Rita Barnea, Editor USA News: This is the 4th article in the series by AAA Historian Joan Grauman (picture right) in cooperation with the USA News, to help promote the 80th AAA Anniversary Celebration. An article is planned each month containing a segment of the history of the AAA, from its creation on March 9th, 1938 through to 2018. Thank you very much to Joan Grauman for these articles.

March 2018 Article: “Beverly Roberts Curnow – Former Accordion Queen and World Accordion Champion still bringing joy with her beloved instrument! (Women in the AAA Through the Decades)” at: Beverly Roberts Curnow.

February 2018 Article: “Joseph Biviano and Charles Magnante – A Lifetime Commitment to the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)” at: Biviano-Magnante

January 2018 Article “What Events Led to the Formation of the American Accordionists’ Association?” at:
AAA-Formation.htm

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April 2018 Article: 80 Years of AAA Logos and Promotional Materials

A fascinating review of AAA logos and promotional materials from 1938 to now
by Joan Grauman

During the very first meeting in March, 1938 of the new organization, the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA), the founders had many goals that they hoped to realize during the organization’s first year. An AAA logo and promotion were among the goals ……..

Read the full article by Joan Grauman at: 80 Years of AAA Logos