Correspondence and documents, 1945-1952
Dates
- 1945-1952
Scope and Contents
This miscellaneous series consists of additional documents regarding Musicraft's bankruptcy, earlier mergers and consolidation, and specific people and topics. Included are: items documenting use of Musicraft masters; detailed EMI royalty sheets and correspondence concerning Musicraft artists and recordings sales overseas, exchange of stocks, specific info. regarding Herman Krasnow royalties; MacGregor vs. Musicraft lawsuit (1947-1949); Oliver Sabin and the Kayler Company; and documents regarding the "Gwirtz" deal which enabled direct (Musicraft) sales in four major department stores in 1945.
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Use
Restrictions apply to payroll books, personnel sheets, contracts and social security registers in this collection.
Arrangement
Boxes 1-2, 18 folders, arranged by subject.
Creator
- From the Collection: Musicraft Records, Inc
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