Scope and Content of Collection
The Frances Elliot Clark papers cover the period from 1890 to 1963; the bulk dates of the materials date from 1911 to 1957. The papers consist of both personal and professional papers including published and unpublished writings, correspondence, addresses, programs, reports, memorabilia, clippings, and articles related to Clark's work as a music educator, including her work with the Victor Talking Machine Company and with various music education organizations such as the National Education Association music section, the Music Teacher National Association, the National Federation of Music Clubs, and the Music Supervisors National Conference for which she was a founding member.