{"value"=>"<p>This series contains general correspondence, mailing lists, membership files, personnel and employment files, photographs, and topical essays and studies. Correspondence and membership files make up the bulk of the series. The correspondence covers a wide range of topics, some of which are chiefly dealt with in other series. For example, some board and financial topics are discussed in general correspondence, as well as membership issues. Correspondents include Frederick Fennell, Henry Bloch and Lukas Foss.</p> <p>The membership files contain applications, correspondence (mainly from conductors desiring membership and requesting information), membership directories and lists, renewal records, and annual reports on membership. The topical essays cover particular subjects of interest to conductors, and were presumably presented to the membership at large. Subjects include <span class=\"title\">Conductors and Criticism</span>, <span class=\"title\">Conductor Evaluations</span> and <span class=\"title\">Conductor-Orchestra Relations</span>. The photographs contain images of the late Max Rudolf (a board member), Gunther Schuller, and group images of the Guild’s board and staff.</p>"}