Tony at the recording console of his basement studio (1960s)
Tony records a member of the Thanksgiving Parade. New York, NY.
“Discuss Tape Recording with Tony Schwartz, Master Recordist” (c. 1956)
At a booth for Irish brand recording tape, which became Ampex recording tape in 1959.
Tony records daughter Kayla in his basement studio. Mid 1960s, New York, NY.
Tony interviews a shopkeeper. New York, NY.
Tony records Pete Seeger and Fred Hellerman of the Weavers.
Tony with the portable tape recorder he built for his New York 19 project.
Photo by Joseph Foldes. New York, NY
Photo by Ken Heyman
Tony Schwartz, Marshall McLuhan and John Culkin in Tony’s basement studio.
Tony records a hippo in the Central Park Zoo. New York, NY.
Tony records Senator Ted Kennedy in his studio (1980).
Tony (rear) in a graphic design studio working for U.S. Army during World War II. Photo by Conrad Eiger. New York, NY.
Tony records young Darryl Cherney, with dog Tina (the subject of Folkways record “A Dog’s Life”).
Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter rests on Schwartz’s sofa during a filming session, taking in a bit of the 1976 World Series on TV. Photo by Peter Mathes.
Portrait for a feature article about Tony in Audio Magazine. Photo by Jeanne Strongin.
Photo by Joseph Foldes. New York, NY
Tony records New York Mayor Abe Beame. A conversation on West 57th Street, outside the old Horn & Hardart “Automat.” Photo by David Gahr.
