American Musical Instrument Society records
Collection
0107-SCPA
The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) is an international organization founded in 1971 to promote better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. The Society's international membership includes collectors, curators, historians, performers, instrument makers, conservators, restorers, dealers, teachers, and students. The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) archives covers the period of 1971-2015 and consists of officers' papers, Board of Governors minutes, committee reports, correspondence, AMIS publications, annual meeting correspondence, and photographs documenting the activities of AMIS.
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10.50 Linear Feet
The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) records cover the period from 1971 to 2021; the bulk of the materials date from 1971 to 2012. The archives consists of officers' papers, Board of Governors minutes, committee reports, correspondence, AMIS publications, annual meeting correspondence, and photographs documenting the activities of AMIS.
The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) is an international organization founded in 1971 to promote better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. The Society's international membership includes collectors, curators, historians, performers, instrument makers, conservators, restorers, dealers, teachers, and students.
This collection is arranged into seven series.
First accession was received on May 2, 2002 from Carolyn Bryant.
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Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library