McNeil (Albert J.) Collection

Series 1: Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers (AMJS) 1968-2015, undated

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

Scope and Contents

This series contains programs, documents, correspondence, photographs and other material relating to McNeil's work with the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. It covers the group's tours both in the United States and internationally, as well as auditions, contracts, travel details, and administrative documents. Most programs from AMJS tours and concerts can be found in boxes 68-75. Boxes 5 and 6 include press releases, newspaper clippings, and articles concerning concerts and performances by AMJS. Most folders in boxes 7-11 include materials such as itineraries, personnel lists, some concert programs, concert program rough drafts, correspondence, contracts, and more.

box 93, folder 14

Fisk University v. Albert McNeil et al 1983

box 1, folder 1

20th, 30th, and 40th Anniversary Concerts 1985, 1994, 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 2

Allied Concert Tours 2002

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 3

Ambassador Auditorium 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 4

Anne Dunn Ad 2001

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 5

Ascension Lutheran Church 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 6

Auditions 1993-1994

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 7

Auditions 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 8

Auditions 1997

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 9

Auditions 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 10

Auditions 2000

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 11

Bobby Laird 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 12

Canticum Novum 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 1, folder 13

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 1

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship 50th Anniversary 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 2

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Miscellaneous 1990-1998

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 3

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Program 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 4

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Sanctuary Choir 1992-1995

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 5

Certificates and Awards undated

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 6

Concordia College 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 7

Contracts, AMJS 1988

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 8

Contracts, AMJS 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 2, folder 9-10

Contracts, AMJS 1993-1994

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 1

Contracts, AMJS 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 2

Contracts, AMJS 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 3

Contracts, Singers 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 4

Contracts, Singers 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 5

Contracts, Singers 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 6

Contracts, Singers 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 3, folder 7

Cornell University 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 96, folder 1

Contracts and agreements 2005, 2012

box 3, folder 8

Correspondence 1979-2000

Language of Material: English.

box 96, folder 5

Correspondence- Walter Gould 1997-2000

box 96, folder 6

Correspondence 1998-2015

box 3, folder 9-10, box 4, folder 1-2

Crystal Cathedral 1993-2010

Language of Material: English.

box 95, folder 3

Crystal Cathedral 1997, 2002, 2006

box 4, folder 3

Fall Tour - Columbia 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 4

Fall Tour - U.S. 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 5

Flyers and Postcards undated

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 6

Founder's Church 1998-1999

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 7

Founder's Festival 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 8

Gay Men's Choir 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 9

General Press Releases and Group Descriptions 1971-1988

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 10

German Press Clippings 1972

Language of Material: English.

box 4, folder 11

Heritage Foundation 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 1

Season 2007-2008 tour materials 2007-2008

box 5, folder 2

Season 2008-2009 tour materials 2008-2009

box 5, folder 3

LA County Holiday Celebration December 24, 2008

box 5, folder 4

L.A. Master Chorale/Jubilee Singers 1992, 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 5

L.A. Music Center Mat 22, 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 6

1st Presbyterian Church (San Diego, CA) June 12, 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 7

Long Beach Opera August 20, 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 8

Los Angeles Jubilee Singers Day concert program August 22, 1970

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 9

Oregon Bach Festival 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 10

Pedro Eustache 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 11

Personnel 1995-1999

Language of Material: English.

box 96, folder 7

Rosters 2005-2015

box 96, folder 8

Personnel and Payroll data 2012-2014

box 96, folder 9

Financial reports 2014-2015

box 96, folder 10

Jubilee Singers Board and Steering Committees 2010-2015

box 96, folder 3

Jubilee Singers- biographical information 2006; undated

box 95, folder 5

Salaries, Personnel, Tour Attendance 1981, 1983, 1988

box 95, folder 6

Record production- work orders, letters, contracts 1984, 1990, 1992

box 95, folder 7

Century Artists agreement 2000

box 95, folder 8

AYA Worldwide contracts 2001

box 95, folder 9

Recording session agreement April 2008

box 96, folder 2

Website Design contract circa 2009

box 5, folder 12

Plymouth Congregational Church, Ft. Wayne, IN 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 13

Press and Publicity 1968-1974

Language of Material: English.

box 5, folder 14

Press and Publicity 1976-1977

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 1

Press and Publicity 1978-1979

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 2

Press and Publicity 1980

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 3

Press and Publicity 1981

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 4

Press and Publicity 1982

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 5

Press and Publicity 1983

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 6

Press and Publicity 1984-1987

box 6, folder 7

Press and Publicity 1988-1989

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 8

Press and Publicity 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 9

Press and Publicity 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 10

Press and Publicity 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 11

Press and Publicity 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 12

Press and Publicity 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 13

Press and Publicity 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 14

Press and Publicity 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 15

Press and Publicity 1997

Language of Material: English.

box 6, folder 16

Press and Publicity 1998

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 1

Press and Publicity 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 2

Press and Publicity 2000-2004

Language of Material: English.

box 96, folder 4

Press and Publicity 2005-2013

box 7, folder 3

Press Kits 1990-2000

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 4

Programming 1998-1999

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 5

Song lyrics circa 1970-1989

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.

box 7, folder 6

Program Notes, Repertoire, Flyers 1980-1993

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 7

CDs and cassettes manufacturing materials 1990-1993

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 8

Recordings Sold 1984-1992

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 9

Redlands 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 10

San Francisco Symphony 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 11

Santa Clarita Master Chorale 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 12

Jester Hairston materials 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 13

Spring Tour (Germany, Austria, France) February 1993 - April 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 14

Spring Tour (Spain, Italy, Israel) February 1994 - April 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 7, folder 15

Repertoire lists circa 1970-1989

box 7, folder 16

Chorus personnel lists circa 1970-1989

box 8, folder 1

Spring Tour materials March 1995 - May 1995

Scope and Contents

Spring tour locations include: Germany, Austria, France.

box 8, folder 2

Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers staff materials 1994-1996

Language of Material: English.

box 8, folder 3

Stage requirements and technical reports circa 1997

Language of Material: English.

box 8, folder 4

U.S. and Europe tour materials 1971-1972

Language of Material: English.

box 8, folder 5

North Africa and Middle East tour materials September 1974 - October 1974

Language of Material: English.

box 8, folder 6

Season 1975-1976 tour materials January 1976 - February 1976

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include a west coast U.S. tour and a U.S. State Dept. tour in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Mediterranean regions.

box 8, folder 7

Season 1976-1977 tour materials January 1977 - May 1977

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include a Winter tour in the U.S. and Western Europe and a U.S. State Dept. tour in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Mediterranean regions.

box 8, folder 8

Season 1978-1979 tour materials August 1978 - June 1979

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include Latin America, U.S., Western Europe, and Israel tours as well as a U.S. State Dept. tour in Eastern Europe.

box 8, folder 9

Season 1980-1981 tour materials January 1980 - August 1981, May 1982

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This folder includes materials mainly from U.S. tours.

box 8, folder 10

Season 1983-1984 tour materials January 1983 - April 1983

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This folder includes materials mainly from U.S. tours.

box 8, folder 11

Season 1984-1985 tour materials March 1984 - December 1984

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include a Southeast U.S. tour and the 1984 Fall tour in the U.S., Israel, and Western Europe.

box 8, folder 12

Season 1985-1986 tour materials September 1986 - November 1986

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include the 1986 Fall tour in the U.S..

box 8, folder 13

Season 1987-1988 tour materials January 1987 - August 1988

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Tours include U.S., and Israel.

box 8, folder 14

Season 1989 tour materials March 1989 - September 1989

box 9, folder 1

Germany tour materials March 1990 - April 1990

box 92, folder 5-6

Germany tour materials 2003, 2005-2006, 2009

box 9, folder 2

Vancouver Chamber Choir Anniversary Concert materials October 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 9, folder 3

U.S. tour materials January 1991 - July 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 9, folder 4

Fall tour materials (U.S. and Europe) September 1991 - November 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 9, folder 5

U.S. tour materials February 1992 - March 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 92, folder 7

Disneyland concert 1995

box 95, folder 1-2

Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle (includes sheet music) 1996

box 92, folder 8

Midamerica Productions 1998

box 93, folder 1

Carnegie Hall concert January 1999

box 93, folder 13

U.S. and International 1996-2005

box 95, folder 4

Mid-West Tour Contracts 2002

box 94, folder 1-2

East Coast Tour 2002-2003

box 97, folder 4

UC Davis Concert 1990, 2002, 2007

box 97, folder 5-6

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) performances 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004-2005, 2014

box 94, folder 3-4

U.S. Tour 2007-2016; undated

box 93, folder 2

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff concert 2003

box 93, folder 3

Dominguez Hills- performance agreements May 2003

box 93, folder 4

Northwestern Division Convention 2005-2006

box 93, folder 5

Walt Disney Concert Hall- "Shout" The Music of Mary Lou Williams 2007

box 93, folder 6

University of LaVerne 2009, 2011

box 93, folder 7

St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church January 2011

box 93, folder 8

UCLA Live 2011-2012

box 93, folder 9

California State University, Northridge-agreement April-May 2012

box 93, folder 10

Jalisco Canta, Chorus Festival 2012

box 93, folder 11

USC Thornton School of Music October 2013

box 93, folder 12

Chadwick School 2014

box 94, folder 5

Accompanist Scores, Programs For: Film Festival Formal Concert including production 2005

box 94, folder 6-7

Black Broadway Music Review- sheet music; full score; floppy disk 2002; 2004

box 9, folder 6

Far East tour materials May 1992 - June 1992

Scope and Contents

Tour locations include: Hong Kong, Taiwan (Taipei only), and Japan.

box 9, folder 7

Spain tour materials July 1992 - August 1992

box 9, folder 8

Season 1993-1994 tour materials October 1993 - July 1994

Scope and Contents

The 1993-1994 concert season includes materials from the group's winter (U.S., Caribbean) and spring (Spain, Italy, Israel) tours, as well as various concerts and festivals around the U.S., and Canada (Ontario).

box 9, folder 9

Japan tour materials September 1994 - October 1994

box 10, folder 1

Hong Kong and Taiwan tour materials August 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 2

Japan tour materials October 1999 - November 1999

box 10, folder 3

Japan tour materials October 2002

Language of Material: English.

box 92, folder 1

Brazil tour materials 1997-2001

box 92, folder 2

Cuba tour materials 2001

box 92, folder 3

Europa Cantat 1997, 1999

box 92, folder 4

Europe tour materials 2003

box 10, folder 4

Europe tour and Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration performance materials November 2006 - December 2006

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 5

Europe tour materials December 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 6

Europe tour payroll and contracts November 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 7

U.S. tour materials January 2010, March 2010

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 8

Tour Program Submits circa 1989-1994

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 9

UCLA Royce Hall concert materials January 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 10

United Church of Christ General Synod concert papers July 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 11

United Church of Christ Southern California Conference papers 1994, 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 10, folder 12

Personal accounts of touring with the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers by Virginia L. White undated

Language of Material: English.

box 90, folder 6

Wright, Elicia 1993-1997

box 11, folder 1

Winter Tour (U.S.) materials January 1995 - February 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 11, folder 2

Winter Tour (U.S.) materials - correspondence March 23, 1994 - May 23, 1995, undated

Language of Material: English.

box 11, folder 3

Winter Tour (U.S.) materials - Kennedy Center January 26, 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 11, folder 4

Winter Tour (U.S.) materials - personnel contracts January 12, 1995 - January 29, 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 65

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: Europe 1968

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 65

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: Europe 1970

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 65

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: International 1972

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

Separated Materials

"Camerata Musicale Sulmonese" (Sulmona Musical Dormitory) Italian concert poster moved to Map Case 3, Drawer 14 (3.14), Folder 2 (Albert J. McNeil Collection).

box 66

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: Europe 1974

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 66

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: International 1974

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

Separated Materials

Three 4x5, colored negatives moved to Box 88. Negatives feature Albert J. McNeil and some of the Jubilee Singers singing at a piano.

box 66

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook: U.S. 1974

Language of Material: English.

box 67

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook 1976

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 67

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook 1977

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 67

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook 1978

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 67

Tour Memorabilia Scrapbook 1979

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 68

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1965-1979

box 69

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1980-1988

box 70

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1989-1991

box 71

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1992-1994

box 72

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1994-1995

box 73

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1996

box 74

Tour Programs Scrapbook 1997-1999

box 75

Tour Programs Scrapbook 2000-2012

box 76, box 77, case 3, drawer 14

Photographs and 35mm Negatives 1968-2012

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

BOX 76: Negatives subject matter includes images from the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers while on their international and domestic tours between 1968 and 1994. Image types include promotional, group, and performance images. 35 millimeter negatives are included with their corresponding photographs.

BOX 77: Negatives subject matter includes images from the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers while on their international and domestic tours between 1996 and 2012. Image types include promotional, group, rehearsal, and performance images. 35 millimeter negatives are included with their corresponding photographs.

box 91, folder 1, 2

Negatives 1968-2002

Physical Description: 40 items

Condition of 8 x 10 Negatives: Six of the 8 x 10 negatives are fragile due to possible water damage and have been re-housed into individual, acid-free envelopes.

Language of Material: English.

Processing Information

Most negatives in Folder 1 were removed from Box 76. Most negatives in Folder 2 were removed from Box 77.

Scope and Contents

Folder 1: Negatives subject matter includes images from the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers while on their international and domestic tours between 1968 and 1992. Image types include promotional, group, and performance images. Printed photographs from these negatives can be found in Box 76.

Folder 2: Negatives subject matter includes images from the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers while on their international and domestic tours between 1996 and 2002. Image types include promotional, group, and performance images. Printed photographs from these negatives can be found in Box 77.

box 81

Plaques and Awards April 1988, March 1997

Physical Description: 2 items

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This box includes two awards given to the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers: one Certificate of Gratitude and Appreciation awarded to AMJS for their participation in the Tel-Aviv Festival of Vocal Music signed by Mayor Shlomo Lahat (April 1988) and one American Choral Directors Association plaque (March 1997).

box 82, box 83, box 86, box 88

Media 1973-2009, undated 1990-2005

Abstract: Includes VHS tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, U-Matic, CDs, DVD-Rs, LP records, and cassette tapes of Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers performances and interviews.

Language of Material: English.

case 3, drawer 14, folder 2-3

Posters 1968-1993, undated

Physical Description: 44 items

Scope and Contents

FOLDER 2 mostly includes posters promoting concerts featuring the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. These posters only promote the concerts that took place during the group's Europe tours and Israel tours. They were donated by Samuel W. Parnes on July 31, 2019, the son of the late Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers impresario Irwin Parnes. Included is a poster from Casablanca.

FOLDER 3 mostly includes posters promoting the the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers and/or their upcoming concerts. These posters only promote the concerts that took place during the group's Europe, U.S., and East Asia tours, 1974 Middle East tour and their 1988 Israel tour.

Series 2: Professional Career 1950-2018, undated

Physical Description: 12 boxes

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

The series contains records, correspondence, awards, photographs, programs and other ephemera, and audiovisual material relating to McNeil's professional career as an educator, choral director, and minister.

Arrangement

The series is arranged into four subseries: 1. Professional activities, 2. Church choirs, 3. Teaching career, 4. Educational materials.

Subseries 2.1: Professional activities 1970-2014, undated

box 11, folder 5

Angeles Chorale materials 2005 - 2006

box 11, folder 6

Annual Reports of Professional Activities 1978-1988

box 11, folder 7

Certificates 1985-2018 1998

Physical Description: 9 items

Scope and Contents

This folder includes certificates of appreciation, recognition, commendation, as well as congressional recognition awarded to Albert McNeil mostly from former and current politicians representing the State of California. Also included is an award to Albert McNeil from the Nova Scotia (Canada) government. More awards such as plaques can be found in Boxes 80 and 81.

box 11, folder 8

Choral Conductors Guild materials 1999-2000

box 11, folder 9

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Multicultural Choir Festival materials May 19, 2002

box 11, folder 10

Chorus! America materials 1992-1997

box 11, folder 11

Chorus! America 23rd Annual National Conference materials June 7, 2000 - June 10, 2000

box 99, folder 11-12

Chorus American. Includes material regarding conferences 1990, 2004, 2007, 2015

box 11, folder 12

Correspondence 1992-1999

box 12, folder 1

Email Correspondence 1997-2005

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 2

Event Programs 1973-2007

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 3

International Choral Festival 2003-2007

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 4

LA First Decade Awards program May 13, 1975

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 5

La Mesa Choral Tournament program May 17, 1975

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 6

McNeil Choral Series Publications 1980-1983

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 7

Albert McNeil resume circa 1971; undated

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 8

"The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon", Vol. 85, No. 3 1991

box 12, folder 9

Multi-Cultural Choral Music Festival program May 2, 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 10

National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM) materials 1970

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 11

Orpheus Award program October 11, 1997

Language of Material: English.

box 99, folder 7

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) 1990

box 12, folder 12

Passport to the World programs April 15-16, 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 13

Sacramento Chorale materials 1976, 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 14

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 15

Tribute to Albert McNeil program October 10, 1999

Language of Material: English.

box 99, folder 5-6

Tributes to Albert McNeil 1999, 2009

box 12, folder 16

World Choral Festival: 1993 World Symposium on Choral Music 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 98, folder 1

CSU Dominguez Hills; Guest Lecturer; Residency "Continuing the Legacy of Jester Hairston" 1990, 2000-2001

box 98, folder 2

Jester Hairston- tribute and centennial programs; clippings 1979, 1981, 2001

box 98, folder 3

Fred Bock Music Companies. Includes letter from Jackie Hairston 2001

box 98, folder 4

Jester Hairston Centennial Planning Committee 2000-2001

box 98, folder 6

Heartland Chorale February 2000

box 90, folder 3

Project Proposal for Archive and Curriculum regarding Sacred Music at CSUDH 2002

box 98, folder 7

Stairway of the Stars 2014

box 98, folder 8

Neighborhood Music School 2014

box 99, folder 8

"The People's Independent Church of Christ: An Historical Overview of the Musical Activities, circa 1940-1960" by Albert McNeil undated

box 99, folder 9

Event programs featuring performances or appearances by Albert McNeil 1972-2012

box 99, folder 10

Los Angeles Master Chorale 1990-1992

Subseries 2.2: Church choirs circa 1965-2008

Scope and Contents

Photographs concerning the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performances can also be found in Box 78.

box 12, folder 17, box 97, folder 3

Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship materials 1973-2008

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 18

Episcopal Choral Association 15th Annual Scholarship Luncheon program October 11, 1998

Language of Material: English.

box 12, folder 19

Founder's Church Cathedral Choir program 1998, 2008

Language of Material: English.

box 97, folder 1-2

Founder's Church Cathedral Choir Program 1999-2014

box 12, folder 20

Oratorio Society of Utah - Messiah materials 1989

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 1

Temple Square 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 98, folder 5

American Choral Directors Association 1981, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2001

Subseries 2.3: Teaching career 1957-1998

Scope and Contents

This subseries primarily concerns Albert McNeil's teaching career at the University of California, Davis' Department of Music from 1968 until 1990. Included are magazines, documents concerning retirement, and documents concerning the UC Davis University Chorus and UC Davis Singers. Photographs from this period in Albert McNeil's career can also be found in Box 78.

box 101, folder 1-2

Audubon Junior High School Yearbooks; History book 1957, 1961-1964, 1995

box 13, folder 2

UC Davis Arts magazine 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 3

UC Davis Magazine 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 4

UC Davis Retirement 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 5

UC Davis Singers 1987-1998

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 6

UC Davis University Chorus - Estonia 1990

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 7

UCLA Alumni Awards 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 8

UC Riverside 1976

Language of Material: English.

box 99, folder 2-4

UC Davis- portfolio; material related to scholarship, sabbaticals, and teaching 1978-1981, 1985, 1987

box 99, folder 15

US Davis Music Department Tour-Europe 1978-1980

Subseries 2.4: Educational materials 1950-1982

box 101, folder 5

"The Amistad Slave Revolt and American Abolition" 1997

box 101, folder 6

American Choral Review, Choral Works of George Walker, Vol. XXIII, No. 1 January 1981

box 100, folder 17

Bibliographies; catalogs 1998; circa 1990s

box 13, folder 9

Birchard Music Series, Book 7, California State Series textbook 1960

Language of Material: English.

box 13, folder 10-11

Birchard Music Series, Book 8, California State Series textbooks 1960

Language of Material: English.

box 101, folder 3

Black Music Research- journal, paper, newsletter 1980-1981, 1987

box 101, folder 4

Black Musicians of the Colonial Period 1977

box 101, folder 4

Black Perspectives in Music Spring 1973

box 13, folder 12, box 14, folder 1-2

Hebrew Song Books 1965-1974

Language of Material: English.

box 14, folder 3

Let Music Ring! California State Series textbook 1950

Language of Material: English.

box 101, folder 5

"Odes for a Silent Drum, an Epic of Ife" undated

box 14, folder 4

Silver Burdett Music, Book 7 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 14, folder 5

Silver Burdett Music, Book 7, Composite Edition 1979

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 1

Silver Burdett Music, Book 7 1982

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 2

Silver Burdett Music, Book 8 1976

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 3

Silver Burdett Music, Book 8, Composite Edition 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 4

Silver Burdett Music, Book 8, Composite Edition 1979

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 5

Silver Burdett Music, Book 8 1982

Language of Material: English.

box 15, folder 6

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition, Book 5 1974

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 1

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition, Book 6 1974

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 2

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition 1975

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 3

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition, Book 7 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 4

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition, Book 8 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 5

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition 1979

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 6

Silver Burdett Music, Teacher's Edition, Book 3 1981

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 14

"Wade in the Water, The Wisdom of Spirituals" by Arthur C. Jones 1993

box 78

Photographs and 35mm Negatives circa 1960-2010

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Photograph subject matter includes: early career (circa 1960-1969); Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (circa 1960-1969, circa 1970-1979); Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Event in Honor of Albert McNeil (1973); Sacramento Chorale (1976); University of California, Davis (1969-1990); Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performing the "Messiah" (1989); Albert McNeil conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (1997); Albert McNeil Tribute at the Los Angeles Music Center (1999); Founders Church of Religious Science choir (2000-2012), 7th Annual International Choir Festival (May 1, 2005); Choir groups (circa 2000-2010); Travel and events (circa 1980-1999); Portraits of Albert J. McNeil (circa 1990-2010).

35 millimeter negatives are included with their corresponding photographs.

box 79

Scrapbooks 1973-1988

Scope and Contents

Box 79 includes multiple scrapbooks compiled together documenting Albert McNeil's musical and professional career outside of the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. Some scrapbooks will contain concert programs and flyers, newspaper clippings, correspondence, postcards, photographs, tour itineraries, and/or memorandums. Scrapbook titles include: "To Al, With Love" Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship scrapbook (1973); Sacramento Chorale scrapbook (1974-1975); UC Davis University Chorus Spain Tour scrapbook (1976); UC Davis Singers Tour scrapbook (1978); Sacramento Chorale scrapbook (1982-1983); UC Davis Chorus Europe Tour scrapbook (1983); UC Davis University Chorus and Chamber Singers, Sacramento Chorale, and Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship scrapbook (1985-1987); Professional and Public Service and University Committee Service scrapbook (1982-1988).

box 80, box 81

Plaques and Awards 1942-2018, undated

Physical Description: 19 items

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian, Catalan; Valencian.

Plaques and Awards List

BOX 80 includes the following: bronze medallion set (5 medallions) awarded to the UC Davis Chorus from the Castelldefels Patronato Municipal de Cultura Deportes (Castelldefels Municipal Board of Culture and Sports), July 9, 1983; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from the La Asociacion de Cantores del Coro Nacional (The Association of Singers of the National Choir), June 28, 1995; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from Chorus America, June 6, 1997; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from the Episcopal Chorale Society, October 11, 1998; medal awarded to Albert McNeil from the Episcopal Chorale Society, 1998; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship, 2006.

BOX 81 includes the following: University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Education diploma awarded to Albert McNeil, June 3, 1942; University of Southern California Master of Science in Education diploma awarded to Albert McNeil, June 14, 1952; certificate awarded to Albert McNeil from Los Angeles City Councilman Billy G. Mills, July 28, 1973; Artists of Achievement Award awarded to Albert McNeil from the League of Allied Arts Corporation, November 4, 1984; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from the Stovall Foundation, February 10, 1985; Certificate of Gratitude and Appreciation awarded to the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers for their participation in the Tel-Aviv Festival of Vocal Music, April 1988; plaque awarded to Albert McNeil from the La Sociedad Puertorriquena de Directores de Coros (The Puerto Rican Society of Choir Directors), February 9, 1994; plaque awarded to the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers from the American Choral Directors Association, March 1997; California State University, Northridge Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree awarded to Albert McNeil, May 28, 2003; Rider University Doctor of Music honorary degree awarded to Albert McNeil, May 15, 2010.

More awards can be found in Box 11, Folder 8.

box 84, box 85, box 86, box 89

Media 1967-2001, undated 1990-2005

Abstract: Contains audio-visual materials, such as reel-to-reel, VHS, and cassette tapes, twelve-inch LP records, and CDs, documenting performances conducted by McNeil as part of his teaching career, work with church choirs, or other professional events. Also included are audio recordings used by McNeil as teaching materials. Includes material related to Fisk University, UC Davis Chorus, and others.

Language of Material: English.

case 3, drawer 14, folder 1, 4

Posters 1980-2010, undated

Physical Description: 7 items

Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian, German.

Scope and Contents

FOLDER 1 includes three posters promoting concerts in which Albert McNeil is a guest conductor. Concerts include "An American Heritage of Spirituals" in collaboration with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (circa 1996), MidAmerica Productions concert at Carnegie Hall (1999), and "From Sea to Shining Sea: Music and Artists from the Atlantic to the Pacific" at the Lincoln Center (2010).

FOLDER 4 includes two posters promoting concerts featuring the UC Davis Chorus (1980, undated).

Series 3: Personal Papers 1920-2014, undated 1970-1989

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of records, correspondence, and photographs from McNeil's personal life, including letters to his wife Helen and son Richard

box 16, folder 7

Appraisal Certificate 1979

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 8

"The Challenge of Diversity" 1989

Language of Material: English.

box 96, folder 11

Correspondence 2000-2015

box 16, folder 9

Correspondence undated

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 10

Correspondence - Helen McNeil 1970-1999

Language of Material: English.

box 16, folder 11

Correspondence - Richard McNeil 1970-1985

Language of Material: English.

box 90, folder 4-5

Event programs, brochures, pamphlets 1936, 1980-2014; undated

box 90, folder 7

Funeral programs 2009, 2014

box 16, folder 12

Family Portraits undated

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 1

Friends of Distinction 1986-1989

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 2

Greeting Cards undated

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 3

Helen McNeil Award 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 4

Legal Briefs undated

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 5

"Monticello" 2001

Language of Material: English.

box 99, folder 13

Royalites 1976

box 99, folder 14

Doctoral programs 1972, 1981

box 17, folder 6

Personal Finances 2008-2009

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 7

Rambo Family (Helen Rambo McNeil) 1986-1991

Language of Material: English.

box 90, folder 8

Helen Brown 1997, 2000-2001

box 98, folder 9

Helen McNeil 1986-1992

box 98, folder 10

Richard McNeil 1975, 1981, undated

box 17, folder 8

Richard's Graduation from UC Berkeley School of Law 1984

Language of Material: English.

box 99, folder 1

Biographical information 1977-1990

box 17, folder 9

Traffic School - Albert McNeil 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 17, folder 10

Travel Brochures, Programs, and Maps undated

Language of Material: English.

box 11, folder 5

Wright, Elisa 1993-1997

Language of Material: English.

box 78

Photographs and 35mm Negatives circa 1920-2012

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

Photograph subject matter includes: Albert McNeil tour around Western Europe (circa 1950); Albert McNeil family and childhood photographs (circa 1920-1980); Helen Rambo McNeil family and childhood photographs (circa 1920-1960); Richard "Ricky" McNeil childhood photographs (circa 1959-1984); Albert and Helen McNeil Hermosa Beach condo (circa 1980-1989), Friends and acquaintances (circa 1950-1990), and travel and events (circa 1980-2012).

35 millimeter negatives are included with their corresponding photographs.

box 91, folder 3-4

Negatives circa 1959-1989

Processing Information

All negatives from Folder 3 were removed from Box 78.

Scope and Contents

Negatives subject matter includes: Albert McNeil portraits (folder 3) (circa 1980-1989), Richard "Ricky" McNeil childhood (folder 4) (circa 1959-1984), Albert and Helen McNeil Hermosa Beach condo (folder 4) (circa 1980-1989), and travel and events (folder 4) (circa 1980-1989). Printed photographs from these negatives can be found in Box 78.

box 83, box 85, box 86

Media 1980-2013, undated 1990-2005

Abstract: This series includes audio-visual materials, such as reel-to-reel, VHS, and cassette tapes, and CDs, that pertain to the McNeil and Rambo families, friends of Albert McNeil, musical genres not having to do with sacred music and spirituals, and more.

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 89

unidentified flash drive undated

Series 4: Music 1943-2006, undated 1990-2005

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of McNeil's music collection, which contained sheet music, manuscript music, music anthologies and collections, and musical selections pulled together for performances.

Subseries 4.1: Sheet Music

Language of Material: English.

Arrangement

The music in this subseries is arranged alphabetically by title, then by composer where multiple pieces of music have the same title.

box 18

Sheet Music A-Al

Physical Description: 60 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 19

Sheet Music Al-An

Physical Description: 47 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 20

Sheet Music Ap-Be

Physical Description: 61 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 21

Sheet Music Be-Bo

Physical Description: 53 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 22

Sheet Music Br-Ca

Physical Description: 57 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 23

Sheet Music Ce-Co

Physical Description: 59 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 24

Sheet Music Co-Da

Physical Description: 56 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 101, folder 7

A-C (additions)

box 25

Sheet Music Da-Do

Physical Description: 50 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 26

Sheet Music Do-Ep

Physical Description: 56 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 27

Sheet Music Er-Fi

Physical Description: 60 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 28

Sheet Music Fl-Gl

Physical Description: 48 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 101, folder 8

E-F (additions)

box 29

Sheet Music Gl-Go

Physical Description: 47 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 30

Sheet Music Go-Ha

Physical Description: 52 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 31

Sheet Music Ha-He

Physical Description: 51 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 32

Sheet Music He-Hy

Physical Description: 50 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 33

Sheet Music I

Physical Description: 44 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 34

Sheet Music I-Im

Physical Description: 57 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 35

Sheet Music Im-Is

Physical Description: 46 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 36

Sheet Music Is-Jo

Physical Description: 54 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 37

Sheet Music Jo-Ky

Physical Description: 55 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 101, folder 9

G, I, J (additions)

box 38

Sheet Music La-Le

Physical Description: 52 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 39

Sheet Music Le-Li

Physical Description: 48 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 40

Sheet Music Li-Lu

Physical Description: 55 folders

Language of Material: Multiple languages.

box 101, folder 10

L (additions)

box 41

Sheet Music Ma-Me

Physical Description: 43 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 42

Sheet Music Mi-My

Physical Description: 45 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 43

Sheet Music My-No

Physical Description: 58 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 101, folder 11-12

M (additions)

box 44

Sheet Music No-O

Physical Description: 58 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 45

Sheet Music O-Ou

Physical Description: 60 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 46

Sheet Music Ou-Po

Physical Description: 51 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 47

Sheet Music Po-Ra

Physical Description: 60 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 48

Sheet Music Ra-Ro

Physical Description: 38 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 49

Sheet Music Ro-Se

Physical Description: 49 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 50

Sheet Music Sh-Si

Physical Description: 57 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 51

Sheet Music Si-So

Physical Description: 55 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 52

Sheet Music So-Sp

Physical Description: 41 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 53

Sheet Music Sp-Ta

Physical Description: 48 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 101, folder 13-15

R-S (additions)

box 54

Sheet Music Ta-Th

Physical Description: 59 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 55

Sheet Music Th-Tr

Physical Description: 60 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 56

Sheet Music Tu-Ve

Physical Description: 49 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 57

Sheet Music Vi-We

Physical Description: 52 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 58

Sheet Music We-Wi

Physical Description: 47 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 59

Sheet Music Wi-Y

Physical Description: 45 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 60

Sheet Music Z

Physical Description: 9 folders

Language of Material: English.

box 90, folder 1-2

T-Z; unidentified (additions)

Subseries 4.2: Music Collections and Compilations 1943-2006

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 10

20 Cancions Corales 1976

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 11

Aida 1998

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 3

A.M.E. Hymnal 1954

box 100, folder 9

Ballad of a Brown King 1961

box 60, folder 12

Because He Lives 2001

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 13

Calvary's Love 1988

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 14

Carmina Burana 1996

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 15

Chopin Mazurkas for the Piano 1943

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 16

Choral Songs 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 12

Classical Piano Favorites 2008

box 60, folder 17

The Complete Ave Maria 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 60, folder 18

Congregational Worship Songs 1998

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 1

The Deep River Collection 2000

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 2

The Discipleship Songbook 1983

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 3

The Gene Puerling Sound 1975

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 4

Golden Years of Choral Music 1966

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 9

High and Lifted Up 1998

box 100, folder 7

El Himnario 1998

box 61, folder 5

Howard Roberts 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 3

Hymns 1985

box 100, folder 14

Hymns of Praise 1954

box 61, folder 6

Jesus Be Praised 1991

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 7

The Joy of Chopin 1983

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 8

Joyful Music 1994

Language of Material: English.

box 61, folder 9

Kirk Franklin and the Family 1998

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 8

Klaviersonanten Band III 1972

box 100, folder 4-5

Klavierwerke I, II, and III 1973, 1978

box 100, folder 6

Leslie's Crown of Song 1890

box 100, folder 16

Listen Look and Sing (Teacher's Edition) 1971

box 61, folder 10

Making Music on Your Own 1968

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 13

Mango Spice, 44 Caribbean Songs 1981

box 61, folder 11

Marshall Bialosky 1984-1991

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 1

Mass 1971

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 9

Memories of Mexico 1962

box 62, folder 2

A Merry Little Christmas 2006

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 1

The Messiah (three copies) 1912

box 62, folder 3

Musico Coral, Tomo 1 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 4

Musica Coral Colombiana 1981

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 5

Musica Portuguesa undated

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 10

My Songs, Aframerican Religious Folk Songs Arranged and Interpreted by Roland Hayes 1948

box 100, folder 15

Negro Spirituals 2000

box 62, folder 6

New Century Hymnal 1993

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 7

New Century Hymnal 1995

box 100, folder 12

Navidad Nuestra 1965

box 62, folder 7

Only to Him 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 2

Requiem for Four-Part Chorus of Mixed Voices 1882

box 62, folder 8

Seasons of Praise 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 9

Shout for Joy 1979

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 10

Show Boat 1995

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 8

Singing is a Good Thing 1973

box 62, folder 11

Songfest 1956

Language of Material: English.

box 62, folder 12

Songs of my Country 1992

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 1

A Star in the East 1997

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 2

A Stephen Paulus Christmas 1988

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 3

Tehillah Service Music Collection 2004

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 4

This is Your House 2003

Language of Material: English.

box 100, folder 6

Time and Tune 1901

box 100, folder 11

21 Spirituals for the 21st Century 2004

box 100, folder 12

Utica Jubilee Singers Spirituals 1930

box 63, folder 5

The Wiz 1978

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 6-7

Subseries 4.3: Choral Music Catalogs

Language of Material: English.

Subseries 4.4: Performance booklets 1983, 1984, 2006, undated

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 8

35th Choral Clinic 1983

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 9

Act I undated

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 10

Act II undated

Language of Material: English.

box 63, folder 11

"Canite Tuba" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 1

"De Mornin' Come" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 2

"He Never Failed Me Yet" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 3

"Hear My Prayer" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 4

HOP (Hour of Power) Opening 2006

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 5

Lincoln Center Concert 1984

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 6

Porgy and Bess undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 7

"Seasons" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 64, folder 8

"Wait on the Lord" undated

Language of Material: English.

box 85, box 87, box 84, box 89

Media 1965-2010, undated 1990-2005

Abstract: This series includes audio-visual materials, such as reel-to-reel, VHS, and cassette tapes, twelve-inch LP records, and CDs, pertaining to sacred music and spirituals performed by individual artists and choral groups.

Language of Material: Multiple languages.