Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Landau, Rom, 1899-
- Extent:
- ca. .4 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection primarily contains correspondence laid in books of Landau's, which were purchased by UCSB in 1967.
There are three series in the collection: Correspondence to Rom Landau, Correspondence to The Spectator, and Ephemera.
- Biographical / historical:
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Romauld (Rom) Landau was born in England, October 17, 1899. He was a sculptor, author, educator (including University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA), foreign service officer, and specialist on Arab and Islamic culture. His particular area of interest was Morocco, and he authored numerous works about Morocco, mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. He also was an art critic and book reviewer for several newspapers and periodicals, including The Spectator. Landau died in 1974.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase, 1967.
- Physical location:
- Annex.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062