Manuscript Group 361
PENNSYLVANIA FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS COLLECTION
1916-2014
12.25 cubic feet
The Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs, Inc., was formed
from seven Pennsylvania City Clubs of the National Federation
of Music Clubs in 1915. The Pennsylvania Federation promotes
American and Pennsylvania music, composers and performers.
Contains administrative records consisting of minutes, 1916-1971; historical
records, 1940-1956; and the president's and financial reports, 1952-1955 (not
inclusive); convention programs; publications including "Music and Musicians
of Pennsylvania," two volumes, "Pennsylvania Papers," and "Useful Information
about Pennsylvania Music." Also included are files on Pennsylvania composers
such as David Amram, Peter Memmin, Margaret Garwood, Daniel Perlongs and Conrad
Susa; scrapbooks, 1923-1963 containing programs, bulletins and newsclippings;
sheet music; summaries of Board meetings; membership lists; and 33 1/3 disc
recordings; two items of the National Federation of Music Clubs young artist
audition winners, 1933; and "Texas" by David Guion.
- Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, 1934-1973. (1 folder) {#361m.1}
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- Bicentennial Celebration Materials, ca. 1975-1977. (1 folder) {#361m.2}
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- Convention Committee Programs, 1922-1966. (1 folder) {#361m.3} [Holdings]
- Extension Chairman Leaflets, 1947, 1950. (1 folder) {#361m.4} [Holdings]
- Historical Records (scrapbooks), 1923-1963. (21 volumes) {#361m.5} [Holdings]
- Historians' Reports, 1940-1956. (1 box) {#361m.6} [Holdings]
- Keystone Keynotes, 1949-1952. (1 box) {#361m.7} [Holdings]
- Letters, Correspondence, 1953-1960. (1 box) {#361m.8} [Holdings]
- Membership Lists, 1962-1966. (1 box) {#361m.9} [Holdings]
- Miscellaneous, 1949-1976, undated. (1 box) {#361m.10} [Holdings]
- Music - LP Records and Reel-to-Reel Tapes, 1963, 1976, ca. 1980-1981, undated.
(1 carton, 1 box) {#361m.11} [Holdings]
- Music - Sheets, 1926-1935. (1 box) {#361m.12} [Holdings]
- Public Relations Department Handout and Flyers, 1959-1960. (1 box) {#361m.13}
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- The News Sheet, 1932-1982. (1 carton, 3 boxes) {#361m.14} [Holdings]
- Pennsylvania Composer File, undated. (1 box) {#361m.15} [Holdings]
- Publications of the PFMC, 1929-1955. (1 box) {#361m.16} [Holdings]
- Reference Materials, 1959-1976. (1 box) {#361m.17} [Holdings]
- Regional Conference Minutes and Club Reports, 1927-1970. (1 box) {#361m.27}
[Description] [Holdings]
- Roster and Directory, 1973-1982. (1 box) {#361m.18} [Holdings]
- Secretary's Minutes, 1916-1971. (1 box) {#361m.19} [Holdings]
- Senior Club Ratings, 1960-1964. (1 box) {#361m.20} [Holdings]
- Standing Rules, 1966-1972, undated. (1 box) {#361m.21} [Holdings]
- State President's Reports and Letters, 1941-1960. (1 box) {#361m.22}
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- Summaries of Board Meetings, 1948-1965. (1 box) {#361m.23} [Holdings]
- Treasurer's Administrative and Correspondence Files, 2000-2014. (1 box)
{#361m.26} [Description] [Holdings]
- Treasurer's Monthly Reports, 1943-1964. (1 box) {#361m.24} [Holdings]
- Treasurer's Yearly Reports, 1956-1965. (1 box) {#361m.25} [Holdings]