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Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Eligio R. Escobar Papers

 File — Box 1
Identifier: Coll-113
Abstract

Eligio Escobar is remembered for being a conjunto composer and musician. This small collection contains a personal book, newspaper articles and a program for a 1987 concert at the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum to honor Eligio Escobar.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1926-1994
Found in: Special Collections and Archives, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi / Eligio R. Escobar Papers

Freddie Martinez "Freddie Records" Collection

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll -266
Abstract

Freddie Martinez founded “Freddie Records” in November 1969. Over the years he won six Grammy Awards. In 2019 he celebrated his record label’s 50th anniversary. His collection contains documents, articles, photos, and his music which tells the story of his career as an artist and the history of Freddie Records and Tejano Music.

Dates: 1969-2020
Found in: Special Collections and Archives, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi / Freddie Martinez "Freddie Records" Collection