DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1941. Union claim sheet signed "Charles Mingus," who fills out the entire upper portion in black ink: Against ("Fread Skinner"), Date of claim ("Week of 4-21-41"), Place ("Club Capree"), Time of service ("seven days"), and Amount claimed ("$7.50"). In the remarks field, Mingus writes: "I was working on a weeks notice. I had an arrangement with Fread and was fired. He only payed me for five day when it should have be seven day because of the week notice." The lower section filled out by jazz composer and pianist Florence Cardiz: Date filed ("4-25-41"), Signed by ("Chas. Mingus"), and Recording Sec'y ("Florence C. Cadrez"). In fine condition, with a small chip to the top edge.
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