National Association of Negro Musicians. Professional organization (organized 1919 in Chicago, Illinois). The association was established for the purpose of race unity and advancement . . . [for] raising the musical standards of the teaching profession of our race through this country . . . [for] better instruction in music and a systematic means of improving the musical taste of the public
(quoted from the invitational letter, dated 3 March 1916, sent to black musicians by
Clarence Cameron...