United Scenic Artists, Local 350 (Chicago, Ill.) records, 1927-1970.

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  • Creator Names United Scenic Artists. Local 350 (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title United Scenic Artists, Local 350 (Chicago, Ill.) records [manuscript], 1927-1970.
  • Physical description
    • 4.25 linear ft. (11 boxes)
    • 3 microfilm reels : neg. ; 35 mm.
  • Access and usage restrictions Box 7 is closed until 2034. Box 11, folders 3, 5-6 are closed until 2038 and have been removed to restricted storage.
  • Collection summary
    • Meeting minutes, financial records, attendance rosters, membership files, correspondence, and other records of the United Scenic Artists (USA) Local 350 in Chicago (Ill.). Most of the collection pertains to the finances of the union, especially membership dues.
    • Microfilm organized: r. 1, Minutes and attendance roster; r. 2, ledgers 1927-39; r. 3, ledgers 1940-56.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the United Scenic Artists, Local 350 (M1974.0015).
  • Biographical or Historical Note The United Scenic Artists (USA) Local 350 was the Chicago branch of a labor union and professional association for theatrical (and later television) artists, designers, and craftspeople. During the 1920s and 1930s, Local 350 was part of the Brotherhood of the Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. In 1990, Local 350 became part of USA Local 829 based in New York (N.Y.). Local 350, although based in Chicago, had members throughout the Midwest.
  • Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory available online.
  • Names
    • United Scenic Artists. Local 350 (Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America.
    • Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America.
  • Subjects
    • Labor unions Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Motion picture industry Employees Labor unions Illinois Chicago.
    • Motion picture industry United States 20th century.
    • Scene painting United States 20th century.
    • Set designers United States 20th century.
    • Television broadcasting Employees Labor unions Illinois Chicago.
    • Television broadcasting United States 20th century.
    • Theater United States 20th century.
    • Theaters Employees Labor unions Illinois Chicago.
    • Theaters Stage-setting and scenery.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Economic conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Account books. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Daybooks. aat
    • Membership lists. aat
    • Microfilm. aat
    • Minutes. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/M-U/UnitedScenic-inv.htm