Papers consist of biographical material, and working files for the development of a curriculum to teach educators and children. 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.
Terms Of Use
Permission to hand copy Bailey's scores restricted to permission from Jack White or his son, John W. White.
Note
Photographs have been separated to Photographs and Prints Division and are described separately.
Biography
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.
