Lincoln Callers Association (Lincoln, Neb.) [RG4233.AM]

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RG4233.AM:  Lincoln Callers Association (Lincoln, Neb.)



Records:  1952-1986

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb.:  Organization of square dance callers and round dance teachers

Size:  1.0 cu.ft.; 1 box



BACKGROUND NOTE



The Lincoln Callers Association was organized on December 6, 1952, with fifty members. The Association’s purpose was to organize all square dance callers and round dance teachers into a group that would work toward the betterment of square and round dancing in Lincoln and the surrounding area. This was accomplished through regular meetings, workshops, and sponsored dances. As attendance at monthly meetings and record reviews dropped in the mid-1980s, the membership decided to disband the organization. The Lincoln Callers Association was officially dissolved on March 16, 1986.



SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE



This collection consists of one box of manuscript material arranged in five series: 1) Historical Materials, 1952-1986; 2) Minutes and Agendas, 1952-1986; 3) Membership Records, 1952-1986; 4) Dance Sponsorship Records, 1958-1985; and 5) Miscellany.



This collection relates to the business conducted and dance materials kept by the Lincoln Callers Association of Lincoln, Nebraska, an organization comprised of square dance callers and round dance teachers. The Historical Materials, 1952-1986 of Series 1 include the By-Laws of the Association and a compiled history of the organization. The history provides information on meetings, dances, and workshops, as well as listings of officers, members, and special events.



Series 2 consists of minutes and agenda kept by the Association, 1953-1986. Minute entries, in five volumes, provide information on status through treasurer’s reports, membership, attendance and dues, panel discussions, workshops, collections and expenses, and sponsored dances. A single file of agendas lists discussion topics for meetings held 1975-1977 and 1982-1983. The Membership Records, 1952-1986, of Series 3 include names of regular Association members, as well as associate, honorary, and life members. Series 4, Dance Sponsorship Records, 1958-1985, consists of materials relating to special dances and workshops sponsored by the Lincoln Callers Association. Miscellany of Series 5 includes financial records and notes, correspondence, a record service file, badge materials, and materials from other square dance groups.



DESCRIPTION



Series 1 – Historical Materials, 1952-1986



Box 1

Folder




    1. By-Laws, 1962, 1976, 1977, 1982

    1. History of the Lincoln Callers Association, December 6, 1952-April 6, 1986



Series 2 – Minutes and Agendas, 1953-1986




    1. Minutes, January 1953-May 1962

    1. Minutes, June 1962-May 1969

    1. Minutes, June 1969-May 1976

    1. Minutes, June 1976-May 1981

    1. Minutes, September 1981-March 1986

    1. Agendas, 1975-1977; 1982-1983



Series 3 – Membership Records, 1952-1986




    1. Members, 1952; 1974-1986

    1. Honorary and Life Memberships

    1. New and Associate Membership Materials

    1. Memorial Donations



Series 4 – Dance Sponsorship Records, 1958-1985




    1. Summer Dances, 1958-1985

    1. Round Dance Workshop, 1961

    1. Gateway Dances, 1962-1972

    1. Special Dances and Benefits, 1967-1983

    1. Bicentennial Celebration, 1976

    1. 25th Anniversary Dance and Dinner, 1978

    1. Subscription Dances and Seminars, 1978-1982



Series 5 – Miscellany




    1. Financial Records and Notes

    1. Correspondence

    1. Record Service File

    1. Badge Materials; Miscellaneous Notes

    1. State, Regional, National, and International Square Dance Group items

    1. State, Regional, National, and International Square Dance Group items

    1. State, Regional, National, and International Square Dance Group items

    1. State, Regional, National, and International Square Dance Group items

    1. Music and call books



 



ADDED ENTRIES



Lancaster County (Neb.) — Clubs

Lincoln (Neb.) — Clubs

Lincoln Callers Association (Lincoln, Neb.)

Round dancing — Nebraska — Lincoln

Square dancing — Nebraska — Lincoln



 



Revised 04-04-2008   TMM

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