Vincent A. Ragosta papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1974

Staff Only

Abstract

The Vincent A. Rogosta Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1923-1986) includes Supreme Convention books, minutes, and reports (1923, 1971, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1981); Supreme Council minutes (1971); OSIA constitution and general laws (1949, 1964), and a ritual book, along with Rhode Island Grand convention books (1961-1986), Grand Lodge correspondence (1969-1977), and Grand Venerable correspondence (1971-1977). Also included are Lodge minutes, officer lists, membership applications and corresondence of Renaissance-Alliance Lodge No. 1966 (1959-1967), and award banquet programs and dinner dance booklets from various local lodges in Rhode Island, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Dates

1923-1986

Creator

Ragosta, Vincent A. (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

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

Vincent A. Ragosta served as Supreme Curator of the Order Sons of Italy in America (1979-1983) and as Grand Venerable of the Rhose Island Grand Lodge (1971-1977).