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Title: Charles Rojo collection
Identifier/Call Number: CEMA 91
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.3 linear feet
(1 oversize flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1925-1963
Abstract: The Charles Rojo collection consists of a scrapbook reproduction that chronicles the life of his father Leo Rojo (1907-1963).
Leo Rojo was a Mexican American singer songwriter who sang, played or appeared in motion pictures. In the 1941 movie "I'll
Sell My life" he sings his composition "Misterio" with the Eddie Durant Orchestra. He was referred to in the press as a Mexican
Bing Crosby and sang in night clubs in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
Physical Location: CEMA office area, oversize stacks
Language of Materials: The collection is in English and Spanish.
Use Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Charles Rojo collection, CEMA 91. Department of Special Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University
of California, Santa Barbara.
Scope and Content
This is a reproduced scrapbook that covers the life of Mexican American singer songwriter Leo Rojo from 1925 to 1963.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Charles Rojo.
Related Material
Adelina Garcia collection (CEMA 23)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexican American Composer
Mexican American musicians
Singers