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Valenti Family Collection
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Peninsula Symphony materials (1967-2016)

Scope and Contents

Includes Peninsula Symphony concert season programs, correspondence, flyers, clippings, member rosters, and press releases.
Box 1

Auxiliary of the Peninsula Symphony Association 1969-1977

Scope and Contents

Includes invitations, flyers and announcements of the Auxiliary of the Peninsula Symphony Association, a fundraising arm and support group of the Peninsula Symphony Association.
Box 1

Clippings 1967-2014

Physical Description: 2 Folders
Box 1

Coorespondence 1974-1982 with gaps

Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association histories and brochures 1969-1977

Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association meeting notice and bylaw amendment 1976

Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association scholarship notice and applications 1977; 1979

Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association stationery

Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association support material ca 1974-1979; 1983; n.d.

Scope and Contents

Includes concert season member cards, bumber sticker and auction material.
Box 1

Peninsula Symphony Association 'Symphony Sounds' newsletters 1974-1978; 2011, with gaps

Box 2, Box 3

Peninsula Symphony Concert Season Programs 1967-2016

Physical Description: 9 Folders
Box 1

Peninsula Symphony member rosters 1967-1969; 1988

Box 1

Press releases 1967-1968

Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies of press releases written by Gloria Valenti who served as the symphony manager.
Box 1

Program flyers and brochures 1971-2008

Scope and Contents

Includes concert programs, flyers, invitations and other promotional materials.
Box 1

The "Valenti Virtuosi" April 1975

Scope and Contents

Includes hand drawn layout of orchestra.
 

Celebration of Life materials (2011)

Scope and Contents

Series includes materials collected and prepared by the Valenti family for a Celebration of Life event in memory of Joseph Valenti held September 24, 2011.

Processing Information

Binders used for display for Celebration of Life event decanted and rehoused to folders.
Box 3

Barry Trop photos

Scope and Contents

Includes copies of photographs of the Peninsula Symphony taken by former Valenti student and photographer, Barry Trop.
Box 3

Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra score 2010

Scope and Contents

Includes original score composed and typed by Joseph Valenti. Cover page includes note, "At 82, sleep was just a waste of precious time when Joseph could learn computer music programs and stay up all night to compose, study orchestral scores or rehearse jazz standards on the piano."
Box 3

"Joe's Special Teachers"

Scope and Contents

Contains reproductions of photographs and letters of instructors with whom Valenti studied including, Al Sendry, Del Steigers, Rafael Mendez, Pierre Monteux and Leonard ("Uncle Leo") Valenti.
Box 3

Joseph Valenti history

Scope and Contents

Includes life history of Joseph Valenti and Celebration of Life brochures.
Box 3

Joseph A. Valenti - Trumpet Bio n.d.

Scope and Contents

Includes listing of groups, performers and muscians with whom Valenti played or backed up.
 

Performer Photographs ca 1967-1982

Scope and Contents

Includes original and duplicate headshot photos of performers with whom Valenti played. Many headshots photos signed.
Box 3

Ames, Nancy

Scope and Contents

Message faded and illegible. Publicity photo of Nancy Ames, represented by William Morris Agency, Inc. with Kenneth F. Martel, personal manager.
Box 3

Balogh, Endre 26 March 1977

General

Endre Balogh appeared as a soloist with the Peninsula Symphony.
Box 3

Brando, Marlon and Mike Monteleone

Box 3

Brown, Ronnie 1 July 1982

Scope and Contents

Includes publicity photo of Ronnie Brown, represented by Columbia Artists Management, Inc. and personal managers Robert McCrillis and Herbert D. Fox. Includes second photo of Ronnie Brown and ?Tyana.
Box 3

Golabek, Mona 1976 Oct

General

Mona Golabek performed as piano solist with the Peninsula Symphony in October 1976.
Box 3

[Golabek] "Renee - Valenti - Mona - Lisa"

Scope and Contents

Includes photograph of Renee Golabek, Joseph Valenti, Mona Golabek and Renee and Mona's mother, Lisa Golabek.
Box 3

Gustavson, Eva 12 Feb 1971

General

Contralto Eva Gustavson performed at a Peninsula Symphony function.
Box 3

Harth, Sidney 1977 Oct

General

Harth performed in concert on violin with the Peninsula Symphony in 1977.
Box 3

Kaufman, Louis 17 Dec 1972

General

Louis Kaufman performed as soloist with the Peninsula Symphony in December, 1972.
Box 3

Kitt, Eartha

General

Valenti was hired as a professional Union trumpet player for Kitt's back up band for various performances.
Box 3

Knight, Kathy

Box 3

Korda, Murray

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of original photo, with text "MURRAY KORDA / Director of the Internationally Celebrated / MONSEIGNEUR STRINGS".
Box 3

Martin, Tony 18 Sept 1966

General

Valenti played jazz trumpet for Tony Martin's performances.
Box 3

Mendez, Rafael

Scope and Contents

Includes photocopy of original publicity photo and a second candid photo of Valenti and Mendez sitting on a sofa.
Box 3

Neblett, Carol

Scope and Contents

Includes three photographs: one with text "CAROL NEBLETT, Soprano / Photo: Aaron M. Levin"; one with text "CAROL NEBLETT, Soprano / Paul Morse, photographer; and a third of Neblett and Luciano Pavarotti with handwritten note on back, "Dark wig for role of Tosca / Really fine costume jewellry / Seen here as Tosca wtih Luciano Pavarotti / Carol Neblett / Please return / 18."
Box 4

The Pierce Sisters 1968

Scope and Contents

Includes one group photo of the Piece Sisters band with each sister holding an instrument and handwritten signatures, for Terri, Barbara, Debbie, Bindy, Patty and Lori; one three-quarter length publicity photo of Terri Pierce holding a trumpet; and handwritten letter on Bali Hai - Motor Hotel stationery addressed to Valenti from Terri Pierce.
Box 4

Pennario, Leonard 1973

Scope and Contents

Includes one photograph of Leonard Pennario and Joseph Valenti and one publicity photo of Leonard Pennario. Pennario appeared as a soloist in at least two Peninsula Symphony concerts.
Box 4

Quinn, Fredy 1971 May

Box 4

Reale, Marcella

Box 4

Reher, Kurt 1971 Feb

Box 4

Roderman, Gilbert

Scope and Contents

Gilbert Roderman was the first soloist for the Peninsula Symphony in 1967.
Box 4

Schoenfeld, Alice and Eleonore 1983 Dec

Scope and Contents

Publicity image of Alice (violin) and Eleonore (cello) Schoenfeld.
Box 4

Smith, Keely

Scope and Contents

Publicity photo of Keely Smith, represented by Ashley Famous Agency, with management by De Carlo - Kresky Enterprises.
Box 4

Speltz, David

Box 4

?Tulel, Adam 19 May 1962

Box 4

White, Shirly

Box 4

Worley, Jo Anne

Scope and Contents

Publicity photo of Jo Anne Worley, represented by Creative Management Associates, with personal management Gene Yusem & Associates.
Box 4

[?] and Joseph Valenti

 

Joseph Valenti personal records 1939 - 2008

Box 4

Bijan advertising campaign material 1994

Scope and Contents

Includes photographs, publicity tearsheets and audition material for Bijan perfume ad campaign featuring Bijan spokesmodel Niki Khalatbari and Joseph Valenti.
Box 4

Culver City Symphony 1964

Scope and Contents

Includes an invitation, program flyers and newspaper clippings related to the premier concert for the Culver City Symphony.
Box 4

Los Angeles Senior Symphony 1994-1996

Scope and Contents

Includes program flyers and photographs.
Box 4

Southwest Symphony Association and Orchestra 1960-1962

Scope and Contents

Includes programs, clippings and photographs.
Box 4

Symphony #4 sheet music

Scope and Contents

Includes two pages handwritten score title '?Theme from Sym #4'.
Box 4

Symphonic Arts Foundation ca 1978 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Includes programs, clippings and a program from A Tribute to Nelson Riddle dated April 16, 1978.
Box 4

Tony Christlies drawings and photos 1997-1998

Scope and Contents

Includes drawings of Joseph Valenti and the symphony by former Peninsula Symphony member Tony Christlies. Drawings set dated 1997 titled, Time Is Money. 1998 drawings set includes handwritten note: 'To Maestro Valenti with cherised memories of a great opening concert season!' and signed by Tony Christlies.
Box 4

Valenti appearances 1954-1982; nd

Scope and Contents

Includes program flyers of concerts in which Joseph Valenti played. Of particular note is a program for the Armed Forces Revue for American Legion Day, April 4, 1954.
Box 4

Valenti awards and commendations 1939-1941; 1979

Box 4

Valenti biographical information and master works ca 1972-2008

Box 4

Valenti correspondence 1951-2003

Scope and Contents

Includes material from the Army related to possible radiation exposure during atmospheric nuclear testing conducted from 1945-1962.
Box 4

Valenti photographs ca 1951-1974

Scope and Contents

Includes publicity headshots, family snap shots and photographs of Valenti conducting.
Box 4

Valenti publication cover pages ca 1979; nd

Scope and Contents

Includes cover pages of instructional booklets published by Valenti.
Box 4

Valenti writings ca 1997; nd

Scope and Contents

Includes typed copy of 'The Atom Bomb Tests I Survived,' a story written for a writing class Valenti took at California State University at Dominguez Hills; and several short articles on music education.
 

Valenti family scrapbooks and oversize materials

Scope and Contents

Includes original and reproduced photographs and clippings showing the Valenti family and the Peninsula Symphony. Portions of scrapbook reproduced in Celebration of Life materials.
Box OV 1, Folder 1

Family scrapbook #1

Box OV 1, Folder 2

Family scrapbook #2

Box OV 1, Folder 2

Peninsula Symphony Week May 30 - June 5 poster

Box OV 1, Folder 2

U.S. Naval Training Center photo 29 Nov 1945

Box OV 1, Folder 2

Copy of sheet music of Symphony #1 by Joseph Valenti 1972

Physical Description: 27 Leaves

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note, "Zerox copy of Symphony #1 by Joseph Valenti 1972 + performed with the Peninsula Sym. under Joseph A. Valenti the same year."