THE HEART OF A CITY

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Greater New York Fund

Description: Duration: ~10:48 | B&W Copyrighted by the Greater New York Fund (MCMLXI / 1961), this is a full-length documentary about the VNSNY's role in the fabric of New York City. Opening with a dramatic aerial shot of Manhattan skyscrapers, the title "The Heart of a City" sets up a narrative that portrays visiting nurses as a vital, caring presence within urban life — making home visits to patients in tenements and apartments across the city.

Complete Record: Duration: ~10:48 | B&W Copyrighted by the Greater New York Fund (MCMLXI / 1961), this is a full-length documentary about the VNSNY's role in the fabric of New York City. Opening with a dramatic aerial shot of Manhattan skyscrapers, the title "The Heart of a City" sets up a narrative that portrays visiting nurses as a vital, caring presence within urban life — making home visits to patients in tenements and apartments across the city.