Al Robbins biting snake, 1987-09-28
Scope and Contents
"If your snake bites you, bite him back," Al Robbins advised sixth-graders." [Times-Advocate, 28 September 1987, page 5. Photograph by Dan Rios. Al Robbins was a snake expert and magician who spoke to local schools, including Del Dios Middle School, where he starred at year-opening assemblies for at least four years. Robbins performed magic and played the violin on the East Coast vaudeville circuit in the 1920s. Information provided by Alexa Clausen.]
Dates
- Publication: 1987-09-28
Creator
- Rios, Daniel Flores (Photographer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Dan Rios papers are currently undergoing processing and are open for research. The department has internal documentation over what is in individual envelopes and can search for people, places, and events from 1968 - 2001 in advance of any visits so that we can ensure we have materials on hand for researchers. Please contact Special Collections in advance to request access.
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Extent
From the Collection: 222.31 Linear Feet (186 containers totaling 195 boxes and drawers of various sizes, roughly sized like postcard boxes. Metal containers house 2 or 3 drawers each.)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the CSUSM Special Collections Repository
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