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HOBBY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Association of Crafts and Creative Industries
1, record 1, English, Association%20of%20Crafts%20and%20Creative%20Industries
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACCI 1, record 1, English, ACCI
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Mid-American Craft & Hobby Association 2, record 1, English, Mid%2DAmerican%20Craft%20%26%20Hobby%20Association
former designation, correct
- MACHA 2, record 1, English, MACHA
former designation, correct
- MACHA 2, record 1, English, MACHA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2004, The Association of Crafts and Creative Industries joined the Hobby Industry Association(HIA) to form the Craft & Hobby Association(CHA). In 2017, the Craft & Hobby Association changed its name to Association For Creative Industries(AFCI). 3, record 1, English, - Association%20of%20Crafts%20and%20Creative%20Industries
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Crafts and Creative Industries Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association of Crafts and Creative Industries
1, record 1, French, Association%20of%20Crafts%20and%20Creative%20Industries
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACCI 1, record 1, French, ACCI
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Mid-American Craft & Hobby Association 2, record 1, French, Mid%2DAmerican%20Craft%20%26%20Hobby%20Association
former designation, correct
- MACHA 2, record 1, French, MACHA
former designation, correct
- MACHA 2, record 1, French, MACHA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2004, L'Association of Crafts and Creative Industries s'est jointe à la Hobby Industry Association (HIA) pour former la Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). En 2017, la Craft & Hobby Association a changé de nom pour l'Association For Creative Industries (AFCI). 3, record 1, French, - Association%20of%20Crafts%20and%20Creative%20Industries
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Crafts and Creative Industries Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Hobby Industry Association
1, record 2, English, Hobby%20Industry%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HIA 2, record 2, English, HIA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Hobby Industry Association of America 3, record 2, English, Hobby%20Industry%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
- HIAA 3, record 2, English, HIAA
former designation, correct, United States
- HIAA 3, record 2, English, HIAA
- Model Industry Association 4, record 2, English, Model%20Industry%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2004, the Hobby Industry Association joined the Association of Crafts & Creative Industries(ACCI) to form the Craft & Hobby Association(CHA). In 2017, the Craft & Hobby Association changed its name to Association For Creative Industries(AFCI). 5, record 2, English, - Hobby%20Industry%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Modelers Industry Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Hobby Industry Association
1, record 2, French, Hobby%20Industry%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HIA 2, record 2, French, HIA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Hobby Industry Association of America 3, record 2, French, Hobby%20Industry%20Association%20of%20America
former designation, correct, United States
- HIAA 3, record 2, French, HIAA
former designation, correct, United States
- HIAA 3, record 2, French, HIAA
- Model Industry Association 4, record 2, French, Model%20Industry%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2004, la Hobby Industry Association s'est jointe à l'Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI) pour former la Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). En 2017, la Craft & Hobby Association a changé de nom pour l'Association For Creative Industries (AFCI). 5, record 2, French, - Hobby%20Industry%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Modelers Industry Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Association For Creative Industries
1, record 3, English, Association%20For%20Creative%20Industries
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AFCI 1, record 3, English, AFCI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Craft & Hobby Association 1, record 3, English, Craft%20%26%20Hobby%20Association
former designation, correct
- CHA 1, record 3, English, CHA
former designation, correct
- CHA 1, record 3, English, CHA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… the premier trade association for the global creative arts products industries [that] is committed to its vision of a healthy, vibrant and innovative community that enriches people’s lives through crafting and other creative activities. 1, record 3, English, - Association%20For%20Creative%20Industries
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2004, The Hobby Industry Association(HIA) joined the Association of Crafts & Creative Industries(ACCI) to form the Craft & Hobby Association(CHA). In 2017, the Craft & Hobby Association changed its name to Association For Creative Industries. 2, record 3, English, - Association%20For%20Creative%20Industries
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Creative Industries Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association For Creative Industries
1, record 3, French, Association%20For%20Creative%20Industries
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AFCI 1, record 3, French, AFCI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Craft & Hobby Association 1, record 3, French, Craft%20%26%20Hobby%20Association
former designation, correct
- CHA 1, record 3, French, CHA
former designation, correct
- CHA 1, record 3, French, CHA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2004, la Hobby Industry Association (HIA) s'est jointe à l'Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI) pour créer la Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). En 2017, la Craft & Hobby Association a changé de nom pour l'Association For Creative Industries. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20For%20Creative%20Industries
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Creative Industries Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Toy Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Toy%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CTA 2, record 4, English, CTA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1932, CTA is a not-for-profit trade Association whose members are manufacturers, importers and distributors of toys, games, seasonal and hobby products.... Through the Association, our members work together for the betterment of the industry. CTA provides a strong voice for the toy industry in Canada and internationally. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Toy%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'Association canadienne du Jouet
1, record 4, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20du%20Jouet
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACJ 2, record 4, French, ACJ
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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