Paying Their Dues: Buffalo's African American Musicians Union, Local 533, A.F.M.

From: Afro - Americans in New York Life and History | Date: January 31, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

PAYING THEIR DUES: Buffalo's African American Musicians Union, Local 533, A.F.M.

On September 11, 1966, during the regular monthly meeting of Buffalo Local 533 of the American Federation of Musicians, regular business was tabled by the Executive Board in order to discuss plans for an anniv ersary dinner-dance. This highly significant event would celebrate the 50th anniversary of the institution's charter, and the officers wished to plan a truly festive affair for the occasion. With the dance targeted for spring of the coming year, the Executive Board, consisting of President Perry Gra y, Vice ...

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