Series II: Office Files

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1611151
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1
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3276838
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{"value"=>"3276838", "type"=>"local_mss"}
unitdate
{"value"=>"1976-2013", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1976/2013"}
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{"value"=>"Series II: Office Files"}
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"30 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"10.96 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
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{"value"=>"<p>Series II is arranged into two Subseries: Factory Records and Cascando Studios, and contains correspondence, subject files, financial documents, and administrative records from Shamberg's time managing these two organizations. The files in each Subseries are organized alphabetically by name or subject.</p> <p>Subseries II. A. contains files from such Factory Records bands as A Certain Ratio, Cabaret Voltaire, Joy Division, New Order, and Thick Pigeon. There are also flyers, notes, correspondence, financial files, and posters from the Belgian label Les Disques du Crépuscule, which partnered with Factory records to cross promote and release music to reach a wider audience. Additionally, there is a selection of materials associated with the film <span class=\"title\">Salvation</span>, for which Factory Records released the soundtrack. These files include agreements, correspondence, crew lists, legal papers, press clippings, press packets, promotional materials, and soundtrack details.</p> <p>The Cascando Studios files mostly pertain to film and video projects Shamberg's company produced. Much of the materials comprise administrative materials and correspondence with individuals who were involved with these projects. Some of Shamberg's correspondents include Philippe Decouflé, Jonathan Demme, Robert Frank, Nancy Holt, Chris Marker, Stanton Miranda, Susan Sontag, William Wegman, and Lawrence Weiner. There is also a substantial selection of materials related to New Order including backstage passes, correspondence, financial files, lanyards, notes, poster proofs, posters, and receipts.</p>"}
date_start
1976
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1976
date_end
2013
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1976
date_inclusive_end
2013

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  1. Subseries II. A. Factory Records [109/2]
  2. Subseries II. B. Cascando Studios [233/2]