La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association. Records
Mandeville Special Collections Library
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California 92093-0175
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Descriptive Summary
Creator:
La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus
Title: La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association. Records,
Date (inclusive): 1957 - 1984
Extent:
1.40 linear feet
(4 archives boxes)
Abstract: Records (1957-1984) documenting the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association, consisting largely of correspondence
of the organization's officers, subject files and various publicity materials for events. Materials include committee records,
board minutes, membership lists, printed programs, posters, and photographs. The materials are arranged in three series:
1) CORRESPONDENCE, 2) SUBJECT FILES and 3) PUBLICATIONS.
Repository:
University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.
La Jolla, California 92093-0175
Collection number: MSS 0472
Language of Material:
Collection materials in English
Access
Collection is open for research.
Acquisition Information
Not Available
Preferred Citation
La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association. Records, MSS 0472. Mandeville Special Collections Library, UCSD.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Administrative History
The La Jolla Civic Orchestra was founded in November 1954 by Peter Nicoloff, a violinist with a distinguished career in Europe.
The La Jolla Civic Orchestra Association was incorporated in California on December 4, 1957. The Orchestra's mission was
to advance public knowledge and appreciation of music. Thirteen years later, in 1967, the Orchestra added a permanent chorus
and became the La Jolla Civic Orchestra and Chorus Association.
In 1972, the organization was renamed the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association to reflect its association
with the newly-formed Department of Music at the University of California, San Diego. The University helped to increase and
improve both the Orchestra's repertoire and size, providing new rehearsal space as well as new student musicians. The Orchestra,
composed of musicians from the local area, UCSD students and faculty, is funded primarily by membership donations. Administration
is carried out by a board of directors who serve on a volunteer basis. In 1994, the Orchestra's name changed to the La Jolla
Symphony and Chorus Association.
Scope and Content of Collection
The records of the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association consist largely of correspondence, financial
records and subject files. The materials are arranged in three series: 1) CORRESPONDENCE, 2) SUBJECT FILES and 3) PUBLICATIONS.
The CORRESPONDENCE, arranged chronologically, is primarily to or from various board members and documents the Orchestra's
activities and growth from 1965-1980.
The SUBJECT FILES are arranged alphabetically and include committee records, board meeting agendas and minutes, fund-raising
event materials, membership lists, rosters, and schedules of concerts. Summary information about the Orchestra's past repertoires
and programs is located in the "Histories of the orchestra" file.
The PUBLICATIONS series is also arranged alphabetically and thereunder chronologically. This series contains printed announcements,
fliers, posters, and programs for concerts, as well as invitations and galley proofs. Also included are scattered issues
of THE SOUNDING BOARD, the Orchestra's newsletter.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
La Jolla Civic-University Symphony -- Archives
University of California, San Diego. -- History -- Archives
Photographic prints -- 20th Century.
Collection Contents
box 1, folder 2
General correspondence
1971 - 1973
box 1, folder 3
General correspondence
1974 - 1975
box 1, folder 4
General correspondence
1976 - 1980
box 1, folder 5
American Symphony Orchestra League - Conference Reports
1964 - 1981
box 1, folder 6
Annual meeting minutes
1971 - 1983
box 1, folder 7
Art-za-poppin
1974 - 1976
box 1, folder 8
Art-za-poppin
1974 - 1976
box 1, folder 9
Art-za-poppin
1974 - 1976
box 1, folder 10
Board meeting agendas and minutes
1963 - 1972
box 2, folder 1
Board meeting agendas and minutes
1973 - 1983
box 2, folder 2
Board meeting agendas and minutes
1973 - 1983
box 2, folder 3
By-laws and constitution
1964 - 1972
box 2, folder 4
Calendars of events/ schedules
1972 - 1984
box 2, folder 6
COMBO (Combined Arts of San Diego)
1970
box 2, folder 7
Committee materials - Activities Committee
1969 - 1970
box 2, folder 8
Committee materials - Budget Committee Report
1972
box 2, folder 9
Committee materials - Committee assignments and rosters
box 2, folder 10
Committee materials - Music Committee - Correspondence and minutes
1968 - 1983
box 2, folder 11
Committee materials - Nominating Committee - Correspondence and reports
1970 - 1979
box 2, folder 12
Committee materials - Organization and Support, Ad Hoc Committee
1977 - 1978
box 2, folder 13
Committee materials - Publicity Committee
1976 - 1984
box 2, folder 14
Committee materials - Scholarship Fund Committee
1974
box 2, folder 15
Committee materials - Women's Committee
box 2, folder 17
Executive Board meeting minutes
1973 - 1979
box 2, folder 18
Histories of the orchestra
Note
Includes "The First Twenty Years: A History of the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association," by Clifford
L. Graves.
box 2, folder 19
Jazz/Jazzart Festival
1978
box 2, folder 20
La Jolla Civic-University Symphony Day
1973
box 2, folder 21
La Jolla Fall Festival
1963 - 1964
box 2, folder 23
Membership lists
Note
1967-1970, 1976-1979.
box 3, folder 3
Musicians' Union contracts (Local 325, A.F. of M.)
1962 - 1966
box 3, folder 5
News releases
1972 - 1979
box 3, folder 6
Officer report
1978 - 1979
box 3, folder 8
Photographs of performances
box 3, folder 9
Questionnaire responses - Chorus
1978 - 1979
box 3, folder 10
Questionnaire responses - Symphony, undated
box 3, folder 11
Rosters - Officers
1973 - 1983
box 3, folder 12
Rosters - Orchestra
1980 - 1983
box 3, folder 13
Young Artist Opera Theatre
1976
box 3, folder 15
Announcements and fliers - General
1961 - 1980
box 3, folder 16
Art-za-poppin - Fliers, invitations and programs
1971 - 1975
box 3, folder 17
Art-za-poppin - Fliers, invitations and programs
1976
box 3, folder 19
Jazz Festival
1978 - 1979
box 3, folder 22
Music-Go-Round
1969 - 1979
box 3, folder 23
Programs for concerts
1966 - 1978
box 4, folder 1
Programs for concerts
1979 - 1983
box 4, folder 3
Youth Talent Auditions - Announcements
1975 - 1979
box 4, folder 4
Miscellaneous publications
