Michael A. Caira papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1879

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers of Michael Caira consist largely of materials pertaining to the Order Sons of Italy in America. Included are convention minutes, reports, booklets, and worksheets from the OSIA national organization; and speeches of Supreme Venerables Aldo Caira, Bruno Giuffrida and Frank Montemuro, as well as speeches of Caira himself. Papers also include OSIA information pertaining to regional conferences and corresondence, as well as a portrait of Frank Montemuro. In addition, the records include materials from numerous committess including the Commission for Social Justice and the Columbus Quincentenial 1981-1988. The materials contains correspondence from regional conferences 1982-1984, photographs, and a film script for a Non-OSIA film entitled "The Italians and Jews in Occupied Europe" (1983).

Dates

Creation: 1981-1988

Creator

Caira, Michael A. (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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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Michael Caira was born in Wilmington, Mass., where he now lives with his wife and children. He held the office of Grand Trustee in the Order Sons of Italy in America, Mass., from 1979 to 1981. He also served the Order as a National Deputy (1983-1985) and as National Executive Director (1985-1988).