Paul A. D'Agostino papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1821

Staff Only

Abstract

The Paul A. D'Agostino Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1927-1963) consists of a Supreme Convention book (1957); Massachusetts Grand Lodge convention books (1958-1963), constitution and by-laws (1940 and 1949), various Lodge committees and projects such as revision of the by-laws, regulation of the death fund, regulation of life insurance program, membership drives, and scholarship fund; books containing Supreme Constitution and by-laws (1962); material relating to D'Agostino's legal career; and a scrap-book of newspaper clippings along with photographs.

Dates

1927-1963

Creator

D'Agostino, Paul A., 1901-1966 (Person)

Language of Materials

Mainly in English; a few items in Italian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Paul A. D'Agostino (1901-1966) served as Supreme Trustee, Order Sons of Italy in America (1947-1953), Grand Venerable of Massachusetts (1959-1961), and Chairman of the OSIA Committee on Immigration and Naturalization (1950).

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Subjects

Insurance, Fraternal -- Massachusetts. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans -- Massachusetts -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Lawyers. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings