Egidio Clemente papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC460

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers (1925-1970) of Clemente Egidio (b. 1899), an Italian American editor and journalist, relate mostly to publication of the labor magazine La Parola del Popolo, the organ of the Italian Socialist Federation, of which he was editor and publisher. Included is correspondence with prominent Italians and Italian Americans relating to the Socialist movement in the United States and Italy, the Vietnam war, and other topics.

Dates

1925-1970

Creator

Clemente, Egidio, 1899 (Person)

Language of Materials

Mostly in Italian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Egidio Clemente (1899-1984) was born in Trieste and came to the United States in 1920 after being imprisoned during WWI for Italian sympathies. In New York and Pittsburgh, he was active in the Italian Socialist Federation of the Socialist Party of America. He also worked for La Parola del Popolo, the organ of the Italian Socialist Federation and for the anti-fascist Il Nuovo Mundo. He continued to work in the Socialist movement and in labor organizing and anti-fascist activities. During World War II, he served in United States intelligence operations in Algeria, Sicily and Rome. He received commendations for that and other activities. Died February 11, 1984 in Chicago.

Extent

5 linear feet

Subjects

Italian American socialists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Journalists. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Labor leaders. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings