Reverend Roelif Brooks blesses parishioners’ gifts for war relief, at a Sunday Service in Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (Saint Thomas Church 1 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019) in New York City, United States. He prays to God to bless the offerings of people non- military aid which will reach Britain through 'Bundles For Britain Service' in World War II. A procession of men and boys in church choir passes the altar. Color Guard of British Legion presents the flag of the Empire followed by procession of flags past the altar.
Reverend Roelif Brooks leading a Sunday Worship Service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Saint Thomas Church 1 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019) in New York City during World War II. Reverend Brooks prays to God to bless the offerings of the people which will reach Britain through 'Bundles For Britain Service'. Crowd of parishioners come forward and place their offerings of parcels before the altar. Reverend Roelif Brooks blessing the Bundles for Britain. Pile of bundles seen placed before the altar.
Grand Central Palace in New York City. People sort out clothing which has been donated to the British War Relief Society. 'Hospital' sign on a packing box. Two women sort clothes on a bench. Posters read 'You can help us with work and contribution' and 'British War Relief Society'. Men handling goods in a shipping room. Stencil on a box. People working in medical supply room. Bottles of medicines are arranged on a bench.
New Yorkers celebrate Easter Sunday in different churches across the city. A woman GI presents 'By Request' for the Army Navy Screen Magazine' in the United States. Soldiers from New York request a glimpse of Easter in New York City. A large crowd lines the sidewalk, Roman Catholic churchgoers enter the St. Patrick's Cathedral (5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States). Civilians and women GIs among the crowd. Cars pass by on the road outside the St. John's Cathedral (1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States). Episcopalian U.S. Army soldiers enter the cathedral. Women GIs pose on the cathedral steps. A Gi kisses a woman GI. People emerge from the cathedral. Mount Olivet Baptist Church: Good Friday and Holy Week Service banners at the cathedral entrance. African American families emerge from the Mount Olivet Baptist Church (201 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, United States) in Harlem. An African American man with his two little girls. The Easter parade on 5th Avenue. Policemen keep vigil. Women in elaborate coats and hats. GIs and young boys in the parade. American industrialist Henry J Kaiser and his wife. Easter flowers on display. New York girls and children.
Benny Goodman Orchestra performs in New York City. Exterior of the Hotel New Yorker (481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001) at night. Hotel New Yorker marquee and a sign for the 'Benny Goodman Orchestra'. Terrace Room inside the Hotel. Benny Goodman and his Orchestra perform on stage. Benny Goodman leads the Orchestra and plays the clarinet. People seated in the room listen to the music. Soldiers, sailors, and civilians dance with their wives. Others seated at tables. (World War II period).
Benny Goodman Orchestra performs in a Jazz club at the Hotel New Yorker, New York City. Terrace Room inside the Hotel. American jazz musician Benny Goodman and his Orchestra perform on stage. Benny Goodman leads the Orchestra and plays the clarinet. Soldiers, sailors and civilians dance with their wives. The guests applaud after the performance. (World War II period).
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