Charity Bailey papers, 1950-1978.

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Creator

Bailey, Charity.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• 1.5 lin. ft.

Scope/Contents Note

Papers consist of biographical material, and working filesfor the development of a curriculum to teach educators andchildren. Scrapbooks on the "Sing a Song" television program, several notebooks of musical arrangements and adaptations by Bailey, a notebook entitled "Here's Charity- Songs to Sing and Do," news clippings, lesson plans, diplomas, and material about incorporating Haitian and classical music into her programs.

Biographical/Historical Note

Charity Alberta Bailey (1904-1978) was a pioneer in the field of children's music. Bailey was recognized nationally as an authority on the use of folk music as a tool to teach music to children.

Controlled Access Terms

• African American women educators.
• Education.
• Music -- Instruction and study.
• African Americans -- Music -- Instruction and study -- United States.
• Folk music -- Instruction and study -- United States.
• Musical scores.
• Scrapbooks.