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Participant Information & Submissions

Use this page to contact the Archive about photographs, recordings, documents, and personal recollections related to Alabama music.

Getting started

How to participate

Musicians, families, historians, and community members may use the submission form to describe materials they would like to discuss with the Archive.

1Prepare a brief description of the person, place, performance, or recording represented in your materials.
2Include approximate dates, locations, names, and any information you have about rights or ownership.
3Send the details using the form below. The Archive can discuss next steps for files or original materials.

Use the form below to share basic details about materials you would like to discuss.

Use the form below to describe the materials you would like to discuss.

Include names, places, dates, and ownership information when you have it.

Contact the Archive about materials, ownership, scanning, or file delivery.

Prepare your files

Do not email large files before confirming a delivery method with the Archive. These are general preparation guidelines.

JPEG or TIFF files are preferred. Include information written on the back of a print when available.

MP3 or WAV files are welcome. Include the performer, venue, date, and source when known.

PDFs or high-resolution scans are preferred for programs, posters, clippings, letters, and other paper materials.

MP4 files are preferred. Include a brief description of what is shown and any known date or names.

Downloads

Download the following documents to prepare for your participation in the Alabama Music Heritage Archive.

Participant Record & Interview Checklist

A step-by-step checklist covering everything you need to prepare before your interview session.

Digital Material Submission Guide

Guidelines for preparing and submitting photographs, audio recordings, documents, and video materials to the Archive.

Submission form

Use this form to send basic information about materials you would like to discuss with the Archive.