Adelina Garcia Collection, 1939-1978.

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Adelina Garcia Collection, 1939-1978.

The collection includes photographs, playbills, posters, magazines, sound recordings, and programs.

1 linear foot (one document box and one oversize box)

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Online Archive of California

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García, Adelina, 1923-1999

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Adelina Garcia is considered to be the most renowned singers of the golden era of the Mexican romatic bolero. Aficionados of this genre of music are found far and wide throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. Originally from Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Adelina Garcia made her debut on radio station XEP in that city. Her singing career was launched in earnest in 1937. She sang live on radio stations throughout the U.S. that broadcast to the Latino community. ...