Peter J. De Santis papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1750

Staff Only

Abstract

Collection (1929-1985) includes OSIA California Grand Convention books (1982-1983); minutes of the 1985 Supreme Lodge Plenary Session; some material on the California Chapter of the Commission for Social Justice; and program booklets for testimonial dinners and Columbus Day celebrations at various local OSIA lodges in California. Also included are several dinner dance programs for the Pugliese Lodge No. 1375 (Los Angeles, Calif.)(1947-1983), several booklets of statutes and regulations for various OSIA programs including the Hospitalization Fund (n.d.), Mortuary Fund (1932), California Grand Lodge (1932), OSIA Constitution and by-laws (1949), and internal regulations of several local lodges, as well as statutes and regulations of the Societa Garibaldina di Mutua Beneficenza (1947), and the Regolamento della Societa Cattolica Pugliese di Beneficenza (1936).

Dates

1929-1985

Creator

De Santis, Peter J. (Person)

Language of Materials

Mainly in English; some items in Italian.

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.

For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRCA.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Peter J. De Santis served as Grand Venerable of the California Grand Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America (1967-1971) and as OSIA National Foundation Commission Trustee (1975-1984).