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American Committee on Italian Migration (Chicago Chapter, Illinois) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC159

Abstract

Records (1954-1967) of the American Committee on Italian Migration, Chicago Chapter (Ill.), include a brief history; correspondence; organizational papers; souvenir journals and symposia; photographs and newspaper clippings; and publicity concerning special events. Correspondents include United States senators and church dignitaries, the Italian ambassador and consulate, and other figures in the Italian government, Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago, Everett M. Dirksen, Jacob H. Javits, Birch Bayh, Frank Annunzio, Edward M. Kennedy, and President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Dates

  • 1954-1967

Creator

Language of Materials

English and Italian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

The American Committee on Italian Migration (ACIM), Chicago Chapter (Illinois) resulted from a meeting called by the National Catholic Resettlement Council in 1951. Suggestion for the organization came from His Eminence Cardinal Stritch Archbishop of Chicago; it was headed by Judge Juvenal Marchisio. The ACIM was formed officially in 1952 in New York City; the Chicago Chapter, composed of priests and laymen, was also formed in 1952. The purposes of the ACIM were to: become familiar with the problem of overpopulation in Italy; publicize the need for Italian migration; cooperate with other groups regarding the overpopulation problem; promote legislation permitting Italians to enter the United States; work for revision of the McCarran Act; cooperate with the Bishop's Resettlement Council; raise funds for Italian resettlement; and publish a monthly bulletin. After passage of the 1965 Immigration Act, goals were reformulated.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet

Title
Inventory of the American Committee on Italian Migration (Chicago Chapter, Illinois) records.
Author
IHRC Archives
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding Aid in English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-625-4800