Victor Talking Machine Company. Executive Committee minutes
Part of collection: Radio Corporation of America, RCA Victor Division secretary's records (2658)
Dates
- From the Collection: Creation: 1912-1956
Scope and Contents
The first twelve volumes consist of the minutes of the Executive Committee (1912-1920, 1927-1929) and the minutes of the Managing/Managers/Management Committee (1924-1931). They give a top level view of operations at the Camden facility down to RCA Victor's reorganization and abolition of the Management Committee on February 18, 1931. They cover the entire gamut of activities, including financial statements, levels of output, plant construction, approvals of Victrola designs and prices, production levels, purchases of materials, real estate, patents and patent suits, trademarks and advertising. Of particular note are the approvals of recording contracts with various artists, many still famous, including the length of the contract and payments.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Radio Corporation of America. RCA Victor Division (Organization)
- From the Collection: Victor Talking Machine Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
