LA CROSSE MUSICIANS' ASSOCIATION. LOCAL 201. RECORDS, 1943-1987 (BULK 1973, 1987). 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)

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.

Acc. No. 1991-8

Donated by Ken Williamson, President, La Crosse Musician's Assn., Local 201 AFM, June 1991

Processed by Jaime Dechant and Anita Taylor Doering, Feb. 1999.

History

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 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 Content

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.