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Collection Overview

Title: Society of Black Composers Records, 1968-1978

Predominant Dates:1968-1973

ID: 3000/SBC_3003

Primary Creator: Moore, Carman

Other Creators: Society of Black Composers

Extent: 1.0 Box

Date Acquired: 00/00/1995

Abstract

Papers, dated 1968-1973 and 1978, including membership lists, minutes, financial records and documents, concert programs, correspondence and other materials.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The records in this collection were compiled by composer Carman Moore, who served the Society as Secretary-Treasurer through most of its short existence. They include not only financial materials and formal documents, concert programs, etc., but also Moore’s notes on meetings, financial planning, concerts, and fundraising, most of which are undated.

Collection Historical Note

The Society of Black Composers was founded by a group of composers in the New York City area in 1968. The aim of the Society was to promote the works of contemporary black composers in order to educate the community at large. The Society held several concerts and residencies before financial problems forced it to become inactive around 1973.

Biographical Note

b. Oct. 8, 1936, Lorain, OH; American composer

Administrative Information

Repository: Center for Black Music Research

Access Restrictions: None

Use Restrictions: None

Acquisition Source: Moore, Carman

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Series 1: Records

Box 1

Folder 1: Membership materials

Folder 2: 1968 - Papers

Folder 3: 1968 - Financial materials

Folder 4: 1968-69 - Ledger book listing members and dues paid, concert expenses

Folder 5: 1969 - Papers

Folder 6: 1969 - Minutes, 19 June

Folder 7: 1969 - Notes on concerts

Folder 8: 1969 - Financial materials: invoices and bank statements

Folder 9: 1970 - Newsletter: Volume 1, no. 1-6, January-June 1970

Folder 10: 1970 - Financial materials: bank statements

Folder 11: 1971 - Papers

Folder 12: 1971 - Correspondence

Item 1: Ducayet, J. Olayemi. Letter to Carman Moore. 25 March.
Item 2: [Cumbo] Marion. Typed letter to Carman Moore. 4 October.

Folder 13: 1971 - Financial statement and tax forms

Folder 14: 1971 - Financial materials: bank statements and canceled checks; invoices

Folder 15: 1972 - Papers

Folder 16: 1972 - Financial materials: bank statements

Folder 17: Miscellaneous documents: 1973, 1978

Folder 18: Undated notes from meetings

Folder 19: Undated notes - financial planning, budgets

Folder 20: Undated notes concerning concerts

Folder 21: Undated notes for grant proposals

Folder 22: Undated notes - miscellaneous

Folder 23: Works list: Stephen A. Chambers (Talib Rasul Hakim)

Folder 24: Works list: David Baker [lacks page 1]

Folder 25: Duplicates

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