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Series I: Ethnomusicology Doctoral Program, circa 1960-1966

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Scope and Contents

The Ethnomusicology Doctoral Program records relate to the establishment of the Music Department's advanced degree program in world music. The proposal drafts and notes, created in large part by David McAllester, describe the program and its requirements, including budget information. McAllester's proposal for an anthropology department, dating to roughly the same period, is also included. The meeting minutes, memoranda, correspondence, and grant proposals relate to the creation of the thnomusicology doctoral program. An NDEA fellowship application and a report entitled Program for Advanced Studies in World Music are also included. The Creative Arts Program documents contain information on the ethnic music component of the music program.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1960-1966

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (5 hollinger boxes, 2 half hollinger boxes, and 1 flat hollinger box (addition includes 14 paige boxes and 1 hollinger box))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
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