Children's Music Network Records, 1974-2011
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Summary
- Creator:
- Children's Music Network
- Abstract:
- This collection documents the activities of the Children's Music Network, a music education and community building organization, since its establishment in 1987.
- Extent:
- 9.8 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Children's Music Network Records, 1987-2011. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Children's Music Network Records).
Background
- Scope and content:
- This collection contains administrative records, the Children's Music Network's organizational publication entitled Pass It On, files on the annual national gathering/conference, fund raising materials, subject files such as regional guidelines and events and project files, and photographs. In addition to the physical materials there is also born digital content and material donated on CDs and floppy disks which provide additional information on the above referenced.
- Biographical / historical:
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Established in 1987 by children’s music performers, the Children’s Music Network has its roots in the People’s Music Network. The organization believed that music could help children better understand, think about, and use their voices to express their views about challenging global issues like the environment, war, discrimination and bigotry. Early supporters were children’s music performers but also teachers, radio hosts, parents, and songwriters. In its first year, the organization began publishing a newsletter, Pass It On, and held its first gathering, separate from a People’s Music Network conference.
Today, the Children’s Music Network continues its work to educate, build community and empower children through quality and multicultural music. The organization is a nonprofit with members in chapters across the United States and Canada. Members include full-time and part-time performers, songwriters, classroom teachers, music educators, librarians, storytellers, record producers, distributors, broadcasters, parents, grandparents, and children. An international annual conference along with regional and local gatherings continue to be held.
- Acquisition information:
- Carl Foote donated all materials in this collection on behalf of the Children's Music Network in 2024 and 2025.
- Processing information:
- The collection is processed.
- Arrangement:
- The collection is arranged in eight series all of which are arranged alphabetically.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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- Access to this collection is unrestricted.
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- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Children's Music Network Records, 1987-2011. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Children's Music Network Records).