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Contact information: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact
Catalog Record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016570589
DACS was used as the primary description standard.
Collection material in English
Donation, circa 1987
No further accruals are expected.
Elizabeth Auman processed the Music Critics Association of North America Records in 1987. Mónica Hurd and Anthony Edwards coded the finding aid, and Jane Cross updated it, in 2021.
Materials from the Music Critics Association of North America Records are governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.) and other applicable international copyright laws.
The Music Critics Association of North America Records are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions on using or copying materials may apply.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item, date, container or reel or digital ID number], Music Critics Association of North America Records, Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
The Music Critics Association of North America (MCANA) was established in 1956 and is the only North American association for professional classical music critics. The association is a member of the National Music Council and organizes conferences and educational events to promote high standards of music criticism. MCANA also promotes and develops standards of music criticism in the press, broadcast media, and other platforms.
The Music Critics Association of North America Records primarily relate to the organization's institutes that took place from 1972 to 1977. This material largely consists of correspondence, press releases, applications, sample reviews, articles, and programs.
The collection is arranged in one series:
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
The series contains correspondence, press releases, grant applications, admission applications, sample reviews, articles, and programs relating to educational institutes organized by the Music Critics Association of North America. These institutes have taken place in a variety of locations in the United States and Canada.
Arranged chronologically by year and alphabetically by location therein.