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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 66 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-104

Scope and Contents

The records within the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 66 collection are divided into five different records series. The order within the files is chronological.

Series I consists of the minutes from Local 66 Regular, Special, Finance and Executive Board Meetings. The minutes are contained within twelve bound volumes and cover the years 1920 1972. Within this span all minutes for 1970 are missing.

Series II, Financial Records, contains Treasurer’s Cash Books and Dues Books. Treasurer's Cash Books date 1928 1963. Dues Books date 1925 to approximately 1961. The final two Dues Books do not contain dates, but they are estimated to cover 1959-1961.

Series III contains the convention proceedings of the IATSE and the Motion Picture Machine Operators of the U.S. and Canada. The proceedings are in bound and paperback volumes.

Series IV, Correspondence, is divided into two types of records: Invoices and Contracts; and General Correspondence. Invoices document work at various shows and various performances by Local 66 between 1951-1965. These invoices give insight not only into the projects of Local 66, but they also provide a listing of plays and productions given in Dayton during that 15 year span. Also with the invoices are contracts between Local 66 and various organizations during the years 1956-1960. The contracts are interfiled with the invoices of those years. Subseries 2 contains general correspondence for the years 1947-1973. Included in this subseries is correspondence with other unions, letters establishing arrangements for contracts, thank you notes, along with memorandums and personal notes.

Series V consists of group pictures, but none are labeled with identifying information or dates. It is assumed the persons in each of the pictures are associated in some way with Local 66.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893-1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing most materials in this collection; however, all records in Box 4 are restricted due to social security numbers.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 66, was chartered in Dayton, Ohio on May 1, 1899. Since then, Local 66 has aided in the production of many plays, concerts, and more recently, television programs throughout the Miami Valley. In 1980 their office was located at 210 W. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. More information about the parent organization and the contact information for Local 66 can be found on the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees website at http://www.iatse.net/directory/local-66.

Extent

3.3 linear feet (8 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records include meeting minutes, financial records, convention proceedings, contracts, correspondence, and photographs of this Dayton union.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 5 series:

SERIES I:
Minutes
SERIES II:
Financial records
SERIES III:
Convention proceedings
SERIES IV:
Correspondence
SERIES V:
Photographs

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 66 were accessioned into the Wright State University's Special Collections and Archives in July 1980 as part of the Ohio Labor History Project.

Title
Guide to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 66 Records (MS-104)
Status
Completed
Author
Kevin Proffit
Date
1980 August
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2017 September: Finding aid updated according to DACS

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092