Finding Aid for Joseph Olivadoti Music and Personal Papers, 1835, 1892-1970 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

By Reed Gallo, Adriana Cuervo, and Scott Schwartz

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Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 02
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 03
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Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 11
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Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 15
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Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 21
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 21-25, 27-29
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Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 25
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 26
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 26, 30-31
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 27
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 28
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 29
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 30
Archives Research Center, 1707 S. Orchard Street	Box 31

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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, which is arranged into eleven sub-series: sub-series 1) Arrangements, sub-series 2) Marches, sub-series 3) Overtures, sub-series 4) Works for Band, sub-series 5) Chamber Works, sub-series 6) Works for Orchestra, sub-series 7) Plectrum, sub-series 8) Vocal Music, sub-series 9) Sketches, sub-series 10) Method Books, and sub-series 11) Others' Compositions. Each sub-series is arranged alphabetically by type of music composition.

and Series 2) Personal Papers, Sound Recordings, and Photographs ca.1893-1977, which is arranged alphabetically by material type.

Date Acquired: 12/08/2005. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Bachman, Harold (1892-1972), Band Concerts, Band Musicians, Bands, Chicago, Illinois, Composers, Italy, Mandolin music, Marches, Music -- Italy, Music - United States, Navy, United States, Orchestra, Vocal music

Formats/Genres: Arrangements (Music), Methods--Self Instruction, Papers, Sheet music, Sound Recordings

Languages: English, Italian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of manuscript and published musical compositions and arrangements created by Joseph Olivadoti and his father, Giuseppe, between 1892 and 1970; photographs; news clippings; correspondence; and concert programs, documenting Joseph Olivadoti's life as an Italian-born oboist and 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

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
Bachman, Harold (1892-1972)
Band Concerts
Band Musicians
Bands
Chicago, Illinois
Composers
Italy
Mandolin music
Marches
Music -- Italy
Music - United States
Navy, United States
Orchestra
Vocal music

Administrative Information

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Accruals: 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.

Acquisition Source: Olivadoti Family

Acquisition Method: Gift

Box and Folder Listing

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Series 2: Personal Papers, Sound Recordings, and Photographs, ca. 1893-1977

Consists of personal papers, sound recordings, and photographs, documenting the life of Joseph Olivadoti. Materials are arranged alphabetically by material type. Box 28 and 30 contain sound recordings.

Box 25

Folder 1: Correspondence, ca. 1950-1980: 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, 1920-1940
Folder 6: Programs, 1950-1970
Folder 7: Programs: The Bachman Woodwind Ensemble, ca. 1935
Folder 8: Programs and Publicity: Bachman Band, 1930-1940
Folder 9: Bachman Million Dollar Band Souvenir Books, Undated
Folder 10: Program: National High School Band Contest, 1933
Folder 11: Newsclippings, 1930-1970: 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. 1968-1969
Folder 7: Long Beach Municipal Band 60th Anniversary Concert, May 29, 1969
Folder 8: Lyons Band News, Undated
Folder 9: Olivadoti Repertoire List, 1970-1980
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, 1970-1972
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, 1936-1956
Folder 20: Miscellaneous Articles, Undated
Folder 21: Poetry, ca. 1916: Author: Unidentified
Folder 22: Service Recognition Board, Illinois, 1947
Folder 23: Ephemera, ca. 1920-1950

Box 27

Folder 1: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti, ca. 1903-1968
Folder 2: Candids: Joseph Olivadoti, ca. 1914-1960
Folder 3: Photographs: Plectrum Ensemble, ca. 1920-1960
Folder 4: Photographs: Banda Cortale & Bradbury School Orchestra, ca. 1908: Oversized items moved to Box 31, Folder 1
Folder 5: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti playing in Various Bands, ca. 1910-1930
Folder 6: Photographs: Joseph Olivadoti playing in Various Orchestras, ca. 1910-1920
Folder 7: Photographs: Guiseppe Olivadoti, Sr., 1903
Folder 8: Photographs: Family, ca. 1890-1950
Folder 9: Vandercook College, School of Music, ca. 1930
Folder 10: Programs, 1950-1960
Folder 11: Long Beach Municipal Band Programs, 1952-1955
Folder 12: Hardin-Simmons University, 1942
Folder 13: Newsclippings: Long Beach, 1958, ca. 1973
Folder 14: Newsclippings: Scrapbook, ca. 1920-1960
Folder 15: Certificates of Appreciation, 1950-1972
Folder 16: Education, Marriage, and Naturalization Certificates, 1915-1925
Folder 17: United States Navy Discharge Papers, 1945
Folder 18: Vital Records, ca. 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

Folder 1: Carnival of Roses; The Painted Desert, 1955: 10" 33 1/3 Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio 7-5042. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 2: Carnival of Roses; The Painted Desert, October 26, 1955: 10" 33 1/3 Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio, HEmlock 7-5042. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 3: Carnival of Roses; All Through the Lonely Night, 1956-1958: 10" 33 1/3 Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio, HE-75042 Long Beach Municipal Band, Francesco Sorianello (solo) and Ben Mozanoff (piano). All through the Lonely Night 9-20-1956, Carnival of Roses 8-11-1958.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 4: The Cruiser Chicago March; Babe & Pistol Packing, "Sonny Boy", Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Long Beach Municipal Band. Note: Cruiser Chicago March, severe acetate breakdown.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 5: Dancing Mocking Birds; March of Youth, June 10 and 16, 1953: 10" 78 RPM Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garison Recording Studio, Long Beach 7-5042. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 6: Dancing Mocking Birds, October 27, 1959: 10" 78 RPM Direct Cut Acetate Disc, one side only. Garrison Recording Studio, Hemlock-7-5042. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 7: Hall of Fame March; Minuet, 1953-1955: 10" 78 RPM Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio. Long Beach Municipal Band. Minuet 10-5-1953, Hall of Fame March 1-5-1955; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 8: Hall of Fame March; Air Waves March, Undated: 10" 78 RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Rainbo Studios. NOTE: Both sides contain severe acetate breakdown. Long Beach Municipal Band.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 9: Laureate Overture, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc, one side only. Garrison Recording Studio. Note: Severe acetate breakdown. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 10: Legionaires on Parade, Undated: 10" 78 RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp. Note: unlabeled recording on side B. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 11: March, October 15, 1964: 10" 33 1/3 Direct Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 12: Modo Classico Trio; Carnival of Roses Overture, June 14, 1957: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Presto Recording Corporation (New Jersey).; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 13: National Victors; Flame of Freedom, 1954-1955: 10" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording studio. Long Beach Municipal Band. 6-15-1954.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 14: Ponce de Leon, Undated: 10" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Presto Recording Corporation. Side A: take 1, Side B: take 2.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 15: Ponce de Leon; Our Glorious Land, Undated: 10" 78 RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Presto Recording Corporation.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 16: Santa Lucia; Tosellis Serenade, August 27, 1942: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 17: South of the Rio, October 8, 1947: 10" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp. NOTE: Unlabeled recording on Side B. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 18: South of the Rio, Undated: 10" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Audio Disc Recording Blank. Side A: Part 1, Side B: Part 2.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 19: Spirit of Peace; We're the Navy, October 26, 1955: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Garrison Recording Studio. Cut 1: Spirit of Peace, Cut 2: We're the Navy. Note: Unlabled Recording on Side B. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 20: Tango Carmelo; La Cumparsita, Undated: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk. Van Doti Rhumba Orchestra; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 21: Tango del Rosa; Hiens sal mar, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 22: Two Guitars; Old Man River, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 23: U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps March; Anchors Away, ca. 1962: 6.5" 45RPM Acetate Disc. United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Note: Olivadoti's name misspelled on album as "Alivadoti." Also includes original USNSCC Sleeve.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 24: Valse and other selections, Undated: 10" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Motorolla Home Recording Disc. Joseph Olivadoti - Guitar, Ralph De Giorgio - trumpet; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 25: Vienni sel Mar; Tango del Rosa, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 26: We're the Navy; Panis Angelicus, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 27: Zaragoza Paso Doble, January 25, 1963: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc, one side only. Garrison Recording Studio. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: J. Olivadoti
Folder 28: California March, March 20, 1965: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc, one side only. Garrison Recording Studio. Long Beach Municipal Band; Composer: Witt
Folder 29: Unidentified Piece, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp. NOTE: Unidentified recording on side B. Long Beach Municipal Band
Folder 30: Holiday Fanfare and March, Royal Hunt, Sunburst, Cantus Chorallis and Fugue, Theme and Rock-out, ca. 1966: 6.5" 33 1/3 Disc. Gallery Records, G-421. The Knightsbridge Symphonic Band conducted by Geoffrey Brand.
Folder 31: Chicago University Band, Bachman, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Disc.
Folder 32: Accordion, Guitar and Mandolin Trio, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp. Side A: take 1, Side B: take 2.
Folder 33: Bella Ragazza della trecco biande; Italian dialogue, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 34: Un Giorno to baglio ben e imaltro no!; Perschi Parla D'Amor!, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 35: Granada, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Presto Studios.
Folder 36: Lullaby; Gay Cabellero, Undated: 10" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 37: Mazurka; La Gondala, Undated: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 38: Negra Constontida; Nina, Undated: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk. Von Doti Rhumba Orchestra
Folder 39: Panis Angelicus; Sears Robuck and Co., January 6, 1942: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 40: Polka; Mariana, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 41: Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head; Watch what happens, Undated: 6.5" 45RPM Disc. GDF Records with Blue Seas Music INC., 23939. Jeff Klein Trio; Composer: Bachrach; Grande
Folder 42: Serenade; Greetings from California, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 43: The Swing Era, ca. 1971: 6.5" 33 1/3 Flexi-Disc. Time Life Records in association with Capitol Records, Demonstration Record. Note: Features highlights from Let's Dance, String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Opus One, Begin the Beguine.
Folder 44: Tarantella; Mom's Birthday, Undated: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 45: 12th Street Rag; Waltz, Undated: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 46: Waltz; Polka, January 21, 1949: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 47: Catherine's Birthday; Walnut Avenue Gang, May 30, 1946: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 48: Father Bernard, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. (Possibly Fibrecore). National Hollywood Recording Disc.
Folder 49: Koe and Jim's Wedding; Push Button Radio, 1943-1944: 6.5" 33 1/3 Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Federal Perma Disk.
Folder 50: Riunion of Paesarks, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 51: Trumpet Solos; Blessing of the House, Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 52: Yapelli Gang from Chicago (1 of 2), Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.
Folder 53: Yapelli Gang from Chicago (2 of 2), Undated: 6.5" 78RPM Direct-Cut Acetate Disc. Recordisc Corp.

Box 29

Folder 5: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers certificate, 1961
Folder 6: Naval Sea Cadet Corps Citation, 1967

Box 30

Item 1: Long Beach City College Adult Band Tape 2, May 21, 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, undated: 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, ca. 1908: 2 Photographs

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