Ruben Cobos, recorder, ca. 1943
Item — Box: 5, CD: 468
Scope and Contents
Ruben Cobos. CD is a copy of an Ambassador recording disc, paper disc, two spindle holes, from the World War II era, made for home recording, a service man overseas could make the recording and send it home, pictures on the disc are people in war time, military, businessman, sailor, infantry man, pilot, women in uniform, office worker, nurse and woman factory worker, radio studio people, recording people, etc. Around the edge of the disc it says buy bonds, buy stamps, also inside is an advertisement for Gem Razor Blades, the firm who probably produced the disc. Ruben Cobos is singing. Begins at 00:02 and ends at 3:26. 1. Tres anos hace, since they called me (fair recording, soldier away from home, sufriendo, fuera de ti, si yo muera, love song, by Ruben Cobos and another man, unknown, a duet, guitar accompaniment); 2; Adios chaparrita (by Ruben Cobos and another man, guitar accompaniment, fair recording, static).
Dates
- ca. 1943
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 boxes (12.25 cu. ft.)
Creator
- From the Collection: Cobos, Rubén (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451