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0.5 m textual records
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The Early Music Society of the Islands (EMSI) was established in 1985 in Victoria, B.C. The mandate of the Society is to promote interest and participation in early music, sponsor performances and workshops, and acquire musical instruments, music and equipment as well as other assets to fulfill these objectives. The founding members of EMSI were Susan Grant-Allen, Joan and Richard Backus, Ron Bell, Paul and Peggy Palmer, and James Young. Presidents of the Society have been Richard Backus (1986-1988), Pat Weldon (1989-1993), and James Young (1994-present).
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The series includes records relating to the application for and administration of grants for the operation of the Society and funding of individual concerts. Funding bodies include local and non local foundations, provincial government granting agencies, 1994 Commonwealth Games Arts and Cultural Festival Endorsement Program, Victoria’s Community Arts Council, and foreign embassies and cultural agencies.