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Guide to the Actors' Equity Association Records WAG.011
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Actors' Equity Association |
| Source:
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Actors' Equity Association |
| Source
- dnr:
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Bruyr, Robert J. |
| Title: |
Actors' Equity Association Records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1913-2007 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1913-1991 |
| Abstract: |
The Actors' Equity Association (AEA) is the labor union of professional theatrical
performers and stage managers. It was founded in 1913 but did not gain full recognition
as the bargaining agent for actors until the historic strike of 1919. The AEA negotiates
contracts and agreements, arbitrates contract disputes, regulates the importation
of alien actors, regulates charges by theatrical agents, provides a pension plan and
welfare fund, and otherwise assists the theatrical industry. The Actors' Equity records
contain materials for the period 1913-2007. This guide describes records covering
the first seventy-six years of the union's history, including constitutions, by-laws
and rule books; early records, general files, membership files, contract files, claims
files, photographs, ephemera, correspondence with other unions, guilds and federations,
websites, and one videocassette.
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| Quantity: |
369.25 Linear Feet in 378 boxes |
| Quantity: |
1 videocassette |
| Quantity: |
2 websites in two archived websites. |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request
materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.011 |
