Simone J. Ambrosino papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1767

Staff Only

DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

The Simone J. Ambrosino Order Sons of Italy in America Collection (1956-1986) consists of membership lists, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, information on charities and other activities, and materials pertaining to individual lodges. Included are Supreme Convention books and correspondence (1977-1986), copies of the OSIA Constitution and general laws, President Jimmy Carter's resolution declaring June 22, 1980 as National Italian-American Day in honor of OSIA's 75th Anniversary. Materials on fund raising efforts and charities include projects of the Supreme Lodge including the National Fund-Raising Drive in 1976, the "5000 Club," (1980), and relief for victims of the Italian earthquake (1980). Materials relating to the Delaware Grand Lodge include Delaware Grand Conventions (1979-1981), Grand Lodge corresondence, by-laws, officer lists, Scholarship Ball and Columbus Day activities, articles of incorporation, and "Avanti," the newsletter of Caesar Rodney Lodge No. 2359. Also included are newspaper clippings and photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1956-1986

Creator

Ambrosino, Simone J. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

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