Society for Ethnomusicology records

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Society for Ethnomusicology records

1953-present (majority 1955-present)

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/3967

The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) was founded in 1955 by David McAllester, Alan Merriam, Willard Rhodes, and Charles Seeger to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. Through its publications and its national and regional meetings, the Society provides a forum for discussion of current scholarly research and fosters the promotion and development of a variety of traditional art forms. The SEM records consist 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. Some files in this collection are restricted.

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6326667

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) was founded in 1955 by David McAllester, Alan Merriam, Willard Rhodes, and Charles Seeger to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. One of the Societys main goals is promote the understanding and appreciation of all types of music to academics as well as members of the general public. Through its publications and its national and regional meetings, the Society provides a forum for discussion of ...