{"value"=>"<p>These scrapbooks (1918-1947) are about African American musicians and contain clippings and ephemera from a variety of both African American and mainstream newspapers. The clippings include concert announcements and recaps, general music news, and profiles of musicians, conductors, songwriters, and others involved in the music industry, as well as discussions of discrimination in the music industry and the lack of opportunities for African Americans. Genres include jazz, opera, blues, and vocal performance. There is also coverage of the history and popularity of African American spirituals and folk music.</p>"}