource Photographs and materials that relate to all branches of the Yonkers Public Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eugene Howell Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/23/2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG files Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Setting-Up for a National Library Week Program- April 17-23, 1966 Description An account of the resource Ida Heuer, senior library clerk (left) and Irene Rogers , head of the reference department (right) are setting up posters in a store rented to the Yonkers Public Library during National Library Week. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.009.049 http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/c711f7818a6984a850eb716a57a939cf.mp3 56003b54076c9eb3e81b31f95e0cbabb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Description An account of the resource This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews. Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Billy Collins Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Michael Walsh Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Michael Virgintino Location The location of the interview Grinton I. Will Library Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 1:31-7 Themes at Freedomland U.S.A. 1:50-Freedomland U.S.A. sparked interest in American history for Michael R. Virgintino. 2:45-Michael R. Virgintino began writing about Freedomland 20 years ago. 3:04-9 years ago Freedomland memory page is created on Facebook. 4:51-Publisher approaches Michael R. Virgintino eight years ago about writing a book. 5:15-Book is put together by combining articles and online posts. 6:38-Met 15-20 people who worked at Freedomland U.S..A. 8:25: Newspaper ad about Freedomland was found in a newspaper from Sydney, Australia. 9:27-People with connection to Freedomland reached out to Michael R. Virgintino after the book was published. 10:29-Talking to character actors. 11:51-Spoke to a woman who worked in hospitality at Freedomland that hosted celebrities. 13:11-Michael R. Virgintino describes the Civil War ride at Freedomland. 14:11 Similarities of audio-animatronics at Disneyland and Freedomland. 15:17-Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood, creator of Freedomland, working at Disneyland before creating Freedomland U.S.A. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with author Michael R. Virgintino. Description An account of the resource Michael R. Virgintino talks about writing the book Freedomland U.S..A.: The Definitive History and the history of the amusement park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. 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Title A name given to the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Description An account of the resource This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews. Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Billy Collins Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Michael Walsh Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Michael R. Virgintino Location The location of the interview Grinton I. Will Library Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP3 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 27:34 Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 00:27-Freedomland-Shaped like the U.S.A. 1:15-Little Old NY 1850s-1900 1:32-Recreation of a bank that was functional. 1:52-Breweries sponsored by F&M Shaefer. 2:15-Tugboats. 2:55-Horse-drawn street cars. 3:41-Candy shops, ice cream parlor 4:00-Recreation of original Macy's that was a function store. 4:43: Horseless carriage ride-New England part of Freedomland. 4:58-Welch's grape juice bar. 5:13-Glass blowers and Morgan Press shop. 5:51-Old Chicago-1871 6:05-Chicago fire attraction. 7:05-Recreation of the Great Lakes-sternwheelers. 7:45-Chippewa war canoes. 8:32-Chicago train station. 9:03-Great Plains 1803-1900. 9:12-Fort Cavalry-Old West setting. 10:50-Stagecoach rides. 11:08-Native American village. 11:40-Mule-Go-Round 12:03-Pony Express. 12:30-San Francisco 1906-Earthquake attraction. 13:30-Chinese restaurant. 13:38-A &W root beer stand. 13:48-Sea park. 14:30-Northwest fur trapper ride. 15:41-Old Southwest of 1890-Wild West theme, Casa Loca, Mine caverns. 18:09-Hacienda restaurant sponsored by Libby's. 18:20-Mexican market. 18:36-New Orleans-Mardi Gras. 18:45-Buccaneer ride. 20:29-Tornado ride. 22:02-Danny the Dragon train ride. 22:51-Civil War attraction. 23:46-Satellite City-Space attractions 25:09-Wooden outdoor dance floor. 25:27-Performances by Glenn Miller, Louie Armstrong, The Temptations. Stevie Wonder, etc. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michael R. Virgintino Interview Part 2 Description An account of the resource Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, talks about the layout of Freedomland U.S.A. and some of its attractions. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael. R. Virgintino Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/6/2019 Relation A related resource Interview with Michael R. Virgintino: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594 </a>Inteview with Michael R. Virgintino Part 3: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/661">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/661</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.029.002 Michael R. Virgintino http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/c1c44e6f9993868e8c64de4f6de25c21.mp3 cc9f1b95a9264e606af7d61875e708d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Description An account of the resource This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews. Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Billy Collins Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Michael Walsh Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Michael R. Virgintino Location The location of the interview Grinton I. Will Library Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP3 Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 00:26-Freedomland U.S.A. lasts 5 seasons. 00:36-The 1964 World's Fair did not close Freedomland. 1:38-William Zeckendorf Sr. owner of land where Freedomland was built. 2:12-Land where Freedomland was built was originally by the Butler family who were part owners of Yonkers raceway. 3:56-Land transaction between the Butler family and Zuckendorf. 5:00-Freedomland breaks ground in 1959. 5:16-Zuckendorf's company Webb and Knapp begins losing money. 5:46-Book-keeping problems. 6:36-Zuckendorf borrowing money for mortgages and expenses. 7:28-In June 1964, Zuckendorf sells 25 million dollars of land that houses part of Freedomland to the Pension Fund of the Teamster's Union. 9:40-Plans to save Freedomland U.S.A. 11:57-Freedomland meant to last five years. 13:15-Pilings in ground to test overflow from Hudson River. 14:50-Tornado ride sold to Kennywood and then Storytown. 16:15-Ads about rides at Freedomland being available for sale. 16:55-San Francisco section part of Freedomland blocked off. 17:20-Staff informed of possible layoffs. 17:50-September 15, 1964 Freedomland files for bankruptcy. 18:55-Buccaneer and Earthquake rides sold to Cedar Point. 20:22-Storytown purchases Danny the Dragon. 21:36: Clark's Trading Post purchases Chicago Train Station and Santa Fe Train Station. 23:50-Teamster's Union Pension Fund saved with building of Co-Op City. 25:05-Plaque to Freedomland U.S.A. 26:35-"Freedomland just a placeholder for the land"-Zuckendorf quote in newspaper. 28:41- Rumor that amusement park owner Charlie Wood found Freedomland records that contradict each other. 30:00-Flooding in Co-op City. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michael R. Virgintino Interview Part 3 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/13/2019 Relation A related resource Interview with Michael R. Virgintino: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594</a> Interview with Michael R. Virgintino Part 2: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/660">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/660</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.029,003 Description An account of the resource Michael R. Virgintino, the author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, talks about the real reason why Freedom U.S.A. closed and how some of ts rides where sold to other amusement parks. Freedomland Michael R. Virgintino