From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991; rev. ed., 1997, with updated information). —

Born 1947 in New York City, New York; in Los Angeles, California, 1952-1969; with Schlicker firm of Buffalo, New York, 1962-1972; established Manuel Rosales & Associates in Los Angeles, California, 1973, firm associated with Schlicker firm, 1973-1977; built first organ, 1975; active in 1996.

Staff: Richard Bond; David Dickson; Steuart Goodwin; William A. Visscher.

Sources:

• Correspondence of David H. Fox.
• Organ Handbook1989 (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society), 25.

 

From Organ Database Builders editor Stephen Hall, August 26, 2015. —

In 1973, Manuel Rosales returned to Los Angeles to serve as the area service representative for the Schlicker Company and established his own firm.

Source:

• Rosales Pipe Organ Services "Biography of Manuel J. Rosales" accessed August 26, 2015, http://www.rosales.com/biography/biomjr.htm.

 

From Organ Database Builders editor Stephen Hall, August 26, 2015. —

Manuel Rosales & Associates (Established 1973) was a sole proprietorship and used on name plates until the business name change and incorporation as Rosales Organ Builders, Inc. in 1977.

Source:

• E-Mail from Manuel Rosales, received August 26, 2015.

 

For further information, see: Rosales Organ Builders, Inc.