Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493 records, 1890-2010
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Musicians' Association of Seattle
- Title
- Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493 records
- Dates
- 1890-2010 (inclusive)18902010
1960-1990 (bulk)19601990 - Quantity
- 5.91 cubic feet, (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5685
- Summary
- Records of the union's Local 76-493; AFM Local 76; AFM Local 493; AFM Local 117; AFM Local 184; AFM Local 124; AFM Local 236; AFM Local 451; and AFM Local 461 in Washington State
- Repository
- University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Historical Note
The Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493 is a labor union that represents musicians in Seattle; Vashon Island; Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Mason, Island, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Thurston, and Whatcom counties; and parts of Pacific County. Local 76-493 has been a labor organization since 1890 and is led by elected officers and an elected board of directors.
Musicians' unions began in Seattle in 1890 with the creation of the Seattle chapter of the Musicians Mutual Protective Union (MMPU) Local 76. MMPU Local 76 reorganized under the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 76 in 1898 and represented white musicians. Non-white musicians were barred from joining AFM Local 76 so they formed a separate union, AFM Local 458. Tension between the two unions resulted in the international union revoking Local 458's charter in April of 1924. However, Black and other musicians of color were able to charter a replacement union, Local 493, later that year. In 1958, Local 76 and Local 493 were amalgamated into Local 76, ending the racial segregation of musicians' unions in Seattle. In 1994 the local's name was changed to Local 76-493.
Previously distinct AFM locals in Western Washington became amalgamated under the jurisdiction of Local 76-493 between 1980 and 2010 including AFM Local 117, Tacoma; AFM Local 184, Everett; AFM Local 124, Olympia; AFM Local 236, Aberdeen; AFM Local 451, Bellingham; and AFM Local 461, Mount Baker/Anacortes.
Sources:
Blecha, Peter. "AFM Local 493, Seattle's 'Negro Musicians' Union,' Holds Big Benefit Bash on May 29, 1951," February 20, 2013. http://www.historylink.org/File/10330.
Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493. "About Us." Musicians' Association of Seattle, February 28, 2017. https://local76-493.org/about-us/.
Content Description
Materials include meeting minutes, financial records, bylaws, bylaws amendments, resolutions, reports, correspondence, membership applications, attendance lists, essays, and newsletters documenting the activities of the Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 76-493, AFM Local 76, and AFM Local 493 in Seattle, Washington; AFM Local 117 in Tacoma, Washington; and AFM Local 184 and Snohomish County Musicians Club in Everett, Washington. Also included to a lesser extent are materials relating to the activities of AFM Local 124 in Olympia, Washington; AFM Local 236 in Aberdeen, Washington; AFM Local 451 in Bellingham, Washington; and AFM Local 461 in Mount Baker/Anacortes, Washington.
Other Descriptive Information
Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Motter Snell, President of the Musicians' Association of Seattle, 2012 February 10.
Processing Note
Inventorying and initial rehousing of this collection was done in 2012 by Rachael Black, who also created a preliminary intellectual arrangement. Hannah Robinson changed the title from Musicians' Association of Seattle records to Musicians' Association of Seattle, American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493 records; opened access to many microfilm reels after examining for personally identifiable information; and enhanced finding aid to meet DACS requirements. Revised intellectual subdivisions and a revised arrangement were created in consultation with Conor Casey, who made some revision and corrections to the finding aid.
Related Materials
The Musicians' Association of Seattle website was regularly captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine from 2014-2019. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/3988/*/http://www.local76-493.org/
Detailed Description of the Collection
SERIES 1: Series 1, Musicians' Association of Seattle, AFM Local 76-493; AFM Local 76, Seattle; and AFM Local 493, Seattle Records, 1890-1891, 1919-1990
0.46 cubic feet, (1 box, including 29 microfilm reels)Scope and Content: Materials include board meeting minutes, financial records, and membership applications documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493, American Federation of Musicians Local 76, and American Federation of Musicians Local 493 in Seattle, Washington.
Restrictions on Access: Some materials in this series are restricted.
- Description: Board meeting minutes8 microfilm reelsDates: 1890-1891, 1919-1977Container: Box 5685-001 Box 6
- Description: Financial records: quarterly dues payments18 microfilm reelsDates: 1925-1953Container: Box 5685-001 Box 6
- Description: Membership cards and payment records2 microfilm reels
Restricted
Dates: approximately 1971-1990Container: Box 5685-001 Box 6 - Description: New member applications and transfer applications1 microfilm reel
Restricted
Dates: 1977-1978Container: Box 5685-001 Box 6
SERIES 2: Series 2, AFM Local 117, Tacoma, Washington Records, 1941-1996, undated
1.51 cubic feetScope and Content: Materials include Executive Board meeting minutes, bylaws, correspondence, financial records, and reports documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 117 in Tacoma, Washington.
- Description: Executive Board minutesDates: 1941-1993Container: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 1-32
- Description: Bylaws and bylaws revisionsDates: 1990, undatedContainer: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 32-33
- Description: Correspondence regarding internal financial auditsDates: 1985-1990Container: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 35
- Description: Per capita dues reports, initiation fee reports, union officer recordsDates: 1990-1995Container: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 36
- Description: Financial register of daily receipts and disbursementsDates: 1958-1968Container: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 37-47
- Description: Check registerDates: 1986-1995Container: Box 5685-001 Box 1, Folder 48-51
- Description: Monthly transaction and balance sheetsDates: 1989-1996Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 1-8
- Description: Financial records including tax reports and tax formsDates: 1988-1993Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 9
- Description: Labor organization annual reports, non profit corporation annual reports, and Pierce County Assessor affidavitDates: 1990-1996Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 10
- Description: Membership initiation fee reportsDates: 1994-1996Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 11
SERIES 3: Series 3, AFM Local 184, Everett, Washington Records, 1902-1991 (bulk 1960-1991)
3.74 cubic feetScope and Content: Materials include meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, reports, and newsletters documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 184 in Everett, Washington. Also included are articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes, and financial records of the Snohomish County Musicians Club.
- Description: Quarterly payroll reports, tax forms, and budget notesDates: 1972-1983Container: Box 5685-001 Box 3, Folder 1
- Description: Correspondence with IRSDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 5685-001 Box 3, Folder 2
- Description: Meeting minutes books8 itemsDates: 1902-1983Container: Box 5685-001 Box 3
- Description: Snohomish County Musicians Club meeting minutes bookDates: 1966Container: Box 5685-001 Box 3
- Description: Cash receipts ledgers2 itemsDates: 1955-1968Container: Box 5685-001 Box 3
- Description: Correspondence with IRS regarding tax return discrepancies and tax return formsDates: 1988-1989Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 1
- Description: Correspondence with IRS regarding tax return discrepancies, tax return forms, and correspondence with Washington State Employment Security OfficeDates: 1990Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 2
- Description: Meeting minutes and newslettersDates: 1982-1989Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 3
- Description: Snohomish County Musicians Club articles of incorporation and bylawsDates: 1966-1977Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 4
- Description: Snohomish County Musicians Club meeting minutesDates: 1971-1986Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 5
- Description: Appraisal of union buildingDates: 30621Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 6
- Description: NewslettersDates: 1965-1986Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 7-10
- Description: Check registersDates: 1960-1984Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 11-23
- Description: Snohomish County Musicians Club check registerDates: 1966-1986Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 24
- Description: Financial recordsDates: 1976-1981Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 25
- Description: Financial recordsDates: 1967-1988Container: Box 5685-001 Box 5, Folder 1-18
SERIES 4: Series 4, AFM Local 124, Olympia, Washington Records, 1941-1983
Scope and Content: Materials include meeting minutes, bylaws amendments, and financial records documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 124 in Olympia, Washington.
- Description: Meeting minutes and bylaws amendmentsDates: 1941-1968Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 12
- Description: Quarterly tax formsDates: 1977-1983Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 13
- Description: Income and expense reportsDates: 1981-1983Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 14
SERIES 5: Series 5, AFM Local 236, Aberdeen, Washington Records, 1993-1994
Scope and Content: Materials include notes and a resolution documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 236 in Aberdeen, Washington.
- Description: Notes and resolution regarding merger with AFM Local 76, Seattle, WashingtonDates: 1993-1994Container: Box 5685-001 Box 2, Folder 15
SERIES 6: Series 6, AFM Local 451, Bellingham, Washington Records, 1950-1981
Scope and Content: Materials include meeting minutes, correspondence, attendance lists, and essays documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 451 in Bellingham.
- Description: Meeting minutesDates: 1962-1981Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 26-27
- Description: Roll call list for officers and guest lists from meetingsDates: 1964-1972Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 28
- Description: Essay about AFM local 451 history, meeting notes, and correspondenceDates: 1950-1969Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 34
SERIES 7: Series 7, Mount Baker/Anacortes, Washington Records, 1992-2010
Scope and Content: Materials include meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, and attendance lists documenting the activities of the American Federation of Musicians Local 461 in Mount Baker/Anacortes, Washington.
- Description: Financial reportsDates: 2000-2010Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 29
- Description: Correspondence and rosterDates: 2004-2010Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 30
- Description: Meeting minutesDates: 1992-2010Container: Box 5685-001 Box 4, Folder 31-33
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Musicians--Labor unions--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington)
Geographical Names
- Seattle
- Washington (State)
Other Creators
Corporate Names
- American Federation of Musicians. Union Local 493 (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- American Federation of Musicians. Union Local 493 (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Musicians' Association of Seattle--Archives
