Roberto Eyzaguirre collection, ca. 1920-1960

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Summary

Creators:
Eyzaguirre, Roberto and McGrath, Brandon
Abstract:
Photos, record disc inserts, press clippings, posters and sheet music related to Argentinian and Peruvian musical recording artists from the early to mid 20th century.
Extent:
1.34 linear feet (1 flat box)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Roberto Eyzaguirre collection. CEMA 121, Department of Special Collections, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of photos, record inserts, press clippings, sheet music and posters all related to Argentinian and Peruvian musical recording artists from the early to mid 20th century. Especially well represented among these are items related to Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), singer, songwriter, actor, and a major figure in the history of tango.

Biographical / historical:

Roberto Nicolas Eyzaguirre Barron was born in the Barrios Altos district of Lima, Peru on March 22, 1919. He first worked for Standard Oil in 1937, leaving years later to start a transportation business. He retired in the early 1980s and moved to the United States in order to be closer to his daughter. He died on September 19, 2004 at the age of 85.

As a teenager, he would often go to the cinema to see the latest films of tango singer Carlos Gardel. At home he would listen to Peruvian tango singer Jose Cómena on Radio Nacional. When he immigrated to the United States, he brought with him his record collection which is now housed at UCSB Special Collections. This collection continues to be built upon by his grandson, Brandon McGrath.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Brandon McGrath, 2011.
Arrangement:

The collection is divided into the following series: I. Photographs, II. Clippings, III. Posters, IV. Sheet music. Files in series IV. Sheet music, are arranged in alphabetical folders.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Use of the collection is unrestricted.

Terms of access:

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:

Roberto Eyzaguirre collection. CEMA 121, Department of Special Collections, University Libraries, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Location of this collection:
UC Santa Barbara Library
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
Contact:
(805) 893-3062
special@library.ucsb.edu
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