Records, 1986-1989.

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Records, 1986-1989.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38942717

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.

University of California, Los Angeles

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SNAC Resource ID: 7409270

University of California, Los Angeles

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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...