HeyJaredQueens Memory: Memories of Water
The stories in this season, titled “Memories of Water,” document the experiences of climate change on a hyperlocal level and how affected communities are responding.
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Memories of Water Episode 6 - "Postcard Memories" (opens the original)
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In the Season 4 Finale of Memories of Water , “Postcard Memories” travels back to New York summers before air conditioning, pairing newspaper coverage of historic heat waves with handwritten postcards from the early to mid-20th century. Together, these headlines and messages reveal how New Yorkers sought relief from the heat, while capturing the timeless spirit of summer in the city. This episode is brought to you by the Queen Memory Project with support from Melting Metropolis and the Queens Pu
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In this Season 4 Finale, "Postcard Memories" travels back to the deadly heat waves of 1896, 1911, and 1936 — pairing newspaper headlines with handwritten postcards from Queens Public Library's digital archives. Written in English, German, and Czech, these century-old messages reveal beach excursions, family traditions, and the everyday ways New Yorkers sought relief from the heat. Full episode premieres September 2 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen.
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