Collection context
Summary
- 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.
- Extent:
- 0.3 linear feet (1 oversize flat box)
- Language:
- and The collection is in English and Spanish.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of Item], Charles Rojo collection, CEMA 91. Department of Special Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This is a reproduced scrapbook that covers the life of Mexican American singer songwriter Leo Rojo from 1925 to 1963.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Charles Rojo.
- Physical location:
- CEMA office area, oversize stacks
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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[Identification of Item], Charles Rojo collection, CEMA 91. Department of Special Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062