National Folk Organization records on associated folk organizations, approximately 1988-2008

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 7833 Series 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series contains information and materials from associated folk organizations. Materials include calendars listing their folk festivals for various years, conference preceedings, membership registration information, and newsletters. The information comes from the following organizations: Northwest Folkdancers, Rich at the Roots, Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d'arts traditionnels (CIOFF), International Organization for Folk Art (IOV), and Counsel International des les Danse (CID). Dates range approximately from 1988-2008.

Dates

approximately 1988-2008

Creator

National Folk Organization (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the National Folk Organization records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

From the Collection:

The National Folk Organization (1986- ) is committed to the preservation and promotion of the folk art traditions.

Vytautas F. Beliajus, Mary Bee Jensen, George Frandsen, and L. DeWayne Young founded the National Folk Organization (NFO) in 1986 to provide information and opportunities in the folk arts around the United States.

Many of its members include persons involved in dance ensembles, institutions, music groups, choreographers, teachers, and foundations, as well as community ethnic festivals, and international festivals that host folk ensembles from around the world.

The NFO holds annual conferences to promote activities of those involved, and continues to unite individuals and organizations that support folk arts.