Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Pedroza, Alma
- Abstract:
- Instantaneous (lacquer) disc recordings of Mexican-American opera singers Alma and Alfonse Pedroza.
- Extent:
- 29 disc recordings
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of 29 unique lacquer recordings of singers Alma and Alfonse Pedroza.
- Biographical / historical:
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Little is known about Mexican-born opera singers Alma and Alfonse Pedroza. They were introduced by Enrico Caruso Jr. and later emmigrated to Los Angeles. They both had minor singing careers but Alma was noted for her wide vocal range, which reached an octave above High C, and she made several radio broadcasts on the strength of this talent.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Inez Pedroza, January 2003.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Singers.
Recordings.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062