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Title: Charles Leland Bagley papers
Collection number: 0016
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
20.46 Linear feet
23 boxes
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1890-1962
Date (inclusive): 1865-1965
Abstract: This collection contains the personal papers of Charles Leland Bagley, along with records pertaining to the American Federation
of Musicians. Bagley was a musician and lawyer who lived in Los Angeles and who was active in the AFM Local 47 until his retirement
in 1959. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, union publications, and ephemera.
creator:
Bagley, Charles Leland, 1873-1965
The collection contains the personal papers of Charles Leland Bagley and records pertaining to the American Federation of
Musicians and other labor organizations for musicians. Union records include publications, photographs, pre-1900 documents,
correspondence, clippings and financial records. The collection also includes sheet music and Bagley's personal and legal
correspondence, ephemera, diplomas and personal photographs. Please see the Scope and Content notes of individual series for
more information.
[Box/folder# or item name], Charles Leland Bagley papers, Collection no. 0016, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Charles Leland Bagley was born in Tipton, Iowa in 1873, where he lived until moving to Southern California in 1887. He was
a band and orchestra musician who was also a charter member of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 47. Bagley
received law degrees from USC in 1910 and 1911 and was active as a labor organizer with the American Federation of Musicians
and its predecessor, the National League of Musicians. He served as the Vice-President of the AFM from 1931 until his retirement
in 1959. He passed away in 1965.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.
The collection contains published materials; researchers are reminded of the copyright restrictions imposed by publishers
on reusing their articles and parts of books. It is the responsibility of researchers to acquire permission from publishers
when reusing such materials. The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish,
quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Donated by Mrs. Charles Leland Bagley.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Musicians' Union, Local 47 (Los Angeles, Calif.). -- Archives
American Federation of Musicians. -- Archives
Bagley, Charles Leland, 1873-1965 -- Archives
National League of Musicians of the United States. -- Archives
Clippings
Correspondence
Ephemera
Financial records
Labor unions--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Musicians--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Musicians--Labor unions--Archival resources
Photographs
Sheet music