Councils, 1919-2000
This record group (III) of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Historical Center contains materials and related collections of NAfME councils (formerly Music Supervisors' National Conference and Music Educators National Conference) from 1919-2000. These councils, each their own series within this record group, include the War Emergency Council, Educational Council, National Research Council, Council of Past Presidents, National Council of Student Member Chairpersons, and others. More information on each council and their records are present in each council's respective series notes.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-2000
Use and Access to Collection
The collection is open for research use. The online finding aid is in the process of a major update, with newly reprocessed record groups publishing when they are ready. Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room during SCPA’s operating hours. Please contact the curator for an appointment or if you have questions related to unpublished record groups or digital access to any of the materials.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This record group is arranged into twelve series:
- War Emergency Council
- Educational Council
- National Research Council in Music Education
- Music Education Research Council
- Council of Past Presidents
- Council of Associated Organization Presidents
- National Council of State Secretary-Treasurers
- National Council of State Editors
- National Council of Student Member Chairpersons
- Council for Research in Music Education
- National Council of State Supervisors of Music
- National Council of Chairs
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This Record Group results from numerous donations and transfers by MENC beginning in 1968.
Library Details
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
University of Maryland Libraries
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College Park MD 20742 United States
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