Alberto Cupelli papers
Abstract
Papers (1933-1973) of Alberto Cupelli (b. 1905), an Italian American journalist and consular agent, consist mainly of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to his role as the Italian consular agent in New Haven, Connecticut and to his involvement in the Italian anti-fascist movement. Correspondents include Walter Toscanini (and added are also clippings about his father, Arturo Toscanini). Correspondence relates to, among others, Angelo Guidi-Flavio; Luigi Giovanolo; John Santangelo; Mario Einaudi; Serafino Romualdi; Mario Cingolani; Fiorello LaGuardia; and Governor John D. Lodge with his wife Francesca (nee Braggioti).
Dates
- 1933-1973
Creator
- Cupelli, Alberto, 1905 (Person)
Language of Materials
English and Italian
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Alberto Cupelli (b. 1905) was born at Cosenza, Italy, the son of Decimino and Rosina (Spena) Cupelli. He came to the United States in 1932 and was naturalized in 1944. Cupelli was the Italian consular agent in New Haven, Connecticut and an associate editor of Il Mondo in New York. He was active in the Italian anti-fascist movement in the United States and was co-author of Gli Italiani in New York.
Extent
10 linear feet
PROVENANCE
Collection acquired from Alberto Cupelli in 1973-1975.
- Anti-fascist movements -- Italy. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Anti-fascist movements -- United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Italian American editors. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Italian Americans. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Alberto Cupelli papers.
- 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
