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A gold hardcover book titled Where the Melody Lingers On: 1934–1984 WNEW, featuring a silver vintage microphone illustration beneath the title. The book is standing upright on a shelf between two other books with dark covers.
An open book on a wooden desk shows black-and-white caricatures of three people in bowties. The page headings read “WHERE THE MELODY LINGERS ON.” Large vintage books and a red notebook are partly visible in the background.
Black and white line drawing of two men in bow ties; the upper figure has a long neck, short dark hair, and a big smile, while the lower figure has a rounder face, balding hair, and is shown with his mouth wide open as if singing or yelling.
A minimalist black-and-white line drawing shows two people: an older bald man in a bow tie singing passionately on the left, and a woman with a round afro, large earrings, wide eyes, and an open mouth on the right. Both have expressive faces.
A black-and-white photo shows four musicians in tuxedos holding instruments: a guitar, a trombone, a double bass, and a sousaphone. A WNEW microphone is in front. Text below notes early WNEW Newark studio broadcasts with staff musicians and announcer Ed Lutz.
A typed letter from the National ALS Foundation, signed by Reggie Jackson, sits on a blue folder. The letter addresses the reader about ALS awareness and fundraising. Next to it is a matching envelope with the foundation’s name and address. The items are on a wooden table.
A close-up of a typed letter shows a handwritten signature in brown ink above the printed name Peggie Jackson and the title National Chairman. The word Sincerely, is visible above the signature. The paper shows some shadowing from lighting.
A gold hardcover book titled Where the Melody Lingers On: 1934–1984 WNEW, featuring a silver vintage microphone illustration beneath the title. The book is standing upright on a shelf between two other books with dark covers.
An open book on a wooden desk shows black-and-white caricatures of three people in bowties. The page headings read “WHERE THE MELODY LINGERS ON.” Large vintage books and a red notebook are partly visible in the background.
Black and white line drawing of two men in bow ties; the upper figure has a long neck, short dark hair, and a big smile, while the lower figure has a rounder face, balding hair, and is shown with his mouth wide open as if singing or yelling.
A minimalist black-and-white line drawing shows two people: an older bald man in a bow tie singing passionately on the left, and a woman with a round afro, large earrings, wide eyes, and an open mouth on the right. Both have expressive faces.
A black-and-white photo shows four musicians in tuxedos holding instruments: a guitar, a trombone, a double bass, and a sousaphone. A WNEW microphone is in front. Text below notes early WNEW Newark studio broadcasts with staff musicians and announcer Ed Lutz.
A typed letter from the National ALS Foundation, signed by Reggie Jackson, sits on a blue folder. The letter addresses the reader about ALS awareness and fundraising. Next to it is a matching envelope with the foundation’s name and address. The items are on a wooden table.
A close-up of a typed letter shows a handwritten signature in brown ink above the printed name Peggie Jackson and the title National Chairman. The word Sincerely, is visible above the signature. The paper shows some shadowing from lighting.

WNEW Book with Letter

$50.00

A 1984 commemorative WNEW 50th anniversary book featuring a signed letter from Reggie Jackson.
Details:
• Time Period: 1984
• Origin: New York City, USA
• Maker/Brand: WNEW Radio / National ALS Foundation
• Medium: Hardcover book with letter insert
• Style: American memorabilia
• Condition: Excellent
• Decoration: Gold embossed cover and signature letter

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Historic and collectible, this book titled *Where the Melody Lingers On* commemorates the 50th anniversary of New York’s WNEW radio station. Known for its jazz and big band legacy, the station was a cultural icon of American broadcasting.

Adding distinction, this edition includes a letter signed by baseball legend Reggie Jackson, who served as National Chairman for the ALS Foundation. Note that this is a reproduction signature and not hand signed. Proceeds from the book supported ALS research, linking the piece to both philanthropic and sports history.

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