Agreement Between Ashley & Dustin and Finzel's Orchestra

Description:

Contract between Finzel's Orchestra and the Ashley and Dustin Steamer Line for the services of eight musicians aboard the excursion steamer PUT-IN-BAY during the 1915 season, dated April 1st. The contract is in black printed ink on yellowed paper and has been filled in by typewriter. It stipulates a payment of $178 plus an extra 50¢ each time the boat stops at Cedar Point and returns later than usual. The contract is signed by Edward A. Dustin. "Please sign and return this duplicate," is printed in the bottom left corner and a dotted black line at top suggests it was a piece of a larger perforated sheet of paper.

Date Issued:

1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Music

Subject Topic:

Finzel's Orchestra, Ashley and Dustin Steamer Line, PUT-IN-BAY, Excursion Boats, and Dance Bands

Subject Name:

Finzel, William

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/08509C62-F0E3-4150-B965-374804795454