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Romo Vincent musical arrangements and photographs, 1913-1955
PASC-M 238  
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  • Title: Romo Vincent musical arrangements and photographs
    Collection number: PASC-M 238
    Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 3.4 linear ft. (2 record cartons, 1 flat box, 1 oversize flat box)
    Date (inclusive): 1913-1955
    Abstract: This collection primarily contains scores and musical arrangements used in Romo Vincent's performances.
    Physical Location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
    Language of Materials: Materials are in English.
    Creator: Vincent, Romo, 1908-1989

    Restrictions on Access

    COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

    Restrictions on Use and Reproduction

    Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

    UCLA Catalog Record ID

    UCLA Catalog Record ID: 4962224 

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Romo Vincent Musical Arrangements and Photographs (Collection PASC-M 238). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Kim Weisberg, May 19, 2004. Reprocessed by Lori Dedeyan in 2015.

    Biography

    Romo Vincent was born in Chicago on December 23, 1908. He was a comedic character actor, appearing in film and television productions between 1937 and 1977, often playing policemen and cab drivers. He died in Los Angeles on January 16, 1989.

    Scope and Content

    Collection consists primarily of manuscript scores and arrangements used in Vincent's performances. Scores include parts, lead sheets, vocal scores, and piano scores, and are accompanied by typescript lyrics sheets. Also included are photographs and a framed painting, possibly Vincent's work.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Vincent, Romo,1908-1989--Archives
    Character actors and actresses--Archives.
    Comedians--Archives.
    Popular music.