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Leonard Pasqualicchio papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1967

Abstract

The Leonard Pasqualicchio Order Sons of Italy in America Collection (1945-1965) consists of a copy of the OSIA Constitution and by-laws (1949), miscellaneous photographs, and correspondence, and personal papers of Pasqualicchio. Personal papers include his notes for a book; newspaper clippings, brochures, material on Constantino Bromidi, the artist of the United States Capitol building; Pasqualicchio's speeches (1960-1968); miscellaneous newsletters and newspapers; invitations to the Presidential inqugurations of Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; correspondence from other important political figures such as Hubert H. Humphrey and J. Edgar Hoover.

Dates

  • 1945-1965

Creator

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

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.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

Leonard Pasqualicchio (1886-1975) was the Order Sons of Italy in America Supreme Delegate (1942-1952) and acted as the Order's lobbyist in Washington, D. C. He was also founder and president of the National Council for American-Italian Friendship.

Extent

4 linear inches

Title
Inventory of the Leonard Pasqualicchio papers.
Author
IHRC Archives
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding Aid in English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area

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