The Overture

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"The Overture"

Entry/Object ID

2008.53.1.1

Description

"The Overture," Vol. 5, No. 13 (15 October 1925), published by M.M.P.A., Local 47, of the American Federation of Musicians, Los Angeles. The publication contains articles pertaining to local musicians, including minutes of board meetings and general meetings, chapter VII on the "History of the Band and Orchestra Business in Los Angeles," and news of the union's decision to prohibit work with radio station KHJ, owned by the Los Angeles Times newspaper, and others. There are also many industry-related advertisements. With some edge rubbing and soiling to the wrappers, but clean pages, the overall condition is good.

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Search Terms

Labor unions--Los Angeles (Calif.), Music--Los Angeles (Calif.), Musicians--Labor unions--Los Angeles (Calif.)

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Periodicals