William Jay Gaynor Collection

New York City Mayor William J. Gaynor reviewing parade, between 1910 and 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
New York City Mayor William J. Gaynor reviewing parade, between 1910 and 1913

Adm. Ching Kwong and Mayor Gaynor, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Ching Kwong and Mayor Gaynor, 1911. Shows Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy and New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor, with their hats off

Chinese sailors, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chinese sailors, 1911. Shows Chinese marines, with (on right) Rear Admiral Chin Pih Kwang of the Imperial Chinese Navy and New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor

Dix, Gaynor, Cropsey, Gen. Grant, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dix, Gaynor, Cropsey, Gen. Grant, between c1910 and c1915. Shows John Alden Dix, Governor of New York; New York Mayor William Jay Gaynor, Police Commissioner James A

Dougherty, Dix, Gaynor, Cropsey, Gen. Grant, between 1910 and 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dougherty, Dix, Gaynor, Cropsey, Gen. Grant, between 1910 and 1915. Shows George Samuel Daugherty, John Alden Dix, Governor of New York; New York Mayor William Jay Gaynor

Gaynor with others in cornfield, St. James, L.I. 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaynor with others in cornfield, St. James, L.I. 1910

Gaynor in the cornfields, St. James, L.I. 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaynor in the cornfields, St. James, L.I. 1910

Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds, ) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds, ) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Shows (left to right) Captain Hill, New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor, unidentified man, and Col. John Whalen

Mayor Gaynor turning in alarm 3/20/13, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Gaynor turning in alarm 3/20/13, 1913

Gov. Foss & Mayor Gaynor, Polo Grounds, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gov. Foss & Mayor Gaynor, Polo Grounds, 1912

Gaynor & Waldo, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaynor & Waldo, between c1910 and c1915

Gaynor, Sullivan, McDonald & Rose, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaynor, Sullivan, McDonald & Rose, between c1910 and c1915

Gaynor addressing Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaynor addressing Olympic Athletes, 1912. Showing Mayor William J. Gaynor and others at a parade greeting the U.S. athletes who competed in the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912

Mayor reviews Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor reviews Olympic Athletes, 1912. Showing Mayor William J. Gaynor and others at a parade greeting the U.S. athletes who competed in the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912

Colonial Costumes -- Gaynor Park, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Colonial Costumes -- Gaynor Park, 1913. Shows the children's pageant at the dedication of the William J. Gaynor Park Playground and Recreation House in New York City, Dec. 20, 1913

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"The Voice of an Angel": William Jay Gaynor was a renowned American operatic tenor, best known for his powerful and expressive voice. Born in Philadelphia in 1869, Gaynor began singing at a young age and went on to study music at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. He made his professional debut in 1894 with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company, quickly becoming one of its most popular performers. Known for his versatility and range, Gaynor sang leading roles in operas such as "La Bohème", "Faust", and "Rigoletto". His voice was praised by critics for its beauty, tone, and emotional depth. Despite the challenges he faced during his career, including vocal strain and personal struggles, Gaynor continued to perform until his retirement from the stage in 1920. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest American operatic tenors of all time.