Society of American Magicians records

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 2812", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"2812", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Society of American Magicians records"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1916-1918", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1916/1918"}

{"value"=>"1920", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1920"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".25 linear foot (1 box)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"The Society of American Magicians was formed to preserve and promote magic as a performing art. It was established in New York City in 1902, and expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini, who served as president between 1917-1926. The records consists of official and other correspondence; minutes; financial reports; and committee papers"}

date_inclusive_start

1916

date_inclusive_end

1920

origination

{"value"=>"Society of American Magicians", "type"=>"corpname"}

relatedmaterial

{"value"=>"<p>Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library</p>"}

keydate

1916

prefercite

{"value"=>"Society of American Magicians records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.25 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1916

date_end

1920

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