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I’d Do Anything for Love: Engaging Local Music Communities to Preserve Texas Music

2024; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 27; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/10588167.2024.2306082

1540-9503

Sara Outhier,

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The Local/Independent Music Initiative of Texas (LIMIT), an ongoing project to collect, preserve, and disseminate music from Texas, meeting a need in the Denton music community. The University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries possess the necessary skills and resources to preserve local music history, including pertinent recordings and archival materials. This study discusses innovative ways of connecting with potential donors through outreach and programming, initially supported by a grant-funded project. The project team actively participated in the local music community, organizing events and attending others, seeking out music for the collection, making connections with potential donors, and championing LIMIT.