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Markers for Local 398 Motion Picture Machine 
Operators were found in Glen Aubrey and Endicott
NY,, both in Broome County. I wonder if this could 
have applied to those who ran the projectors in movie
theaters??		 This Local 376 marker was found in Syracuse NY 
in Onondaga County. The tombstone was dated 1952.

Since finding and identifying the markers for this entertainment industry union, I see the logo at the end of every movie. Look for it.

The notes below are from site guests who helped me identify this marker. You can link to the site for this organization at International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees

Just one quick check through Infoseek search engine revealed:  International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees http://www.iatse.lm.com/
The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production.

I have seen the MPMO within the site and even in a pay scale site but have not found what they stand for - Moving Picture Management and Operations?  Nor have I found the Union 396.  Since you didn't list where this marker was, I didn't go into any of the other union links listed.
First of all I love your page!  I figured out part of your "mystery photo" for the picture of the metal marker on your first page.
IATSE -Theatrical Stage Employees Union At the following webste they list Union abbreviations http://specialresponse.com/abbreviations.htm
Another good site for fraternal organizations is http://www.gwgantiques.com/ffaq.htm
A cousin pointed me to your site -- very interesting and I'll have to return. I think you got the order right -- The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The 396 would be the Local Union number. I can only guess that MPMO is the local name, craft designation or motto. Check the site below or do a web search on IATSE.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO,CLC
http://www.iatse.lm.com/

IATSE Local 461
http://www.niagara.com/iatse461/

Joyce,

Found this http://www.hr.msu.edu/Depts/comp/temptitles.htm listing temp titles for hire: (MSU - Michigan State Univ)

Stage Hand
Provides assistance during non-academic theater and stage presentations as a carpenter, property person, electrician, moving picture machine operator, grip, lamp operator, rigger, and/or related theater and stage functions. Incumbents in this title are recognized as members of IATSE & MPMO Local 274 and are to be paid according to the bargained for wage schedule.

Russ

Subj:  IATSE Local 396, MPMO
Date:  7/1/2002 3:14:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    pres@ia15.org (Laurel Horton)
To:    JoyceTice@aol.com

I hope you have been able to discover that MPMO is for Motion Picture Machine Operators-also known as Projectionists. Many Projectionist Locals have been merged or disbanded due to the Nat'l. trend toward using non Union employees in the booth. Most cinema chain owners don't see the value of skilled craftsmen running and caring for their films and equipment. It's too bad for both the Projectionists and the filmgoers. Local 15 represents Stage Technicians and Projectionists in Seattle WA.
--
Laurel Horton
pres@ia15.org

 Subj:  IATSE Web Site - New Address
Date:  03/10/2004 5:03:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From:    mkelly@iatse-intl.com (MaryAnn Kelly)
To:    JoyceTice@aol.com

Please be advised that the web site address for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada (IATSE) has been changed to the following: www.iatse-intl.org

Please change your records accordingly.
Thank you.
MaryAnn Kelly
Assistant to the Editor
IATSE Official Bulletin
1430 Broadway, 20th floor
New York, NY  10018
212-730-1770
212-730-7809 Fax
mkelly@iatse-intl.com

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