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A Finding Aid for the Records of the H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc. [2002]
Part of the Local Organizations Collection at the Plainfield Public Library
Finding aid prepared and encoded by Anna Henderson.
Overview of the Collection |
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| Repository: | Plainfield Public Library, Local History Department, 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 |
| Creator: | H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc. |
| Title: | Papers of H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc. |
| Dates: | 2002 |
| Quantity: | 1 file folder |
| Abstract: | H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. [2002] stands for Helping to Enhance Resources by Incorporating The Arts to Gain Education. This non-profit organization, which launched in November 2003, was established to address the growing need to offer resources and opportunities in the arts and arts education to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This collection includes the invitation to the announcement celebration of the organization. |
| Language: | The records are in English. |
Biographical Note
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. [2002] stands for Helping to Enhance Resources by Incorporating The Arts to Gain Education. This non-profit organization, which launched in November 2003 by Donovan Soumas, was established to address the growing need to offer resources and opportunities in the arts and arts education to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Thus, the Mission is "to create and provide resources for disenfranchised communities who are interested in pursuing and enhancing their talents in the performing arts field" encompasses who they are and what they offer to the citizens of Plainfield and the greater community.
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc is comprised of four major programs. They are:
The main fund raising arm of the organization is The HERITAGE Chorale, a volunteer adult choir that sings varying styles of repertoire, highlighting (though not limited to) the music of African American composers. Choral membership consists of individuals from Plainfield and surrounding communities. The job of the Chorale is to perform in various venues to raise funds in support of the four H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Inc. programs. This collection includes the invitation to the announcement celebration of the organization.
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Scope and Contents
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. [2002] stands for Helping to Enhance Resources by Incorporating The Arts to Gain Education. This non-profit organization, which launched in November 2003, was established to address the growing need to offer resources and opportunities in the arts and arts education to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This collection includes the invitation to the announcement celebration of the organization.
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Arrangement
The "H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc." collection is arranged into one series:
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
The "H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc." collection is available for research.
Access is restricted to materials prepared by the Local History department staff. All materials must be viewed in the Plainfield Room and may not be removed to another area of the library without permission of the Library Director or designee. Materials must be handled carefully and kept in order. Materials must not be leaned upon, altered, folded, ripped, or traced upon. Marks may not be added or erased from materials. Materials must be returned directly to Local History department staff and inspected before the researcher leaves the Plainfield Room.
Restrictions on Use
One photocopy may be made (by Plainfield Public Library staff) of each document for the purpose of research; official Local History departmental reproduction fees may apply. Permission to publish must be obtained by the Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees as delegated to the Library Director. Permission to publish does not constitute a copyright clearance. The researcher is responsible for further copyright restrictions. The Plainfield Public Library is not responsible for the misuse of copyrighted material.
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Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
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Physical Charateristics or Technical Requirements
This collection consists of paper documents, which do not require any additional technology for access.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Identification of item; Date (if noted); "H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E, Inc." collection, Box and Folder Number; Local History Department, Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield, New Jersey.
Acquisition Information
Unknown.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Anna Henderson in April 2008. The finding aid was written by Anna Henderson in April 2008. Finding aid content follows the guidelines suggested by Describing Archives: A Content Standard.
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Detailed Description of the Collection
| Series 1: Invitation, 2002 | |||||||||||
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| 21 | 4 | Invitation, 2002 | |||||||||