Welcome to the UMKC University Libraries Internet Web exhibit on the history of Kansas City’s Local 627, the African-American Musicians Union, founded in 1917, and now known as the Mutual Musicians Foundation. The Web exhibit is accessible to anyone around the world interested in the history of jazz in America. The exhibit presents historic information, including photos and sound recordings, on this important Kansas City institution for today’s audiences.
Note: Each section of the exhibit is introduced by a brief movie including animated graphics and sound, which you can skip by clicking the “continue” link. You will need the Macromedia Flash Player, version 7 or higher, to view these movies.
Recommended settings: The exhibit is best viewed with a screen resolution of “1024 x 768” or higher, with your web browser’s text size set to “medium” or “100%.”
Developed by the Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections, Miller Nichols Library
Copyright 2003-2004, University of Missouri – Kansas City and Mutual Musicians Foundation.