This collection contains the business accounts of the Kalamazoo Local Chapter #188 of the Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators.

The bulk of the collection is from 1930-1936 with fine letter from 1925 and a payment book from 1929-1931. It contains bills, receipts, and accounting for 1%, 2%, and 10% accounts. The business ledger accounts for dues, bills, travel, and loans to members.

The fine letter was sent by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and is for unloading train cars with the “Blackstone Co.”

The business ledger contains accounting for several categories, including dues, loans, and “Trousers bought from Loral”. It also includes assessment for Lansing trip, assessment for international projectionist, credits from Projections Magazine, and mentions a bowling team state tournament.