Margaret Valiant (February 22, 1901 – April 11, 1982) was an American musician, folklorist, ethnomusicologist and activist.
[2] Valiant studied acting, singing and languages in Europe where she met Edwin Mims Jr.
[3] Valiant was hired by the Special Skills Division of the Resettlement Administration and worked with Charles Seeger to coordinate festivals and music and arts programs in planned Resettlement Administration communities.
[3] Valiant kept a field journal when working in the planned community of Cherry Lake Farms, Florida.
[3] In 1939, Valiant became an organizer for the National Youth Administration music program and was based in Washington, D.C.. During this time, she advocated for women's rights and developed a friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt.