Joel Rafael, a San Diego County-based folk musician who has performed his Woody Guthrie-influenced tunes for more than 50 years, has donated his personal archive to Cal State San Marcos, it was announced today.

The singer-songwriter, who has performed both solo and with his Joel Rafael Band for more than five decades, was convinced to donate his works and archive to CSUSM's special collections.

"For a few years now, I've thought about and wondered what will become of my life's work spanning 60 years," Rafael said. "I am honored to have found a permanent home for my archives in the Kellogg Library Special Collections at Cal State San Marcos.

"North San Diego County has been my home for more than half a century. I have watched the evolution of the campus since its founding in 1989. I am h

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