Created by
American Federation of Musicians, founded 1896
Subject of
Bentley, Gladys, American, 1907 - 1960
Paul Kalmanovitz
Date
1947
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
A yellow form titled "Blank claim form" created by the Musician's Protective Association Local 767 in Los Angeles, CA pertaining to the performer Gladys Bentley. The handwritten details denote that Kalmanovitz refused to pay Bentley for a performance in June 1947.
Place depicted
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
Type
forms (documents)
Topic
Blues (Music)
Business
Labor
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.57.25.3
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511073d33-aae4-40f9-bf4e-e1bb8b7b3714

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page