Letter to Paul Kalmanovitz from the Musicians' Protective Association

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Object Details

Written by

American Federation of Musicians, founded 1896

Received by

Paul Kalmanovitz

Subject of

Gladys Bentley, American, 1907 - 1960

Description

Typed business letter on Musician's Protective Association letterhead, dated January 1, 1949, addressed to Paul Kalmanovitz from the Musicians' Protective Association, pertaining to a claim filed against Bentley by a club owner.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Date

January 25, 1949

Object number

2011.57.25.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

letters (correspondence)

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Place depicted

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Manuscripts

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Blues (Music)

Business

Gender

Labor

Law

LGBTQ

Nightlife

Resistance

Sexuality

U.S. History, 1945-1953

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b1d660ce-d42f-484d-8a3a-19e1ef015976

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.57.25.2