Josephine M. Falco papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: IHRC1826

Staff Only

Abstract

The Josephine M. Falco Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1940-1981) consists of books on Grand Lodge statutes (1940), rituals (1957), and Constitution and Supreme Laws (1962). Also included are Massachusetts Grand Lodge convention books (1973-1981), miscellaneous correspondence, materials pertaining to a Grand Lodge-USO project to send cookies to troops in Vietnam (1966), to March of Dimes Walkathon (1977), to Falco's tenure as President of the OSIA Massachusetts Grand Lodge Benfit Insurance Corporation, correspondence and booklets relating to the Fernald League for Retarded Children (1973-1978), newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Dates

1940-1981

Creator

Falco, Josephine M. (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

Josephine M. Falco served as Supreme Recording Secretary of the Order Sons of Italy in America (1985-1988). She was also 2nd Assistant Grand Venerable of the OSIA Massachusetts Grand Lodge (1977-1983) and Grand Recording Secretary of that Lodge.

Extent

6 linear inches

Subjects

Insurance, Fraternal -- Massachusetts. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans -- Charities. 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
Soldiers -- Recreation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings