The Guide to the Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Records This finding aid was created by Amanda Clark and Kayla McDuffie on September 25, 2017. Persistent URL for this finding aid: http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1bk5z 2017 The Regents of the University of Nevada. All rights reserved. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Box 457010 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-7010 special.collections@unlv.edu
Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Historical Note... 3 Scope and Contents Note... 4 Arrangement... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Names and Subjects... 5 Collection Inventory... 5 Administrative Records... 5 Financial Records... 6 Handbooks... 8 Promotional and Publicity Materials... 8 Audiovisual Materials... 10 Scrapbooks and Photo Albums... 11 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository: Creator: Title: ID: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Records MS-00543 Date [inclusive]: 1939-2004 Date [bulk]: 1986-2004 Physical Description: Language of the Material: Abstract: Preferred Citation 10.55 Linear Feet (10 document boxes, 4 oversized boxes) English The Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association (SNCCA) Records consist of materials documenting the activities of the SNCCA from 1939 until 2004 (bulk, 1986-2004). The SNCCA worked to bring various singers, orchestras, and ballets to the communities of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The materials include minutes, financial records, correspondence, promotional papers, and scrapbooks. Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Records, 1939-2004. MS-00543. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Historical Note The Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association (SNCCA) was founded on January 7, 1937, under the name of the Columbia Concert Association. It was a part of the movement of community concert associations that had begun to appear in the 1920s on the East Coast of the United States. All of the associations had a shared goal: "to offer every man, woman, and child in this country the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance by bringing artists and audiences together." Later in 1937, the Columbia Concert Association became the Cooperative Concert Association of Las Vegas. Initially the organization was only able to afford to bring soloist acts to town, but by the 1950s and 1960s it booked larger groups of orchestras and ballet companies. In 1952, the organization made is final name change to the SNCCA. The first concerts, in 1938, were held in the War Memorial Building located on Stewart Avenue, which was replaced by the Las Vegas City Hall. Between the 1940s and early 1970s, the SNCCA moved several times - Page 3-
before making its home at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the campus of the Univeristy of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1977. After 68 years of service, SNCCA dissolved in 2004, making the 2003-2004 its final season. Scope and Contents Note The Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association (SNCCA) Records consist of materials documenting the activities of the SNCCA from 1939 until 2004 (bulk, 1986-2004). The SNCCA worked to bring various singers, orchestras, and ballets to the communities of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. The materials include minutes, financial records, correspondence, promotional papers, and scrapbooks. Arrangement Materials are arranged in six series: Series I. Administrative Records, 1985-2004; Series II. Financial Records, 1985-2004; Series III. Handbooks, 1989-1991, undated; Series IV. Promotion and Publicity, 1986-2004, undated; Series V. Audio-Visual Materials, 1994-1995, 2009, undated; Series VI. Scrapbooks and Photo Albums, 1939-2001 Administrative Information Access With the exception of some of the financial records, collection is open for research. Publication Rights For permission to reproduce or publish from this collection, please contact the Director of Special Collections. - Page 4-
Acquisition Note The Guide to the Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Records Material was donated in 2008 by the Community Concerts Association; accession number 2008-021. Processing Note Material was processed by Amanda Clark in 2010. In 2014, as part of a legacy finding aid conversion project, Kayla McDuffie revised and enhanced the collection description to bring it into compliance with current professional standards. Subsequently Kayla McDuffie entered the data into ArchivesSpace. Revision Description The finding aid was revised by Kayla McDuffie to bring it into compliance with DACS. July 2014 Names and Subjects Music Artemus Ham Hall (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Music -- Nevada -- Las Vegas Community Concerts, Inc Collection Inventory Administrative Records, 1983-2004 Physical Description: 1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes and 5 folders) Scope and Contents Note: The administrative records contains correspondence, meeting files, advertising paperwork for various performances, and files of two of SNCCA presidents, John Losky and Rochelle David. Arrangement: Materials in folders 3-9 are arranged in rough chronological order, remaining materials are arranged in rough alphabetical order. - Page 5-50th Anniversary, 1985-1987 box 01 folder 01 60th Anniversary, 1996-1997 box 01 folder 02 Correspondence, Programs, Contracts, Minutes, 1991-1992 box 01 folder 03 Performance Contracts, 1993-1994 box 01 folder 04 Advertising and Performance Contracts, 1995 box 01 folder 05 60th Anniversary, 1996-1997 box 01 folder 06 Series, 1996-1997 box 01 folder 07
1998-1999 box 01 folder 08 CC Board, 1998-1999 box 01 folder 09 Agenda, 2003 box 01 folder 10 Board Members Files and Meetings, 2000-2003 box 01 folder 11 Board Member Letter on Voting, 1994-1996 box 02 folder 01 Correspondence with Frank French: Concerning a Performance, 2004 box 02 folder 02 Fall Campaign, 1998-1999 box 02 folder 03 Fundraising Information Packet, 2003 box 02 folder 04 Gaming Control Board: Charitable Lotteries Application, 1997 box 02 folder 05 John Losky, 1987, 1994, 1995 box 02 folder 06 John Losky, 1993 box 02 folder 07 John Losky: Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Arts in Education, 2002-2004 box 02 folder 08 John Losky: Performance Contracts, 2003-2004 box 02 folder 09 John Losky: Rental Agreements and Tax Information, 2003-2004 box 02 folder 10 Los Angeles: St. Petersburg Russian Folk Orchestra Correspondence, 2003 box 02 folder 11 Mall Agreement: 61st Anniversary Booth, 1996 box 03 folder 01 Patron, 1993 box 03 folder 02 Performance Flyers and Subscriber Newsletters, 2001 box 03 folder 03 President John Losky: Binder, 1993 box 03 folder 04 President Rochelle David: Binder, 1991-1993 box 03 folder 05 Talent a la Mode, 2002 box 03 folder 06 Workers List, 1983-1985 box 03 folder 07 2 Stamps used by Association, undated box 03 Meeting Agendas and Board Meeting Minutes, 1999-2000 box 13 folder 01 Budget Proposals and Reports, 1997-2001 box 13 folder 02 Worker List, 1998-2000 box 13 folder 03 Correspondence: Business, 1998-2003 box 13 folder 04 Correspondence: Members and Workers, 1998-2000 box 13 folder 05 Financial Records, 1972, 1995-2004 Physical Description: 0.83 Linear Feet (1 box and 4 folders) - Page 6-
Scope and Contents Note: The financial records contain the announcement of SNCCA closing, various agreements, receipts, invoices, insurance paperwork, tax information, and other financial records. Arrangement: Materials are arranged in rough alphabetical order. Restricted Materials: Some of the financial records contain personally identifiable information that needs to be reviewed prior to researcher access. Announcement of the closure of Southern Nevada Community Concerts, 2004 box 04 folder 01 ASCAP Concert License Agreement, 2002 box 04 folder 02 At Your Service Catering Incorporated Invoice, 2002 box 04 folder 03 BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated), 2001-2004 box 04 folder 04 Capitol Indemnity Corporation, 2003-2004 box 04 folder 05 Community College of Southern Nevada Receipts, 2003 box 04 folder 06 Contact Agreement for the Nelson Riddle III Orchestra, 1994 box 04 folder 07 Entertainment Direct, 2004 box 04 folder 08 Family Music Centers Invoice, 2002 box 04 folder 09 KNPR 89.5 FM, 2003 box 04 folder 10 Leavitt Insurance Agency, 1995-2004 box 04 folder 11 Live on Stage, 2003 box 04 folder 12 Nevada Department of Taxation, 2003-2004 box 04 folder 13 Program Order Forms and Receipts, 2001 box 04 folder 14 Rental Agreements and Contracts, 1996-1998 box 04 folder 15 Tax Information, 2003 box 04 folder 16 Trawick, 2003 box 04 folder 17 U.S. Postal Service Receipts and Renewal Notice, 2003 box 04 folder 18 Valley Bank of Nevada Statements and Cancelled Checks, 1972 box 04 folder 19 Washington Mutual Statements and Cancelled Checks, 2001-2003 box 04 folder 20 Wells Fargo Statements and Cancelled Checks, 2001 box 04 folder 21 Yellow Pages Statement, 2001 box 04 folder 22 Contracts-Various, 1998-2003 box 13 folder 06 IRS and Tax Material and Information, 1985, 1994-1997 box 13 folder 07 The Leavitt Agency and Group-Insurance Policies, 1997-2000 box 13 folder 08 Miscellaneous Financial Paperwork, 2001 box 13 folder 09 - Page 7-
Handbooks, 1984-1991, undated Physical Description: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 folder) Scope and Contents Note: The handbooks material contains various handbooks for the association, chairman, press and media, volunteers, and suggestions for the SNCCA. Arrangement: Materials are arranged in rough alphabetical order. Handbook, 1990-1991 box 05 folder 01 Association Handbook Part 1, undated box 05 folder 02 Association Handbook Part 2, undated box 05 folder 03 Campaign Handbooks for Membership Chairman, undated box 05 folder 04 Handbook: A Guide for Board of Directors First Annual Silent Auction, undated box 05 folder 05 Ideas to Stimulate Audience Attendance, 1991 box 05 folder 06 The Patron Plan (2 Versions), 1989 box 05 folder 07 President's Guidelines: Mock-up Handbook, 1990 box 05 folder 08 Press Handbook, undated box 05 folder 09 Radio-TV Handbook, undated box 05 folder 10 Subscription Materials, 1999-2000 box 05 folder 11 Suggestions and Reminders for the Concert Presentation Chairman, 1989 box 05 folder 12 Suggested Constitution and By-Laws, 1989 box 05 folder 13 Volunteer Handbook, 1995, March 04 box 05 folder 14 Southern Nevada Community Concert Association By-Laws, 1981 and 1984 box 13 folder 10 Promotional and Publicity Materials, 1986-2004, undated Physical Description: 1.05 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 8 folders) Scope and Contents Note: The promotional and publicity materials contain documents on the various performers that the SNCCA booked for the seasons from 1996 until 2004, and newspaper clippings from 1986 to 2003. Arrangement: Materials are arranged alphabetically. - Page 8-3 Hits and a Miss, 2000-2001 box 06 folder 01 50th Anniversary, 1986-1987, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 02
Season, 1997-1998 box 06 folder 03 Antonio Pompa-Balidi: Advertisement Drafts and Newspaper Clippings, 2003-2004 box 06 folder 04 Antonio Pompa-Balidi and Emanuela Friscioni, 2003 box 06 folder 05 The Black Mountain Male Chorus Wales, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 06 Boston Brass, undated box 06 folder 07 Brassissimo, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 08 Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 09 Colombia Artists Management Incorporated, 1994-2001 box 06 folder 10 Community Concerts Artists and Attractions, 1997-1998 box 06 folder 11 David Allen Wehr, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 12 Desert Wind, 2000 box 06 folder 13 Epicbrass, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 14 Evans Haile and Company, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 15 Festival of Four, 1999-2000 box 06 folder 16 Gabriel Imreh and Carl Peterson, 1996-1997 box 06 folder 17 Gary Oakes and Lou Garcia, 2002 box 06 folder 18 Lee Lessack and Joanne O'Brien, 1997 box 06 folder 19 Khenany, 1996 box 06 folder 20 Letters to Newspapers, News Stations: Press Releases, Newspaper Clippings, Miscellaneous Programs and Brochures, 1999-2002 box 06 folder 21 Live Arts Presents Chinese Dragon Acrobats, 1999-2000 box 06 folder 22 Mark Twain and the Laughing River, 1997 box 06 folder 23 Marvin Rayno, 1993-1996 box 06 folder 24 Max Levinson, 1998-1999 box 07 folder 01 Max Morath and Joe Trio, 1996-1997 box 07 folder 02 Metal Plate with Community Concerts Insignia, 50 Year Anniversary, 1986-1987 box 07 folder 03 Miscellaneous Concert Programs, 1986-1999 box 07 folder 04 Miscellaneous Concert Programs and Photos, 2001-2004 box 07 folder 05 Miscellaneous Programs from Trawick Community Concerts, 2002 box 07 folder 06 Miscellaneous Show Programs and a Newspaper Clipping, 2001-2003 box 07 folder 07 The Moscow Balalaikas, 1997 box 07 folder 08 Neal and Leandra, 1996-1997 box 07 folder 09 - Page 9-
Nelson Riddle Advertisement Mock-up, undated box 07 folder 10 New York Theater Ballet Photo and Miscellaneous Photos, undated box 07 folder 11 Pins and Balloons, undated box 07 folder 12 Publicity, Newspaper Clippings, 1986-1997 box 07 folder 13 Richard Glazier, 2001-2002 box 07 folder 14 The Side Street Strutters, 1996-1997 box 07 folder 15 Simon and Son, 2001 box 07 folder 16 Solstice Dance Theater, 1996-2001 box 07 folder 17 The Wood's Tea Company, 2002-2003 box 07 folder 18 Yoon and Min Kwon, 1998-2000 box 07 folder 19 Press Releases and Public Service Announcements, 1999-2001 box 13 folder 11 Season, 1988-1989 box 13 folder 12 Season, 1989-1990 box 13 folder 13 Season, 1990-1991 box 13 folder 14 Season, 1991-1992 box 13 folder 15 Season, 1992-1993 box 13 folder 16 Season, 1993-1994 box 13 folder 17 Season, 1994-1995 box 13 folder 18 Miscellaneous Flyers, 1995-2000 box 14 folder 01 Miscellaneous Flyers: Community Concerts, 2000-2002 box 14 folder 02 Miscellaneous: Publicity, 1998-2001 box 14 folder 03 Newspaper Clippings, 1997-2000 box 14 folder 04 Audiovisual Materials, 1994-1995, undated Physical Description: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box) Scope and Contents Note: The Audiovisual materials contains various types of VHS tapes, a DVD, and other videos of performances that the SNCCA hosted. Arrangement: Materials remain in original order. Trawick Artists: Introducing Community Concerts, undated Physical Description: 02 VHS Tapes Solstice Dance Theater-Choreographed by Kyla Quintero, undated - Page 10-
Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes The Guide to the Southern Nevada Community Concerts Association Records 1992 Holiday Program-Community Concerts, 1992 Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes Excerpts from "Russian Seasons" Dance Company, 1994-1995 Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes Community Concerts "Master Tape" includes 1994-1995 Russian Dance Season, 1994-1995 Physical Description: 01 Betacam Duplicate of Master Tape, undated Physical Description: 01 Betacam Duplicate of Master Tape, undated Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes 30 Second Donut-SNCCA and 30 PSA Concert, undated Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes Community Theater Footage, undated Physical Description: 01 Optical Discs Kyle Ranch, Scotch color videotape, undated Community Concerts, undated Physical Description: 01 VHS Tapes Scrapbooks and Photo Albums, 1939-2001 Physical Description: 6.6 Linear Feet (4 oversized boxes) Scope and Contents Note: The scrapbooks and photo albums contain news clippings and photos of performances organized by the SNCCA. Arrangement: Materials remain in original order. "Our 50th Anniversary Season" and Pages from Another Album that Continues Pictures and Descriptions, 1986-1987 Scrapbook of Performers for SNCCA and Publicity Materials-Mantovani, 1996-2001 box 09 box 10 Scrapbook of Performers for SNCCA, 1987-1997 box 11 Scrapbook, 1939-1986 box 12 - Page 11-