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By Reed Gallo, Adriana Cuervo, and Scott Schwartz
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Collection Overview
Title: Joseph Olivadoti Music and Personal Papers, 1835, 1892-1970
ID: 12/9/100
Primary Creator: Olivadoti, Joseph (1893-1977)
Extent: 11.6 cubic feet
Arrangement: The collection is organized in 2 series. Series 1, Music, 1835-ca.1966 (Boxes 1 - 24), is arranged alphabetically by type of music composition (e.g., march, waltz, etc.) and Series 2, Personal Papers, ca.1893-1977 (Box 25-28) , is arranged alphabetically by type of document.
Subjects: Band Musicians, Marches, Music - United States
Formats/Genres: Papers
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The collection consists of manuscript and published musical compositions and arrangements created by Joseph Olivadoti and his father, Giuseppe, between 1892 and 1970. In addition there are photographs, newsclippings, correspondence, and concert programs documenting Joseph Olivadoti's transatlantic story of transition from Italian born oboist to naturalized American composer, band musician and teacher during the twentieth century.
Biographical Note
Joseph Olivadoti (1893-1977) was born in Italy and immigrated from Cortale, Italy to the United States in 1911. During his early years in America he performed oboe for New York City's Italian community bands and orchestras. He eventually became a member of Chicago's "Million Dollar Band" (1927-37) lead by Harold Bachman and during World War II served in the U.S. Navy Band (1942-45). He eventually moved to California after the war and became a member of the Long Beach, California Municipal Band (1958-69). Throughout his career he composed music for band, created numerous instrumental music method books, and taught private music lessons.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Accruals:
December 8, 2005
Vital records, "Air Waves" condensed score, Edwin W. Wade letter, and press clippings donated by Jerry Nagle on June 17, 2014. Music Publishing Contracts donated by Nagle July 17, 2014.
Access Restrictions:
None.
Other Note:
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Box and Folder Listing
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- Series 2: Personal Papers, Sound Recordings, and Photographs
- Box 25
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1950s-1980s
- Edwin W. Wade letter to Olivadoti, dated April 11, 1968, added June 17, 2014
- Folder 2: Correspondence: Vista High School and Bob Workman, 1969
- Folder 3: Correspondence: U.S. Naval Sea Cadets March Competition, 1967
- Folder 4: Correspondence: Copyright Office, Belwin Mills Music Corp., 1970
- "Spirit of Peace"
- Folder 5: Programs, 1920s-1940s
- Folder 6: Programs, 1950s-1970s, Undated
- Folder 7: Programs: The Bachman Woodwind Ensemble, ca. 1935
- Folder 8: Programs and Publicity: Bachman Band, 1930s
- Folder 9: Bachman Million Dollar Band Souvenir Books, Undated
- Folder 10: Program: National High School Band Contest, 1933
- Folder 11: Newsclippings, 1930s-1970s
- Additional newsclippings, dated 1943, c.1965, and c.1967, added June 17, 2014.
- Folder 12: Newsclippings: Scrapbook, 1930-1945
- Folder 13: Music Journal: Bachman Million Dollar Band, Dec. 1967
- Folder 14: Navy Magazine: U.S. Naval Sea Cadets March, March 1968
- Folder 15: Music Publishing Contracts, 1935-1936
- Signed with the Gamble Hinged Music Company, witnessed by Neil A. Kjos.
- Box 26
- Folder 1: Reels: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet March, May 5, 1967
- Folder 2: Reels: The Three Score Band; Italian Rock anf Roll, 1971
- Folder 3: The Bradbury School of Music, Undated
- Folder 4: Vandercook College of Music 50th Anniversary, 1928-1978
- Folder 5: Newsclippings: Long Beach Municipal Band, 1958
- Folder 6: Newsclippings: Long Beach Municipal Band, ca. 1968-69
- Folder 7: Long Beach Municipal Band 60th Anniversary Concert, May 29, 1969
- Folder 8: Lyons Band News, Undated
- Folder 9: Olivadoti Repertoire List, 1970s
- Folder 10: Oboe and English Horn Reeds, Undated
- Folder 11: Olivadoti Biography, Undated
- Folder 12: Vandercook College of Music, ca. 1997
- Band Library Listing of Joseph Olivadoti's works
- Folder 13: Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music, ca. 1997
- Entry of Joseph Olivadoti
- Folder 14: Obituary, 1977
- Folder 15: Membership Books: AFM, Elks, 1970-72
- Folder 16: "The Million Dollar Band", autographed copy, 1962
- Author: Harold Bachman
- Folder 17: Thesis: "A History of the Hibbings Municipal Concert Band", 1972
- Author: Arthur Hill
- Folder 18: Thesis: "Joe Olivadoti", 1989
- Author: Unidentified
- Folder 19: Summer Camp Programs and Newsletters, 1936-56
- Folder 20: Miscellaneous Articles, Undated
- Folder 21: Poetry, ca. 1916
- Author: Unidentified
- Folder 22: Service Recognition Board, Illinois, 1947
- Folder 23: Ephemera, ca. 1920s-1950s
- Box 27
- Folder 1: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti, ca. 1903-1968
- Folder 2: Candids: Joseph Olivadoti, ca .1914-1960s
- Folder 3: Photographs: Plectrum Ensemble, ca. 1920s-1960s
- Folder 4: Photographs: Banda Cortale & Bradbury School Orchestra, circa 1908
- Oversized items moved to Box 31, Folder 1
- Folder 5: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti playing in Various Bands, ca. 1910s-1930s
- Folder 6: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti playing in Various Orchestras, ca. 1910s-1920s
- Folder 7: Photographs: Guiseppe Olivadoti, Sr., 1903
- Folder 8: Photographs: Family, ca. 1890s-1950s
- Folder 9: Vandercook College, School of Music, ca. 1930s
- Folder 10: Programs, 1950s
- Folder 11: Long Beach Municipal Band Programs, 1952-55
- Folder 12: Hardin-Simmons University, 1942
- Folder 13: Newsclippings: Long Beach, 1958, ca. 1973
- Folder 14: Newsclippings: Scrapbook, ca. 1920s-1960s
- Folder 15: Certificates of Appreciation, 1950-72
- Folder 16: Education, Marriage, and Naturalization Certificates, 1915-25
- Folder 17: United States Navy Discharge Papers, 1945
- Folder 18: Vital Records, c. 1925-1977
- Includes Social Security Card, c. 1925, Social Security Health Insurance card c.1966, and death certificate, 1977. Social Security and health insurance cards donated by Jerry Nagle, June 17, 2014.
- Folder 19: Artwork, ca. 1900
- Folder 20: Early Composition and Translation Lessons, ca. 1900
- Folder 21: Correspondence: G. Nagle regarding "Joseph Olivadoti, His Life and Works", 1980s
- Folder 22: Risveglio Bandistico, 1950
- Folder 23: Calabria Letteraria, 1957
- Box 28: Sound Recordings
- Folder 1: Carnival of Roses; The Painted Desert, 1955
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 2: Carnival of Roses; The Painted Desert, 10-26-1955
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 3: Carnival of Roses; All Through the Lonely Night, 9-20-1956, 8-11-1958
- Long Beach Municipal Band, Francesco Sorianello and Ben Mozanoff
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 4: The Cruiser Chicago March; Babe & Pistol Packing, "Sonny Boy", Undated
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 5: Dancing Mocking Birds; March of Youth, 6-10, 16-1953
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 6: Dancing Mocking Birds, 10-27-1959
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 7: Hall of Fame March; Minuet, 10-5-1953, 1-5-1955
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 8: Hall of Fame March; Air Waves March, Undated
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 9: Laureate Overture, Undated
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 10: Legionaires on Parade, Undated
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 11: March, 10-15-1964
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 12: Modo Classico Trio; Carnival of Roses Overture, 6-14-1957
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 13: National Victors; Flame of Freedom, 6-15-1954, 1955
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 14: Ponce de Leon, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 15: Ponce de Leon; Our Glorious Land, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 16: Santa Lucia; Tosellis Serenade, 8-27-1942
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 17: South of the Rio, 10-8-1947
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 18: South of the Rio, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 19: Spirit of Peace; We're the Navy, 10-26-1955
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 20: Tango Carmelo; La Cumparsita, Undated
- Van Doti Rhumba Orchestra
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 21: Tango del Rosa; Hiens sal mar, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 22: Two Guitars; Old Man River, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 23: U.S. Naval Sea Cadets March, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 24: Valse and other selections, Undated
- Joseph Olivadoti - Guitar, Ralph De Giorgio - trumpet
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 25: Vienni sel Mar; Tango del Rosa, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 26: We're the Navy; Panis Angelicus, Undated
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 27: Zaragoza Paso Doble, 1-25-1963
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Folder 28: California March, 3-20-1965
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Composer: Witt
- Folder 29: Unidentified, Undated
- Long Beach Municipal Band
- Folder 30: ASCAP, Undated
- Folder 31: Chicago University Band, Bachman, Undated
- Folder 32: Accordion, Guitar and Mandolin Trio, Undated
- Folder 33: Bella Ragazza della trecco biande; Italian dialogue, Undated
- Folder 34: Un Giorno to baglio ben e imaltro no!; Perschi Parla D'Amor!, Undated
- Folder 35: Granada, Undated
- Folder 36: Lullaby; Gay Cabellero, Undated
- Folder 37: Mazurka; La Gondala, Undated
- Folder 38: Negra Constontida; Nina, Undated
- Von Doti Rhumba Orchestra
- Folder 39: Panis Angelicus; Sears Robuck and Co., 1-6-1942
- Folder 40: Polka; Mariana, Undated
- Folder 41: Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head; Watch what happens, Undated
- Jeff Klein Trio
- Composer: Bachrach; Grande
- Folder 42: Serenade; Greetings from California, Undated
- Folder 43: The Swing Era, Undated
- Folder 44: Tarantella; Mom's Birthday, Undated
- Folder 45: 12th Street Rag; Waltz, Undated
- Folder 46: Waltz; Polka, 1-21-1949
- Folder 47: Catherine's Birthday; Walnut Avenue Gang, 5-30-1946
- Folder 48: Father Bernard, Undated
- Folder 49: Koe and Jim's Wedding; Push Button Radio, 1943-44
- Folder 50: Riunion of Paesarks, Undated
- Folder 51: Trumpet Solos; Blessing of the House, Undated
- Folder 52: Yapelli Gang from Chicago (1 of 2), Undated
- Folder 53: Yapelli Gang from Chicago (2 of 2), Undated
- Box 29
- Folder 5: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers certificate, 1961
- Folder 6: Naval Sea Cadet Corps Citation, 1967
- Box 30: Sound Recordings
- Item 1: Long Beach City College Adult Band Tape 2, 21 May, 1967
- 7 1/2 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 2: Retirement Concert - Joseph Olivadoti, Long Beach Municipal Band, Reel 1, Undated
- 7 1/2 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 3: Retirement Concert - Joseph Olivadoti, Long Beach Municipal Band, Reel 2, Undated
- 7 1/2 reel to reel tape
- Item 4: Unidentified recording, Undated
- 5 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 5: Carnival of Roses Overture and Zaragoza Spanish March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 6: Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: Tchaikovsky
- Item 7: Gloria March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 8: Impressions of the Painted Desert, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 9: Impressions of the Painted Desert; Scepter of Liberty concert march, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 10: Latin Holiday - Beguine; Zaragoza - Paso Doble, Undated
- 5 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 11: March Lorrain, Perpetum Mobile, El Caballero, Udated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 12: Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna Overture, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 13: Scepter of Liberty, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 14: Sea Cadet March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 15: Spirit of Friendship concert march, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 16: Symphony No. 7 - Allegro Maestoso, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: Tchaikovsky
- Item 17: The Three Score Band march, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 18: 101 Strings; Symphony for Lovers, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 19: Unidentified March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 20: Unidentified March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 21: Unidentified March, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 22: Unidentified Band Music performed by the Long Beach Municipal Band, Undated
- 5 inch reel to reel tape
- Composer: J. Olivadoti
- Item 23: Unidentified recording, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 24: Unidentified recording, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Item 25: Unidentified recording, Undated
- 3 1/4 inch reel to reel tape
- Box 31
- Folder 1: Bradbury School Orchestra and Banda Cortale Photographs, circa 1908
- 2 Photographs
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