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The Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (ATPAM) is an American union organization for press agents and managers in the theatrical profession. [1]
ATPAM received a charter from the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1928. [2] They have been part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees since 1937.
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