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Guide to the La Crosse Musicians' Association, Local 201 Records, 1943-1987 (bulk 1973-1987)
MSS 050
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- Records of Local 201, a musicians' union in La Crosse, Wisconsin, affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Musicians. Covering mainly 1973-1987, the collection includes history, by-laws, contracts and agreements, correspondence, guidelines/procedures, some membership information, and documents dealing with members' association with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, 1975-1987.
- Collection Title
- La Crosse Musicians' Association, Local 201 Records
- Date of Materials [bulk]
- Bulk, 1973-1987
- Date of Materials [inclusive]
- 1943-1987
- Creator
- La Crosse Musicians' Association (La Crosse, Wis.).
- Call Number
- MSS 050
- Amount
- 0.4 cubic feet
- General Physical Description
- 1 archives box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], La Crosse Musicians' Association, Local 201 Records, MSS 050, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Historical Note
The La Crosse Musician's Association, Local 201 A.F.M. was organized on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 1902. The Union, affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians, maintained minimum pay scale requirements and working conditions. Although not much is known about the early history of the organization, union members were active in the early Langstadt's Orchestra, La Crosse Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras, and the La Crosse Concert Band.
Scope and Contents
Records of Local 201, a musicians' union in La Crosse, Wisconsin, affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Musicians. Covering mainly 1973-1987, the collection includes history, by-laws, contracts and agreements, correspondence, guidelines/procedures, some membership information, and documents dealing with members' association with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, 1975-1987.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 1999 February
800 Main St.La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Acquisitions Information
(Accession no. 1991.008)
Donated by Ken Williamson, President, La Crosse Musician's Assn., Local 201 AFM, June 1991.
Processing Information
Processed by Jaime Dechant and Anita Taylor Doering, Feb. 1999.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- La Crosse Concert Band (La Crosse, Wis.).
- La Crosse Musicians' Association (La Crosse, Wis.).
- La Crosse Symphony Orchestra.
Subject(s)
- Music trade--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Musicians--Labor unions--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Musicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse
OCLC Number
47706647
Collection Inventory
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History |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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General |
1 | 1 | ||
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75th anniversary celebration |
1 | 2 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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By-laws, 1985-1987 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Contracts/Agreements, 1974-1986 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Correspondence, 1980-1988 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Events, 1980-1987 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Finances, 1980-1981 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Guidelines/procedures, 1973-1987 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Insurance, 1981 |
1 | 9 | ||
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La Crosse Concert Band, 1960-1963 |
1 | 10 | ||
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La Crosse Labor Union Temple Association, 1980 |
1 | 11 | ||
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La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, 1975-1987 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Membership |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Members, 1943-1955 |
1 | 13 | ||
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Registrations, 1975-1983 |
1 | 14 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Memorabilia, 1987-1988 |
1 | 15 | ||
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Newsletters, 1983 |
1 | 16 | ||
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Programs, 1961-1980 |
1 | 17 | ||