Scope and Content of Collection
The Society for Ethnomusicology records cover the period from 1953 to 2015; the bulk of the materials date from 1956 to 2007. The collection consists of administrative records, presidential and other executive committee member papers, minutes, reports, membership rosters, financial reports and audits, committee records, chapter records, conference materials, associated organization materials, and publications including the SEM Journal, Newsletter, and audio-visual and monograph series. Included are papers from SEM Board and Council members, committees, and regional chapters, information from annual meetings, SEM publications, related organizations and correspondence regarding SEM business.