Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs Records

Collection

Identifier: 2012A011

Scope and Contents

This collection includes yearbooks of the local chapters affiliated with Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs (KFMC) (Stephen Foster Music Club, Glasgow Musicale, Lexington Federated Music Club, MacDowell Club, Saturday Musicale, Cecilian Club, and Winchester Music Club.). Other publications include the KFMC newsletter and state and national convention programs. Some administrative records are also included. It should be noted that there are holes in the collection and there are several years where no local chapter yearbooks or newsletters exist.

Dates

Creation: 1921 - 2021
Acquisition: 2012-05-09

Creator

Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs (Organization)

Biographical or Historical Information

The Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs was founded in 1921 as a chapter of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The organization was created to promote music and music education. Senior clubs belonging to KFMC and covered in this collection are: Stephen Foster Music Club, Glasgow Musicale, Lexington Federated Music Club, MacDowell Club, Saturday Musicale, Cecilian Club, and Winchester Music Club. These clubs have funded hundreds of scholarships for middle and high school students to attend the Stephen Foster Music Camp and have funded university scholarships for music majors.

Note written by

Full Extent

0.66 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Sue Ann Reeves

Accruals and Additions

A portion of the materials accessioned as 2008-004 were records belonging to the KFMC and have been processed with this collection. Accrual dated May 30, 2019 added material from 2015-2018. Accrual dated August 10, 2023 added material from 2017-2023. (1 folder)