STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI RESEARCH CENTER-ST. LOUIS
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS
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Elizabeth Gentry Sayad was the first Missourian to receive both the Missouri Arts Award (1991) and the Missouri Humanities Award (2004). She was Co-Chairman of the National Louisiana Purchase Bi-Centennial Committee in 2004 with Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill of the University of Missouri- St. Louis. They presented the Three Flags Festival, a national "Signature Event" commemorating the transfer of Upper Louisiana in its capitol of St. Louis. Mrs. Sayad is Chairman Emeritus of Les Amis (The Friends), a French Colonial Heritage preservationist group she founded in 1994. In 2005, she completed a seven-year term as Commissioner of the St. Louis Art Museum.
Elizabeth Sayad was a founding member of the Missouri Arts Council and of the St. Louis Arts and Humanities Commission, now the Regional Arts Commission. She chaired the grand openings of Powell Symphony Hall, the Loretto Hilton Theater, Washington University's Edison Theater, and the Mississippi River Festival at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She was Missouri's representative on the Gala Opening of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Mrs. Sayad received Washington University's "Distinguished Alumna Award" in 2000. Following her chairmanship of the 1976 Bicentennial Horizons of American Music and the Performing Arts (BHAM), Senator John Warner presented her with the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission's "Distinguished Service Award." Mayor Moon Landrieu made her "Honorary Citizen of New Orleans," St. Louis Mayor John Poelker gave her the "Key to St. Louis," the St. Louis Argus proclaimed her the "First Lady of Culture," and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat hailed her as a "Woman of Achievement."
Mrs. Sayad was the founding president of the New Music Circle. As president of the Alliance Francaise, she brought the first annual meeting of the Federation of Alliances Francaises to St. Louis. She was president of the St. Louis Women's Club from 2001- 2003, during its centennial year.
Two of Mrs. Sayad's books have been published. A Yankee in Creole Country: The Unfinished Vision of Justus Post (Virginia Publishing, 2004) is an annotated collections of letters describing the early 19th century character of St. Louis by the man who founded Chesterfield, Missouri, in 1817. A Scarlet Thread: A Collection of Articles on the Arts and Culture (Patrice Press, 1991) includes previously published articles by Mrs. Sayad in the Christian Science Monitor, Kansas City Star, St. Louis Magazine, Washington University Magazine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and other publications. They cover the relationship between regional and international arts activities in the 1960s through the 1980s. An additional series of articles discusses Persian culture before the 1979 revolution.
Elizabeth Sayad is a graduate of the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, has a Master's in Music from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts degree in American Culture Studies from Washington University, where she received her BA degree. A sixth-generation Missourian, she descends from a long line of early Virginia planters who came to the St. Louis region in 1795 on a Spanish land grant.
This collection contains seven series, including personal documents, organizations that Elizabeth Sayad was involved with, and photographs.
Series Description
Series 1. Elizabeth Sayad Personal (1964- 2009)
Series 2. Alliance Francaise (1985- 1991)
Administration
Advertising and Publicity
Correspondence
News Clippings and Articles
Series 3. Bicentennial 1976- BHAM (1974- 1986)
Administration
Advertising and Publicity
Correspondence
News Clippings and Articles
Series 4. Dunham Center for Arts and Humanities (1943- 1992)
Administration
Correspondence
News Clippings and Articles
Series 5. Mississippi River Race (1943- 1990)
Administration
Advertising and Publicity
Correspondence
News Clippings and Articles
Series 6. New Music Circle (1958- 1994)
Administration
Advertising and Publicity
Correspondence
News Clippings and Articles
Series 7. Photographs
Folder List
BOX 1 (057972)
Series 1. Elizabeth Sayad
1. Biography and Information
2. Elizabeth Sayad's Writings 2000- 2009
(including booklet, Memoirs of a Childhood in Ames Place & remarks at dedication of commemorative to Richard Gentry)
3. Invitations 2004
4. Lectures 2002- 2004
5. Newspaper Articles and Clippings I 1965- 2004
6. Newspaper Articles and Clippings II 1971- 1978
7. Recognitions 1977, 2003
Series 2. Alliance Francaise (1985- 1991)
Administration
8. April in Paris 1985
9. Bal La Baker 1989
10. Board Agendas, Minutes and Notes 1986- 1991
11. Board Correspondence and Statements 1991
12. Board Members 1989- 1991
13. Building Project Correspondence and Notes 1989- 1993
14. Federation Meeting 1990
15. Financial 1989- 1991
16. Fundraising 1989- 1990
17. History and Information
18. La Belle Epogue 1990
19. Membership 1990 -1991
20. Pamphlets 1981
21. Programs and Classes 1988
22. Purchase Project 1989- 1990
23. Reports, Annual and Federation 1989- 1991
24. Salute to France Gala 1991
25. Sayad, Elizabeth Notes 1990
26. School 1989- 1991
27. Survey 1990
BOX 2 (057973)
28. Wine Tour 1990
Advertising and Publicity
29. Media Lists and Publicity 1989- 1990
30. Press Releases 1989- 1991
Correspondence
31. Correspondence 1988- 1989
32. Correspondence 1990
33. Correspondence 1991
News Clippings and Articles
34. News Clippings and Articles 1985- 1990
Series 3. Bicentennial 1976/ Bicentennial Horizions for American Music and the Performing Arts (BHAM) (1974- 1986)
Administration
35. Bicentennial Ball- Lists and Invitations 1976
36. Book "What's American About American Music"- Notes and Press Releases
37. Book "What's American About American Music- Book Draft
38. Contacts Lists
39. BHAM-On-Wheels
40. Bar Italia- Notes and Correspondence 1986
41. Board Members and Organization 1976
42. Erick Hawkins Project 1975- 1976
43. Film Notes and Correspondence 1976- 1977
44. Film Treatment Booklet 1976
45. Film Reel BHAM
46. Financial 1974- 1977
47. General Information 1974- 1976
48. Invitation Lists and RSVPs 1976
49. National Endowment for the Arts- Correspondence and Notes 1974- 1976
BOX 3 (057974)
50. Poster 1975- 1976
51. Programs 1976
52. Publication "Missouri: A Bicentennial Report"
53. Sayad, Elizabeth- Notes and Speeches
54. Service Clubs and Volunteers 1975- 1976
55. Symphony Correspondence 1974- 1976
56. Tax Exempt
Advertising and Publicity
57. Press Mailing Lists
58. Publicity and Press Releases 1975- 1976
Correspondence
59. Correspondence 1974- 1976
News Clippings and Articles
60. Newspaper Articles and Clippings I
61. Newspaper Articles and Clippings II
Series 4. Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities
Administration (1943- 1992)
62. Board Lists, Organization, and Bylaws 1990- 1991
63. Collections (Museums) 1991- 1992
64. Dance St. Louis 1987- 1989
65. Finance Committee Papers and Correspondence 1991- 1992
66. Finances and Fundraising Lists 1989- 1991
67. Gala 1989
68. History and Biography
69. Invitations and Flyers 1986- 1992
70. Kennedy Center Honors 1983- Notes and Pamphlets
71. La Fete 1991
72. Magic of Katherine Dunham Committee 1989
73. Mambo Party 1992
74. Minutes and Agendas 1985, 1991- 1992
75. Press Releases 1988- 1992
76. Protest on US treatment of Haitian Refugees 1992
BOX 4 (057975)
77. Reports 1989- 1991
78. Sayad, Elizabeth Notes
79. Workshops 1991
Correspondence
80. Correspondence, General 1988- 1992
81. Correspondence, Letters from Katherine Dunham to Elizabeth Sayad 1984
News Clippings and Articles
82. News Clippings and Articles 1948- 1979
83. News Clippings and Articles 1980- 1989
84. News Clippings and Articles 1990- 1992
85. Performance Flyer "Tropical Revue" 1943
86. Book "A Scarlet Thread: Collected Writings on Culture and the Arts" Elizabeth Gentry Sayad
87. Media Lists
Series 5. Mississippi River Race
Administration (1943- 1990)
88. Airlines Information and Correspondence 1988
89. American Power Boat Association 1987
90. Assault on the Mississippi- 1990
91. Budget and Finance 1986- 1988
92. Business Plan 1987- 1989
93. Contracts 1987- 1989
94. Foundation (not-for-profit) 1988- 1989
95. History
96. Hotels 1989
97. Insurance 1988
98. Invoice and Receipts 1988- 1989
99. Mailing Lists 1987- 1989
100. Media Lists 1987- 1989
101. Phone Logs 1987- 1989
BOX 5 (057976)
102. Racers- Correspondence and Notes 1987- 1989
103. Racers- Lists and Entries 1987
104. Racers- Lists and Entries 1988- 1989
105. Racers- Media Information 1988- 1989
106. Racers- Sponsors 1987- 1988
107. Resource Lists and Notes 1987- 1989
108. Sample Programs from other Races 1984, 1987
109. Sayad, Elizabeth- Notes and Drafts 1987
110. Sayad, Elizabeth- Notes and Papers 1988- 1990
111. Schedules 1987- 1988
112. Solo Marathon (Koenig Cup) 1989
113. Sponsors Lists and Notes 1987- 1989
114. Sponsors 1990
115. Stock Certificate 1987
116. St. Louis Advisory Committee 1989
117. St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission Agenda 1987
118. St. Louis Finish Line Event 1989
119. Trophy Information 1989
120. Weekly Reports 1988
BOX 6 (057977)
Advertising and Publicity
121. Advertising, Programs 1987- 1989
122. Advertising, Souvenir Program 1989
123. Advertising, Publicity 1988- 1989
124. Program Advertisement Invoices and Notes 1987- 1988
125. Programs and Flyers 1987- 1988
126. Publicity, Press Releases 1987- 1990
127. Publicity, Correspondence and Notes 1987- 1989
128. Publicity, Press Releases Grace Cup Challenge 1984
129. Radio and Television Coverage 1987- 1989
130. Rage Agenda and Notes 1987- 1988
131. Race Administration 1987
132. Race Cities 1989
133. Race Directors 1987- 1989
134. Race Entertainment 1987- 1989
135. Race International 1986- 1989
BOX 7 (057978)
136. Race Logistics 1987- 1988
137. Race Logistics 1988- 1989
138. Race Parties 1987- 1989
139. Race Programs- Notes and Lists 1988
140. Race Rules/Regulations 1987- 1988
141. Race Suppliers 1987- 1989
142. Race Travel Information 1988- 1989
143. Record- "Master's Touch"
Correspondence
144. Correspondence, Advertisement 1987- 1988
145. Correspondence, General 1987
146. Correspondence, General 1988
147. Correspondence, General 1989
148. Correspondence, General 1990- 1991
149. Correspondence, Sponsors 1987
150. Correspondence, Sponsors 1988
151. Correspondence, Sponsors 1989
152. Sponsors, Letters to Potential Sponsors 1989
BOX 8 (057979)
153. Sponsors Rejection Letters 1987- 1989
Newspaper Clippings and Articles
154. Magazine Articles 1987
155. News Clippings and Articles 1943- 1984
156. News Clippings and Articles 1987
157. News Clippings and Articles 1988- 1990
Series 6. New Music Circle
Administration (1958- 1994)
158. 10th Anniversary Festival Booklets and Scrapbook 1969
159. 25th Anniversary Correspondence and Press Releases 1984
160. 25th Anniversary Lists and Events 1984
161. 35th Anniversary Gala Committee 1994
162. Board Members 1963- 1985
163. Board Minutes, Agendas, and Notes 1986, 1994
164. By- Laws and Tax Exempt Status, Board Structure 1964- 1985
165. Commission 1984- 1985- Composers Information
166. Commission 1984- 1985- Correspondence and Press Releases
167. Concerts Lists 1962- 1990
168. History
169. Financial 1964, 1994
170. Fundraising 1958, 1994
BOX 9 (057980)
171. Mailing Lists Stickers
172. Membership, Donors, and Patrons 1963- nd
173. Newsletters- nd
174. Partch, Harry- Correspondence and Notes 1958- 1990
175. Recordings- nd, 1985
176. Report- Tanglewood Festival of American Contemporary Music 1964
177. Sayad, Elizabeth Notes- nd, 1984
178. Sheet Music 1960- 1977
179. St. Louis Centre- National Press Kits 1985
180. St. Louis Symphony, correspondence and notes 1958- 1996
181. St. Louis Union Station- Press Kit 1985
Advertising and Publicity
182. Advertising 1991- 1994
183. Cassette Tapes: "Space: Inner/Outer" Michael F. Hunt and Harry Partch
184. Playbills 1959- 1984
185. Promotional Flyers and Brochures 1964- 1985
186. Press Releases 1964- 1994
Correspondence
187. General Correspondence 1960- 1994
News Clippings and Articles
188. Magazine Articles 1970 -1984
189. News Clippings and Articles 1959- 1964
190. News Clippings and Articles 1972 -1974
191. News Clippings and Articles 1980- 1989 Originals
192. News Clippings and Articles 1984- 1985
193. News Clippings and Articles on Commissions 1984- 1985
194. News Clippings and Articles 1994
BOX 10 (057981)
Series 7. Photographs
195. 731.1- 731. 25
196. 731.26- 731.50
197. 731.51- 731.75
198. 731.76- 731.100
199. 731.101- 731.125
200. 731.126- 731. 181
201. 731. 182- 731. 218
202. 731.219- 731.251
203. 731.252- 731.283
204. 731. 284- 731.308
205. 731.309- 731. 349
206. 731.350- 731.382
207. 731.383- 731.409
208. 731.410- 731. 473
209. 731.474- 731.948
210. 731.949- 731.1273
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI RESEARCH CENTER-ST. LOUIS
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS
ONE UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63121
(314) 516-5143
E-MAIL: whmc@umsl.edu