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Southeast Symphony Association Records
SPC.2021.030  
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Series I: Southeast Symphony Association, Inc. 1967-2019, undated

Physical Description: 1 box
Physical Description: 15 folders

Scope and Contents

This series includes papers, brochures, magazine and newspaper articles, as well as recognitions and resolutions regarding SESA's history, mission, fundraising, Board of Directors, and more.
box 1, folder 1

About SESA, Inc. 2012, 2019, undated

Scope and Contents

This file includes brochures, informational flyers, a printed email, as well as a printed webpage about SESA's former conductor, Anthony Parnther.
box 1, folder 2

SESA, Inc. Constitution circa 1988-1989

Scope and Contents

SESA's Constitution contains articles pertaining to the organization's purpose; membership; dissolution; description of the elected officers and committee's official duties; election and voting processes; and more.
box 1, folder 3

Board of Directors papers 2008-2017, undated 2016-2017

Scope and Contents

This file includes a directory, a memorandum, meeting agendas, and more.
box 1, folder 4

Memorandum to the Program Committee, from SESA President Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover March 17, 2005

Scope and Contents

This file inclues a memorandum regarding a list of funding agencies.
box 1, folder 5

Treasurer reports 1980-1982

box 1, folder 6

Auditing report 1981

Scope and Contents

Auditing report is from July 31, 1980 to July 31, 1981.
box 1, folder 7

The Links, Inc. materials 2011, undated

Biographical / Historical

The Links, Incorporated is an international, non-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. They have been a long-time supporter of SESA.

Scope and Contents

This file includes: newspaper clipping; Harbor Area Chapter 45th Anniversary program; loose pages from event programs.
box 1, folder 8

Donation forms and fundraising flyers 2012-2019, undated

box 1, folder 9

Southeast Symphony Hall event space brochures undated

box 1, folder 10

Non-SESA event programs and flyers 1993-2018 2010-2018

Scope and Contents

This file includes cards, flyers, and programs concerning events and performance with some connection to SESA, Inc.. Events and performances include KCET's Emerging African American Performing Artists Awards (January 25, 1993), the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.'s 38th Memorial Concert (November 11, 2007), the Trinity Baptist Church's 25th Commemorative Concert honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 17, 2010), and more.
box 1, folder 11

Correspondence to SESA President Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover 1994, 2001

box 1, folder 12

35mm negatives 2004, undated

Scope and Contents

This file includes three envelopes each containing seven 35mm negative strips. Subject matter includes the interior and exterior spaces of SESA's event hall building (2004), a Christmas party (undated), and a performance and meeting (undated).
box 1, folder 13

Newspaper clippings 1967-2002, undated 1995-2001

box 3, folder 1

Magazines and newspaper articles 1979-2019 2008-2019

Scope and Contents

This file includes two copies of one magazine and newspaper clippings from primarily Los Angeles-based publications, such as the L.A. City Sheet, Los Angeles Sentinel, and Los Angeles Times, concerning the Orchestra, SESA Conservatory, Symphonettes Guild, and more.
box 3, folder 2

Recognitions and Resolutions 1987-2010

Physical Description: 4 items

Scope and Contents

This file includes an award from Los Angeles Postmaster James A. Smith (March 2002), and 3 Resolutions from former congresswoman Diane Watson (February 22, 1987), Watson's predecessor and current congresswoman Karen Bass (July 18, 2010), and the Council of Los Angeles (July 18, 2008).
box 24

Photographs 1998-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

Photograph subject matter includes: board meetings (1998, 2000, undated); the Southeast Symphony Hall in Inglewood, CA (2001, 2004); organization events (1999, undated).
 

Series II: Symphonettes Guild 1989-2002, undated

Physical Description: 1 box
Physical Description: 1 folder
box 1, folder 14

Symphonettes Guild materials June 26, 2001, undated

Scope and Contents

This file includes a brochure, meeting minutes for one meeting, and a meeting agenda sheet.
box 23

Symphonettes Guild record book 1989-2002, undated 1989-1999

Scope and Contents

This record book includes: photographs; newspaper clippings; notes; flyers; invitations to Symphonettes Guild events.
 

Series III: SESA Conservatory 1995-2019, undated

Physical Description: 1 box
Physical Description: 10 folders

Scope and Contents

This series includes materials - such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, panoramas, and more - concerning the SESA Conservatory .
box 1, folder 15

Brochures and flyers 1996-2019, undated

box 1, folder 16

Newspaper clippings 1995-2000

box 1, folder 17

The Quarternote newsletters 1999, 2002, 2009

Scope and Contents

The Quarternote is a quarterly publucation of S.C.O.P.E (SESA Contervatory Organization of Parents for Education).
This file contains only the Spring 1999, Winter 2002, and Summer 2009 newsletters.
box 1, folder 18

Calendar of Events 2016-2019, undated

box 1, folder 19

Concert flyers and programs 2010-2019

box 1, folder 20

Faculty and staff rosters 2014-2015

Scope and Contents

This file only contains 3 copies of the 2014-2015 season roster.
box 1, folder 21

Instructor appreciation cards undated

box 1, folder 22

Student yearbook 2008

box 1, folder 23

Alumni and SESA Scholarship Recipients materials 2003, circa 2015

Scope and Contents

This file includes 2 copies of a thank-you letter from SESA Conservatory alum Chelsea Spann and 2 copies of a flyer entitled, "Where Are They Now?".
box 24

Photographs 1998-2003, undated

Scope and Contents

Photograph subject matter includes: student registration (1998, undated); beginning and intermediate strings class (1999); students practicing their instruments (undated); concerts and showcases (1998, 2000, 2003, undated); SESA Conservatory building (undated).
case 3, drawer 14, folder 1

Class panoramas 1997, 2001-2002, undated

Physical Description: 4 items
 

Series IV: Southeast Symphony Orchestra 1974-2019, undated

Physical Description: 20 boxes
Physical Description: 10 folders

Scope and Contents

This series includes record books, concert posters, event calendars, concert programs and flyers, and other materials from SESA's more recent concert seasons. Copies of event calendars and concert programs and flyers can often be found in a record book as well as in a file folder.
The record books, or history books as they're also known, were created by the organization's historian during that time for the purpose of compiling data pertaining to important events occurring within a concert season. Almost all record books include photographs, newspaper clippings, concert flyers, and event calendars. Materials concerning the SESA Conservatory and Symphonettes Guild are also included.
box 4

27th, 28th, and 29th Concert Seasons record book 1974-1977

Scope and Contents

This record book contains materials and documentation from the 27th (1974-1975), 28th (1975-1976), and 29th (1976-1977) concert seasons.
box 5

30th, 31st, and 32nd Concert Seasons record book 1977-1980

Scope and Contents

This record book contains materials and documentation from the 30th (1977-1978), 31st (1978-1979), and 32nd (1979-1980) concert seasons.

Separated Materials

Newspaper clippings concerning the passing of former Southeast Symphony Orchestra conductor, Louis Palange, have been removed from the 32nd (1979-1980) concert season section and relocated to Box 3, Folder 1.
box 6

33rd and 34th Concert Seasons record book 1980-1982

Scope and Contents

This record book contains materials and documentation from the 33rd (1980-1981) and 34th (1981-1982) concert seasons.
box 7

35th and 36th Concert Seasons record book 1982-1984

Scope and Contents

This record book contains materials and documentation from the 35th (1982-1983) and 36th (1983-1984) concert seasons.
box 8

37th and 38th Concert Seasons record book 1984-1986

Scope and Contents

This record book contains materials and documentation from the 37th (1984-1985) and 38th (1985-1986) concert seasons.
box 9

39th Concert Season record book 1986-1987

 

40th Concert Season 1987-1988

box 1, folder 24

40th Concert Season materials 1987-1988

Scope and Contents

This file includes: schedule of performances; host/hostess schedule; concert flyer.
box 10

40th Concert Season record book 1987-1988

box 11

41st Concert Season record book 1988-1989

box 12

42nd Concert Season record book 1989-1990

 

43rd Concert Season 1990-1991

box 1, folder 25

43rd Concert Season materials 1991

Scope and Contents

This file includes: concert programs.
box 13

43rd Concert Season record book 1990-1991

 

44th Concert Season 1991-1992

box 1, folder 26

44th Concert Season "Young Artists Showcase" concert program March 22, 1992

box 14

44th Concert Season record book 1991-1992

 

45th Concert Season 1992-1993

box 1, folder 27

45th Concert Season materials 1993

Scope and Contents

This file includes: concert program; concert invitation card.
box 15

45th Concert Season record book 1992-1993

 

46th Concert Season 1993-1994

box 1, folder 28

46th Concert Season materials 1994

Scope and Contents

This file includes: concert program, concert flyer.
box 16

46th Concert Season record book 1993-1994

 

47th Concert Season 1994-1995

box 1, folder 29

47th Concert Season materials 1994-1995

Scope and Contents

This file includes two concert programs.
box 17

47th Concert Season record book 1994-1995

 

48th Concert Season 1995-1996

box 1, folder 30

48th Concert Season materials 1995-1996

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar, concert flyer.
box 18

48th Concert Season record book 1995-1996

 

49th Concert Season 1996-1997

box 1, folder 31

49th Concert Season materials 1996-1997

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar; concert program.
box 19

49th Concert Season record book 1996-1997

box 1, folder 32

50th Concert Season materials 1997-1998

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; concert programs; concert flyer; letters addressed to SESA president Rosemarie Cook-Glover; Certificate of Appreciation to Rosemarie Cook-Glover; newspaper articles; list of SESA officers (1998-2000); concert ticket.
box 2, folder 1

53rd Concert Season materials 2000-2001

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; concert reservation card; concert program; newspaper clipping.
 

54th Concert Season 2001-2002

box 2, folder 2

54th Concert Season materials 2001-2002

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar; letters to supporters from president of SESA Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover; newspaper clipping.
box 20

54th Concert Season record book 2001-2002

 

55th Concert Season 2002-2003

box 2, folder 3

55th Concert Season materials 2002-2003

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar; concert program.
box 20

55th Concert Season record book 2002-2003

box 2, folder 4

56th Concert Season materials 2003-2004

Scope and Contents

This file includes: concert programs.
box 2, folder 5

59th Concert Season materials 2006-2007

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar; concert program.
 

60th Concert Season 2007-2008

box 2, folder 6

60th Concert Season materials 2007-2008

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; newspaper clippings; concert flyers; donation form.
box 3, folder 3

60th Concert Season "The 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert" poster July 20, 2008

Physical Description: 1 items
box 21

60th Concert Season photo album 2007

Scope and Contents

This album includes photographs from the following concerts: "A Return to Paradise"; "Annual Christmas Concert".
box 22

60th Concert Season photo album 2008

Scope and Contents

This album includes photographs from the following concerts: "Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration"; "Annual Black History Concert"; "Gala Celebration Concert" at Disney Concert Hall.
box 2, folder 7

61st Concert Season materials 2008-2009

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; newspaper articles; concert flyers; concert programs; donation forms.
box 2, folder 8

62nd Concert Season materials 2009-2010

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; concert flyers; concert programs.
box 2, folder 9

63rd Concert Season materials 2010-2011

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendar; concert flyers; concert programs; donation forms; newspaper articles.
box 2, folder 10

64th Concert Season materials 2011-2012

Scope and Contents

This file includes: newspaper articles; concert flyers; concert programs; donation forms.
 

65th Concert Season 2012-2013

box 2, folder 11

65th Concert Season materials 2012-2013

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; concert programs; donation forms; concert flyers; letter to supporters from interim executive chair Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover.
box 3, folder 3

65th Concert Season "Our Legacy of the Future" concert posters May 5, 2013

Physical Description: 2 items
box 2, folder 12

66th Concert Season materials 2013-2014

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; newspaper articles; concert programs; concert leaflets; donation forms.
box 2, folder 13

67th Concert Season materials 2014-2015

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; newspaper article; concert programs; donation forms.
box 2, folder 14

68th Concert Season materials 2015-2016

Scope and Contents

This file includes: event calendars; concert flyers; concert programs; concert cards; letter to supporters from president of SESA Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover.
box 2, folder 15

70th Concert Season materials 2017-2018

Scope and Contents

This file includes: concert programs; concert cards; concert ticket; letter to supporters from president of SESA.
box 2, folder 16

Concert season event calendars 1998-2000

Scope and Contents

This file includes event calendars for the 51st season (1998-1999) and 52nd season (1999-2000).
box 2, folder 17

Off-season concert materials 1999-2019, undated

Scope and Contents

This file contains materials, such as flyers and programs, for the Orchestra's concerts not listed in their calendars of events.
box 24

Photographs 1995-2001, undated

Scope and Contents

Photograph subject matter includes: concerts and events (1995-2001, undated); Music is Education! Concert (October 4, 2001); Music is Celebration! Concert (December 2, 2001).