Bill Muster papers on Capitol Records, 1946-2007, bulk bulk 1946-1961

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Summary

Creators:
Muster, Bill and Muster, Nori J. (Nori Jean), 1956-
Abstract:
Papers of William N. (Bill) Muster (1926-1989) mainly covering his six years as a merchandising manager at Capitol Records from 1953 to 1959.
Extent:
0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], Bill Muster papers on Capitol Records, PA Mss 87. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of this collection covers Bill Muster's six years as a merchandising manager at Capitol Records from 1953 to 1959, including correspondence and clippings, promotional materials, newsletters, and photographs. A section of the correspondence relates specifically to Muster's firing from Capitol Records in 1959.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Nori Muster, 2011.
Arrangement:

This collection has been divided into the following series: I. Newsletters and Reports, II. Playboy Files, III. Clippings, IV. Donald Hassler Files, V. Press Releases, VI. Capitol Tower Opening, VII. Miscellaneous.

Series II. Playboy Files contains correspondence and clippings regarding Bill Muster's firing by Capitol Records. Series IV. Donald Hassler Files, contains correspondence, a resume, and clippings concerning Donald Hassler, a fellow employee at Capitol Records. Series VI. Capitol Tower Opening, includes items relating to the opening of the Capitol tower in Los Angeles in 1956.

Physical location:
The collection is located at the Southern Regional Library Facility (SRLF).
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research. The collection is stored offsite. Advance notice is required for retrieval.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], Bill Muster papers on Capitol Records, PA Mss 87. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062
special@library.ucsb.edu
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