Ryan, Helen Chandler.

The Federal Music Project (FMP) was organized in 1935 as an agency of the Works Progress Administration to provide work relief for unemployed musicians. Subsequently, the program became known as the WPA Music Program. The program lasted until 1943. The Federal Music Project organized orchestras, bands, dance bands, chamber music ensembles, opera and choral units, and composers' forums across the country. Preservation of folk music was an important goal of the FMP, which provided copying, researching, arranging, binding, and other services for the performing units. Administration of the Federal Music Project in New Mexico was directed by Helen Chandler Ryan. The program operated between 1936-1943. By October of 1939, the program became known as the New Mexico Music Project, and by September 1942 it became the War Services Program - Music Phase.

From the description of New Mexico Federal Music Project collection, 1936-1943. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 53927721