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Guide to the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802 Records WAG.038
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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American Federation of Musicians. Local 802 |
| Source:
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American Federation of Musicians. Local 802 |
| Title: |
American Federation of Musicians, Local 802 Records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1921-2010 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1980-1999 |
| Abstract: |
The American Federation of Musicians, Local 802 (Associated Musicians of Greater New
York) is the largest local of professional musicians in the world. As of 2011, it
represents approximately 10,000 members in and around New York City. Members work
in many fields of music: rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, Latin, concert, theater, club
date, night club, ballroom and symphonic. They are also instrumentalists, copyists,
arrangers, orchestral librarians, proofreaders, and editors. Additionally, Local
802 regularly demonstrates solidarity with fellow unions (particularly other entertainment
unions) and is deeply involved in lobbying for union rights. This collection consists
of minutes, departmental files, and publications of Local 802. These records document
Local 802's struggles on behalf of New York City musicians. Particularly valuable
are the extensive minutes of the executive and trial boards, which provide great detail
on the history of this important union.
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| Quantity: |
128.5 Linear Feet in 130 record cartons and 3 oversize folders. |
| Quantity: |
19.2 Megabytes on 16 5 1/4 inch floppy disks |
| Quantity: |
108 audiocassettes |
| Quantity: |
3 websites in 3 archived websites. |
| Location: |
Materials stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact special.collections@nyu.edu
at least two business days prior to research visit.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.038 |
