Leonard Pasqualicchio papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: IHRC1967

Staff Only

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

Pasqualicchio, Leonard, 1886-1975 (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

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

Subjects

Italian Americans -- Political activity. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings