USA for Africa Records, 1986-1989

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USA for Africa Records, 1986-1989

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USA for Africa was part of a plan to distribute the proceeds of a musical recording to benefit famine victims in Africa and projects in the U.S. The collection consists of office files and videotapes related to the activities of USA for Africa.

213 boxes (106.5 linear ft.); 2 cartons (2 linear ft.); 4 oversize boxes

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6651711

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Kragen, Kenneth

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USA for Africa

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USA for Africa, incorporated under the leadership of Ken Kragen on Jan. 10, 1985, was part of a plan to distribute the proceeds of a musical recording to benefit famine victims in Africa; forty-five musicians recorded the single titled, We are the world, on Jan. 28, 1985, which became the quickest selling record in music history; over $53.1 million was distributed or allocated to projects in Africa and the US. From the description of Records, 1986-1989. (University of California, Los...